Rick Smith

Rick Smith has a diverse work history, starting in 1988 with EDS, an HP company, where they served as a Systems Analyst, managing information technology systems. Rick then joined Procter & Gamble as an Account Manager from 1990 to 1994. Smith continued their career at ACNielsen as an Account Manager, assisting Nestle USA in marketing plans and selling new marketing research software applications. In 1997, they began their tenure at Nestle USA, initially as a Customer Development Account Manager, successfully managing major customer accounts. Rick later transitioned to the role of Category Sales Development Manager, completing Category Management plans and conducting ad hoc analysis. Smith then joined IRI in 2010, where they served as a Retail Client Solutions Consultant and Consultant, US Client Development. Rick delivered business insights through competitive analysis, market segmentation, consumer insights, and predictive analytics for top CPG manufacturers. In 2016, Smith joined Red Gold and took on the roles of Category Insights Manager and Senior Manager of Category Insights. Currently, in 2022, they are the Manager of Category Insights and Analytics at the National Pork Board. Additionally, Smith has volunteered as a Den Leader & Pack Treasurer for the Cicero Cub Scouts. Rick also pursued an MBA at Xavier University from 1998 to 2000. Throughout their career, Smith has demonstrated expertise in category insights, analytics, client service, solution selling, marketing analysis, and IT systems management.

Rick Smith attended Perkins High School Go Pirates, but no information is given about their degree or field of study. Rick then went on to Bowling Green State University from 1983 to 1987, where they obtained a BSBA degree in Business. Later, from 1998 to 2000, they pursued their MBA at Xavier University - Williams College of Business, specializing in Business.