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Los Angeles, California, United States

Led initial design and stakeholder engagement plan for multi-phase transformation of global agricultural equipment manufacturer, aiming to streamline operations, better define and service customer constituencies, and increase market penetration in sectors identified as highest-growth areas. Directed team of 10+ in design and execution of matrixed workstreams with C-level leadership, including deep-dive gaps analysis, process mapping, creation of business and technical requirement… Show more Led initial design and stakeholder engagement plan for multi-phase transformation of global agricultural equipment manufacturer, aiming to streamline operations, better define and service customer constituencies, and increase market penetration in sectors identified as highest-growth areas. Directed team of 10+ in design and execution of matrixed workstreams with C-level leadership, including deep-dive gaps analysis, process mapping, creation of business and technical requirement documentation for the enterprise-wide transformation of a global media client, creating efficiencies that saved more than 1000 man-hours annually and led to a 6-month contract extension and the expansion of my team. Identified process improvement opportunities for global media client, leading to successful redesign of multiple financial, operational, and human capital processes that enabled client migration from offline systems to secure, flexible web-enabled portals with automated functionality and robust reporting and audit capabilities. Developed communications and learning materials for Americas-wide risk management transformation effort for EY Global, including product change management, socialization, and training materials for multiple stakeholder groups. Partnered with engagement management in role definition and identification of core KPIs, leading to multiple additional work stream extensions and successful design and implementation of new, innovative business processes.Managed EY-Parthenon business development efforts for multiple global Fortune 500 companies, including client engagement, market research, and executive presentations, leading to six-figure strategic transformation project. Show less

Los Angeles, California, United States

San Francisco Bay Area

Chestnut Street Ventures is a Venture Capital firm and community of Penn alumni investors, executives, entrepreneurs, and innovation enthusiasts. We raise capital from Penn alumni and invest in alumni-led startups. We are private, for profit, and not part of (but friendly with) Penn. Every year, we build a portfolio of 20-30 companies spanning industry, stage and geography. We co-invest alongside top-tier venture capital and private equity lead investors. We are an experienced… Show more Chestnut Street Ventures is a Venture Capital firm and community of Penn alumni investors, executives, entrepreneurs, and innovation enthusiasts. We raise capital from Penn alumni and invest in alumni-led startups. We are private, for profit, and not part of (but friendly with) Penn. Every year, we build a portfolio of 20-30 companies spanning industry, stage and geography. We co-invest alongside top-tier venture capital and private equity lead investors. We are an experienced, diverse community of alumni with different backgrounds and reasons for joining. If you are a Penn Alum interested in entrepreneurship or venture capital, let's connect.Learn more here: https://techcrunch.com/2018/10/19/alumni-ventures-group-is-the-most-active-venture-fund-youve-never-heard-of/Reach out at nicholas@chestnutstreetventures.com Show less

Greater Philadelphia Area

Launched investor-focused subscription real estate data aggregator. Profitable Q1 of operations. Developed initial marketing plan, ongoing marketing outreach efforts to national investor community. Designed all branded materials, literature, logos, Web site, advertisements, external subscriber correspondence. Cultivated network of affiliate relationships, including national real estate investment resources.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Co-founded independent investment firm making strategic real estate investments in Philadelphia MSA. Managed marketing/advertising efforts, including strategy, planning, business development of subsidiary initiatives. Arranged initial financing and credit lines for expanding property portfolio.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Led comprehensive company-wide turn-around strategy that encompassed cost reduction and purchasing efficiency efforts, streamlining of major operational processes (including shift to digital platforms and processes from analog), diagnosis of scalability pain points, resulting in 18% cost reduction.Designed market entry strategy, including market research in adjacent niches, leading in-depth competitive analyses, assessing market viability and developing go-to-market strategies for top-3… Show more Led comprehensive company-wide turn-around strategy that encompassed cost reduction and purchasing efficiency efforts, streamlining of major operational processes (including shift to digital platforms and processes from analog), diagnosis of scalability pain points, resulting in 18% cost reduction.Designed market entry strategy, including market research in adjacent niches, leading in-depth competitive analyses, assessing market viability and developing go-to-market strategies for top-3 identified markets resulting in 13-20% YOY top-line growthUpdated company marketing strategy, including launch of multiple promotional campaigns, rejuvenation of corporate brand identity, logo redesign, clearer brand messagingSteered pre-M&A professionalization initiative, including modernizing booking systems, increasing/retraining salesforce Show less

Greater Philadelphia Area

Co-created high-quality affordable concierge medicine program. Developed initial marketing/growth strategy, brand awareness campaign, all branding materials. Sourced vendors, negotiated favorable retail terms in what had been a purely group-focused space. Identified gaps, pain points, led expansion into employee benefits brokerage.

Philadelphia, Pa

Created, funded independently-owned securities trading operation profitable in Q2 of operations. Led business development, new market identification efforts and go-to-market strategies. Managed 8-figure notional intraday risk, maintained/oversaw group regulatory compliance; held series 56 license. Increased revenues 50% over 2-year period

Greater Los Angeles Area

Assisted in the development of retail-focused startup Private Equity fund designed to leverage CAA talent. Modeled, vetted target opportunities for fund investments to determine potential feasibility. Presented, analyzed potential strategies and opportunities for investments in pipeline.

Greater New York City Area / Abu Dhabi, Uae

Reported directly to C-level management to address issues of structure/efficiency of major financial functions. Staffed as part of small regional team on UAE-based asset manager with estimated US$1 trillion AUM. Overhauled resource allocation reporting to group mgmt., including metrics delivered via custom automated Excel workbook. Received KPMG Encore Award for distinguished service to the firm.

Acted as Specialist, traded proprietarily via arbitrage strategy. Held Series 7, 55, and 63 licenses. Profitably traded in 100+ securities, maintained daily/long term multi-million-dollar positions in multiple asset classes. Delivered first-of-its-kind real time group-wide Profit/Loss data via customized Excel.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bs, Economics

Activities and Societies: Crew team, The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial & Executive Boards, The Daily Pennsylvanian (Independent student.