I am a marketing & brand leader with over 20 years of experience in food and agriculture. This industry is true to my roots and has shaped who I am as a person and how I show up to work every day - an intense drive and work ethic, competitive spirit, a smile on my face and a constant appreciation for the opportunities I'm given to contribute to J.R. Simplot's mission of feeding the world. I lead a team of talented marketers who are focused on providing solutions for foodservice operators who face constant challenges and distributors that simply want to help their customers grow and succeed. I have a creative and strategic mind and my areas of expertise include:- Brand development & strategy - Product management & marketing (vegetables, fruits, avocado & grains)- Ability to think from a customer and sales perspective- Deep industry, segment, customer, distributor, product and culinary knowledge- Data-driven decision maker- Public speaking & presentation skills- Training development & execution- Operations, supply chain & crop cycle knowledge- Account-based marketing- Managing complex and highly visible projects- Building successful teams- Partnering with sales and helping them succeed- Innovation (products & solutions)- Overcoming adversity & embracing ambiguity (the definition of foodservice!)- Communications & social media- Graphic design- College Relations program development- Recruiting
Listed skills include Marketing, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Management, and 13 others.