Accomplished Category Management Leader who combines deep sales, insights, and business development experience to add value and bottom line results. Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and project management skills, as well as a passion for continuous improvement.• Extensive experience in the Consumer Product Goods Industry with significant expertise in Syndicated Data, Category Management, Consumer Insights, Market Research, and Field Sales Management.• In-depth knowledge and understanding of market research, advanced syndicated scan data interpretation and acquisition, as well as identifying ‘retailer relevancy.’• Specialist in identifying and leveraging research insight to behavior-changing retailer presentations.• Talent for delivering complex data into highly effective visual or oral presentations.• Attentive listener and excellent, professional communicator; frequent C-level engagements.• Quick learner who is responsible, efficient, and easily adapts to new situations with minimal training. • Computer proficiency with software experience in XLerate, NITRO, Spectra, ProSpace, Apollo, and Microsoft Office; Internet savvy with excellent research skills.Specialties: Account Management, Category Management, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Pricing Analytics, Market Research, Contract Negotiations, Consumer Insights, Sales Planning, Sales Staff Management, Trade Spending Analytics, Business Analysis