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Founded and launched a new venture focused on helping businesses maximize their potential. Leverage primary and secondary research, operational KPI’s, and information technology, coupled with coaching and strategic planning, to provide holistic solutions to a broad range of clients and industries. • Engagements consistently drove measurable positive ROI, established through clear objective setting and key performance indicator (KPI) tracking. • Extensive use of EOS, six sigma, and cost optimization to ensure positive results and consistency. • Client industries include: Consumer Packaged Goods, Retail, Logistics, Heavy Equipment Manufacturing, Advertising, Recycling, Software, Hospitality, Travel and Tourism, Healthcare, Digital Marketing and SEO, Construction and Real Estate, among others.

New York, Ny, Us

Responsible for leading and coordinating product development efforts across 105 countries for the $2 billion Consumer Division. Helped set strategic direction and funding allocations. Led product rationalization and portfolio optimization efforts which generated $40MM in year over year EBITDA impact. Identified and negotiated joint venture and partnership opportunities. Coordinated a remote staff of 300+ employees across all parts of the globe.

New York, Ny, Us

Led a unique team of 30+ highly skilled professionals, tasked with solving clients’ most challenging issues. Group served as a research and development center for new product ideas and generation. The team’s actions resulted in a number of key client retentions and new services which netted over $15MM in incremental revenues in the first two years.

New York, Ny, Us

Responsible for leading and coordinating marketing and product development efforts across 13 countries in Latin America. Annual revenue budget of $200MM. Managed team of 150+ with 9 direct reports responsible for the areas of Retail Measurement, Consumer Panel, Customized Research, Advanced Analytics, Communications, and Decision Support Services. Member of the Latin America Board of Directors and the Global Strategic Leadership Board reporting to the President of Latin America.

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Managed research supply, analysis, and consultation for Nielsen’s largest customer. Increased revenues 40% in just over 1 year. Interacted extensively with client’s senior management. Oversaw training and development of new associates.

New York, Ny, Us

Greater Chicago Area, Il, Us

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Marketing, International Business

Executive Leadership Program