Candace Kos Cimon

About Candace Kos Cimon

Degreed Marketing professional with 15+ years experience in innovative product, packaging, and brand development, focused on consumer products (CPG) food, craft, and technology industries. Expert Brand developer specializing in product optimization, portfolio cost reduction, process implementation, consumer-centric strategy development, and instituting sustainable practices.Packaging and Brand Developer | Problem ResolutionProblem-solving is my passion. I have always loved puzzles. Observing how one interacts with their environment. What causes an idea to thrive or fail? That curiosity of “why” has been a common thread all my life; from conducting genetic research in high school, falling in love with advertising in college, to observing the lifelong dance between a consumer and brand. Brand Marketing / Product Development allows me to merge my creative and scientific interests. I value collaborative brainstorming mixed with consumer insights to inspire innovative product concepts and create engaging brand stories. I work to delight both stakeholders (profit) and consumers (brand experience).Within my team, I lead with transparent communication, an open mind, and a smile. I coach my team to ask questions, challenge processes, and find solutions. I model for them the importance of building positive relationships cross-functionally and with outside partners to engage and persuade fellow teams/agencies to achieve our goals. Teamwork and clear communication are critical to a high-performing team that meets the expectations of both the company and consumers.Additionally, I am a Girl Scout Leader who takes pride in teaching my troop to be curious, to be stewards of the Earth, to be good friends, and to care about the world around them. I showcase interesting ways we use STEAM on a daily basis. I am inspiring and empowering the next generation of women leaders to believe in themselves and lift each other up in the process…and that is pretty amazing!CORE COMPETENCIES• Solution Minded Problem Solving• Cost Assessment & Cost Reduction / Optimization• Brainstorming & Collaboration• Product & Packaging Innovation• Sustainable Packaging Materials• Project Feasibility• Process Architecture & Implementation• Project Management• International Vendor Partnerships• Consumer-Centric Programs and Products• Portfolio Management• Pricing Strategy• Training & Mentoring• Cross-functional Team Motivator• Agile Environments• Stage Gate PLM Adherence & Seasonal Calendars

Experience

1. Packaging Engineer

   ams OSRAM

   Sep 2025 — Present

Education

• Albion College

  BA in Fine Arts, Art and Mass Communication

  1996 — 2000

Skills

• Social Media Marketing
• Social Media
• Event Management
• Advertising
• Email Marketing
• Marketing Strategy
• Marketing
• Integrated Marketing
• Public Relations
• Event Planning
• Online Advertising
• Marketing Communications