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New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

White Plains, New York, Us

Lafayette, California, Us

Chicago Area, Il, Us

Appointed to manage and improve Proximo Spirits point-of-sale (POS) supply chain from item development through fulfillment and shipping to distributor network. Tasked with overseeing annual POS budget across the brand portfolio. Monitored production and collaborated with sourcing and operations cross-functional teams on the development and distribution of hundreds of POS items per quarter.HIGHLIGHTS:● Directed and managed the on-boarding of our client, Proximo Spirits, from the ground up. Established processes across Proximo's POS supply chain to drive cost and timeline efficiencies.● Project leader for the development and launch of Proximo’s new point-of-sale ordering website. Developed associated training manuals and process guidelines.● Supervised quarterly point-of-sale portal set up and timeline management. Collaborated with client stakeholders, IMS production team and vendors on item development, artwork requirements, prototyping & proofing. ● Responsible for quarterly spend analysis and Business Review reporting.● Supervised account team.

Chicago Area, Il, Us

Hired to manage and improve Diageo marketing program implementation and executional process. Managed annual point-of-sale (POS) spend across the spirits, beer and wine portfolios (included print, display, promotional packaging & branded merchandise). Strengthened and developed the client partnership by providing a high level of client service and added value to the Trade Marketing and Procurement teams to support strategic initiatives and business KPIs.HIGHLIGHTS:● Provided leadership and guidance to IMS cross-functional teams for all Diageo client initiatives.● Managed project timelines and marketing budget across POS supply chain (production & freight).● Trained Diageo BTL agency partners on process, timeline compliance, creative asset management and overall ways of working.● Spearheaded process improvements across IMS cross-functional teams to drive efficiencies and best practices.● Oversaw production and collaborated with sourcing and operations teams on the development, procurement and distribution of hundreds of promotional items per quarter (print, display, packaging & premium items).● Collaborated with Production Directors to review, evaluate and update IMS internal quality control processes for long lead overseas produced items. Implemented 3rd party audits. Resulted in reduction of quality issues. ● Led quarterly business reviews and managed KPI reporting.● Managed the IMS satellite office in Connecticut. Supervised a staff of six direct reports (U.S. and Canada).

Norwalk, Ct, Us

HIGHLIGHTS: ● Managed the sourcing, procurement, production and timely delivery of all POS program materials for the SKYY Vodka account.● Established a bidding process and best practices to drive client savings in annual POS spend.

Cambridge, Ma, Us

Worked for Cultural Care Au Pair supporting host families and their international au pairs.HIGHLIGHTS: ● Drove YOY host family growth. ● Recipient of award for generating grass roots PR activity.

London, Gb

Manager, Package Design - 1998 - 2003● Managed all phases of design, development and execution for package redesigns, new product launches and promotional packaging initiatives for key spirits and wine brands. Included:● Design agency & vendor selection and management against project timelines and budgets.● Leadership of cross-functional team meetings with key project stakeholders to drive executional excellence from project initiation through to commercialization.Promotion Manager - 1993 - 1998