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Texas, United States

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Lead partner in the development of growth and performance improvement strategies for Private Equity, CPG, and Retail clients, leveraging data analytics, including Generative AI, to drive actionable insights and measurable outcomes. Specific expertise in the areas of Commercial Excellence, including Marketing & Sales Effectiveness, Customer Growth Strategy, Pricing, Promotion, Innovation, Demand Forecasting, and Portfolio Management.

Toronto, On, Ca

Managing Director in charge of the investment, development, management, and deployment of advanced analytics / data science / machine learning / AI solutions to help drive strategic top and bottom line growth for Private Equity and corporate clients

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

Executive in charge of building cognitive, analytic, machine learning, and artificial intelligence capabilities, and applying assets to deliver quantifiable client value.

New York, Us

Executive in charge of the ‘Growth Solutions’ practice, turning ideas, thought leadership, and cutting edge analytics into scaleable ‘client ready’ solutions

New York, Ny, Us

Serve as client consulting lead for several large manufacturing and retailer clients Manage ~$50MM in annual revenue, achieving +8-10% growth per annum over the past two yearsLead multiple analytic engagements simultaneously, in the areas of growth strategy, price & promotion analysis, product assortment, marketing mix modeling, forecasting, and segmentation & targetingManage senior staff in the facilitation of day to day client engagement, including Vice Presidents, Directors, Managers, and on shore / offshore Business Analysts

New York, Ny, Us

Managed operations for North American business consulting practice, including P&L responsibility for $8MM business, training, project staffing, hiring, and business developmentPersonally drove an estimated ~40% of business development revenue for BCS practice annuallyPrimary architect of thought leadership products / services such as Trade Promotion Optimizer, Portfolio Optimizer, and Predictive Macroeconomic Impact System (recession solution)Led two engagements that optimized the product architecture, pricing, and promotional strategy for world’s largest beverage manufacturer in select marketsDeveloped strategic market pricing and product assortment guidelines for major cereal manufacturerDeveloped and helped deploy “baby boomer” growth strategy for major CPG corporationLed engagement that developed strategic targeting platform for “moms” in the marketplace for one of the world’s largest Personal Care companiesManaged full-time staff of 5, including VP’s, Directors, and Managers, and Analysts. Also, managed staff of 20-25 contract management consultants

New York, Ny, Us

Co-led RFP project team that resulted in 3 year Nielsen contract extensionGenerated $1-$2MM in annual speculative revenue, including bringing in multiple new services to clientSuccessfully elevated level of analytic project deliverables and consulting approaches which led to a 40% improvement in client feedback scores Presented “state of business” to senior level executives on a bi-annual basisManaged Nielsen’s twelfth largest client, which includes nearly $10MM in annual revenue and a staff of 7 Business Analysts / Managers / Associates

Chicago, Il, Us

Co-led due diligence effort in the acquisition of large foreign brewery, including designing and constructing financial modeling / valuation, assisting in concept test design, and determining production feasibility by country Led project that identified a revised Economy brand strategy with the Miller distribution network Led development and deployment of local decentralized strategic planning process at market level Assisted in leading the development and implementation of the company wide KPI processAssisted in developing portfolio strategy for “Worthmore” premium brands across multiple countriesManaged staff of 2 MBA level business analysts

Identified and assessed new product growth opportunities in the laundry category for large consumer packaged goods companyReconfigured distribution strategy for major greeting card companyRedesigned strategic planning processes for Fortune 50 pharmaceutical companyDeveloped 5-year revenue growth strategy for Top 5 publication company

Redesigned frequent customer loyalty incentive program, driving retention rates upwards of 30%Helped develop market entry strategy for voice over IP application

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Organizational Change & Leadership

Stanford Executive Program, Management | Artificial Intelligence | Machine Learning

Ms / Mba, Analytical Marketing

Anthropology / Archaeology

B.A., English, History, Latin