Mary Norman

Area(s) of Expertise: Marketing
Overview
Mary Norman serves as lecturer of marketing for the Mike Cottrell College of Business at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½. 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 Âé¶¹´«Ã½, 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 Âé¶¹´«Ã½, she also serves as faculty advisor for the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ 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