Lauren M. Budzar

Marketing Associate @Nestlé Professional

Solon, OH, US

Lead a cross functional team including Product Development, Manufacturing, Packaging and Finance through the “Ideas 2 Launch” process for 3 new Stouffer’s product innovation formats-Launching 1 new Minor’s product into the market which includes developing marketing assets, sales discussions, and product incentives-Partner with marketing agencies to develop and execute key marketing strategies for 2 brands across platforms, including print ads, social media and email communications-Lead the Dr. L. J. Minor School Donation program for schools with a culinary program-Facilitated the Star Chef Congress for Minor’s, including partnering with Chefs on Minor’s products, coordinating demonstrations, managing the booth, and teaming up w the Star Chef committee for flawless execution-Executed the Minor’s Nationwide Flavor Expedition Recipe Contest, including ad placement, coordinating the entries, tracking finalists, facilitating a top 10 tasting and arranging all the winner, 1st runner up and 2nd runner up details - such as on location award presentations, a photo shot, and website announcements-Primary contact for the American Culinary Federation partnership. Responsible for event collaboration between brands, product information, promotional support and on location coordination.

Bowling Green State University

Bachelor's degree