Maria Merkle

Maria Merkle has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Maria started their career as a Systems Developer at Nabisco Biscuit Company in 1996 and then moved on to work at Kraft Foods Group, where they held various roles such as Senior Project Manager, Program Manager for Marketing Systems, and Senior Systems Manager for Research, Development & Quality. In 2012, they joined Mondelēz International and took on roles such as Supply & Demand Planning Client Relationship Manager, NA Category Model Program Manager, and Associate Director Trade Revenue Systems. Maria then worked as an IT Business Engagement Partner at Mondelēz International before joining Florida Crystals in 2019 as a Director, Global IT Strategic Portfolio Lead. Currently, Maria is Senior Director, IT Business Process Lead for the Front Office at Florida Crystals. Maria has extensive experience in leading teams, driving project management initiatives, and implementing IT strategies to support business goals and operations.

Maria Merkle has a strong education history with a focus in business administration, information systems, finance, and management. Maria began their education journey at Cardinal Dougherty High School, where they completed their high school education from 1990 to 1993.

After high school, Maria attended Seton Hall University from 1994 to 1997, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems and Finance. During this time, they gained practical experience by working various jobs in the field of Business Administration.

Maria's pursuit of knowledge continued as they pursued a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) from Seton Hall University from 1998 to 2000. Maria'sspecialization during their MBA studies was in Management Information Systems (MIS).

In addition to their formal education, Maria has obtained several certifications to enhance their professional skill set. In 2005, they earned the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute. This was followed by the Prosci Change Management certification from Prosci in 2010. Lastly, they obtained the OneTrust Cookie Consent Expert certification from OneTrust in February 2023.

Overall, Maria Merkle's education history showcases their dedication to their professional development and their strong background in business administration and information systems.