Mary Norman
Area(s) of Expertise: Marketing
Overview
Mary Norman serves as lecturer of marketing for the Mike Cottrell College of Business at the University of North Georgia. In 2014, Norman served as executive in residence for the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation within the Mike Cottrell College of Business.
Prior to joining 红莲社区, Norman worked close to 30 years in the consumer products goods industry in key sales, marketing, and strategic leadership positions with the Coca-Cola Company and The Gillette Company.
In addition to her academic role at 红莲社区, she also serves as faculty advisor for the 红莲社区 chapter of the American Marketing Association.
Courses Taught
Education
- M.B.A., International Marketing, University of Notre Dame, 1984
- B.B.A., Management; Area of Emphasis in Marketing, University of Notre Dame, 1983
Research/Special Interests
Publications
Boling, J. R., Mayo, D. T., Norman, M. (in press). Formal Business Planning and Performance: The Effect of Gender. Academy of Entrepreneurship Journal. http://www.alliedacademies.org/academy-of-entrepreneurship-journal/
Work Experience
Group Director - Channel Planning & Development; Commercial Leadership - Food Service and On-Premise Division
The Coca-Cola Company - Coca-Cola Refreshments
2010 - 2013
Director of Marketing - Southeast Region
The Coca-Cola Company - Coca-Cola North America
2007 - 2010
Senior National Sales Executive, Wendy's International Account
The Coca-Cola Company - Coca-Cola North America
2004 - 2007
Senior Customer Marketing Manager
The Coca-Cola Company - Coca-Cola North America
2001 - 2004
Category Manager, North America Specialty Merchandising & Licensing
The Coca-Cola Company - Corporate Division
1999 - 2001
Marketing Manager
The Gilette Company
1997 - 1999
Eastern Region Sales Manager
The Gilette Company
1995 - 1997
Special Markets Sales Manager
The Gilette Company
1990 - 1995