Kim Weiner Email & Phone Number

Deerfield, Il

Counsel clients on business strategy and marketing positioning | Perform quantitative and/or qualitative analysis | Deliver hands-on support for tactical efforts Examples:• For a boutique investment bank: Assessed the strategic rationale for a merger between two companies in the digital marketing arena. Conducted industry and company research, identified likely synergies, highlighted potential pitfalls, and prioritized open questions to be discussed with the target companies in future discussions. • For a management consulting firm: Performed quantitative analysis to determine how strongly standardized test scores and results of candidate assessment tests correlate to future on-the-job performance. Executed in-depth analysis of competitive positioning regarding compensation. Provided strategic and tactical support for the talent acquisition function by performing recruiting pipeline analysis, structuring the approach for candidate search within new channels, evaluating talent, and managing candidate communications. Provided support for Professional Development function by conducting targeted search for a subject matter expert and reviewing proposals. Served as go-to resource for a wide range of ad hoc research projects.• For a beverage industry and sales effectiveness expert: Revised marketing materials and website content, which improved clarity and highlighted strengths differentiating client from competition. Also identified, prioritized, and marketed client's services to prospective customers in new target segment in order to diversify base of business and generate additional revenue. Contributed to client's book and presentations on sales and marketing best practices by ensuring correlation between key principles and the scenarios used to illustrate them. (Credited as editor on the published book.)Note: Prior to formation of LLC in 2017, consulting practice was structured as sole proprietorship.

Blue Ridge Partners is a leading boutique strategy consulting firm focused on achieving profitable revenue growth for its private equity clients. The firm has deep expertise in growth strategy, commercial effectiveness, and pricing optimization across a range of industries. The vast majority of the firm's clients are B2B companies that are owned by upper-middle-market private equity firms. With the firm being on a strong growth trajectory, I am working directly with executive leadership to further build out the Managing Director team.

Compass structures teams of business professionals to provide pro bono strategic consulting services to area nonprofits. My team served the Merit School of Music, which transforms the lives of Chicago-area youth by providing access to high-quality music education. Our engagement was focused on revenue growth and marketing strategy.

Deerfield, Il

Applied business principles in nonprofit setting to improve financial results, increase operational efficiency, and reduce exposure to risk. Accountable for 10 fundraising initiatives and 7 programs providing key services for school of 450 students. Selected accomplishments include:• Performed in-depth financial analysis of $100,000 school lunch program, leading to more sound pricing decisions and elimination of unprofitable vendor relationships/menu items. • Standardized operating policies and procedures of lunch program, which improved customer satisfaction and reduced risk of errors.• Rationalized portfolio of fundraising programs, which reduced PTO’s financial exposure.• Structured and oversaw new fundraising program, which in its first year filled 30% of the annual gap that had resulted from discontinuation of a higher-grossing but financially riskier program.• Returned Morning Care program to profitability through pricing changes and implementation of stronger operating controls.Prior to board nominations, held various committee chair roles from 2003 to 2008.

Chicago, Il

Gathered information, performed analysis, and made recommendations on Internet strategy and web page function/layout for luxury home décor and gift retailer, resulting in launch of the company's first website.

New York, Ny And Chicago, Il

Led consulting engagements to help clients formulate solutions to strategic and marketing business challenges. Responsible for defining key issues, structuring analysis, allocating team resources, managing client relations, coaching/mentoring team members, and developing/communicating recommendations. Experience includes:• Margin improvement effort for a leading consumer financial services company, focusing on quantifying opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of marketing activities.• Comprehensive integration planning effort for a beverage company acquisition, with emphasis on tracking progress toward goals, identifying gaps, and clarifying post-merger action steps.• Profit improvement study for a large discount retailer, which included identifying factors driving inconsistent cross-region performance.• Detailed assessment of health plan merger/alliance opportunities, including analysis of economic impact, recommendations on organizational structure, and advice regarding the negotiation process, in order to help client understand relative benefits of each opportunity and to build skills for successful execution. • Leadership role (appointed by Firm partners) in undergraduate recruiting efforts involving the Northeast core schools, the Tri-State New York Office complex, and the University of Pennsylvania. Successfully increased offers to qualified candidates, despite strong competition from other employers. Yield of 89% was highest that had ever been achieved in Tri-State area.

Chicago, Il

Performed analysis and supported overall consulting efforts, prior to attending graduate school and being re-hired by the firm after earning MBA.

Master Of Business Administration, Second-Year Honors, General Management Curriculum

Activities and Societies: Vice President of Marketing Club. Managed public relations for Small Business & New Enterprise Club.

Bachelor Of Science In Economics, The Wharton School, Summa Cum Laude, Concentration In Finance

Activities and Societies: Awarded Phi Beta Kappa, Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society (elected Secretary), Dean’s List.