Jessica Caven
Co-Founder & COO at Generation CPG- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Credentials
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Cambridge Culinary Pastry Certificate Program
Cambridge School of Culinary ArtsSep, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Holistic Health Counselor
The Institute for Integrative Nutrition; NYC, NYJun, 2003- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Generation CPG
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder & COO
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Sep 2022 - Present
Senior-level product management & operations leader, helping emerging, early-stage, and established CPG brands to launch new products and optimize product management operations. I find solutions for: Contract Manufacturing & Co-Packers; Natural, Organic & Innovative Ingredients; Conventional & Sustainable Ingredients; 3PL, Warehouse & Fulfillment Logistics for DTC, B2B, and Amazon; Modeling & Analysis for Pre-Market Launch Costs, Product COGS, and DTC & Retail Margins; Integrating Brand Marketing Strategies into New Product Development Launch Plans; Certifications for USDA Organic, Gluten Free, Non-GMO, NSF Certified for Sport, Vegan, and More. Consulting experiences include: Beauty Care, Baked Goods, Ice Cream, Baby Snacks, Bars, Confectionary, Chocolate, Candy, Snack Chips, Puffed Snacks, Frozen Entrees, Nut Butters, Pet Food, Beverages (Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic), Sauces, and Jams. Skills: Operations Management · Start-up Consulting · Supply Chain Management · Procurement · Manufacturing · E-Commerce · Product Development · Financial Analysis · Product Launch · Financial Modeling · Product Strategy · Product Innovation · Advisory Show less
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RodeoCPG
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Director Of Operations
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May 2017 - Jun 2022
Supporting food, beverage and wellness brands with all aspects of day to day operations including product commercialization, supply chain set up + management, co-manufacturing sourcing & management, ingredient & packaging sourcing, B2B and DTC fulfillment, 3PL set up and logistics. Skills: Operations + Supply Chain Advisory · Contract Manufacturing Management · Supply Chain Management · 3PL + Logistics · Packaging Procurement · Ingredient Procurement · Manufacturing · Product Development · Product Launch · Product Strategy · Product Innovation Show less
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Biena Snacks
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United States
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Food & Beverages
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Operations
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Jan 2016 - Jun 2017
• Maintain daily operations of a snack company including Inventory Management & Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, New Product Development, Quality Control, Customer Relations, Human Resources, Office Management, 3PL Management, Accounting and more • Report directly to the Founder/CEO of the company • Lead by implementing business practices to ensure the companies continued growth through the close supervision of employees and partners • Conduct weekly, monthly, and annual meetings; create budgets, agendas for all meetings Show less
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SNAP Infusion
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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Director of Operations
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Sep 2012 - Jan 2015
• Maintain daily operations of a confection company including Inventory Management & Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, New Product Development, Quality Control, Customer Relations, Human Resources, Office Management, 3PL Management, Accounting and more • Report directly to the Founder/CEO of the company • Lead by implementing business practices to ensure the companies continued growth through the close supervision of employees and partners • Conduct weekly, monthly, and annual meetings; create budgets, agendas for all meetings Show less
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Little Duck Organics
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Director
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Jul 2011 - Jun 2012
• Maintain daily operations including Customer Relations, Shipping Logistics, Human Resources, Accounting, Travel, Supplier Relationships, Inventory Control, Office Management and more • Report directly to the Founder/CEO of the company • Lead by implementing business practices to ensure the companies continued growth through the close supervision of employees and partners • Conduct weekly, monthly, and annual meetings; create budgets, agendas for all meetings • Maintain daily operations including Customer Relations, Shipping Logistics, Human Resources, Accounting, Travel, Supplier Relationships, Inventory Control, Office Management and more • Report directly to the Founder/CEO of the company • Lead by implementing business practices to ensure the companies continued growth through the close supervision of employees and partners • Conduct weekly, monthly, and annual meetings; create budgets, agendas for all meetings
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MouthWatchers
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Operations Officer
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Sep 2009 - Jul 2011
• Maintain daily operations for start up Health and Wellness company including Customer Relations, Public Relations, Marketing, Human Resources, Accounting, Travel, Social Media, Inventory Control, Customs, FDA/EPA Regulations, and more • Report directly to the President of the company • Helped to launch the companies first line of products at Yankee Dental, 2009 • Lead by implementing business practices to ensure the companies continued growth through the close supervision of employees and partners • Conduct weekly, monthly, and annual meetings; create budgets, agendas for all meetings • Sole support person for Whole Foods Customer Relations • Work with international customers to maintain the highest level of customer service Show less
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Owner
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Jan 2006 - Mar 2009
• Owned and operated all matters related to day-to-day business for retail kitchen and coffee shop that has been in existence for 20+ years • Purchased the business and more than doubled annual sales the first year of ownership. Attained the highest annual sales in the history of its existence during the second year. Continued the upward sales trend until I sold the business • Was responsible for purchasing kitchen wares and coffee related items sold in retail shop with yearly sales exceeding $375,000 • Directed and managed a staff of 15; trained, scheduled, supervised and evaluated them on a daily basis • Met daily sales goals and handled all store merchandising and displays • Analyzed daily sales data and inventories in order to make any necessary adjustments • Prepared and maintained budgets • Planned and created advertising and marketing materials i.e. mass mailings, print, radio, and television ads • Proficient in developing and maintaining excellent relationships with vendors/clients/customers • Responsible for all HR, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Buying, Inventory, Advertising/Marketing related to the business Show less
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Whole Foods Market
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Accounting Team Member
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Nov 2005 - Jan 2006
Responsible for accounting of daily cash drawers, accounts receivable, accounts payable, deposits, reconciliations, payouts, coupon redemption, and more. Responsible for accounting of daily cash drawers, accounts receivable, accounts payable, deposits, reconciliations, payouts, coupon redemption, and more.
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State Street
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Portfolio Administrator
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Oct 2003 - Jan 2004
Responsible for daily calculation of investable cash and processing of all daily trade transactions. Responsible for daily calculation of investable cash and processing of all daily trade transactions.
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Institute for Integrative Nutrition
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Special Projects Manager
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Nov 2002 - Jun 2003
Responsible for a wide variety of complex tasks including managing staff, finances, inventory, meeting with prospective and current students, conducting orientations. Responsible for a wide variety of complex tasks including managing staff, finances, inventory, meeting with prospective and current students, conducting orientations.
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Education
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2000 - 2001
Clarkson University
M.B.A., Business Administration -
1996 - 2000
State University of New York College at Potsdam
B.A., Business Economics; International Economics
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