CURIOUS, CREATIVE, & CONSCIENTIOUS!I enjoy finding easier, better and more efficient ways to solve problems and grow businesses. My career has been defined by lateral thinking and creative problem-solving. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE• High-level understanding of business functions including Marketing, Sales, IT, HR, Finance and Legal.• Establishing comprehensive, measurable and achievable goals for quality, performance, and growth.• Developing and implementing business strategies, operational plans, procedures, and budgets.• Collecting, analyzing, interpreting and optimizing data and metrics across all business functions.• Outstanding leadership abilities, with the ability to recognize and cultivate rising talent.• Cultivating strong relationships with external partners as well as internal colleagues.• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, group facilitation, and public speaking skills.• Demonstrable record of identifying market trends, recognizing emerging growth opportunities and gaining the most from changing markets and customer needs.• Establishing policies to promote a positive company culture, positive morale and a highly engaged staff.