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Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

• Led the global commercialization and launch for ENSEAL X1 5mm Tissue Sealers, a top J&J new product development project aimed to capture competitive share in the $1.5B advanced bipolar market.• Partnered with regional & country-level marketing, Sales, Quality, R&D and Supply Chain to lead and execute an extensive first case plan for the new product launch of ENSEAL X1 Curved Jaw that resulted in improved training materials, an optimized go-to-market strategy, insights for future product improvements and data to help drive confidence ahead of the full global launch.• Established a global pricing strategy for the ENSEAL X1 laparoscopic portfolio through collaboration with the regional pricing and marketing leads that resulted in the new portfolio being gross profit accretive relative to the legacy product line.• Led the development and execution of a comprehensive portfolio of over 25 different sales and marketing assets that included a range of different media including print, video, digital, social, PR, augmented/virtual reality, and physical product demonstrations.• Supported live or virtual launch trainings in all global regions, conducted customer visits in 3 different regions and attended over 50 clinical cases in support of new product initiatives. • Completed 5 different early opportunity assessments for future new product ideas that were used to shape the Energy business future innovation pipeline.• Served as the Colorectal specialty lead for GSM Energy. Developed specialty specific assets and go-to-market strategies for both the Colorectal and GYN specialties.• Served as a rotational manager for a Marketing Leadership Development Program (MLDP) Associate.• Served as a representative and ambassador on multiple work culture initiative teams, including: The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Ambassador Team, Energy Culture Ignition Team, and the Science of Sealing Work Group.

Greater Chicago Area

• Managed the $350MM KHC Snacking and Deli Cheese businesses with two direct reports across multiple brands, including Kraft, Cracker Barrel, Polly-O and Athenos.• Responsible for in year business financial and share results, as well as, building the future innovation pipeline in the high growth Cheese Snacking Category.• Managed the Advertising and Communications plan and execution for both the Snacking and Deli Cheese businesses.

Greater Chicago Area

• Served as innovation lead for the Lunchables & P3 brands, developing the 3-year innovation strategy and pipeline across multiple consumer segments. Led business through the entire innovation process, from insight identification and white space ideation to successful concept tests and commercialization kick-off.• Managed Lunchables’ Mom advertising creative development and execution across both Kids’ and Teens’ platforms.• Led the commercialization of three new product line launches across three different brands and consumer segments – Lunchables, Oscar Mayer Natural Meat & Cheese Plates and P3 Protein Plates. The new products are expected to drive over $40MM in sales in their first year.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

• Served as forecasting and consumption lead for the $1B Lunchables business while driving high single digit sales growth. Aided in leading the business through the merger between Kraft Foods and Heinz. • Managed the launch of 6 new items across the Lunchables portfolio, including the launch of a new ‘big bet’ teen snacking platform and the renovation of the $100MM+ Lunchables Uploaded line.• Led monthly Lunchables P&L review and gap solve process to deliver annual financial and share commitments.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

• Served as the primary contact for the brand’s advertising agencies while coordinating and executing the 2015 Hot Dogs integrated marketing communications plan that included TV, print, and digital platforms. Directed a shift from a 3-month to a 5-month print plan that increased the gross revenue from print advertising by 11% (+136% vs. prior year).• Coordinated and led a graphics redesign of the entire Oscar Mayer Hot Dog portfolio resulting in improved shoppability, significantly increased taste appeal and brand superiority, and an increase in purchase intent that ultimately drove an incremental $7 million in gross revenue for the business.• Led the development, commercialization, and in-market support plan to launch 6 new links’ innovations ahead of plan and are expected to drive $40 million in incremental net revenue for the business.• Managed the Links $18 million marketing budget while leading the brand’s creative asset development and execution across print, TV and digital media.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

• Managed the $550 million Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs business to successfully deliver on all financial and in-market commitments effectively growing brand’s net contribution by 25% while holding net revenue flat to prior year.• Owned and managed a $17 million A&C budget while serving as the main contact for creative and media agencies. • Re-allocated the brand’s working media spend to more effective vehicles improving spend payback by 18% and driving $700k in additional profit.• Started, coordinated and led a cross-functional team to effectively reduce Hot Dogs liquidation waste by 46% saving $1.6 million in operating income vs. prior year.• Led the analysis of monthly in-store sales results by identifying the key drivers of the business and coordinating the appropriate team follow-up actions to ensure the business delivered it’s in-market $ share target of 20.1%.

Columbus, Ohio Area

• Directly supervised a 10.5 million barrel brewery in one of the world's largest consumer product companies. Managed 85 employees in a union environment. Worked across rotating shifts in a 24/7 operation acting as the highest level manager in my area on occasion.• Took a direct role in the 2009 merger of Anheuser-Busch Inc and InBev through leading the brewing department improvement committee during the transition into the Voyager Plant Optimization (VPO) system. • Exhibited a strong focus on environmental responsibility by reducing plant water usage by over 40 million gallons per year ($450,000 in annual savings) through personal ideas and initiatives.• Lead an 11 member cross-functional problem solving team to effectively reduce Non-Alcoholic brand process loss by 50% saving $150,000 per year.• Became an active member in a capital project team through helping plan and execute the installation of a new filter beer release matrix at the brewery.• Worked effectively with manager to increase yield by 0.5% on the brewery's highest volume brand, Bud Light.• Trained other group managers in the Brewing area; as well as, served as a peer advisor to a brewing intern.• Served as a company "ambassador" in assisting with sales in the local market place.

Developed and designed polymer and carbon nano-technology research projectsTrained new interns and contacted suppliersProvided specialized assistance on research projectsPrepared monthly progress reports for local management.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing And Finance

Activities and Societies: • Awarded 2 year merit based scholarship for tuition and housing as a Teaching Assistant Supervisor • Fisher.

Bachelor, Chemical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Metanoia, UD Study Abroad Program, AICHE, Christmas On Campus