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COVER STORY
National Black MBA Conference
shows power of diversity
 See you at the National Society of Hispanic MBAs
October 4-6 in Houston
To set up a meeting during the NSHMBA conference, contact Tami Page at (626) 535-0143.
CPGjobs plunged into the one of the nation’s richest talent pools last month, joining more than 400 exhibitors and an estimated 15,000 candidates at the National Black MBA Association 2007 Conference and Exposition, September 11-16 in Orlando. Next stop for the recruiting services firm is the National Society of Hispanic MBAs Conference and Career Expo, October 4-6 in Houston. More photos
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CPGjobs new pay-per-hire packages take the guesswork out of recruiting. You get unlimited job postings--and guaranteed hires. Buy multiple hire packages and pay even less. Call Michael Carrillo at (626) 535-0143 to claim your sweet deal. Stacy Okazaki  Marketing Management
Diamond Bar, CA
EXPERIENCE
Seasoned marketing manager with proven track record developing new concepts, business strategies and programs that drive market penetration and brand growth. Experienced in all aspects of business management, including recruiting, planning, budgeting, forecasting and contract negotiation. Analytical decision-maker with excellent problem solving skills and experience working with global partners and multinational sites.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Created and maintained FAQ and Troubleshooting Guide for product line and effectively reduced general calls to Customer Support Center by 20 percent. Drafted go-forward marketing and sales strategy for customer and sales support for 2007, and managed annual operating budget of $1.5 million. Unique ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
RECENT POSITION
Consultant/Marketing Manager, Office Products
Avery Dennison Corporation, 2006-present
EDUCATION
MBA with emphasis in Finance, University of California, Irvine
IN HER OWN WORDS
“My ability to think outside the box and be a change agent is one of the best and most valued skills I can bring to any product line and CPG company. I am a unique candidate in that I have experience in sales, marketing, product development and legal which gives me the ability to create synergies and manage cross-functional teams with the goal of driving all of us to the next level of success. It is never business as usual with me especially in the dynamic and challenging work environment we all live in. I am looking for an opportunity that will allow me to continue to work closely with customers, sales and marketing teams to develop strategy, programs, products and campaigns to build and drive customer loyalty and bring positive impact to sales and brand recognition for a product line and company.”
CPGJOBLIST APPRAISAL
“Stacy is a highly skilled and experienced product marketing manager who has worked on award winning product lines and achieved high levels of business success such as creating and executing business strategies to build brand awareness and a customer base in very challenging business environments. Her proven skills in leadership, team building, strategy and an understanding of the customer will be of a great asset in her next position. We highly recommend her.”
Posted 9/27/07 by CPGjoblist. Contact Michael Carrillo for a free referral to this candidate, (626) 535-0143.
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NOTES
from the revolution
ON THE ROAD AGAIN: Recruiters and executives from CPGjobs will attend the National Society of Hispanic MBAs Association 18th Annual Conference and Career Expo, October 4-6 in Houston. The team will search for executive talent and introduce its recruiting services to employers that are there to interview the more than 7,000 candidates expected to attend. CPGjobs president Michael Carrillo will head a team that will also include Tami Page, vice president for sales of CPGjobs, and Spencer Blaker, the firm’s director of sales for the northeastern region. “This show, which we attend each year, is a goldmine of talent,” Carrillo says. He cited CPGjobs recent success at the National Black MBA Association meeting in Atlanta as “an example of how hungry the consumer products industry is for highly qualified candidates.” Penelope Sallberg-Carrillo of CPGjobs will attend the Network of Executive Women Summit in Dallas Oct. 15-16, and the 2007 Engineering & Technology Diversity Summit November 16 in San Francisco. The prestigious event is sponsored by Clorox.
WELCOME ABOARD: CPGjoblist welcomes Harry and David, McCain Foods, New Balance, Vita Food Products, Solo Cup Co. and the Quaker/Gatorade/Tropicana division of PepsiCo http://www.pepsico.com/ to its growing roster of CPG clients. For the complete list visit CPGjobs.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: For the Network of Executive Women Summit, Oct. 15-16 in Dallas; the American Wholesale Marketers Association Distribution Conference and Expo, October 15-16 in Atlanta; Fresh Summit, Oct. 20-24 in San Diego; APICS (Operations Management) International Conference and Exhibition, Oct. 21-23, Denver; Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, Oct. 21-24 in Philadelphia; IDFA Worldwide Food Expo, Oct. 24-27 in Chicago; the National Association of Convenience Stores, Nov. 6-9 in Atlanta; the PLMA Private Label Trade Show, Nov. 11-13 in Rosemont, Ill.; and the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Expo, November 10-12 in Los Angeles. See CPGjob’s Calendar for more events and updates.
ON THE MOVE: The Coca-Cola Co. named Joseph Tripodi chief marketing and commercial officer; he had been senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Allstate Insurance...John Culhane, EVP and general counsel of Coca-Cola Enterprises will leave that post at the end of the year. The company named Joseph Heinrich chief accounting officer and Charles Lischer vice president of finance for the company’s European divisionEvian North America has appointed Elio Pacheco president and general manager. Samaresh Parida will leave his position as finance director with PepsiCo to join Avesthagen in Bangalore, IndiaJeff Caswell, former senior brand manager, has been advanced to vice president of marketingThe FRS Co. has named James Quandt chairman of its board of directorsCrown Imports has selected Paul Verdu as vice president of marketing, managing the Pacifico, Modelo Especial and Negra Modelo Beer brandsDiageo North America has named Catherine Jessup chief financial officer. Jessup succeeds Deirdre Mahlan who was promoted to a global position. The company also named Maggie Lapcewich president of national accounts. She will lead the company’s beer, wine and spirits business with national on- and off-premise customers. Lapcewich succeeds Tex McCarthy, who has left the companyReed’s Inc. has named Thierry Foucaut chief operating officer in charge of merchandise operations, inventory planning, fulfillment, sourcing, transportation and IT. Send your company news to editor@CPGjoblist.com
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