Visionary and strategic global marketing leader with a passion for developing and launching brands, campaigns, and commercializing products and businesses.
Leveraging deep marketing experience across dynamic industries to make uncommon connections.
Results-oriented professional prepared to lead and inspire teams towards achieving organizational goals. Known for optimizing processes and implementing strategic improvements. Recognized for fostering teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments.
Creative, collaborative, calm, and direct style balanced with a keen attention to details and strong organization skills.
Effectively develops and executes plans that consistently deliver growth, expert in business strategy, communications, and campaigns based on deep customer insights.
Proven track record of exceeding customer and company expectations, fostering collaborative environments and delivering successful outcomes.
Thrives as a mentor and coach, enjoying the opportunity to lead teams through change and challenges while developing others and transferring knowledge and skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Marketing Operations Senior Leader
Solventum
01.2023 - Current
Company Overview: Medical Surgical Business (Formerly, 3M Healthcare) $8.8B
Leading MedSurg global Marketing operations, and a cross functional team optimizing internal communications, marketing communications, budget and PO management
Driving global sales excellence programs and initiatives, driving alignment between sales and marketing, defining, aligning partnerships and tools to support programs and accelerate growth globally
Business appointed lead for large complex, time bound projects critical for a successful transition from 3M to Solventum including MedSurg global leadership for brand, content, comms including rebranding all marketing collateral, packaging and websites
Global Campaign Marketing Leader, Core Medical
3M
01.2022 - 01.2023
Company Overview: Healthcare Business Group, Medical Division
Leading a team and managing core product portfolio ($1.9B business) influencing global cross functional teams including marcom, integrated marketing, portfolio marketers and leaders to develop campaigns that deliver on business and marketing objectives
Collaboration and leadership for initiatives to prepare healthcare co. for separation from 3M
Defining and developing a C-Suite/ key account partnership program, engaging cross functional teams' expertise globally to support our customers and deliver exceptional solutions, service and support beyond product
Building a global community of marketers and sales teams focused on Bid and Tender best practices
Optimizing marketing tools and content to deliver differentiated value prop, messaging and content to customers globally
Global Segment Marketing Leader, Medical Respiratory and Central Sterilization
3M
01.2021 - 01.2022
Company Overview: Healthcare Business Group, Medical Division
N95 Medical Respirator global leader during pandemic, kept company leaders informed on global and area market needs, management of supply and demand and critical customer needs for PPE. Forecasting plans for future growth decision and planning for post pandemic
2022 Results: Grew business significantly above macro
Completed in-depth reviews of market conditions and customer preferences for products, gathering insights for future products, amidst a dynamic environment given the global pandemic
Global insights with customers, KOLs/HCPs to inform business strategy, product positioning/ messaging to differentiate products/expand visibility
Tracked critical global metrics then developed forecast models to inform supply and demand
Led global and area cross functional teams in coordination with external agencies to develop global campaigns, analyzing sales, area activation needs, securing budgets to activate campaigns and drive demand now and in the future
Developed global and area segment marketing plans including cross functional teams from integrated, marcom and clinical to meet and exceed growth targets, leveraging HCPs, KOLs and industry conferences
Global Marketing Communications Leader
3M
01.2020 - 01.2021
Company Overview: Transportation & Electronics Business Group ($10B)
Established strong media relationships, securing prominent coverage in top-tier publications
Developed strategic and creative direction to advance company brand and continued to evolve and support changing needs of organization
Managed significant budget, allocated resources and monitored expenditures to maintain overall ROI
Coach and mentor developing team of 12 marketers, transferring knowledge of communications, campaign development and business expertise
Global Content Marketing Leader
3M
01.2019 - 01.2020
Company Overview: Transportation & Electronics Business Group
Set up new marketing center within new business group and aligned resources to new operating model
Developed RASCIs, workshops and trained cross functional teams to effectively modernize and update marketing
Influenced senior management during business development decision-making to optimize profitability, marketing strategy and communications planning
Trained and coached team of 8 social media, brand, insights and content specialists on brand and marketing best practices to deliver on business objectives and growth targets
Collaborated and aligned with corporate brand, social media, PR, and marketing teams to execute global campaigns
Global New Product Marketing Manager and Coach
3M
01.2018 - 01.2019
Company Overview: Industrial Business Group ($9B)
Enhanced brand positioning through comprehensive market research and competitor analysis.
Launched new products successfully by collaborating with cross-functional teams on go-to-market strategies.
Collaborated with corporate training and R&D teams, to successfully launch a new commercialization model and platform globally
Facilitated internal organizational readiness with cross functional product development teams, prepared/presented leadership updates
Led new product marketing training globally, developed training materials, tools and trained regions
Coached new business development teams to develop products, campaigns, promotions, analyzing pricing and positioning, to drive successful new product launches
Global New Product Marketing Manager
3M
01.2016 - 01.2018
Company Overview: Consumer Healthcare, NexcareTM
Business lead for med device product development, project manager for large cross functional team working on disruptive new product with new to the world technology
Launched new products successfully by collaborating with cross-functional teams on go-to-market strategies.
Led product and solution positioning/ messaging presented to prospective customers and trained sales teams to overcome competitive objections
Enhanced brand positioning through comprehensive market research and competitor analysis.
