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I am currently taking a career break to travel and explore the world. After many fulfilling years in marketing, I have decided to step away from my professional routine to pursue a personal passion: discovering new cultures and experiences.During this time, I aim to immerse myself in diverse environments, connect with people from various backgrounds, and gain fresh perspectives that will enrich my professional journey. I’m excited to explore and embrace the lessons that come with travel.This break is not just about wandering; it’s an opportunity for personal growth and reflection. I look forward to returning with new insights and inspirations that will inform my future endeavors.

Chicago, Il, Us

Collaborating for Results – Serves as a trusted and capable strategic partner, working with cross-functional counterparts such as finance, research and development, supply chain and sales to deliver against brand sales targets. Managing Key Projects–– Learns and executes on winning brand strategies with cross-functional teammates.Managing and Developing Ideas – from inception to in-market execution and activation. Strategic Planning – Supports annual planning process for portfolio, including strategic plan development and tactical plan development. Managing the Business - Budgeting, tracking, reporting and P&L management. Implementing Solutions– Leverages the 4 P’s of marketing to diagnose problems, recommend solutions and execute successful plans to remedy them.

Battle Creek, Michigan, Us

Responsible for driving Canadian innovation strategy and pipeline development for some of Canada’s most loved and respected cereal brands. Leads a diverse portfolio of innovation and renovation projects from idea generation to consumer validation, commercialization strategy, senior leadership alignment, and launch.Key deliverables include: Developing innovation pipeline and strategy- Strategically assesses purpose, feasibility, and financial merits of innovation projects, ensuring stakeholder and senior leadership alignment.Managing key projects- Manages Canadian stand-alone, global expansion, and lift and adapt initiatives designed to meet evolving customer needs.Building effective teams- Leads and cultivates strong, collaborative relationships with dynamic cross-functional teams to ensure innovation commercial readiness and in-market success.Driving big results- Contributes to the achievement of business objectives, net sales, and operating profit. Delivers innovation projects on-time and on-budget, generating new consumer validated ideas to strengthen the innovation calendar. Demonstrates a passion for problem solving, identifying and analyzing complex business problems to inform strategic recommendations.

Mississauga, On, Ca

Global Segment Marketing Manager, driving the strategic direction within the gas plants, pipelines, and power generation segments. - Leads the product portfolio, lifecycle, and related innovation programs- Executes annual and long term strategic planning and implementation- Directs innovation related programs from idea inception to project completion and beyond- Facilitates product line management including product launches, package and label changes, reformulations, regulatory updates, supplier assessments- Works with vendors including agency partners to manage marketing collateral, execute campaigns, and maintain up-to-date brand standards- Leads internal and external product and segment-related training initiatives

Mississauga, On, Ca

Marketing Operations Specialist for Power Generation, General Manufacturing, and Construction segments.- Stewards Speed to Market process from idea inception to project completion- Initiates product line changes and manages label and packaging requirements, working directly with regulatory and research and development teams to ensure compliance- Develops agency briefs, often translating technical information and requirements into actionable deliverables for media campaigns, promotions, trade shows, internal and external training, marketing collateral etc.- Leads portfolio management of marketing materials- Assists in management of the product lifecycle through SKU Optimization- Supports development and execution of segment strategy, market research, and product training- Leads monthly Research & Development and Global Cross-Functional Team meetings to oversee and continue driving segment plans forward- Project management of various cross-functional initiatives including training, How-to-Sell presentations, industry thought leadership etc. - Stewards budget governance reporting, expense management, and vendor invoice management

Mississauga, On, Ca

- Acted as a primary point of contact for global customers, distributors, and Sales Representatives, offering a solution-oriented and knowledgeable perspective- Managed orders, logistics, returns/credits, quotes, and invoice inquiries - Created training materials and onboarded new employees- Maintained internal quality procedures and policies with a customer-focused approach during multiple transitional periods

Mississauga, On, Ca

- Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of weekly/monthly reports- Assisted with National Account customer roll-outs and Distributor onboarding and training- Supported technical reporting including product consolidation, cost evaluation, and product consumption analysis

Ottawa, On, Ca

Leadbox is an industry leading full service marketing firm for automotive dealerships.- Collaborated with the Sales Director and agency founder to implement marketing strategy and obtain leads for a new product- Created marketing collateral and served as a spokesperson in online videos about the product- Built and presented feedback reports and adjusted messaging as appropriate

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Communication Studies

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