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Chicago, IL, US

Oakland, CA, US

I build partnerships with CPG companies seeking solutions to harmonize syndicated and retailer data.

Monett, Missouri, US

Led the sales direction for Zeal Creamery, an entrepreneurial start up grass fed dairy company. Built the go-to-market strategy for a new brand during the Covid pandemic. Managed launch in the Chicago Market, and built 100+ store presence in first year. Responsible for KeHE, Dutch Farms, Certco relationships as well as new customer prospecting.

Hoboken, New Jersey, US

Represented a portfolio of growing natural brands including Better Bean, BluePrint, Deboles, Health Valley, Tilda Rice, GG Crackers and Yves. Managed Midwest regional brokers and led sales efforts at key customers and distributors including Kroger, Sprouts, and KeHE.

Warsaw, Indiana, US

Expanded current business at Kroger, Mariano’s, Jewel, Woodman’s/Certco, and Dutch Farms while hunting for new customers and opening new markets. Interviewed and on-boarded brokers for headquarter and retail network. Developed sales story to educate key retailers on Egg Innovations model and uniqueness of the Blue Sky brand, including private label.

Suresnes, Île-de-France, FR

Coordinated with marketing, sales, and supply chain teams to build and execute commercial plan. Interfaced with agency partners to provide sales expertise and create shopper marketing plans. Collaborated with cross-functional partners to launch seasonal flavors and new items.

Dieppe, NB, CA

Lead a $58 million Private Label and Branded sales area which included Kroger, Meijer, HEB, Giant Eagle, Roundy’s, Jewel and Amway. Managed direct customer and broker relationships (Daymon and Acosta) to achieve revenue targets. Handled all customer responsibilities including forecasting, strategic planning, P&L management, and new business prospecting.

Chicago, Illinois, US

Managed a $38 million sales region, a $2 million trade budget, and six direct reports responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with customers including Hackney, Petrey, Imperial, Racetrac, Mapco, Pilot, as well as numerous other wholesalers and retailers (over 60 headquarter call points). Accountable for all aspects of P&L, forecasting, and.

Chicago, Illinois, US

Ran the $15 million Kmart direct business as well as the Hudson News, Paradies Shops, HDS, and Gateway Newstands relationships. Responsibilities included strategic planning, forecasting and plan execution. Worked collaboratively with Wrigley Category Manager to secure Kmart front end category captaincy and with Mars counterparts to develop various volume.

Chicago, Illinois, US

Provided strategic customer marketing leadership for Extra, Doublemint, Spearmint, Big Red, Juicy Fruit, and Winterfresh brands. Directed numerous projects including Northeast Initiative, Hispanic Marketing, Kona Crème Limited Edition, 5-stick Strategy, and Competitive Environment. Led the pricing risk assessment action for Wal*Mart, Value Trade and Club.

Chicago, Illinois, US

Served as the key marketing contact for a sales division of 100+ Territory and Regional Managers. Responsible for developing structural framework for 2004 Divisional planning process and facilitating the rollout. Established and presented content of 2004-2005 National Sales Meeting for Central Division breakouts. Provided monthly sales forecasts to demand.

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL

Directly managed Philips’ Sonicare line at Target, Walgreens, Kohl’s, Sears, Marshall Fields, Quixtar, and Shopko. Supervised sales agencies to build business at Supervalu, Cub, and 60+ miscellaneous accounts. Responsible for all account presentations, promotional scheduling, strategic planning, and forecasting.

Atlanta, GA, US

Led an $80 million region which included Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, Eckerd, Shopko, Pamida, Ace Hardware, Tru Value Hardware, Dollar General, Family Dollar, Bill’s, Fred’s, Coremark, McLane (C-store) and e-commerce. Coached a team of three direct reports, while handling Walgreens as a direct customer.Additional positions prior to 1998: Category Manager.

Bs, Marketing

Mba, Business Communication