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Doing business as American Extractions, Simply Solutions Inc. is a closely-held biotech & manufacturing company leveraging a proprietary technology for the extraction and refinement of botanical compounds, with current emphasis on nutraceutical consumer goods production. Started in a consulting role to define strategic direction, then hired to drive.

Responsible for setting the vision and strategic direction of the company, with the goal of long-term superior value creation for all stakeholders. Set agenda and manage board meetings.

Advisory board member of UltraSource LLC, a privately held, leading provider of equipment and consumable supplies to the food processing industry.

Fiduciary board member of this progressive, industry-leading family run company.Oversaw development of first corporate strategic plan.Member of compensation committee, governance and nominating committee.Appointed Lead Director by full Board.

Growth Catalysts is a specialized marketing strategy consulting firm focused on generating core business growth and new platform development. Client base is primarily Fortune 500 consumer products firms, but also includes several mid-tier and smaller companies. GC helps companies understand and capitalize upon the external innovation environment, including.

Fiduciary board member of this unique business focused on innovation in the fruit industry.Focus on developing strategies to deliver profitable short and long-term growth.Leverage entrepreneurial and industry experience.

Consumer products - design, development, sourcing, import, marketing and sales. Strategic consulting services - marketing, sales, distribution and start-up advisory services. Consult with both B2B and B2C clients on value proposition, product/brand positioning, sales/channel strategies, go-to-market planning and many other business development activities.

Consumer products start up business built and sold to BIC - Paris. Created new platform technology around solidifying alcohol. First embodiment of that technology was in the consumer grilling sector - FlameDisk - a faster, easier and cleaner alternative to charcoal. Raised and managed outside investment to create manufacturing facility. Developed export.

Recruited and worked with several outside directors, and managed investor relations. Initiated and led Company acquisition by BIC.

SHK Foods was a consumer food start-up business built from a concept and eventually sold to ConAgra Foods. First pre-cooked bacon brand (Ready Crisp Fully Cooked Bacon) to successfully enter retail grocery channels. Drove grocery distribution to approximately 45% ACV. Penetrated club channel (Costco). Created a new, high-growth, high-profit sub-category..

Increasing responsibility in marketing and management of various Tombstone and Oscar Mayer product lines. Managed the frozen pizza, breakfast meats and cold cuts lines/categories.

Orrville, OH

Assistant Product Manager (Fruitspreads) promoted to Corporate Trade Promotion Manager.

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