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Gary W. LaDue

Professional & Personal Portfolio

Professional: Tireless learner. Assertive leader, but completely coachable. Strong desire to

succeed. Down to earth, approachable. High expectations of self and team members. Loves to find opportunity in the data. A passion for building a

trusted relationship between consumers and brands.

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Gary W. LaDue

Professional & Personal Portfolio

Personal: Dedicated father and husband. Avid mountain biker and snowboarder. Craft beer enthusiast. Traveler and explorer. Foodie. Loves to enjoy life through

experiences. Music fanatic…all of it.

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Experience Driving National Brands

Brand strategy, consumer & market

insights, positioning,

packaging, product development,

communication

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Integrated Marketing

Digital activations Print media

Social Media

Retail POP

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Wide Range of Retail and .com Experience

…and others.

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Industry, Channel, and Consumer Experience

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