Cleon Kanellis Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Bentonville, Ar

Lead strategic global people analytics projects and deliver data-driven insights to senior leadership for Fortune #1 company with 2.3M worldwide associates.• Increased efficiencies by leading team in building automated Tableau dashboard for Chief Culture, Diversity, & Inclusion Officer and all EVPs centralizing diversity metrics data to enable self-service model for insights generation and replace previous reporting – covers 2M+ associates across 20+ countries. • Led analytics initiative testing nearly 100 variables to identify strongest drivers of top-performing Merchandising associates and recommend new organizational design, compensation, performance management, and hiring practices.• Spearheaded project to identify millions of dollars in savings opportunities by estimating annual cost of store absences to increase awareness and scrutiny of store absence practices.• Created and facilitated consulting skills training for entire People Analytics group on problem identification, storytelling, and ensuring insights lead to business action.• Inspired interest to develop system estimating ROI for each project to hold team members accountable for effective project delivery and offer incentive for business to take action.• Led team in designing Tableau scorecard for EVP of International HR synthesizing information from various data sources, including surveys, databases, and training programs, into a one-stop shop for insights to identify key priorities and assess strategic initiatives while eliminating dozens of hours of monthly reporting.

Boston, Ma

Guided key business decisions while gaining expertise in insights, marketing, operations, and merchandising through full immersion in client’s business. Led research efforts in customer experience, purchase behavior, advertising efficacy, and brand awareness, image, positioning, and messaging. Identified and implemented business development strategies and addressed client needs by integrating market research in collaboration with senior leadership team. • Directed 200+ annual strategic custom research projects in 18-month onsite consultant project for world’s largest retailer (Walmart), partnering with Global Consumer Insights group to address strategic marketing research needs.• Increased actionability and impact of results by applying latest research innovations and industry thought leadership.• Oversaw revenues of $20M in domestic and international custom and tracking studies for Fortune 500 clients in retail, technology, confectionary, and pharmaceutical industries.• Project-managed numerous market research studies with budgets totaling up to $10M and teams of up to 10 team members, including Junior Analysts, Marketing Scientists, IT professionals, and third-party vendors.• Promoted 4 times in less than 5 years.

Boston, Ma

• Conducted financial statement analysis and reconciliation for over 500 funds• Managed client portfolio information using proprietary accounting system• Participated in due diligence for hundreds of U.S. and international portfolio companies

Cambridge, Ma

• Worked on financial accounting issues of over 1,500 customer accounts. Identified, assessed,and adjusted accounts totaling over $10 million• Reviewed and audited traffic data from top websites• Performed revenue testing and other internal controls, including compliance with SOP 98-1• Compiled a manual for each project completed to expedite future efforts

Athens, Greece

• Translated seminars and self-assessment tools from English to Greek• Attended and facilitated seminars and coaching sessions• Participated in weekly employee meetings