Tammy Fumusa, MS Dietitian

Managed product portfolio of High Potency Sweetener (HPS). Within this role • Orchestrate the identification of new opportunities for business expansion through synergy opportunities and cold calling. • Collaborate with the R&D team on various projects focused on the development of taste profiles incorporating HPS. • Mentor the sales managers on the use of HPS in various applications. • Build lucrative relationships with the customers based on their needs and requirements of sugar reduction. • Provide valuable guidance as the Registered Dietitian experience to the customers looking for sugar reduction with detailed understanding of consumer trends in nutrition.

Brought in to execute in the planning of menu, food purchasing, as well as delegation of duties for special functions such as medical staff meetings, board meetings, and other hospital functions. Within this role • Ensured food quality and quantity with strategic planning of master menus along with proper management of therapeutic diets and food cost control. • Led 15 direct reports with proper coordination and budget management. • Maintained compliance with quality assurance standards and regulations within the department.

Invited to leverage nutritional expertise on the virtual channel. Within this role • Provided guidance for the selection and presentation of nutrition related news topics to the audience.

Recruited to strategically manage 155+ key portfolios with effective relationship-building and communication skills generating revenue of $2M. Within this role • Conducted in-depth analysis and research on the market conditions, product innovations and competitor activity to identify strategic growth opportunities to achieve sales goals. • Accomplished sales across a large territory including Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota, and produced critical sales reports to set sales goals and devise future growth initiatives. • Successfully identified key applications utilized in the field in conjunction with the CRM Software. • Boosted sales growth by 115% with novel marketing campaigns resulting in companywide growth. • Promoted within 10 months from Inside Sales Representative to Territory manager.

• Identify and qualify leads through cold calling. • Initiate sales process to promote product and services. • Maintain and increase current customer database through company management software. • Conduct marketing campaigns in the academia arena to increase product knowledge and increase sales. • Resolve customer issues with technical support. • Work as a team member to increase sales in territory.

Clinical Dietitian Assessed and determined patients needs through screening of medical chart and completing detailed care plans. Configured nutritional support formulations patients unable to obtain nutrition by mouth. Performed public relations: marketing activities as Media Spokesperson for nutrition topics in the hospital and community.

Managed the hiring, purchasing and essential needs of the Clinical Nutrition department. Trained new employees. Provided data to management for strategy decisions. Function as a clinical and outpatient dietitian seeing patients.

Dietetics