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Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Current focus: Future of Work & Return to Office Innovation and digital transformation is at the core of what I do on a daily basis. Most of our clients recognize that technology is no longer a back office cost center but a front office, revenue-generating business differentiator. As a technology expert, through the use of tools and methodologies such as design thinking and business canvas modeling, I discover and define underlying business issues, crystallize the human need and… Show more Current focus: Future of Work & Return to Office Innovation and digital transformation is at the core of what I do on a daily basis. Most of our clients recognize that technology is no longer a back office cost center but a front office, revenue-generating business differentiator. As a technology expert, through the use of tools and methodologies such as design thinking and business canvas modeling, I discover and define underlying business issues, crystallize the human need and necessity, and fashion a delightful technology experience that brings business clarity and new revenue streams in times of uncertainty and ambiguity.As a business strategist, I focus on cultivating relationships with senior leadership and partners to develop Go-To-Market opportunities, ideate and develop new products from concept to implementation, and influence internal and external stakeholders in value-driving engagements. Show less

New York City Metropolitan Area

Greater New York City Area

Focusing on new account openings and client engagement in Education and Professional Services industries.

Greater New York City Area

Stacion is a mobile platform that ranks and rates individuals on their personality characteristics.

Greater New York City Area

Mentored ten startups going through an education technology accelerator in venture capital fundraising, marketing, user acquisition and demo pitching.

Greater New York City Area

Project Decor is a seed-stage, VC-funded startup that launched in June 2012. Developed first investor and board reporting documents. Structured and launched the “Style Exchange” brand ambassador program and generated leads for over 15,000 design enthusiasts as prospective advocates, thereby securing an organic user acquisition platform.Initiated user acquisition strategy for ecommerce and design website, acquiring 10,000 users in the first 90 days of beta… Show more Project Decor is a seed-stage, VC-funded startup that launched in June 2012. Developed first investor and board reporting documents. Structured and launched the “Style Exchange” brand ambassador program and generated leads for over 15,000 design enthusiasts as prospective advocates, thereby securing an organic user acquisition platform.Initiated user acquisition strategy for ecommerce and design website, acquiring 10,000 users in the first 90 days of beta launch.Introduced an email marketing program, from systems implementation and editorial calendar development to campaign execution, garnering an average open rate of 30%.Implemented web analytics systems and reports designed to derive actionable insights. Show less

Ithaca, New York Area

BR Venture Fund is a Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University student-run, $1.6 million evergreen venture capital fund investing up to $250,000 per opportunity. The fund invests in a wide range of industries and business stages, leveraging the University's large intellectual resources. As an associate, I perform screening and due diligence on early stage startups by conducting management team interviews, market trend analysis, and competitive landscape… Show more BR Venture Fund is a Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University student-run, $1.6 million evergreen venture capital fund investing up to $250,000 per opportunity. The fund invests in a wide range of industries and business stages, leveraging the University's large intellectual resources. As an associate, I perform screening and due diligence on early stage startups by conducting management team interviews, market trend analysis, and competitive landscape analysis, as well as source deals and facilitate exchanges between Johnson and other institutions at Cornell University. Show less

New York City/Chicago, Il

Established long-term rapport and served as a liaison to all parties involved in a case, from in-house attorneys and opposing counsels to clients, courts, and witnesses. Collaborated with attorneys on strategically positioning clients’ circumstances in all proceedings, resulting in multi-million dollar settlements for clients. Supervised a team of four attorneys at a five-month financial contract review project at the offices of a global investment bank.

New York City/Chicago, Il

Created a line of jewelry and designed four copper, silver, and semi-precious stone fashion jewelry lines. Developed and maintained an ecommerce website along with all marketing, advertising, and branding materials for consumers and partners.

Chicago, Il

Chicago, Il

Catalogued, scanned and managed all documents gathered during an archeological dig in Turkey and Syria. Prepared a presentation of the dig in collaboration with faculty of the Oriental Institute for museum use.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba