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Des Moines Metropolitan Area

Lead the Lola's marketing team and oversee supply chain.

Des Moines, IA

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Des Moines, Iowa Area

Goodwill of Central Iowa improves the quality of life for all individuals by providing skills training and helping people find jobs. Goodwill contributes the success of local businesses by improving skills in the workforce. In my role as Director of Commercial Services, I work with businesses to create win-win workforce solutions. Goodwill is ISO 9001.

Des Moines, Iowa Area

• Led Kellogg’s relationship and strategy at Hy-Vee, a large independent Midwest Grocery Store Chain with over 240 stores in nine states. ($33M in sales, $10M+ trade budget & 40 sales representatives)
• Grew sales 5% in 2018
• Focus product brands of Rice Krispies Treats and Pringles grew by more than 50%
• Negotiated 2018 marketing agreement that led to display increases and improved shelving efficiency.
• Oversaw 2017 transition of snacks business from direct store delivery (DSD) to warehouse.

• In this role, I had responsibility for building business in the lodging segment through a book of business including large national brands such as Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Best Western International and Carlson.
• Developed and executed a plan to gain placement of Kellogg’s snacks on catering menus at national chains, management companies and local hotels.
• Successfully negotiated pricing with the two largest cruise line customers…First increase in 8+ years.

Elmhurst, IL

• As the Senior Manager K-12 Schools, I had sole responsibility for the largest K-12 school districts in the Midwest including Chicago Public Schools and Detroit Public Schools.
• $700,000 sales growth in 2012.
• Grew Detroit Public Schools 26% in 2010.
• Created field-level promotions that generated more than $100K in sales

Elmhurst, IL

• Managed a $275 million brand portfolio including Pop-Tarts, Nutri-Grain, Rice Krispies Treats and Cheez-IT within the Kellogg’s Food Away from Home operating unit.
• P&L accountability, including product, pricing and promotion strategies.
• Oversaw a team of two marketers responsible for two distinct channels – foodservice and vending.
• Fostered 8% growth in 2008, including $5 million from new product launches.

Elmhurst, IL

• Managed a $5 million marketing budget and five direct reports. Responsible for communications and promotions development supporting $700 million in sales.
• Segments including Lodging, Business & Industry and Commercial Restaurants.
• Created business/pricing strategies for key customers (e.g. Burger King, Sodexho.)

Elmhurst, IL

• As Senior Manager, Customer Marketing for Kellogg's, I developed customer-specific marketing programs for key national accounts, including Sodexo, Premier, Avendra, Burger King, and Subway.
• Instrumental in achieving $4+ million sales increase with client, Sodexo
• helped Kellogg’s receive 2003 Supplier of The Year Award.
• Helped launch the BK Veggie Burger at Burger King.

Chicago, IL

• Advertising and promotions subsidiary of Noble World that specializes in promotions and communications for products in the food industry.
• Clients included Keebler Company and Sara Lee Refrigerated Foods.
• Successfully achieved P&L goals and fostered positive client relationships.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Marketing

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Business, Minor Journalism/Marketing/Advertising

Activities and Societies: Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, Iowa State Soccer Club President