|
|
COVER STORY
Anywhere you go, global
experience is a plus
Is a stint in another country a plus or minus on your resume? Surprisingly, many CPG executives who have worked abroad find international experience counting against them, according to Michael Carrillo of CPGjoblist.
"It’s not unusual for some executives returning from an international assignment to have difficulty getting the same level job back here in the States. Some hiring authorities believe international experience is not as beneficial as stateside experience," Carrillo says. "In today’s multicultural marketplace, nothing could be further from the truth."
MORE
NEW YEAR'S SPECIAL
By an advance pack of 12 job listings (pre-screened or qualified) and receive your 13th listing FREE -- a value of up to $2,500.
Call Michael Carillo at 626 398-5381 to claim your sweet deal. JACKIE APODACA
Marketing/Product Management
Los Angeles
EXPERIENCE
More than eight years in marketing management with progressively increased leadership responsibilities. Proven experience in business and franchise management, brand building and new products, retail and trade marketing, advertising and promotions, and project and personnel management.
RECENT POSITION
Retail Trade Marketing Manager
Walt Disney Co.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
As a retail marketing manager for Disney, headed up a four-person retail marketing and sales group, where she directed marketing and promotion activities, developed sales strategies and pitched products direct to retailers. As a Disney product manager, acted as an international business manager for multiple product lines.
IN HER OWN WORDS
"My career path has taken me through start-up companies, mid-size businesses and major corporations. I consider myself a jack-of-all-trades because I have an appreciation for learning all parts of a business in order to do the best job I can. I have proven myself in the consumer packaging world as well as the service industry, and have learned how to develop great products and inspire people."
Complete Dossier | Email Dossier | More Candidate Closeups
|
NOTES
from the revolution
CPGjoblist client Mattel, Inc. has been named one of the top 25 companies for in-kind giving. Mattel donated more than two million toys worth $15 million in more than 150 nations to more than 5,000 charitable organizations. The company also provided cash donations through its Mattel Children's Foundation, founded in 1978, and encourages its employees to volunteer their time to local charities.
CPGjoblist client Herbalife International is an innovator in IT and as well as nutrition. The CPGjoblist client recently won Computerworld Magazine’s “Best Practices in Business Intelligence” award, in the category “planning, designing and building business intelligence infrastructure.” Herbalife was recognized for the creation of a supply chain performance management system, using software from SeeCommerce, to manage and respond to changing inventory requirements across its global purchasing and logistics operations.
Layoffs are still a fact of life in corporate America. According to CNNfn.com, companies announced 104,530 job cuts in November, up 2.6 from October and 5.1 percent from November 2004. The September through November totals mark the first time that announced job cuts have topped 100,000 for three or more straight months since 2002. If current trends hold, 2004 will be the fourth straight year with more than a million layoffs.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: For FMI’s Midwinter Executive Conference Jan. 23-Jan. 25 in Boca Raton, Fla. – it brings together senior-level executives and invited suppliers to discuss the latest strategic, social and economic issues of interest to the food industry. The Network of Executive Women New York Metro Networking Event Jan. 27 in Jersey City, N.J., features keynote speaker Eileen Scott,CEO of Pathmark. The NACDS Southeast Regional Trade Show Jan. 30-Feb. 2 in Naples, Fla., is geared for executives operating regional chains with up to 250 pharmacies. And from Jan. 30-Feb. 2 RILA’s Logistics 2005, “the industry’s premier logistics conference,” will be held at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego. For more industry events visit CPGjoblistCalendar.
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS: Coors Brewing Companyhas announced that Ron Askew, chief marketing officer since 2001, has stepped down. "Ron has achieved a great deal in the three years he was here at Coors" said Leo Kiely, president and chief executive officer. A search is on for Askew's replacement… Starbucks Coffee Company announced the promotion of Dorothy Kim, senior vice president, Global Logistics & Procurement, to executive vice president, Supply Chain & Coffee Operations. She will assume leadership of SCCO from E.R. (Ted) Garcia, who is retiring after 10 years with Starbucks… Schering-Plough Corporation announced that Gail S. Thornton has been appointed vice president, global communications, Europe, Canada, Middle East, Africa, Japan, Latin America and Far East regions. She will be based in Kenilworth, N.J., and will report to Jeffrey Winton, group vice president, global communications.
Send your personnel changes and company news to Editor@cpgjoblist.com.
MORE NEWS
|
