CONSULTANT, HEALTH EDUCATOR & TRAINER

Worked over 17 years in the natural products industry helping companies reach their sales and marketing goals by providing training and education focused on improving sales management and retail support.

Over the years, I have developed strong relationships with buyers, vendors and distributors in the natural products industry. I've gained an understanding of the complexities of manufacturing, managing a brand, the mechanics of selling to retailers, and making it easier for retailers to sell to the customer.

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AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Sales Trainer and health educator for 17 years
• Western Regional Sales Manager
• Sales Management of brokerage, reps, demo, and distributors
• Developed educational training materials
• Developed and manage cause marketing, giving, outreach programs
• Implemented grassroots marketing strategies
• International Health Project management

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  HIGHLIGHTS

• Masters Degree in International Health & Development
• Experienced Sales Manager, trainer and educator
• Designed and managed cause-marketing promotional campaigns
• Directed new store openings -
  • Set up Whole Body/Nutrition Departments: Whole Body Team Leader - Whole Foods Market-Mill Valley 1992
  • HBA Dept. Manager - Food for Thought-Sebastopol 1993
• Executive Director of Vitamin Angel Alliance
• California School of Herbal Studies certificate
• Launched an herbal pharmacy for Dr. Lois Johnson, Santa Rosa, CA
• Herbal technician for Dr. Brian Weissbuch, KW Botanicals, San Anselmo.

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  OBJECTIVES

  To continue working for companies and projects that utilize my knowledge and skills in accord with my objectives highlighted below:

• To educate and assist people in obtaining relevant health information, which will improve their wellbeing.
• To work with products which improve the health of people and animals, and are environmentally friendly.
• To educate people on making informed product choices that minimize environmental impact.
• To assist companies in developing sustainable, ecological business practices and to promote Fair Trade practices.
• To design and manage cause-marketing programs for companies interested in contributing to their local and global communities.
• To assist companies in distinguishing "their products' uniqueness" in a competitive market place.