Kalon Executive Search & Staffing will find you the right match in any health & wellness sector, including nutrition, beauty, and fitness. Here are our top 4 candidates of the week:
Danson – VP of Operations
- Danson is an experienced operations and product development leader with almost a decade in the cannabis space working with all types of product manufacturing.
- As Director of Operations with a cannabis company, Danson was instrumental in developing new production processes to bring the company out of startup mode into mature production standards.
- At another cannabis business, Danson led the operational design of the business, including equipment, packaging and ingredient sourcing, facility workflows, and phased growth plans around product portfolio and projected sales.
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- He operationalized business processes, systems, and structures, including sourcing/purchasing, HR, finance, and quality assurance.
- In his current position as a consultant with a cannabis extracts company, Danson was brought on to strategically re-map a product portfolio for a top-10 brand.
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- He is responsible for strategic planning, market analysis, brand alignment, and bringing costs and cogs under control.
- With a degree in Biochemistry, Danson has extensive hands-on R&D and Product Development experience with Algae extraction for Nutraceuticals and Food Manufacturing and is certified in cGMP standards.
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Erik – Research & Development Leader
- Erik is a preeminent research and development leader with over 30 years of experience driving innovation from concept to commercialization in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.
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- His pioneering research, coupled with their ability to translate scientific breakthroughs into commercially successful products, has solidified their reputation as a preeminent research and development expert, driving transformative innovation in the industry.
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- His multidisciplinary academic background, coupled with extensive practical expertise, has enabled them to spearhead cutting-edge product development initiatives.
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- Erik holds a Ph.D. in Polymer Science and a B.S. in Nutrition, complemented by certifications in Project Management, and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
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- He’s also a Certified Food Scientist.
Notable Achievements:
- Erik published 36 peer-reviewed scientific articles, 2 book chapters, and secured six granted patents generating over $20 million in annual revenue, demonstrating excellence in functional ingredient characterization, interaction, and process optimization.
- Erik successfully launched over 30 market-leading products, generating over $100 million in profits, leveraging expertise in functional ingredient delivery and applications.
- Erik has rich experience in building and scaling laboratory, pilot, and production capacities, enabling a seamless transition from research to commercial manufacturing.
- Erik established a strong network of over 600 global partnerships in related industries, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
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- He has outstanding leadership abilities, building and mentoring teams of over 60 scientists across 3 continents and 4 countries, nurturing talent and driving innovation.
- Erik has excellent communication skills, delivering over 20 presentations at international symposiums, conferences, and seminars, and chairing 10 sessions, positioning them as a thought leader in the field.
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Lori – Creative Director
- Lori is a highly accomplished Creative Director with over 15 years of experience in the beauty industry and freelance design.
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- As the Founder and Freelance Art Director of a design studio, she has led brand identity, packaging, and marketing collateral projects for both large beauty brands and boutique startups, establishing brand guidelines and unique style languages.
Notable achievements:
- Global Brand Management: Lori oversaw the creative direction for global brands across 100+ countries, including globally recognized clients. She successfully rebranded multiple product lines and launched products for US and international markets.
- 360 Campaigns: She developed integrated marketing campaigns connecting in-store, online, social, email, podcast, digital, and outside advertising, ensuring brand consistency.
- Creative Leadership: Lori managed and mentored junior designers and freelancers, directed photoshoots, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals.
- Award-Winning Design: Her work has been recognized with awards such as the Baltimore Advertising Association Addy Award and exhibitions at prestigious venues like MOMA and the Lithuanian Art Show in Santa Monica.
- Lori holds a BFA in Graphic Design from Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and an A.A.S. in Fine Arts from Kaunas Applied Art School.
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- Her technical skills include Adobe CC, HTML, WordPress, UI/UX design, and project management.
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Karol – Marketing Professional
- Karol is a dynamic marketing professional with experience in brand management, marketing strategy, and project management.
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- With a passion for the wellbeing industry, she has dedicated years to coaching group fitness classes part-time and is a certified health coach through IIN.
- Karol is scrappy and hungry to learn and grow alongside a growing company, consistently demonstrating her ability to thrive when faced with difficult problems.
- Currently, as a Marketing Manager at a famous tourist attraction, Karol leads multi-pronged marketing efforts that contributed to exceeding projected revenue and visitation goals in 2023.
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- She plans and executes 10+ GTM campaigns annually, along with strategic brand partnerships, overseeing paid media strategy, marketing collateral creation, and event planning.
- Karol is proud of her recent innovative creation of a new revenue stream at the tourist attraction, a Behind the Scenes Tour, which has boosted weekly EBITDA by approximately 1.4%.
- Karol excels in data-driven decision-making and problem-solving and is eager to learn and grow with a forward-thinking company.
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- She is seeking a role where she can leverage her extensive experience and passion for health and wellness to drive success.
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