Andrea Schwenk

About Andrea Schwenk

Dynamic and strategic marketing leader with experience in brand building and product marketing, developing results-driven global, national, and local marketing campaigns and programs. Curious foodie and world traveler.PASSIONATE PEOPLE LEADER FUELED BY COACHING & MENTORINGBy surrounding myself with people who complement my strengths, I excel at building diverse, high-performing teams. A keen observer of other people’s strengths, I seek to understand their motivations and leverage their unique talents, skills and knowledge to produce exceptional work. I coach and mentor team members to become their best by eliminating the roadblocks and providing opportunities for growth and development. TRANSFORMS OBSTACLES INTO OPPORTUNITIESA conceptual forward thinker who can anticipate and mitigate potential issues. I have a strong track record of developing strategy and achieving business objectives by uncovering and leveraging innate brand strengths. Adept at recognizing and identifying patterns, I can develop and articulate a clear strategy.NATURAL SENSE OF CURIOSITY TURNS INSIGHTS INTO ACTION A personal philosophy is to seek to understand before I’m understood. I believe listening and asking questions is paramount and empathy cannot be underestimated. By truly understanding a consumer target and identifying meaningful insights, I can create motivating marketing campaigns that drive results.VALUES TRANSPARENCY, COMMUNICATION AND INCLUSIONStudying abroad and adapting to a new culture taught me the importance and power of inclusion. As a leader, I value transparency and communication. I am not a fan of Mushroom Theory, keeping people in the dark, feeding them crap and expecting them to grow. WORKS HARD PLAYS HARDI approach my work with energy and enthusiasm and believe positivity is contagious. I believe in working hard and celebrating wins. Possessing a drive for action, I am a self-starter who can chart her own path and be an agent for change.

Experience

1. Chief Marketing Officer

   Egglife Foods, Inc

   Jan 2022 — Present

   As a leader in modern nutrition, Egglife Foods, is reimagining the future of food by harnessing the power of eggs to transform traditionally flour-based products. The company was created in 2017, motivated by a desire to champion wellness without sacrificing taste. Two years and over recipes later, Egglife Foods was hatched. Our company has developed a line of simple, delicious, fresh foods that are high in protein, but free of sugar and gluten. Delivering 100% when it comes to taste with zero compromise. Our debut product, egglife® wraps are made with cage-free egg whites and just a few simple ingredients to provide a simple, delicious, and nutritious alternative to traditional tortillas. They are The Perfect Wrap® for people looking for a versatile, high-protein, low-carb wrap.

Education

• Iowa State University - Ivy College of Business

  Entrepreneurial Studies, Business Administration and Management, General

• Iowa State University

  Bachelor of Arts, Journalism