Janet Hallaway, CFRE

Experience

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  The Rockport Company

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1988

  Field Marketing Representative

  Developed and managed field marketing initiatives for global consumer products company launching a line of fitness walking shoes. Developed and executed promotional events including 5K walks, in-store promotions, and trade shows. Conducted dealer sales training and build strategic marketing partnerships in a 15-state sales territory.

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  G.H. Bass

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1988

  Regional Sales Manager

  Increased revenue of women's footwear in a 5-state territory as company was re-branding. Managed account base of department stores and independent retailers, growing sales by 30% in two years. Managed regional promotion budget to drive sales and partnerships.

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  NordicTrack

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1997

  Director of Retail Operations/New Business

  Business unit leader scaling business from concept to $150 million in annual revenue for global manufacturer and marketer of exercise equipment. Responsible for profit and loss, management of 1500 employees, marketing, sales, leasing, and training. Scaled retail projects including factory outlet stores, healthy fast food outlets, mall kiosks. Business unit leader charged with leading cross functional team to re-design and market company's leading and highest margin product. Responsible for marketing across tv, print, and digital platforms. Show less

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  Miller Manufacturing

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2002

  Director of Marketing

  Marketing and product development leader for this $40 million consumer products manufacturer. Implemented and scaled product development process and business planning. Grew new product portfolio by 40%, achieving profitable margins. Expanded distribution channels through product placement with national retailers. Developed brand and product strategies, upgrading product design and packaging, sales collateral, trade advertising, and website.

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  Wood Executive Search

  Sept 2005 - Jan 2012

  Executive Search Consultant
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  The Bridge for Youth

  Jan 2012 - May 2016

  Advancement Director
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  Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare

  May 2016 - Dec 2018

  Major Gifts, Gillette Children's Foundation
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  180 Degrees: Turning Lives Around

  Jan 2019 - now

  Chief Advancement Officer

  For 50 years, 180 Degrees has helped Minnesota youth and adults break the cycle of trauma created by poverty, racism, mass incarceration, homelessness and exploitation—offering the tools and support to help build stronger, brighter, more resilient communities.