Rhonda Woolery
About Rhonda Woolery
Rhonda Woolery serves as the Corporate Director of Category Management at Shamrock Foods Company, where she has worked since 2022. With over three decades of experience in category management, supplier negotiations, and marketing, she has held various leadership roles in notable companies such as Alliant Foodservice and Philip Morris Kraft Foodservice.
Current Role at Shamrock Foods
Rhonda Woolery serves as the Corporate Director of Category Management at Shamrock Foods Company, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing category management strategies that enhance the company's market position. Her responsibilities include overseeing supplier negotiations and driving initiatives that align with the company's goals in the foodservice industry.
Previous Experience at Shamrock Foods
Prior to her current role, Rhonda Woolery worked at Shamrock Foods Company for 20 years in various capacities. She served as the Leader of Enterprise Supplier Relationship Management and as a Corporate Senior Category Manager from 2017 to 2022. Her extensive experience at Shamrock Foods has equipped her with a deep understanding of the company's operations and market dynamics.
Career Background in Foodservice
Rhonda Woolery has a robust background in the foodservice industry, having worked at Alliant Foodservice (now known as US Foodservice) as the Director of Category Management from 1995 to 2001. She also held the position of National Field Merchandising / Procurement Manager at Philip Morris Kraft Foodservice from 1988 to 1995. This diverse experience has contributed to her expertise in category management and supplier negotiations.
Educational Qualifications
Rhonda Woolery holds an MBA in Marketing from DePaul University's Driehaus College of Business, which she completed from 1993 to 1996. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agribusiness and Preveterinary Medicine from Arizona State University, with minors in Marketing and Management, from 1983 to 1988. Her educational background supports her proficiency in category management and marketing strategies.
Skills and Expertise
Rhonda Woolery possesses strong skills in communication and teamwork, essential for her success in category management. She specializes in implementing best practices in purchasing and supply chain management. Her expertise in merchandising and marketing enables her to drive successful category management initiatives, contributing to profitable sales growth.