Jane Unger
Toms River,NJ
Summary
Navigated a career in the food industry commodity markets, through food manufacturing and product development. Honed those skills in product development in the pet industry while learning all aspects of marketing through test and learn experience. Enjoy promoting brands I believe in and working with cross functional teams to achieve results. Passionate about philanthropic and ethical marketing.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Manager
Cat- Central Garden & Pet
Neptune City, NJ
01.2017 - Current
- Manage marketing budget for Nylabone, Four Paws and Cadet brand of products
- Western Veterinary Conference 2020, 2021, National Veterinary Conference 2020
- Product launch of Earth's FINEST cat litter under Four Paws brand 2020
- Product development of Happy Dog and Mr
- Marvin line of products
- Managing the Nylabone Cares donations program
- Strategize promotional partnerships social media campaigns
- Manufacturer's coupon strategy for Nylabone, Four Paws and Cadet brands
- Trademark and press release management
- SOP for influencer campaigns
- Movie licensing partnerships
- Contract and IO execution
- Budget tracking for P & G Four Paws Wee-Wee Pads with Febreze
Promotional Marketing Manager
Central Garden & Pet- Nylabone
Neptune City, NJ
04.2014 - Current
- Managing all promotional events
- MLB Bark at the Park- Manager and brand ambassador
- Manage all marketing budgets and budget strategies for Nylabone, Four Paws and Cadet brands
- Managing the Nylabone Cares donations program
- Strategize all promotional partnerships social media campaigns including the ASPCA, American Humane, Guide Dogs for the Blind, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Southeastern Guide Dogs
- Manage Bark at the Park with MLB
- Manufacturer's coupon strategy for Nylabone, Four Paws and Cadet brands
- Product development of Happy Dog and Mr
- Marvin line of products
- Participation in local events in Monmouth and Ocean counties and volunteer
- Western, 2021
- National Veterinary Conference 2020
Project Manager of Product Development
Astor Chocolate Corp
Lakewood, NJ
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Build Annual Strategy for Product Launch, compose timelines and budget, Manage life cycle inception to market
- Manage product development with Sales, Design Studio, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing,
- Manufacturing and Production
- Achieve Sales Team need for innovative product: Developed new Foodservice Seasonal, specialized Retail Gift with Purchase, Corporate Sales, and Hospitality products resulting in over $2M sales annually
- Optimize and initiate Product Development company-wide proposals for efficiency
- Collaborate with Product Development Engineer on manufacturing capabilities for structural design
- Source/ sample components dealing directly with local vendors- materials
- Interface with Factory/ Plant Manager in the testing of machinery and production procedures
- Oversee and proof new product Marketing material
- Determine Bill of Materials and assembly labor for Product Cost Analysis, create Specifications
- Orchestrate the first production/ assembly process of all new product in the manufacturing plant
Product Development Coordinator
Astor Chocolate Corp
Lakewood, NJ
01.2009 - 01.2011
Office Manager
Urner Barry Publications, Inc
Bayville, NJ
01.2007 - 01.2009
Customer Service
Urner Barry Publications, Inc
Bayville, NJ
01.2006 - 01.2007
Operations Assistant
Urner Barry Publications, Inc
Bayville, NJ
01.2006 - 01.2006
Classroom Coordinator
A.C. Moore, Township of
, NJ
01.2004 - 01.2006
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art, Music Music
Mount St. Mary's University
2004
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Monsignor Donovan High School
2000
Skills
- Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft CRM 30, Constant Contact, Web-permission databases, Facebook, Instagram
- Cross-Departmental Alignment
- Market Positioning
- Internet and Email Marketing
- Product Launching
- Packaging Sourcing
- Strategic Partnership
- Campaign Management
Timeline
Marketing Manager
Cat- Central Garden & Pet
01.2017 - Current
Promotional Marketing Manager
Central Garden & Pet- Nylabone
04.2014 - Current
Project Manager of Product Development
Astor Chocolate Corp
01.2012 - 01.2014
Product Development Coordinator
Astor Chocolate Corp
01.2009 - 01.2011
Office Manager
Urner Barry Publications, Inc
01.2007 - 01.2009
Customer Service
Urner Barry Publications, Inc
01.2006 - 01.2007
Operations Assistant
Urner Barry Publications, Inc
01.2006 - 01.2006
Classroom Coordinator
A.C. Moore, Township of
01.2004 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art, Music Music
Mount St. Mary's University
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Monsignor Donovan High School
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