I am a strategic and driven executive with 10+ years of experience in global market entry, account management, marketing, sales, global business development, manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, operational processes, and creative/innovative business ventures. I love to travel and have visited, lived in, and worked in more than 35 countries. In my travels I've seen diverse ways to solve problems in different environments. What has always intrigued me is how business can provide service, solve problems, and deliver solutions to people.I look at things from a high-level global perspective, looking at the interconnected marketplace across the globe. I'm able to analyze and strategically come up with products and plans to enter and expand markets successfully. I am passionate about thinking globally and creating cross-border and cross-continental business and marketing solutions.One of my strengths is being able to see how a product or service can be of value and to lead and execute international marketing strategies. I have experience and am skilled at B2B international market development, management, and execution of product development, launch, and distribution. One of the experiences that inspired my deep appreciation for business was going to Poland and assisting leaders transition into private ownership of previously government-controlled entities. As part of my MBA in entrepreneurship, in this project I helped introduce a free market mindset and brought products and services to market. Playing a small part in the transition was very rewarding.Most recently I've helped a variety of businesses and nonprofits as a consultant, while caregiving an elderly relative, volunteering, raising two high-achieving children, continuing my education, supporting my marriage partner and providing enriching experiences for others. If you're looking for a positive, detail-oriented planner and team catalyst with a collaborative data-driven focus, I am the person. I understand and know how to strategically leverage the power of technology to achieve goals. My goal is helping creative and innovative companies with business planning and guidance. My top Clifton Strengths: Learner, Futuristic, Responsibility, Input, Ideation, Activator, Achiever, Maximizer, Self-Assurance, and Focus.
Mb Melms Consulting
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International Business ConsultantMb Melms Consulting Jan 2012 - PresentGreater Chicago AreaConsult and advise B2B and B2C business owners, nonprofits, and executives on growth strategies with a focus on planning and execution of international market expansion. Part-time.• Contributed to strategic planning for mission partnership expansion with the country of Angola, IECA-Angola, Africa for the First Congregational Church of Illinois, Glen Ellyn, IL • Spanish Language Program Development Project. Advised on creation and implementation of curriculum and instruction of a half-hour per day for all 4 elementary schools in District 41, DuPage County Public Schools. Continues from 2012 to the present. • Contributed long-term strategic planning for 4 elementary and 1 middle school, DuPage County Public Schools, District 41 Strategic Planning, Glen Ellyn, IL
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PartnerKelly-Melms Family Nov 2002 - PresentGreater Chicago AreaManage functional family operations while raising 2 high-achieving, well-grounded children including; extensive international travel, fitness and other extracurricular enrichment, budgeting, accounting, financial management, communications, general contracting for building and grounds maintenance, higher education planning and execution, nutritional oversight, and religious education. Continue post-graduate education in international business and actively contribute skills to nonprofit community service. Projects Include:• International Travel Management - Plan, arrange, and conduct travel to more than 35 countries for work, professional development, and for family enrichment. (12+ years)• Healthcare Sherpa/Advocate - Conducted extensive research, vetted, and coordinated care with multiple therapists and doctors in obtaining surgical treatment, and recovery for a teenage gymnast with a herniated disk. (2 years)• Caregiving and Estate Management - Provided care for an active healthy parent who declined from a rare and rapid form of dementia. Managed funeral and estate affairs. (3 years)
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Regional Council Member & Volunteer CoordinatorAfs Intercultural Programs Aug 1999 - Dec 2002Chicago, IllinoisElected to represent 100 volunteers for decision-making and communication at 5-state Midwest regional network for cross-cultural relationships and families. • Managed 20 adult volunteers and 150 high school students in cross-cultural enrichment events.• Provided executive strategic planning for successful execution of operations reorganization resulting in increased local student placements and revenue.• Delivered cross-cultural training to groups of 10-12 students at a time, coming from 55+ countries. -
International Sales Marketing ManagerWmh Tool Group (Wilton Corporation) Jul 1998 - Jul 1999Elgin, IllinoisParticipated in strategic planning and launch of new international markets for a domestic industrial manufacturer of machinery, hand tools, brushes, abrasives, clamping, and other industrial products. • Conducted cultural research, completed market analysis, and opened retail markets in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands through distribution and marketing of in-country products. • Hired staff to create and manage marketing communications including multi-lingual point-of-purchase product videos, displays, and design of new packaging for home improvement retail stores.• Drove sales from $0 to $500K in the first year.
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International Business SpecialistGrainger Jan 1996 - Jul 1998Lake Forest, IllinoisContributed to strategic planning for expansion of international markets into the EMEA territory; Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Trained international interns, sales specialists, and export operations personnel. • Earned Sales and Marketing Achievement Award for the division, 1997.• Saved $20K+ in annual shipping costs by introducing Grainger's first digital international catalog. -
Director International MarketsNeil Enterprises, Inc. Apr 1993 - Dec 1995Vernon Hills, Illinois• Grew international sales from $0 to 7% of revenue in Europe, Canada, Mexico, UK., Brazil, and others. -
Sales Marketing ManagerNeil Enterprises, Inc. Feb 1992 - Apr 1993Vernon Hills, Illinois -
Educational Market RepresentativeNeil Enterprises, Inc. Jan 1991 - Feb 1992Vernon Hills, Illinois -
Airfreight Export CoordinatorDb Schenker May 1989 - Jan 1991Bensenville, Illinois• Supervised staff of 4 in expediting of IBM airfreight traffic to Southeast Asia.
Marla Melms, Mba Skills
Marla Melms, Mba Education Details
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Digital Marketing Strategies, Data, Automation, Ai & Analytics -
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International Business & Marketing
Frequently Asked Questions about Marla Melms, Mba
What company does Marla Melms, Mba work for?
Marla Melms, Mba works for Mb Melms Consulting
What is Marla Melms, Mba's role at the current company?
Marla Melms, Mba's current role is International Business Specialist | Strategic Business Consultant | Global Market Development | Business Planning, Marketing and Data-Driven Decision Making.
What schools did Marla Melms, Mba attend?
Marla Melms, Mba attended Kellogg Executive Education, Depaul Driehaus College Of Business, Thunderbird School Of Global Management, Illinois State University.
What skills is Marla Melms, Mba known for?
Marla Melms, Mba has skills like Leadership, Marketing Management, Team Building, International Business, Social Media, Strategic Partnerships, Public Speaking, International Sales, Account Management, Sales, Market Entry, Trade Shows.
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