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• Analyze and report on TV and Sound Bar market trends, influencing business strategies across Sales, Marketing, and Product Development
• Support senior leadership with market analyses, leading to new business partnerships and expanded product assortment at national retailers
• Develop competitive pricing projections and market forecasts to inform business planning and improve inventory allocation during key seasonal events
• Direct market research projects to gauge brand awareness, consumer sentiment, and technical comprehension, informing purchase drivers and identifying product and marketing opportunities
• Lead and professionally develop a team of three data analysts by facilitating continuous feedback, increasing collaboration and productivity, and broadening team’s expertise to support inter-departmental initiatives.
• Oversee department recruitment and onboarding processes, improving new employee experience and retention

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Conducted comprehensive research, including 30+ interviews with patients and stakeholders, to enhance hospital gateway operations
• Employed human-centered design thinking principles to discern challenges for hospital staff, patients, and visitors
• Developed a prototype for a revamped hospital entrance to improve patient experience and reduce traffic bottlenecks

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Designed a curriculum integrating cognitive bias and ethical frameworks to enhance analytical and decision-making skills in intricate business contexts for 84 MBA students
• Assessed students' proficiency of course content through discussions, presentations, and written evaluations

Hampton, Virginia

• Assessed commercial feasibility of novel aviation composite material through analysis of existing and emerging global market trends to model expected adoption rate and sales
• Performed due diligence on patent analysis and creative applications for proposed technology in commercial aircrafts
• Examined 40+ years of industry innovation trends and developed pricing framework comparable to current standard materials
• Analyzed potential North American aircraft manufacturers, resulting in non-exclusive licensing business model proposal to maximize commercial growth

Lima Province, Peru

• Developed marketing strategy to promote, enhance, and sustain disability consultancy servicing 9.7 million citizens in Lima
• Surveyed organization’s performance via in-depth review of employee and client interviews, uncovering areas of improvement
• Created company logo prototypes for updated brand promotion and recognition
• Provided resources and recommendations to increase corporate partnership opportunities and improve future client relations

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Directed project management of 14 grants with 6 principal investigators, cumulative annual total cost exceeding $3 million
• Optimized processes and submission of 18 federal and foundation grant proposals and grant renewal requests, resulting in 5 approved grant proposals exceeding $1.5 million funding
• Managed allocation, reconciliation, and projected expenditure of research account funds to ensure maximum usage
• Implemented recruitment process and directed orientation of domestic and international laboratory technicians, postdoctoral fellows, and visiting faculty, resulting in 7 new members

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Captured and analyzed circulating tumor and fetal cells from patient blood samples for cancer and prenatal research
• Analyzed scientific manuscripts and grant proposals highlighting cancer and prenatal diagnostic technologies
• Constructed graphical figures and charts to illustrate molecular processes and experimental data

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Audited dental students and instructors in patient care clinics and teaching laboratories
• Facilitated daily administrative operations in patient records and central sterilization services

• Designed, organized, and led quarterly residential building programs for 500 undergraduate students
• Promoted academic success and integrity, responsible citizenship, and community service
• Fostered safe, socially inclusive environments for student development and personal growth
• Directed orientation for incoming undergraduates and families

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Bachelor’S Degree