Successful Fortune *** corporation marketing and business development
background. Developed and managed the integrated campaign for introduction
of a new product line to the US. Built and trained sales and distributor
teams. Managed overall portfolio of new product introductions. Experienced
in strategic planning and development and execution of both traditional and
digital marketing communications, including branding, print collateral,
website content and design, social media, trade shows and customer events.
Entrepreneurial, goal-oriented and energetic.
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
. Experience in marketing, business development and sales.
. Developed and executed strategic plans and branding for professional
services and high-tech products, with profits exceeding performance
expectations.
. Managed teams responsible for new product introductions.
. Executed Voice of Customer campaigns.
. Designed and managed production of product data sheets, brochures and
other collateral.
. Responsible for tradeshows, large customer events and technical
seminars.
. Experienced in development and execution of web-based communications:
website re-design, webcasts, technical webinars and podcasts.
. Exceptional presentation, writing and organizational skills.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LINCOLN ELECTRIC 2014-2015
Brand Journalist
. Wrote, edited and art directed Definitive Guide to Welding Automation,
a 36-page technical overview. Interviewed engineering and technical
staff to complete this piece of marketing collateral integral to the
company's marketing automation initiative. Completed project on time
and on budget.
. Project lead for series of six technical brochures to be used as
capabilities pieces for the automotive industry. Wrote, edited and art
directed all pieces. Interviewed engineering, sales and subject matter
experts to complete the project on time and on budget.
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC 2004-2013
Marketing Manager / Priority Solutions International
Manager, Marketing Operations / Fisher Scientific
Senior Supplier Diversity Representative / Fisher Scientific
. Worked with senior management on strategic direction for two business
units - specialty logistics and laboratory products/medical devices.
. Directed efforts for re-branding of business unit to reflect total
solution service offerings.
. Responsible for positioning, marketing strategy, product launches,
communication of technical information to field sales and design of
product collateral.
. Worked with cross-functional teams to launch 3 strategic product lines
and 70+ products.
. Developed and executed marketing strategies for product and brand
introduction through marketing collateral, webinars, sales training
and tradeshows.
. Led global, cross functional teams including Product Management,
Marketing Communications and technical representatives from product
manufacturers.
. Successful sales growth with Fisher Scientific supplier diversity
channel partners.
BAYER CORPORATION 11 years
Marketing Manager
Senior Technical Sales Representative
. Grew sales of specialty chemical products from zero to $50 million
annually, making the product line a US business unit.
Managed all aspects of product line launch: strategic plan, market
research, marketing, advertising and follow-up metrics.
Created brand identity for the domestic product line, tailoring message for
the US market.
Designed and managed production of all US collateral: product data sheets,
brochures and promotional flyers.
Designed advertising campaigns and managed industry tradeshows and
seminars.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
B.A. in Chemistry with Minors in Math and Scientific Russian
Wharton Business School Executive MBA Certificate in Marketing
Additional college and industry courses in Marketing, Management, Sales,
Public Speaking, Leadership, Time Management, Computer Skills and Process
Improvement
ACHIEVEMENTS / ACTIVITIES
Full scholarship, 2 competitive national scholarships, National Merit semi-
finalist
Monsanto fellowship, internships at Mallinckrodt Inc. and B.F. Goodrich
15+ technical papers and participant in 2 patents
Past president: 1 industry organization, 3 local community organizations,
including PTA
Thermo Fisher Scientific Impact Award