I support the Private Equity and Technology, Media, and Telecom sectors within EY-Parthenon

Delivered company, competitor, and industry data to deal teams in support of new deal diligence. Created KM database enabling single set of search results for deal info from multiple databases. Liaison between deal team and 20+ consulting firms for pre- and post-close strategy and market work. Assisted portfolio company execs with research projects. Managed firm research budget, identified new research resources & alternative data sources, and negotiated contracts

Defined and drove the strategy, processes, content and technology relating to IP development within the firm.Led the Knowledge Management function across the global firm, working closely with key stakeholders to ensure that KM is firmly embedded in business processes.Oversaw a global team of KM Managers and Specialists based in key offices around the world. Worked closely with the sector and service line-based Practice Specialists, who utilize the assembled IP for the benefit of their practice groups.

Created Knowledge Management strategy for firm, including a KM database built using SharePoint.Managed annual research budget in the low seven figures.Negotiated contracts and managed relationships with over 40 vendors.Assisted Directors and project teams with primary and secondary research in the Telecom, Media, and Technology industries.Through new hire and continuing ed training, improved consulting staff's primary and secondary research skills and industry knowledge.

Was primary research resource for the Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, and Aviation practices across five U.S. offices.