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James Jackson
Director, Radian
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Joined: Jun 24th, 2017
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University of Ill at Urbana-Champaign class of 1992
Undergrad Major: Business Administration
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I currently work with Radian as Director
I have 25 years of experience working in the Consulting Services industry.
Director – Dedicated Analytics | Radian Group
From May 2009 to Current • 17 year(s)
 Successfully originated and grew Category Captain support at Sysco to include management of team supporting 13 categories and 30 vendor partners. Launched Fresh Planning Teams and developed analytical tools to drive incremental value for retailers and vendors.
Customer & Shopper Insights Manager | Tyson Foods Inc.
From June 2007 to May 2009 • 2 year(s)
 Spearheaded Tyson Customer Insights' support of SUPERVALU category business planning process across 11 categories. Initiated creation of Spectra profiles in Fresh category to deliver cluster relevant category management.
Manager, Solutions Consulting – General Mills Onsite | The Nielsen Company - Homescan & Spectra
From April 2006 to June 2007 • 1 year(s)
 Consulted General Mills Salty Snacks Brand team on reaching high value consumers for Pop Secret. Developed new product profiles through blending methodology to identify potential consumer/household skews for product prior to launch.
Director of Marketing and Sales | Melford Olson Honey Inc.
From September 2001 to March 2006 • 5 year(s)
 Convinced ownership on attacking national distribution strategy and tripled retail account base. Challenged with resurrecting retail brand that gradually lost 50% market share and increased brand share for first time in 5 years.
National Account Manager | SUPERVALU, Inc.
From January 2000 to August 2001 • 1 year(s)
 Pioneer with original National Accounts Team leading communications and strategy development for Grocery, Frozen Foods and Dairy business. Saved SuperTARGET relationship and grew business by over 400% ($50 million).
Category Manager, Northern Region Grocery | SUPERVALU, Inc.
From January 1998 to January 2000 • 2 year(s)
 Managed grocery category operations for Northern Region.
Franchise Manager, Central Wisconsin | Pepsi-Cola Company
From July 1996 to December 1997 • 1 year(s)
 Managed franchise operations in Central Wisconsin region.
Zone Manager, Lincoln-Mercury | Ford Motor Company
From July 1992 to July 1996 • 4 year(s)
 Managed Lincoln-Mercury zone operations and dealer relationships.
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