Donna Patten
About Donna Patten
Donna Patten is a Finance Manager with extensive experience in sales planning and financial management. She has worked at United Industries since 2007, overseeing a team that manages over 500 accounts with a total volume of $130 million.
Current Role at Spectrum Brands
Donna Patten serves as Finance Manager at United Industries, a division of Spectrum Brands, since 2007. In this role, she manages a team focused on the growth of over 500 accounts, which collectively generate a total volume of $130 million. Her responsibilities include overseeing revenue forecasting, expense budget management, trade spending accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations. Patten's extensive experience in finance and management contributes to the strategic financial planning of the organization.
Previous Experience at Philips Consumer Lifestyle
Prior to her current position, Donna Patten worked as a Sales Planner at Philips Consumer Lifestyle from 2000 to 2007. During her seven years in this role, she developed and implemented a profile system that enabled sales teams to create strategic and profitable marketing plans at the SKU level. This initiative aimed to enhance the effectiveness of marketing strategies and improve sales performance.
Experience at Playtex Products
Donna Patten began her career as a Sales Planner at Playtex Products, where she worked from 1998 to 2000. In this two-year role, she contributed to the planning and execution of sales strategies, gaining valuable experience in the consumer products sector. Her work in this position laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in finance and sales planning.
Educational Background
Donna Patten studied at Brenau University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a minor in Journalism from 1979 to 1982. Additionally, she attended Gainesville State College, achieving an Associate degree in Business Administration during the same timeframe. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her career in finance and management.