Andrea Drossos
Uxbridge,Canada
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Colgate-Palmolive, excelling in category management and market analysis. Proven ability to leverage data interpretation and retail marketing strategies to drive brand growth. Adept at collaborating with sales teams to identify opportunities, showcasing strong analytical skills and a commitment to delivering impactful insights.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate National Category Manager OC
Colgate Palmolive
Toronto, ON
06.2024 - Current
- Oral Care Subject Matter Expert for insights and collaboration with key internal stakeholders to enhance the power of our brands.
- Provides comprehensive analysis & updates to Retail Marketing, Senior Leadership, and US partners on an ongoing basis to understand state of the Canadian marketplace & identify areas of white space.
- Partners with members of the Sales Team to provide insightful content for category reviews, planogram recommendations, and areas of opportunity.
Associate National Category Development Manager HPC
Colgate-Palmolive
Toronto
01.2023 - Current
- Provides valuable category insights on both home & personal care categories for internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong knowledge of analytical tools including NIQ Discover, Numerator Insights platform, and LDIA.
- Good understanding and familiarity with JDA space planning.
Account Manager
NielsenIQ
Markham
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Demonstrates high level of analytic engagement using NIQ Homescan & MarketTrack data.
- Key analytical projects include gaining & defending UPC listings within a major retailer, lobbying for shelf space & prioritizing promotional strategies for manufacturers.
- Collaborates with internal teams & clients to identify assortment & pricing solutions on an ongoing basis.
- Leverage NIQ Connect Express platform to help clients gain efficiencies in ongoing reports as well as understanding key insights behind their performance.
- Provided content for an On Shelf Availability (OSA) thought leadership piece that was shared with all NIQ Canadian manufacturers.
Senior Analyst
NielsenIQ
Markham
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Provide unique analytical insights to manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG).
- Work collaboratively to identify and leverage both NielsenIQ data and external resources to complete client deliverables and achieve their strategic priorities.
Forecast Analyst
Scarsin
Uxbridge
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Unwavering commitment to resolving complex client issues and earning customer loyalty.
- Proficient in many Microsoft programs, including pivot tables in Excel, and PowerPoint presentations.
- Applied R statistical methodology within the i2e forecasting platform.
Financial Services Representative
CIBC
Courtice
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Engaged in meaningful client conversations to identify areas of banking that may be of value.
- Compiled with internal and regulatory requirements for both investment and lending solutions.
Compliance Project Leader
The Dominion of Canada General Insurance Co
Toronto
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Developed a new template for senior management to easily identify updates affecting their business area.
- Subject Matter Expert for the Ethidex LCM (Legislative Compliance Management) software program.
Senior Compliance Analyst
State Farm Insurance
Aurora
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Performed comprehensive regulatory reviews of agents’ business activities.
- Provided management with formal reports containing research and analysis of agent issues.
Claims Representative
State Farm Insurance
Scarborough
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Co-authored the departmental process map for Auto Claims Central (ACC).
- Developed and provided effective claim training for two large groups of new Representatives.
Education
Masters of Business Administration - Finance
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo & Toronto, ON01.2009
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance, Risk Management
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo & Toronto, ON01.2002
Skills
- Category management
- Market analysis
- Data interpretation
- Retail marketing
- Planogram development
- Sales collaboration
References
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Community Service
Adult Day Program for Community Care Durham, Fundraising activities for the Lucy Maud Montgomery Society of Ontario, Volunteer for local hospital for over 200 hours
Certification
· 2024 Total Digital Program Certification
· 2024 Data Literacy & Analytics Academy
· Certified Storyteller (The Presentation Company)
· CFA Level 1 exam
· Canadian Investment Funds Course
· Branch Managers’ Course
Websites
Accomplishments
- Feb 2025: Recipient of the North American 2024 Change Maker Award (Caring)
Timeline
Associate National Category Manager OC
Colgate Palmolive
06.2024 - Current
Associate National Category Development Manager HPC
Colgate-Palmolive
01.2023 - Current
Account Manager
NielsenIQ
01.2020 - 01.2023
Senior Analyst
NielsenIQ
01.2018 - 01.2020
Forecast Analyst
Scarsin
01.2015 - 01.2018
Financial Services Representative
CIBC
01.2013 - 01.2015
Compliance Project Leader
The Dominion of Canada General Insurance Co
01.2011 - 01.2013
Senior Compliance Analyst
State Farm Insurance
01.2007 - 01.2011
Claims Representative
State Farm Insurance
01.2003 - 01.2007
Masters of Business Administration - Finance
Wilfrid Laurier University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance, Risk Management
Wilfrid Laurier University
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