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Chicago, Il, Us

Singapore

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Sr AVP, Global Transformation

New York, United States

Early promotions in 2018, 2020Select engagements:● $10B multinational food company (strategy and portfolio review): Led historical strategy assessment (evaluating value creation, strategic choices, and execution discipline), presented findings to C-suite, owned strategy material development for five Board of Directors meetings● Fortune 20 retailer (market entry assessment into mainland China): Conducted primary market research, interviewed clients & SMEs in English and Mandarin, led creation of final deliverables for twelve client workshops● $14B global food manufacturer (go-to-market strategy): Developed commercial strategy to exit direct-store delivery distribution model, created strategy materials and supported negotiation with top 20 customers ($900MM sales)● $2B household goods business (global operating model redesign): Facilitated ten working sessions with executive leadership, led refresh of Marketing, Trade Development, and R&D processes, developed financial model that identified opportunity to reduce SG&A by 9%● Top 10 vitamins & dietary supplements company (growth strategy): Performed assessment to accelerate organic growth and double revenue in five years, owned consumer segmentation and business case development, and led workshop development● Regional supercenter chain (enterprise cost reduction): Led strategic discussions with senior GVP-level executives, developed financial models and scenario analyses that identified $610MM in annual savings● Regional health plan: Built financial models, a four-tiered outsourcing model, and initiative charters that unlocked $16MM annual savings in OpEx, and presented at twice-weekly meetings with the CIO

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

Brunswick, Maine

● Directed committees of student leaders and collaborated with the Deans Office for reforms of chem-free housing and hazing policies● Created and managed numerous programs, e.g., Uncommon Hour (a lunchtime lecture series by professors) and the Annual Wellness Day● Set weekly legislative agenda and oversaw student body outreach initiatives through meetings, web, and social media.

Brunswick, Maine

● Generated and produced videos, presentations, newsletters, and other content for students and alumni● Evaluated effectiveness of online resources, analyzed usage, and cooperated with staff to identify and implement digital innovations

Hopkinton, Massachusetts

● Identified pain points with service list prices, developed four new pricing models to accelerate profitability for a global install base of 500+ customers, presented proposals to sales and operations teams● Built utilization and bookings forecast models to project 18-month P&L; developed dashboards and presentations to communicate growth opportunities● Created comprehensive marketing collateral of professional services to support business development● Examined technical metrics, owned data analytics, and created an Executive Summary deck template for Greenplum Database infrastructure evaluation

Milan Area, Italy

Consulate General of the United States in Milan, Italy● Briefed the Consul General daily on news topics affecting US strategic interests at the Press Briefing● Drafted & edited cables, correspondences, reports, speeches, and presentations for the Consul General and the Consul for Public Affairs● Developed & implemented two social media campaigns that led to 20-pt growth in Klout & PeerIndex scores, 15% increase in Twitter followers, and 500% increase in FB reach vs. PY● Attended diplomatic functions and meetings with foreign contacts in a support role● Collaborated with colleagues in various sections to plan large, diplomatic events in northern Italy by managing logistics, guest lists of 2,000+ people, contacts, programming, invites, and correspondences● Sole recipient of Bowdoin's Richard B. and Sabra Ladd Government Fellowship for the internship

Albany, New York Area

● Created, implemented, and delivered a new job readiness curriculum for refugees with limited English proficiency● Performed employer outreach to generate job opportunities for clients● Prepared and conducted intake for newly-arrived refugees, and co-coordinated the federal Matching Grant program● Assisted clients throughout the job search process by providing them with necessary resources and helping them create resumes and job-related goals● Created a set of videos, from scripting and filming to editing and distributing, for refugee orientation regarding the agency as well as various employment services● Received the Segal AmeriCorps VISTA Education Award for service to the refugee community of Albany

Various Locations, New York

● Directed a Board of Trustees and 14,000 high school members of this international service organization● Organized and promoted statewide initiatives, such as the Governor’s Project to combat hunger that totaled 25,000+ service hours● Collaborated with representatives from service partners including UNICEF, St. Jude Children's Hospital, and Kamp Kiwanis● Supported the philanthropic aims of Kiwanis as a member of the Board of Directors for the NY Kiwanis International Foundation● Received the Distinguished Governor Award, one of eight recipients worldwide

A.B. Cum Laude, Government & Legal Studies, Music

Activities and Societies: Bowdoin Student Government, Bowdoin Career Planning, Chamber EnsembleBachelor of Arts, cum laude - President's.

Liberal Arts Diploma With High Honors; Regents Diploma With Advanced Designation

Activities and Societies: Key Club International, Shaker Student Government, Shaker Building Council, National Honor Society, Tri-M Music.

Semester Study Abroad