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COVER STORY
Diversity: Making the promise a reality
Second in a two-part series
Once your organization is sold on the case for business diversity, the hard work begins: Achieving this critical objective in a fast-changing society and competitive global marketplace.
"There is no magic bullet for diversity," says Michael Carrillo, president of CPGjoblist. "Achieving real diversity throughout an organization requires creativity and commitment. It also requires courage, because it means going against tradition and changing entrenched power structures."
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Maurice Adair Sales Management Dallas
EXPERIENCE Experienced sales manager with interpersonal and organizational skills that achieve positive results. Proven track record of achieving sales efficiencies and growth working with brokers and top retailers in grocery, mass merchandiser and chain drug channels.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Supervised 11 full time sales representatives improving their performance, planning and execution; devised and executed account plans that efficiently deployed resources to exceed both customer and company objectives. Managed customer relationships at district and regional levels for Wal-Mart, Sam's, Best Buy, Target, and Home Depot. At Eastman Kodak, supervised 8 full-time sales representatives calling on grocery, mass merchandiser and chain drug accounts.
RECENT POSITION Energizer Battery Company District Sales Manager 2002-2005
EDUCATION MBA, Management, Amberton University
IN HIS OWN WORDS "I am looking for a sales or managerial position that will challenge me to maximize all opportunities in the retail environment. This position should encourage me to think outside the box and develop new ways to increase overall sales. My positive attitude and my ability to plan and prepare allow me to meet customer needs while achieving company objectives."
CPGJOBLIST APPRAISAL "Maurice has a solid track record increasing brand sales at top retailers and brokers in the grocery, mass merchandiser and chain drug universe. He has the '3 E's' every hirer seeks -- experience, education and enthusiasm. His leadership abilities, management skills and drive make him a prime prospect for a demanding sales management opportunity."
Posted 7/2/06 by CPGjoblist. Contact Michael Carrillo for a free referral to this candidate, (626) 535-0143.
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NOTES from the revolution
DIVERSITY NEWS: The Coca-Cola Company is no. 3 on DiversityInc. magazine's 2006 ranking of the Top 50 Companies for Diversity. Other consumer products and retail companies on the list include Abbot (no. 8), Colgate-Palmolive (no. 16), PepsiCo (no. 18); Macy's (no. 20); Merck (no. 34), Bausch & Lomb (no. 35), Kraft (no. 35), Starbucks (no. 45), and SC Johnson (no.46). The firms were ranked in four main areas: CEO commitment, human capital, corporate communications and supplier diversity)Get certified in gender diversity at the Professional Gender Certificate Program, October 19-20 in San Diego or next March 22-23 in Scottsdale, Ariz. The two-day course is open to all organizations. Visit www.gendertraining.com to learn moreKroger has appointed Carver Johnson as the company's first chief diversity officer. Johnson has been with Kroger since 1999, serving as group vice president, management information systems. He will remain an officer of the company.
WELCOME ABOARD: CPGjoblist welcomes: Jel Sert, The Licensing Company, and Vertis, Inc., to its growing roster of employers. For a complete roster of CPGjoblist clients visit CPGjoblist.com.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: For the IDFA Sales & Marketing Conference, July 23-24 in Naples, Fla., Stagnito's New Products Conference, Sept. 6-8, in Chicago, American Wholesale Marketers Association Distribution Summit, Sept. 11-14 in Las Vegas, the Network of Executive Women Leadership Summit, Sept. 11-12 in Dallas.; HBA Global Expo, Sept. 12-14 in New York; and the National Beer Wholesalers meeting, Sept. 17-20 in Orlando. See CPGjoblist’s Calendar for more events and updates.
ON THE MOVE: Stewart Jones has joined Information Resources Inc. as executive vice president for global operations. John Lawlor has been named president and general manager of the IRI's Panel and Test Solutions division. Supervalu is reorganizing its management following its purchase of Albertsons. Top Albertsons executives Larry Johnston, Bob Dunst, Paul Gannon, John Sims and Felicia Thornton will depart, but many executives will stay on: Pete Van Helden will become a Supervalu SVP and president of West retail; Duncan MacNaughton will direct a new marketing program as EVP; and Kevin Tripp will become executive vice president and president of Midwest retail. He will oversee Cub Foods, Hornbacher's, Jewel, Shop 'n Save and the company's pharmacy operations. Supervalu named several of its own executives to new positions: Mike Jackson, president and COO, will oversee Save-A-Lot, supply-chain services and the enterprise office; Pamela Knous, CFO, will oversee finance, information technology, investor relations and the group's Bristol Farms stores; John Hooley, EVP and president of retail East, will oversee retail operations at Acme, Shaw's, Bigg's, Farm Fresh, Scott's and Shoppers; and Dave Pylipow, SVP of human resources, will oversee human resources and labor relations for combined chainSend your company news to editor@cpgjoblist.com.
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