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Annapolis, Maryland, US

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Boston, Massachusetts, US

• Drove revenue growth +30% for two consecutive years to $130 Million
• Responsible for product management, branding, communications, content and lead generation
• Built strong foundation for direct to consumer channel in key geographies by revamping market approach and student acquisition

• Led start-up phase of the organization to leverage US News & World Report reputation/rankings to create tools and services for international students
• Launched B2B service opportunities for counsellors, U.S colleges and universities

Miami, Florida, US

Managed a network of specialized universities offering hospitality, business and culinary programs with 1,200 employees located in Switzerland, U.K, Spain, USA, China, Jordan and Australia with partners programs in 20 countries. The business unit contributed $250 Million in revenue. I successfully led the sell of the assets to a European private equity.

Miami, Florida, US

• Responsible for Global Marketing & Sales in the Hospitality and Italian Art & Design space for Laureate Education
• Grew revenues from $179M-$220M (12% CAGR) and enrollments by (15% CAGR)
• Managed all customer acquisition activities (brand, digital, product, market research, training and sales activities) for a group of 12 universities in Europe, Australasia, and the Americas
• Managed 420 marketing and sales employees that were responsible for delivering integrated digital strategies while expanding enrollment distribution and reducing cost per enrollment
• Fully integrated five acquisitions into the global enrollment network while revitalizing all marketing communications and expanding product lines to the sales network

Miami, Florida, US

• Grew revenues from $55M to $105M while increasing student enrollment (18% CAGR)
• Created strong “Top 3” marketing claims that enhanced brand reputation for our Swiss branded institutions enabling significant enrollment growth and stronger margin expansion through increased pricing
• Repositioned the University brands while expanding distribution in Asia, Europe and the Americas
• Launched Swiss University certificate program throughout Latin America in hospitality management which grew to 6,000 students in three years

Glion-sur-Montreux, Vaud, CH

Served as Interim University President to ensure strategic plan could be developed with faculty and administration. Worked closely with deans, faculty, students, administrators, accreditors and global employers to ensure a sustainable growth for the University. Managed three campuses in Switzerland and London, England while helping manage over 20.

Ingelheim Am Rhein, Rhineland-Palatinate, DE

• Director of Marketing: Latin America/Asia Pacific 2004-2005
• P&L responsibility of $148M in revenue which consisted of 54 countries
• Developed five-year business plans for emerging and developed markets across the region
• Provided marketing and technical support with strategic guidance to Asia Pacific and Latin America operational units for all core animal health branded products
• Increased profit margin from 45% to 65% on a mature product by identifying packaging alternatives and changing manufacturing locationsProduct Manager: Heartgard Brand, North America 2002-2003
• P&L responsibility for $155M brand and managed $8.5M A&P promotion budget

• Founded and developed own company that focused on innovative home furnishings to promote to Department stores and catalogs.
• Designed, sourced and commercialized over 25 unique home décor product lines
• Managed 14 manufacturers based in India, Thailand, China, Mexico, Colombia, Peru and Canada
• Key account manager for Sak’s Fifth Avenue, Sony/Microsoft, Starbucks, Target-Dayton Hudson, Papyrus, The Container Store, Franklin Covey, Marriott and Georgio Beverly Hills
• Product lines featured in The New York Times, W Magazine and Delta Sky Mall

New York, New York, US

• Worked for three years for a division of Colgate Palmolive (Hill's Pet Nutrition). 2 years classical international product management in Europe and 1 year focusing on global packaging and point of sales.Hill’s Pet.
• Managed commercialization for two premium pet food brands (Science Diet and Prescription Diet) in 65 countries throughout Latin America, South Africa and Asia
• Ensured global brand equity consistency in all worldwide marketing activity Hill’s Spain, Madrid Spain 1995-1996Promotions Manager (Spain, Portugal and North Africa)
• Managed $1.5M Advertising and Promotion budget for region
• Liaison between 16 distributors, sales representatives and general manager
• Developed, implemented and managed all A&P activitiesHill’s Europe, London, England 1994-1995European Merchandising Manager

Mba, International Business

Study Abroad, Japanese Management Techniques

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance

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