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Overview
In 1992, Diane Eade founded Advanced Leadership Group in New Jersey offering strategies for the executive at all corporate levels.
EXPERIENCED EXECUTIVE
Diane’s blue-chip career began in product management at S.C. Johnson Wax where she handled industry favorites like Glade, OFF! and Raid. She then advanced to McCormick spice company as new products manager. Later, she joined the Durkee-French Foods division of Reckitt & Colman, managing French’s and Colman’s mustard lines. At all three corporations, Diane also created and facilitated leading edge programs in marketing and management.
MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER
As well as being a compelling speaker at corporate sales and business meetings, Diane also inspires participants with her energized lectures on marketing and personal development. She has been a guest at the State University of New York at Binghamton, Rutgers and universities throughout Mexico.
SERVICE
Diane believes that service is a key responsibility of leaders. She is currently on the Board of Directors of the Northern New Jersey Chapter of the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) and serves as the Gateway Guru for the Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce. She has served as President of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce as well as on the Board of Directors for the Girl Scouts; she actively supports numerous charities, and is often a pro bono speaker for groups and associations throughout the country.
AWARDS
Diane is an honored member of International Who’s Who and appears in the National Directory of Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals. Diane has also been chosen Woman of the Year by the American Business Women’s Association, Morris County Chapter, and MVP of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.
PUBLISHED AUTHOR
Diane has published numerous articles about employee productivity and effectiveness. They can be viewed online at the company website. You can also read her thinking via the company blog.
CLIENTELE
Diane’s client list includes Dow Jones, GlaxoSmithKline, The Prudential, Pfizer, BASF, The Journal of Commerce, the City of Summit, Johnson & Johnson, Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, PLC, Alcan Aluminum, Innogenetics, Inc., J.F. Shea Construction, PathTech Software Solutions, BI Source, American Red Cross, Parette Somjen Architects, United Water, Quest Diagnostics and Clinician’s Publishing Group.
| Places I have worked |
Advanced Leadership Group LLC Since March 1992
1-9 employees
President
Human Resources / Management Training, Coaching and Consulting
Offer business strategy and planning consulting, management training, and executive coaching.
Client list includes Dow Jones, GlaxoSmithKline, The Prudential, Pfizer, BASF, The Journal of Commerce, the City of Summit, Johnson & Johnson, Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, PLC, Alcan Aluminum, Innogenetics, Inc., J.F. Shea Construction, PathTech Software Solutions, BI Source, American Red Cross, Parette Somjen Architects, United Water, Quest Diagnostics and Clinician’s Publishing Group.
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Reckitt & Colman From July 1990 to March 1992
5000 + employees
Group Category Manager
Consumer non-durables
Defined and directed execution of business strategy/programs for the company flagship, French’s Mustard, as well as the other products in the Condiments portfolio. Supervised a staff of four and led support groups throughout the organization. Reported to the Vice President of Marketing. Responsible for over $120 million in retail sales.
• Spring 1991 redesign of French’s packaging, including major capital investment for structural upgrade.
• Spring 1991 launch of the first innovation in the Mustard Category in ten years.
• Laid the groundwork for continued innovation for the next five years.
• Developed the New Products process for the entire Division.
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Reckitt & Colman From August 1988 to June 1990
5000 + employees
Senior Product Manager
Consumer non-durables
Defined and directed the development of business objectives and strategies, and executed programs for French’s and Colman’s Mustards. Responsible for $70 million in sales.
• COMPANY LEADERSHIP
- Set strategy and initiated corporate negotiation for syndicated data services.
- Participated on numerous company-wide task forces.
- Presented U.S. Mustard strategies and plans at the worldwide R & C Mustard Conference.
- Developed, received approval for, and presented the company’s first “Value Proposition”. It became the model for the entire U.S. organization.
• PUBLIC RELATIONS - Interviewed and evaluated three Public Relations firms. Selected one and executed a base plan for French’s Mustards.
• HISPANIC - Planned and executed several Hispanic events, based on research pinpointing incremental volume opportunities.
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Reckitt & Colman From July 1987 to July 1988
5000 + employees
Product Manager
Consumer non-durables
Managed all aspects of the French’s Mustard business, including advertising, promotions, market research, trade programs, and new products.
• COMPANY LEADERSHIP
Selected by President of Durkee-French Foods Division to represent employees on the Values Task Force. Wrote all recommendations and presented to Management Committee. Worked directly with President to formulate company vision.
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McCormick & Company From August 1986 to February 1987
1000-4999 employees
New Product Manager
Consumer non-durables
Managed the development of a line of Creole products from concept test through simulated test market. Motivated and led an inexperienced project team to fully develop 19 new items, using two different company production centers as well as five contract packers.
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S.C. Johnson Wax From July 1984 to June 1986
1000-4999 employees
Product Manager
Consumer non-durables
Profit and loss responsibility for the largest group of products, in terms of dollar volume, of any product manager at Johnson.
• Hiring
• Advertising
• Public Relations
• Promotions
• Warehouse Clubs
• Package Design
• Market Research
• Cost Savings
• Line Extensions
• Trade Programs
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S.C. Johnson Wax From July 1983 to April 1984
1000-4999 employees
Associate Product Manager
Consumer non-durables
In addition to typical associate product manager responsibilities:
• Conducted a regional test market for OFF! Pump Spray and then launched it nationally.
• Coordinated and executed the national product recall of Maximum Strength Deep Woods OFF!, and re-launched it in superior packaging.
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S.C. Johnson Wax From October 1982 to March 1983
1000-4999 employees
Sales Trainee
Consumer non-durables
Achieved 144% of the territory’s retail selling quota.
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S.C. Johnson Wax From June 1981 to September 1982
1000-4999 employees
Assistant Product Manager
Consumer non-durables
Glade aerosol air fresheners
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| Education |
Cornell - United States / NEW YORK
MBA - Marketing 1979 - 1981
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SUNY Buffalo - United States / NEW YORK
BA - Economics 1975 - 1979
Cum laude
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