Marsha Diamond

Current

• Business Development Advisor/Motivational Speaker at M.Diamond, LLC

Past

• Executive Director at Food Service Institute of America
• National Client/Industry Relations Manager at The CBORD Group, Inc.
• Corporate Marketing and Sales Dietitian at Vitality Foodservice, Inc.

• Professor in the International School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Fairleigh Dickinson University

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Education

• New York University
• City University of New York-Queens College

Recommended

24 people have recommended Marsha

Connections

232 connections

Industry

Food & Beverages

Websites

• My Blog

Marsha Diamond’s Summary

Marsha is positioning clients/audiences in the right direction for financial and individual success in the areas of sales, marketing, and operational efficiencies.

With expertise in needs analysis, service systems, business strategies, revenue generation, customer relationship management and a solid footing in the foodservice and technology industries, Marsha is a pro at problem solving and innovation.

She has an amazing ability to listen and customize approaches to clients’ initiatives and challenges.

Marsha’s scope of positions prepares her for understanding operational, people and technology challenges in working with a diverse work force from professionals to entry-level staff

Marsha’s uniquely diverse background spans the full range of positions–from foodservice operations, sales/marketing, business development, to the executive director of a national association.

She continues to deliver insightful and practical presentations and workshops related to sales, marketing, health, cultural diversity, customer loyalty, social media, generational diversity, and thriving in these times to national associations, universities, corporations, sales companies, restaurants, hotel chains, hospitals, healthcare associations, and executive retreats.

Marsha Diamond’s Specialties:

sales, marketing, business development, branding and identity, social media strategist, food service operational efficiencies,room service strategies, nutrition, integration of IT applications, healthcare informatics,team development, cultural diversity

Marsha Diamond’s Experience

• Business Development Advisor/Motivational Speaker

  M.Diamond, LLC

  (Food & Beverages industry)

  February 2009 — Present (1 year 1 month)

  M.Diamond, LLC is the 'Diamond Approach' consulting company that works with clients/audiences in the areas:
  business development, sales, marketing, social media strategies, information technology, foodservice operational and delivery efficiencies, customer relationship management/retention and training.

• Executive Director

  Food Service Institute of America

  (Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

  December 2007 — February 2009 (1 year 3 months)

  Responsibilities include: organizational leadership and planning, board and committee liaison and coordination, budget development and management, program development and execution, staff communication and coaching, strategic partner and sponsor interface, conference planning and management, interact with volunteer leaders, members, industry associations and media.

• National Client/Industry Relations Manager

  The CBORD Group, Inc.

  (Privately Held; Computer Software industry)

  1999 — 2007 (8 years )

  Managed and monitored the industry partnerships and business relationships, demonstrated capacity for targeting customers and selling a product or service in a competitive market, from campaign conception to effective implementation and evaluation of outcomes.

• Corporate Marketing and Sales Dietitian

  Vitality Foodservice, Inc.

  (Privately Held; Food & Beverages industry)

  1991 — 1999 (8 years )

  Managed business development and needs analysis of healthcare, correctional and academia foodservice market segments.

• Professor in the International School of Hospitality and Tourism Management

  Fairleigh Dickinson University

  (Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)

  1981 — 1986 (5 years )

Marsha Diamond’s Education

• New York University

  M.A , Food Service Administration , 1979 — 1981

• City University of New York-Queens College

  B.A. , Food and Nutritional Sciences , 1976 — 1979

Additional Information

Marsha Diamond’s Websites:

• My Blog

Marsha Diamond’s Groups:

Advisory Board Member of Fairleigh Dickinson University-International School of Hospitality and Tourism Management

•    Business Development
•    NYU Alumni
•    SpeakerMatch
•    CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS CONNECTS - SuperGroup!
•    Food Industry Marketing & Communication Professionals
•    WFIM - Women in Food Industry Management Association
•    Food & Beverage Communications Professionals
•    American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Official Group
•    Foodservice Equipment Reports magazine
•    Association for Healthcare Foodservice (AHF)

Marsha Diamond’s Honors:

American Dietetic Association Founders’ Award, 2008
Fisher House Award-Helping Military Families, 2007
The National Society for Healthcare Foodservice Management President’s Award, 2006
Fairleigh Dickenson University Outstanding Faculty Award, 1986
Chaine des Rotisseurs (World Renowned Culinary Society), 1985
Dedication and recognition awards for work related and voluntary positions within the hospitality and foodservice industries

Marsha Diamond’s Contact Settings

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