PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

Division Planning Manager, 1989 – 1990

The Pepsi-Cola Company, Chicago, Illinois

∙        Supervised the annual planning/forecasting process for an $800 million soft drink division

∙        Supervised two financial analysts

∙        Led divisional task forces

Senior Financial Analyst, 1988 – 1989

The Pepsi-Cola Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota

∙        Responsible for financial planning and analysis for a $200 million regional, company owned soft drink bottler

∙        Overall responsibility for internal consulting projects for distribution, manufacturing, capital investment and competitive analysis

Associate Marketing Manager, 1986 -1988

The Pillsbury Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota

∙        Overall responsibility (volume and profit) for day-to-day management of a $35 million wholesale business

∙        Managed a $2.6 million annual promotion budget

∙        Assisted in the development of the annual plan and managed tactical execution

Investment Analyst, 1984 – 1986

The Pillsbury Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota

∙        Analyzed capital investment proposals for a $500 million consumer foods division

∙        Projects ranged from $10,000 to $2.5 million and included new products, plant consolidations and new plant and equipment

Financial Analyst, 1983 – 1984

The Pillsbury Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota

∙        Analyzed the income statement and working capital position of a $175 million consumer foods division

∙        Analyzed monthly operating performance by product

∙        Performed financial analysis for new products, marketing programs and product reformulations