Work:
PartyLite, a Blyth, Inc. Company
2005 - 2009
VP, Product Marketing & Development
The Pampered Chef, A Berkshire Hathaway Company
1998 - 2004
VP, Product Marketing & Development
Enesco
1992 - 1997
Director of Marketing
LTD Commodities
1990 - 1992
Advertising Manager
Leo Burnett
1985 - 1988
Broadcast Traffic Coordinator
Education:
University of Chicago 2010 - 2011
Certificate, Integrated Marketing
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management 1999 - 1999
Executive Program, Product Design, Development, and Management
Michigan State University 1983 - 1985
Bachelor of Arts, Advertising
Skills:
Product Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Product Development, Consumer Products, Strategic Planning, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Team Building, Management, Leadership, Merchandising, Retail, Multi Channel Marketing, Customer Insight, E Commerce, Email Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Brand Management, Sales, Advertising, Direct Sales, Brand Development, Marketing Management, Direct Marketing, Product Management, Market Research, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Market Planning, Marketing Research, B2B, Entrepreneurship, Forecasting, Social Media Marketing, Product Launch, Marketing Communications, Trade Shows, Digital Marketing, Segmentation, Positioning, Online Advertising, Analytics, Pricing, Online Marketing, Strategic Communications, Strategic Partnerships, Start Ups, Sales Operations
Interests:
Gourmet/Specialty Food
Direct Selling
Housewares
Giftware/Collectibles
Retail and Ecommerce
Home Furnishings and Decor