Nick Vainisi Email & Phone Number

Chicago, IL, US

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• As an SIP Consultant at ZS I work with senior leaders and executives on engagements, including strategic planning, project management, customer insights, and market research;
• Teamed with F500 client to distill market research into testing-driven strategy to boost market size and adoption, increasing potential new product launch revenue by $10mm+
• Developed story and presentation for executives at F500 client, detailing strategic recommendations for utilizing digital tools to support… Show more As an SIP Consultant at ZS I work with senior leaders and executives.
• Developed story and presentation for executives at F500 client, detailing strategic recommendations for utilizing digital tools to support new product launch and increase market size by 10%
• Coordinated research, analyzed data to identify trends, and presented actionable, data-driven insights to client's Head of Marketing to inform strategic initiatives in 2024
• Developed approach to customer engagement process redesign for legacy travel management company looking to increase in-account sales and decrease 5% annual churn

Chicago, Illinois

• As a Senior Director of Customer Strategy at Hexagon, I worked in cross-functional teams on customer strategy, product development, and data analytics projects including:
• Analyzed digital channel data and built visualizations to recommend strategies to F50 senior leadership for reversing 10% declines in shopping, sales conversions, and engagement
• Collaborated with a cross-functional team at F50 client to vet partners, compile competitor research, and build a business case for an… Show more As a Senior Director of Customer Strategy at Hexagon, I worked in.
• Collaborated with a cross-functional team at F50 client to vet partners, compile competitor research, and build a business case for an industry-first subscription within 6 months
• Created subscription revenue model and competitive analysis backing business case to C-level leadership at F500 for multi-million new product launch
• Partnered with data scientists and utilized data visualization tools and analytical skills to identify operational inefficiencies with potential cost savings of $1M Show less

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• As a Manager at the Claro Group I managed upwards of 4 concurrent project teams on engagements involving financial modeling, data analytics, and database management;
• Managed four teams concurrently on multiple projects including financial modeling, data analytics, and database management in insurance disputes with $100+ million in settlements
• Directed day-to-day operations of team updating database tracking ~$250 million of spend underpinning multi-million dollar… Show more As a Manager at the Claro Group I managed upwards of 4 concurrent project teams on.
• Directed day-to-day operations of team updating database tracking ~$250 million of spend underpinning multi-million dollar settlements
• Participated in mediations, helped negotiate settlements, and developed comprehensive financial analyses to underpin strategic negotiation approaches in high-value disputes
• Presented to Seattle Risk Management Forum on impacts of blockchain technology on Risk Management

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• As Senior Consultant at the Claro group, I had the opportunity to begin managing teams while also gaining invaluable experience helping to develop and write expert reports as well as working internationally.
• Worked independently to identify inefficiencies and developed and implemented new SQL processes for monthly database updates of $50+ million annually, improving process speed and data accuracy
• Created Tableau dashboard and led team building a PowerBI counterpart to analyze legal… Show more As Senior Consultant at the Claro group, I had the opportunity to begin managing teams while also gaining invaluable.
• Created Tableau dashboard and led team building a PowerBI counterpart to analyze legal spend for Fortune 500 client
• Conducted internal fraud investigation for large NGO at its West Africa headquarters, identifying sources of multi-million dollar theft
• Delivered financial analyses and aided testifying expert in writing of expert report in multi-company dispute resulting in multi-million dollar resolution Show less

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Spearheaded process redesign, doubling speed of operation informing Fortune 200 client's annual insurance buys
• Led migration of client data on 3 projects from Microsoft Access to SQL to enable more efficient analysis and data management
• Trained and on-boarded new hires to enable successful transition to Claro

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Designed Microsoft Access reports to populate a valuation decision tree analysis supporting multi-million dollar negotiation
• Performed financial analysis and data analytics to support submission of an expert report in multi-party dispute
• Collaborated with client team to conduct site-level expense review in response to DOJ inquiries
• Supported Claro's recruitment efforts as member of Campus Recruiting Committee.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, 3.9/4

• Earned an MBA with Distinction, inducted in Beta Gamma Sigma honors society and received the Jane Robertson Memorial Academic Excellence.

Bachelor’S Degree, Finance, General

• Earned a BS in Finance with extensive coursework in Accounting • Worked as a peer facilitator for U of I's mandatory freshman alcohol.