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Kathy Baggs

Vice President Special Projects @Charlie Baggs Culinary Innovations

Chicago, IL, US
EMAILS
k••••••@charliebaggsinc.com
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WORK HISTORY

Apr 1999 — Present

Vice President Special Projects @Charlie Baggs Culinary Innovations

Chicago, IL, US

Provide financial oversight, strategic planning, and operational leadership for a nationally recognized culinary innovation consultancy serving food manufacturers and restaurant chains.Key Responsibilities & Achievements:• Lead Accounting and Finance operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.• Manage payroll, expense tracking, and vendor contracts with accuracy and compliance.• Partner with executive leadership on strategic financial planning, cost control, and profitability analysis.• Implement new systems and processes to streamline financial operations and improve visibility across projects.• Support business development through proposal pricing, margin analysis, and cost modeling for innovation projects.• Oversee annual budget planning and coordination with external accountants for tax preparation and audits.• Serve as cross-functional liaison between finance and creative departments, ensuring fiscal discipline aligns with innovation goals.• Collaborate on HR and administrative projects that reinforce CBCI’s mission: We bring flavor to life.Empowering culinary creativity through smart financial strategy and operational excellence.

EDUCATION

1986

Suffolk University - Sawyer Business School

Bachelor's degree, Finance, General

SKILLS

Consumer ProductsRecipesBrand ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipFundraisingIngredientsCorporate FinanceProduct DevelopmentMarketing ManagementBrand DevelopmentHospitalitySmall Business ManagementFoodFinanceFood & BeverageGourmetGroceryKey Account ManagementHaccpTrade ShowsPCulinary SkillsEntrepreneurshipFmcgMicrosoft ExcelB2bSmall BusinessFood IndustryMarketingFranchisingFood ProcessingNew Business DevelopmentInventory ManagementBusiness PlanningNational AccountsMenu DevelopmentCustomer InsightFood ServiceHuman ResourcesBusiness Networking

ABOUT KATHY BAGGS

I’m passionate about creating memorable experiences — both at the table and behind the…

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