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Marilyn
brings more than 20 years of materials management experience in the functions
of procurement, operations, product development, supply chain, and
logistics. Marilyn began her career working in the oil drill industry
where she studied to be an Industrial Engineer. Marilyn led several
transition teams for several companies in relocation moves from reorganizing
departments, implementing standards and procedures, to training/managing
organizations. Having worked in renowned food manufacturing companies
such as Kraft Foods; Pillsbury; and Heinz Foods, Marilyn then served as
Director Purchasing/Shared Service Universal Studios Hollywood, MRO &
Foodservice. As a corporate initiative with Seagram’s Wine & Spirits,
Marilyn initiated and managed the Women Minority Business Enterprise (WMBE)
program, identifying a niche market through diversity of vendors. Marilyn
created her consulting business to work as an Executive for Magna
Entertainment, renovating horse racetracks and restaurants through North America
to create the Magna brand for Mr. Frank Stronach. This led to working at
Johnny Rockets Group, Inc. as Vice President, Purchasing & Product
Development. Her tenacity to create and negotiate programs resulted in
generating cost savings and identifying operation efficiencies. Marilyn
synchronized and executed the supply chain function for restaurant openings of
more than ten countries which include Canada, Philippines, United Arab
Emirates, Germany, Cyprus, and various Royal Caribbean Cruise Line ships.
Her contribution to Johnny Rocket’s successful growth plan also included
Franchise presentations to perspective Buyers. Marilyn then ventured into
the Insurance industry having worked at First American and Auto Club
Enterprise. In giving back to the community, Marilyn founded ‘Life is Forever
Transitioning’, a non-profit organization to empower youths to transition into
adolescence through education, mentorship, and community outreach
programs.
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