Alexandra Howard Email & Phone Number

Colleyville, Texas, Us

SLAM is founded by four successful businesswomen from four distinct disciplines. We know what it takes to run businesses and how to transition organizations from small to mid to large in a multitude of industries. We have learned how to navigate through a multitude of challenges to achieve successful results. We would like the opportunity to partner with you to do the same for your business. We are one trusted partner from strategy to execution.

Johnson City, Tennessee, Us

I was responsible for managing Customer Service for 3 verticals (aesthetics, OTC, beauty) as well as Inside Sales for the aesthetics business (medical devices). We were just launching Customer Success Representatives for the international business and working towards building that out in the US.

Johnson City, Tennessee, Us

In this role I was brought on to help the aesthetics business scale with a formal sales training function and developing the education arm for the beauty business.

In my role as Senior Consultant at HDI, I will be partnering with people, teams and organizations as a catalyst for transformation. I have a proven aptitude for helping clients establish a strategic vision that is executable. I combine strong business acumen with innate leadership abilities. I have designed and led a broad range of leadership development initiatives with all levels including executives. Feedback from clients has been that I demonstrate a high level of EQ and bring energy to any interaction, large or small. My areas of expertise include:Sales representative and sales management developmentOne on one coachingSuccession planningLeadership developmentMeeting facilitationTeam buildingMy professional certifications include being a certified Gallup Strengths coach.

Promoted to build a high-performing sales force for this business unit. Led sales, sales operations, talent acquisition and training. Directed 58 employees; managed relevant budget. Sales force disbanded as part of organizational restructuring in late 2016.♦ Hired regional sales manager, developed compensation plan and field coaching tool; assigned territory quotas. ♦ Developed organizational structure and strategic sourcing plan targeting healthcare practitioners. ♦ Wrote RFP; selected / hired contract sales organization.♦ Launched several over-the-counter brands generating millions of dollars in incremental revenue.♦ Transitioned legacy OTX model to direct dispensing model, vastly improving profitability.♦ Spearheaded coaching model for sales managers to improve selling skills and performance. Successful model subsequently adopted by other business units.

Selected by VP of HR to build new business unit and support Canadian commercial affiliate. Led strategic business planning, product portfolio planning and all aspects of HR, including executive development for 125 employees.♦ Built organizational structure, onboarded GM; grew unit talent 80%.♦ Launched new over-the-counter brand, yielding significant incremental revenue.♦ Developed productive growth strategies, growing revenue ~20%.♦ Rebuilt management leadership team; increased leadership quality 30%.♦ Improved capability of all front-line managers in Canada by leading individual development planning.

Handpicked for this new role to build an organizational development team to improve skills of >1,000 employees across the US, Canada and Latin America. Led talent assessments, succession planning, training and development, management development and e-learning. Directed several employees; managed budget.♦ Created, developed and led cross-functional/cross-cultural leadership programs for 100+ top managers and senior managers globally; promoted 50% of program attendees, and 20% of leadership to executive/ C-suite roles. Also created program for high-potentials, promoting >10 leaders and retaining ~100% of top talent.♦ Spearheaded eLearning program with 100 courses to improve employee training and global leadership engagement; achieved 85% participation rate; received highest employee survey scores in company.♦ Implemented annual capabilities assessment and developed programs to address training gaps and improve employee skills.