In my prior role as the Director of Soy Product Management at Equinom, I was responsible for driving the creation and implementation of a cohesive soy product strategy which included: -Defining product requirements, new capabilities, service providers, and the roadmap to success by working across the organization.-Communicating with strategic partners to develop R&D projects that correspond with company strategy. -Creating and implementing the project plan, execution and budgets.-Identifying, evaluating, prioritizing, and tracking metrics of products to establish and enhance the proposed product construct.-Providing a clear and unbiased assessment of project progress in relation to production costs and expenses. -Engaging the internal team for execution of the projects and be the focal point for external stakeholders and deliverables. -Developing sales enablement materials in partnership with Marketing. Represent the commercialization unit and manage its part in designing collaborations that the marketing and sales departments will bring forward.Previously the Director of Global Aquaculture and Strategic Initiatives for Global Processing Inc. I led the the marketing strategy for global sales of high performance soy protein for the aquaculture industry. In addition, I developed our export strategy for high quality sorghum and other soy products. Finally, I was the co-captain on Global Processing's team for marketing high oleic soybean oil.As Indigo's Marketplace Commercial Development Manager, I evaluated, developed, and executed high value strategic initiatives and processes to support Indigo’s Marketplace teams and leadership. In my role, I identified and outlined clear, measurable projects to improve Marketplace processes and/or performance.As Director of Strategic Market Development for the Illinois Soybean Association, I was responsible for international and domestic soybean marketing and promotion. I managed project areas that include exports, biodiesel, livestock, specialty soybeans and aquaculture.Previously, I was the web administration coordinator for COUNTRY Financial and also worked for ADM as a commodities merchandiser, grain elevator manager and credit analyst. I was the state committee chair for the U.S. Agriculture Coalition for Cuba (USACC) and served on the Marine Committee for the National Aquaculture Association (NAA).