Ann is a customer-experience and marketing ninja who is passionate about helping her clients win through her work at The Neale Group.Ann started her career in New York City as part of the 6-person start-up team at Kate Spade, which was just breaking into the national fashion scene. She was soon drawn to the world of advertising to earn her marketing chops at Wunderman and Y&R on iconic brands like American Express and Citibank. As a Midwesterner transplanted in NY, Ann’s adventures fueled a lifelong curiosity in consumer behavior and the ability to translate these insights into powerful business and marketing strategies.Ann’s entrepreneurial spirit brought her to Cars.com, where she helped position the start-up as a leading digital automotive marketplace that went on to become one of Chicago’s biggest e-commerce success stories. As the mobile industry took off, Ann joined U.S. Cellular, where she designed and advanced industry-leading communication initiatives built around an elevated customer experience. Today, Ann applies her passion for “great experiences” to the world of competition BBQ, where she is Pitmaster for Smoke Freaks Championship BBQ team. Ann brings that same winning passion and spirit to her consulting work at The Neale Group, helping clients solve mission-critical problems. Our specialties include:• Customer Discovery • Marketing Strategy / Execution • Product Strategy• E-Commerce Optimization• Organizational Effectiveness I look forward to connecting at ann@thenealegroup.com.