Kendall Tardy
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Patrick Gump
I highly recommend Kendall. She's very proactive, focused, and a great team player. When we worked together, she always had a positive attitude and was very easy to work with. I would happily work with her again.
Aaron Blumenkranz
I had the opportunity to work with Kendall this past year. I was impressed by her poise, intelligence, and industry knowledge. But what I found astonishing was her generosity with her time. She patiently let me explain what I was trying to accomplish, asked some great questions, and then gave me some guidance that reshaped my opinion and motivated me to changed my approach. Kendall is a pro.
Patrick Gump
I highly recommend Kendall. She's very proactive, focused, and a great team player. When we worked together, she always had a positive attitude and was very easy to work with. I would happily work with her again.
Aaron Blumenkranz
I had the opportunity to work with Kendall this past year. I was impressed by her poise, intelligence, and industry knowledge. But what I found astonishing was her generosity with her time. She patiently let me explain what I was trying to accomplish, asked some great questions, and then gave me some guidance that reshaped my opinion and motivated me to changed my approach. Kendall is a pro.
Patrick Gump
I highly recommend Kendall. She's very proactive, focused, and a great team player. When we worked together, she always had a positive attitude and was very easy to work with. I would happily work with her again.
Aaron Blumenkranz
I had the opportunity to work with Kendall this past year. I was impressed by her poise, intelligence, and industry knowledge. But what I found astonishing was her generosity with her time. She patiently let me explain what I was trying to accomplish, asked some great questions, and then gave me some guidance that reshaped my opinion and motivated me to changed my approach. Kendall is a pro.
Patrick Gump
I highly recommend Kendall. She's very proactive, focused, and a great team player. When we worked together, she always had a positive attitude and was very easy to work with. I would happily work with her again.
Aaron Blumenkranz
I had the opportunity to work with Kendall this past year. I was impressed by her poise, intelligence, and industry knowledge. But what I found astonishing was her generosity with her time. She patiently let me explain what I was trying to accomplish, asked some great questions, and then gave me some guidance that reshaped my opinion and motivated me to changed my approach. Kendall is a pro.
Credentials
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Advanced Gummies ans Jellies for Nutraceutical Application
University of Wisconsin-Madison -
Basic Gummy Formulation and Process
Suff Solutions -
Flavor 101
FONA International
Experience
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Endose
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United States
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business & Product Development
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Oct 2019 - Present
Endose offers gummy formula development consulting, private label gummy manufacturing & custom candy molds made from food grade platinum silicone or PETG. Endose offers gummy formula development consulting, private label gummy manufacturing & custom candy molds made from food grade platinum silicone or PETG.
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WLDKAT.
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United States
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Product Development
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Jul 2019 - Oct 2020
WLDKAT is a skincare start-up targeting Gen Z consumers with sustainable, vegan, cruelty-free, products. Surveyed competitive landscape to identify new product launches in order to remain current on industry trends. Analyzed brands in our category to identify gaps in product portfolios. Researched raw materials to identify complementary benefits for desired product effects. Collaborated with Brand management on the creation of Product Briefs to supply to select contract manufacturers. Traveled to domestic manufacturing laboratories to assess capabilities. Developed strong working relationships with vendors to ensure brand standards were met. Evaluated and redirected formula submissions from contract manufacturers in order to create the ideal product. Assist with preliminary costing and product options to solve for cost issues. Negotiated pricing with manufacturing partners. Evaluated product samples on texture, appearance, scent, and results. Redirected formula submissions from contract manufacturers in order to create the ideal product. Tracked product timelines and key milestones throughout the development of projects to ensure timely launch. Oversee product compliance and regulatory environment to ensure all products are formulated, packaged, and tested according to state and federal regulations. Collected and filed documentation to obtain Leaping Bunny Certification, EWG Verification, and EU registration for product portfolio. Reviewed product labeling and packaging for compliance with brand sustainability requirements. Performed quantification of sustainability efforts. Conducted staff training on cannabis science and formulation. Show less
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DYME Brands, Inc.
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Canada
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Product Manager
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Aug 2017 - Jul 2019
DionyMed is a publicly traded multi-state cannabis company that owns a portfolio of brands, distribution companies, and production assets across four states. Research product preferences and buying behaviors of consumers in various stages of the adoption cycle and propose options that reduce barriers to purchase and increase potential market share. Trained executive level and sales team staff on technical product knowledge, manufacturing techniques, sales strategies, and the competitive landscape. Determine future product development by building the business case, conducting competitive analysis, defining the value proposition, and determining project requirements to ensure product success. Identify potential contract manufacturers for a portfolio of brands by evaluating their capabilities, pricing, and core competencies. Support product expansion efforts by leading cross functional teams in compliance, marketing, design, operations, and finance to develop and deliver materials for new markets. Execute quarterly initiatives that improve margin and efficiency of existing products by reducing labor and material costs. Plan development road maps, improvements and line expansions for new and existing product lines. Show less
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Lucena Tech
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Los Angeles, California
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Business Development Executive
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Oct 2016 - Aug 2017
Service providers of raw material sourcing, equipment leasing, raw material refinement, flavor and fragrance formulation, product design consulting, product assembly, and packaging design consultation for the cannabis industry. Held focus groups and conducted market research to create customer facing presentations to serve the business intelligence needs of clients. Negotiated with vendors, suppliers, manufacturers, and other industry professionals to meet client needs. Actively networked to create new business relationships and expand the scope of our value-added services. Developed custom vaporizer hardware with manufacturing partners in China. Designed and developed point of purchase product displays for clients. Built brand concepts based on consumer profiles and product positioning for both the US and Jamaican market. Show less
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Alpine Vapor
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Los Angeles, California
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Inside Sales Representative
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Mar 2014 - Sep 2016
Achieved highest grossing sales representative after first quarter. Lead generation through cold calling, emailing, and networking at industry events. Maintained retailer relationships by taking product orders, creating invoices, planning and scheduling deliveries, and communicating with product fulfillment. Proposed and implemented product comparison studies to actively assess market competitors Created a data driven strategy for future product development by maintaining knowledge of current trends, consumer profiles, market share, and opportunities in related product categories. Show less
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Education
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2021 - 2021
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Candy -
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Santa Ana College
Marketing
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