Tara Schmitt
Senior Director Commercial Finance & Rgm @Heaven Hill Brands
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Director Commercial Finance & Rgm @Heaven Hill Brands
Louisville, KY, US
EDUCATION
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Science, Finance
University of Louisville
Undergrad & MBA Accounting Classes
SKILLS
ABOUT TARA SCHMITT
With extensive and diverse finance experience stretching over 25 years with Brown-Forman, I have worked with most parts of the organization. From the Financial Analyst on the Jack Daniel’s Family of Brands, to anOperations Manager for the US organization, to the Finance Manager of our National Retail Accounts, to the Division Finance Manager for the Midwest and Canada, I’ve partnered effectively with finance, marketing, sales, IT, supply chain and leadership. Since late 2017, I’ve led the development of our US pricing process, systems, and analytics. Collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders, we now have more transparency to the value chain, supported by an organization that I built.Revenue Growth ManagementStrategic pricing experience achieved through pioneering change management internally and externally.Finance Roles such as division finance manager and brand finance analyst have provided a large range of finance experiences: P&L management, pricing, program evaluation, supply chain, compliance, VAP and coupon strategy and management, and sales planning.Sales & OperationsLed commercial sales and operations teams to develop and implement business practices to deliver short term results that aligned with our long term corporate strategies. Collaborated with distributor and broker partners to gain perspective and alignment on mutual goals. National Accounts experience provided a stronger vision of building long term strategies using shopper insights, category trends, account strategies and implementing a roadmap for delivery.ManagementManagerial competencies: developing people, providing feedback, providing direction, delegation, listening, decision making.Managing broader than my direct reporting team to utilize the best resources to successfully and efficiently achieve results.Diagnostic and Analytical skillsExperience combined with a curiosity and a technical skill set that delivers quality insight, effectively communicated through storytelling.A Collaborative Partner and an AdvisorDemonstrated proactive and consultative behaviors. Proven ability to influence broad and diverse audiences. Extremely solution oriented. Highly regarded thought partner.
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