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Results driven marketing project manager within the Foodservice segment which supports K-12 schools, colleges and universities, lodging, healthcare and restaurants with both back-of-house and front-of-house products. Lead cross functional teams to deliver on-time execution of new product launches, product renovation and margin improvement. Early risk identification, mitigation and problem solving in a fast paced highly matrixed environment. Collaboration with marketing, sales, food scientists, packaging engineers, logistics, operations and sourcing.

Strategic professional with the In Store Design Team responsible for leading the development of store displays to drive volume growth for sales regions and customer accounts. Focus on total store solutions, speed to market and innovation. Manage spend and forecasting discussions with sales regions and product divisions. Engage with strategic business partners for creative development, temporary displays and permanent fixtures.

Strategy and Project Management professional with the In-Store Design Team of a leading consumer packaged goods company. Work with division leaders to suggest/design/develop creative and cost effective in-store display solutions to increase market share and drive product sales.

Sales and project management of retail store fixure executions both national and international. Active contributor to improving company processes and procedures. Over 11 years worked both in the office and remotely.