Gender

Female

Location

Chicago, IL

About me

Some highlights of my work include: • Develop, negotiate and manage supplier programs/sponsorships and relationships • Research, benchmark and approve new programs and existing contracts • Conduct regular category reviews with preferred suppliers and senior executive management • Analyze market trends to develop respective marketing/sales plans • Plan and implement marketing/sales activities to a sales force of 450 personnel • Continuous track record of increase sales and rebate dollars vs. prior years • Manage the assigned merchandising support staff

What is your current career title or dream job?

Foodservice & Hospitality Category Marketing/Merchandising Manager (current) V.P. Global Marketing (dream)

Background/Education/Experience

2 years-Field Marketing- Sun Microsystems, Inc. 8 years-Category Marketing Manager- Don & Co. B.A. in Business- International Marketing/Spanish M.B.A.- Marketing

What languages do you speak?

English & Spanish

Hobbies & interests

Enjoy traveling to various locations for work and pleasure; attending sports games, Street Festivals, Reading, Music concerts, Ravinia festival, Swimming/outdoor activities, museums, Chicago Cultural Center activities, theater and dinner outings

Looking for:

networking, friendships, relationship