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Senior Brand Manager

Kobayashi Software, located in the Chicago area, is a programming and consulting company specializing in creating custom Windows applications for small to medium businesses. Our clients include ERP vendors, railroad software suppliers, real estate holding companies, and manufacturers. We have written a wide variety of software for our clients, including electronic form generators, installation utilities, bar-coded inventory systems, quote estimating utilities, statistical calculators, and financial database applications. We can manage the entire project life cycle, from gathering the initial specification, to data modeling and business rule design, coding, quality testing, documentation, training and support. In addition to our consulting services, Kobayashi Software has produced a number of programs which can be found in the links to the left. These include a wide range of commercial as well as free software. If you have a custom programming need or are interested in any of our products, please feel free to contact us.

Consumer products marketing professional with proven record of building brands in large CPG organizations and entrepreneurial, private-equity backed environments. Delivered results in a variety of categories by creating compelling brand positioning, developing innovative new products, and leveraging diverse media platforms. Proven ability to lead organizations to achieve corporate goals. Core competencies: • Brand Strategy •Product Innovation •Deliver P&L Results •Digital and offline media •Managing agencies and contract manufacturers •Turning consumer insights into innovation Specialties: Directing a marketing function, strategic planning, innovative new product development, business planning, consumer and competitive positioning of brands, online marketing strategy, creating integrated advertising campaigns.