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Chicago, IL, US

Hoboken, New Jersey, US

Hain Celestial's new division, Away From Home and Small Format is poised for pivotal growth. As the Commercial Strategy Manager, I lead national channel marketing strategies, driving our iconic, better-for-you brands into Foodservice, Vending, and Convenience channels. Reporting to the Vice President of AFH and Small Format, I align our efforts with 'Hain.

Sought out by colleagues and former clients to support them in their initiatives. Surge Innovators is food strategy in motion that delivers strategic design thinking rooted in insights that translates to marketable results. SURGE Innovators is a comprehensive food strategy and marketing innovation consulting and coaching firm for the global food and.

Tokyo, Tokyo, JP

Sought out by GourmetPro to join their network. GourmetPro is an international network of CPG food and beverage experts supporting industries new business needs for expansion. #Innovation #Food #internationaldevelopment #marketing #marketinsightNorth American advisor and product innovation expert supporting innovation strategies for GourmetPro’s clients.

Chicago, IL, US

A newly created position per new leadership restructure in Jan. 2021 - designed AEB Food Chain Outreach strategy, customer targets for new customer collaboration for 2022 launch for CPG, retail, and food service clients. Leveraged data to improve scale growth strategies with a cross-functional team. Established a 5-year strategic plan for increasing egg.

Chicago, IL, US

Led and managed the design of global marketing and innovation strategies based on international and food industry experience for the Market Development department with a deep understanding of consumers and cultures across all markets, utilizing quantitative and qualitative research insights to drive business impact for CPG and food service clients, that.

Chicago, Illinois, US

A privately held company, with revenues at $1.4 Billion in 2017.Restructured and led marketing department by implementing new project management/qualitative research methodologies.Supported customer marketing strategies and new product development initiatives with cross functional teams globally.

MX

Innovation Director for U.S. and Canadian markets targeting retail, in-store bakery, and foodservice channels. Leveraging qualitative and quantitative research and created concepts leading cross-functional teams that resulted in numerous successful launches for branded, private label, and licensing initiatives. (Formally Maple Leaf Bakery, aquired in 2014)

Marshall, Minnesota, US

Identify, validate and build new food & technology platforms and brand development for the Schwan's Food Service company via qualitative and quantitative research.

Marshall, Minnesota, US

Evaluate current brand strategies and identify future food, health & nutrition, packaging and technology trends for the expansion of Schwan's Food Service current and future platforms.

Mclean, Virginia, US

Primary focus on product innovation and renovation (from inception to launch) of the Uncle Ben's portfolio within the Foodservice industry. I also support any National and Regional chain customization projects and website.

Mclean, Virginia, US

Marketing Manager for the Uncle Ben's Brand for the Foodservice segment (commercial and non-commercial accounts) of Mars Foods Incorporated. Started as Trade and Channel Marketing Manager in March 2005 and was promoted after 5 months to Marketing Manager.

Chicago, IL, US

Marketing Manager for the Quality Chef Frozen Soup brand in the Foodservice channel (National, Street and non-commercial accounts).

Marshall, Minnesota, US

Product Manager for the Mrs. Smith's Dessert brands (previously a Flowers Food Company, until April 2003) in the Foodservice segment. I worked on both National accounts, non-commercial and private label (Sysco and US Fooodservice).Launched several new products both regionally and nationally.

US

Regional manager of 13 states with a broker sales force for this product line. Products were guest checks and cash register rolls for the Foodservice segment.

Monrovia, California, US

East Coast buyer/category manager in expanding the chain to the east coast from 13 stores to 33 stores in the late 1990s. I oversaw and increase revenue by 27% ++ collectively in the following categories, produce, floral, household goods, housewares, breakfast cereals, and protein bars. Currently, they have over 200 stores on the east coast and in the.

Salinas, California, US

Sales manager for the southeast region focusing on retail and national foodservice segments. Start-up, was one of the first five employees. Now a billion dollar company.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Food Marketing & Distribution

Master Of Science - Ms, Hospitality (Focus On Food Marketing)

Certificate, Data Strategy: Leverage Ai For Business