I am a PMP certified Project Manager and Marketer with a strong track record of developing and executing strategic initiatives. My background is in Food and Beverage marketing with experience in the development of programs and innovation in CPG and foodservice channels. I am customer-facing with expertise in account planning, custom innovation, and meeting sales objectives. A strong team leader with broad business acumen, the proven ability to build and manage key internal and external relationships, influence stakeholders, use creative thinking to develop solutions, and successfully execute against corporate goals. I am experienced in the management and development of direct reports. Key strengths include:Project / Program Management and Commercialization: Skilled in leading cross-functional teams and driving new product development projects utilizing the Stage Gate process from idea approval through launch. Successful in the development of key relationships and solutions with stakeholders. Expertise in communication, planning, budgeting, and risk management.New Product Innovation: Adept in the identification of consumer-driven business opportunities through primary and secondary research. Highly effective in the development and assessment of business cases that meet consumer needs and internal metrics. Proven success in bringing products to market by partnering with R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, and other functional stakeholders to develop solutions and ensure feasibility.Operations and Technology: Experienced in global logistics in an operations and sales capacity. Technically savvy having worked in projects that required technical breakthroughs in food science and engineering.Global Experience: Global proficiency in business and education across multiple cultures. Highly effective in working with diverse cross-functional teams. Adept with languages.