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Romy Taormina

Pacific Grove,CA

Summary

Founder and product marketing manager with over 18 years of experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, with a proven track record of identifying and delivering on key insights that drive brand equity and revenue. A passion for creating and scaling products that solve real problems for consumers and make a positive difference in their lives.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder/CEO/Brand Builder/Shark Tanker

Psi Health Solutions, Inc.
06.2006 - 01.2024

Identified, commercialized, grew adoption, and secured brand loyalty of Psi Bands, a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and medical device from $0 to more than $1M in annual sales,

  • Conducted market research, including syndicated data, and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities for brand differentiation which resulted in national sales distribution at major mass and drug retailers at more than 10,000 U.S
  • Nationwide stores, such as CVS, Target, H-E-B, Babies “R” Us, H-E-B, Meijer, Pharmaca, Spouts, Cardinal Health, McKesson, etc
  • Developed and executed marketing plans, including social, direct mail, e-mail, TV, print, in-store, collateral, and tradeshows resulting in a social media following of 15,000+, many industry awards, and millions of media impressions at major national media outlets
  • See below highlights
  • Interfaced with customers to generate and translate rich customer insights into action-oriented and compelling marketing strategies and product development improvements, resulting in brand retention and customer loyalty
  • Managed brand assets and guidelines to maintain a cohesive brand identity across all touchpoints resulting in brand adoption and retention.

Program Coordinator, Contract

Leadership Monterey County
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Enhanced knowledge of local business and community concerns, community involvement, and stewardship amongst cohort.
  • Developed strong partnerships with other businesses, ensured collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.

Account Manager

Full Steam Marketing & Design
01.1997 - 01.2000
  • Collaborated with clients and cross-functional internal teams to develop marketing strategies that aligned with client goals. Notable clients included The National Steinbeck Center and Natividad Medical Center.
  • Oversaw campaign execution, ensured projects were completed on time within budget, met KPIs.
  • Monitored campaign performance, adjusted strategies as needed based on key metrics, prepared proposals, made presentations, and negotiated contracts to ensure a win/win for clients and agency, with client retention.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business, Marketing Concentration

California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA

Skills

  • Entrepreneurial
  • Product Management
  • Marketing Campaigns
  • Storytelling & Branding
  • Analytical
  • Critical-Thinking

Accomplishments

  • Huggies MomInspired Grant Winner
  • Trailblazer Awardee from Wells Fargo & the National Association of Women's Business Owners
  • FedEx #SupportSmallGrant Awardee

Media Highlights

  • Oprah “O” Pick”
  • Shark Tank
  • QVC
  • ShopNBC
  • Good Morning America
  • Women’s Health
  • Travel & Leisure
  • Entrepreneur Magazine as a “Strokes of Genius”
  • US Today
  • New York Times
  • Working Mother

Timeline

Program Coordinator, Contract

Leadership Monterey County
06.2022 - 12.2022

Founder/CEO/Brand Builder/Shark Tanker

Psi Health Solutions, Inc.
06.2006 - 01.2024

Account Manager

Full Steam Marketing & Design
01.1997 - 01.2000

Bachelor of Science - Business, Marketing Concentration

California Polytechnic State University
Romy Taormina