Contata Solutions is a trusted leader in technology and digital innovation. Through our work in data engineering, data analytics, machine learning, marketing automation and app development, we deliver solutions that address complex problems in ways that are simple, insightful and impactful. Our promise and value proposition to our customers is simple: we leverage our deep technical expertise and global presence to bring software products and data-driven decision capabilities to life. Founded in 2000, Contata is a privately held company headquartered in Minneapolis that serves clients globally from offices in the United States and India. For more information, visit www.contata.com.

Responsible for all aspects of management and growth of the company. Merged three companies, established new positioning, value proposition and growth plans - resulting in significant growth in profit. Key responsibilities include company strategy, marketing, business development, client strategy, budgeting and financial management.At Modern Climate, we help organizations achieve greater significance in today's complex, consumer- driven, technology-enabled world. We believe in the disruptive power of big ideas, creativity, digital marketing and data to give our clients an unfair advantage in the marketplace. We are headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, and have partnered with brands such as Best Buy, Medtronic, Crystal Farms, Polaris, Hazelden Betty Ford, Mosaic Company, Jamba Juice, Caribou Coffee and UnitedHealth Group.

Lead Client Development, Marketing and Strategy executive, led revenue growth of 30%+. Ovative/group is a digital marketing and strategy agency focused on activating enterprise value through advanced marketing measurement, analytics, and technology services. Key client engagements included Saks, General Mills, Kohls, UnitedHealth Care and Deluxe.

Led the $19M CPG vertical industry group at Aimia, a leading Loyalty agency. Full P&L responsibility and grew year over year revenue by 14% for the unit. Built relationships of trust with key client executives, positioning Aimia as a strategic and value driving business partner. Lead Business Development executive and subject matter expert. Responsible for developing and executing consumer facing 1:1, digital and loyalty marketing programs and strategies. Key client engagements include P&G, Kellogg's, Reckitt Benckhiser and Shell.

Reported to the Chief Strategy Officer, as VP and General Manager, developed new vertical unit launch and growth plans; including a unique industry value proposition that operated as a valued partner working with both the CPG companies and their mass retailing partners. Delivered powerful marketing technology and marketing software solutions. Key client engagements include The Home Depot, Clorox, Kimberly Clark, Samsung and Lowe’s Improvement.

Lead Business Development executive responsible for executive-level customer interactions at the intersection of business and decision management strategy, plans, and governance. Orchestrated the full array of FICO’s product and service lines into customer solutions to meet customers’ complex, non-routine business challenges and objectives while delivering measureable results. Circle of Excellence winner (Presidents Club) as top revenue producer in the company. Key client engagements include Best Buy, Marriott, Microsoft, HSBC and Target

Reported to CMO, as VP Marketing, led the $200 million Fingerhut customer P&L. Drove devision revenue growth through innovative 1:1 marketing plans. Grew customer sales by 36% for the division. Led the strategic vision and direction for all of Fingerhut’s customer marketing activities.

Managed 3 teams that designed, developed and maintained innovative database marketing solutions, marketing campaign management, circulation planning, customer segmentation and analysis; seven direct reports with a total staff of 43 people.

Developed and managed the market plan for the catalog/retail vertical market, including competitive analysis, market analysis, situation analysis, and recommendations.

Managed forecasting, planning, product slotting and P&L analysis for catalog programs that generated over $35 million in annual sales.