Led staff/external agencies to develop product/campaigns, promotions, analyzing pricing and positioning, preparing internally and externally for scale up which resulted in a successful new product launch
U.S. Channel Marketing Manager
3M
01.2011 - 01.2016
Company Overview: Healthcare, Medical Division
Worked in partnership with medical key account team and US marketers to develop expert knowledge of 3M medical solutions, competitive products/ markets, customer needs translating this into developing and executing tailored marketing strategies.
Designed and executed nationwide distributor, IDN and GPO marketing programs and campaigns to drive growth for medical solutions, resulting in a marketing excellence award which drove growth of $3.1M in one-year, exceeding targets set
Led staff/ agencies to develop communications strategy, and promotions in collaboration with distributor marketing and sales teams, built incentive programs leveraging 3M NASCAR partnership and race event to promote 3M to customers and drive growth
Global Marketing and New Business Development Manager
Jarden Consumer Solutions
01.2006 - 01.2011
Company Overview: formerly Sunbeam Boca Raton, Florida, New Sources of Growth, Kitchen Appliances
Launched and grew new businesses, products, and brand initiatives from the ground up into sustainable premium businesses; Margaritaville Cargo (licensed brand) ($35M) and skybar ($10M)
Key team member of unique innovation team; charged with ideation, new business development and commercialization goals to drive growth within the company. Developing new categories to add accretive business to the existing housewares consumer small appliance categories
Effectively managed competing priorities in a dynamic, fast paced growth-oriented group, supervised and coached direct reports
Led in depth market research on emerging market trends, conducting consumer research, and leading innovation and brainstorming
Developed new products, new ways to go to market, new partnerships with other Global CPG companies: P&G- Pur Water, Target, Braun
Supported New Business Development Managers to launch and grow initiatives (Margaritaville, Zarafina, and Oster Baby in global markets; US, Canada, UK, and LA) while providing marketing support for multiple new products, brands, and promotional programs
Managed budgets effectively to maximize return on investment while minimizing unnecessary expenditures in business development initiatives. Six Sigma Green Belt, savings $1M
Senior Art Director
Integrated Communications
01.2003 - 01.2006
Company Overview: Interpublic Agency, Pharma advertising
Managed and directed designers and assistant art directors on daily projects
Created professional promotional materials for Novartis', Diovan, a billion-dollar product, US, and Global Markets, including design/direction convention booths and US Market sales force tools, enabling them to sell more effectively and reach their sales goals
Designed a global branding guide, campaign and convention booths showcased at worldwide events, aligning the brand globally and increased sales
Directed the re-design of the Diovan Health Care Professional website, a valuable tool doctor's use for diagnosis, treatment information and influences prescribing choice. The launch of the new site increased new scripts 10%
Art Director
CommonHealth Agency
01.2001 - 01.2003
Company Overview: WPP Agency, Pharma advertising
Collaborated with clients (Lilly, BMS, Astra Zeneca, J&J and Pfizer; brand and product teams including Glucovance, Atacand, Cardio Medical Device and Lubriderm) on marketing and promotional materials including journal ads, convention panels, brochures, direct mail, branding guides, sales aids, and sell sheets
Elevated brand awareness by creating visually striking marketing materials for print and digital campaigns. This increased their sales to reach their yearly growth goals.
Managed daily projects to strict guidelines to deliver on time, strategy and under budget. Maximized project efficiency with meticulous attention to deadlines, budget constraints, and client expectations.
Developed campaigns which won new business-additional clients increased agency revenue
Education
MASTER'S DEGREE - MBA International Marketing
Lynn University
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - Communications, Marketing and Art
Marquette University
Skills
Strategic vision with tactical execution
Customer and data-driven decision making
New product development/commercialization
Global Campaign development
Branding and Communications
Segment and Channel Marketing
Team leadership and people development
Financial and budget acumen
Adaptability and resilience
Awards
2024, Gold Award Solventum leadership
2021, Gold Award 3M Respiratory
2020, NexcareTM Duo Bandage launch
2015, 3M Marketing Excellence: Health Care Distribution Growth Program
2012, 3M Marketing Excellence: 3M Antimicrobial Steri Strips program
2010, Ad Gold award: skybar packaging
2004, NJ Art Directors Club award: DIOVAN.com Professional website
Timeline
Global Marketing Operations Senior Leader
Solventum
01.2023 - Current
Global Campaign Marketing Leader, Core Medical
3M
01.2022 - 01.2023
Global Segment Marketing Leader, Medical Respiratory and Central Sterilization
3M
01.2021 - 01.2022
Global Marketing Communications Leader
3M
01.2020 - 01.2021
Global Content Marketing Leader
3M
01.2019 - 01.2020
Global New Product Marketing Manager and Coach
3M
01.2018 - 01.2019
Global New Product Marketing Manager
3M
01.2016 - 01.2018
U.S. Channel Marketing Manager
3M
01.2011 - 01.2016
Global Marketing and New Business Development Manager
Jarden Consumer Solutions
01.2006 - 01.2011
Senior Art Director
Integrated Communications
01.2003 - 01.2006
Art Director
CommonHealth Agency
01.2001 - 01.2003
MASTER'S DEGREE - MBA International Marketing
Lynn University
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - Communications, Marketing and Art
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