Elise Gresch Email & Phone Number

Madison, WI, US

Lima, Peru

Guatemala

Esperanza Juvenil helps academically motivated children and youth rise above disadvantaged backgrounds and become successful in college and beyond. Through its residential homes and schools, Esperanza Juvenil's goal is to develop young people who are physically, emotionally and academically prepared for post-secondary education and a productive life.

Oakland, CA

During my 5+ years at KIPP Bay Area Public Schools, the organization more than doubled the number of schools it operated and the number of students served. My core responsibilities included:-Management: Set the direction and culture for a team of five data engineers and analysts, motivating them to empower KIPP Bay Area’s educators and staff through the.

Oakland, CA

-Founded the KIPP Bay Area Tech team to support KIPP Bay Area’s use of technology as a tool to support personalized learning -Oversaw KIPP Bay Area’s managed services provider, greatly improving the service received-Upgraded and standardized the technology infrastructure across all KIPP Bay Area schools, establishing Internet stability and reliability.

Oakland, CA

San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco Bay Area

• University Games is an educational game and toy publisher, with products for preschoolers through adults Management Responsibilities/Accomplishments
• Managed the P&L to gross margin level
• Directed company-wide product development
• Managed product managers and art department staff
• Negotiated new license and distribution contracts and managed existing license and distribution partnerships Sales Responsibilities/Accomplishments
• Responsible for Target, Borders (until its bankruptcy in 2011) and Books-A-Million (3 Top 10 accounts)

Santa Monica, CA

• Circle of Friends designs, develops and markets hair/skincare products for children featuring multi-cultural characters
• Designed a new product line and developed the first three products from concept to approved sample
• Evaluated the costs and benefits of establishing an in-house product formulation lab

London, United Kingdom

• Inflexion is a private equity firm investing in small to mid-sized businesses
• Evaluated and negotiated new investment opportunities in the consumer space
• Assisted portfolio companies – guided strategic planning, recruited new executives, evaluated budgets, managed follow-on fundraisings, initiated exit opportunities, board membership

London, United Kingdom

Strategy consulting - sole associate in Advisory Group to CEO, CFO and Executive Board

New York, New York

M&A Advisory, Global Power Group: Evaluated acquisitions; created operational plans and valuations

Mba

Activities and Societies: • Co-President, Women in Management • Co-President, Women's Touch Rugby Club • Board Fellow for non-profit.

Bachelors Of Science In Foreign Service, International Economics

• Rhodes Scholar semifinalist • Circumnavigators’ Travel/Research Grantee • Phi Beta Kappa