Data Driven Analysis | Client Relations | Strategic Alliances | Customer Success | Operations Management | Forecasting | Business-Technology Launches | Strategic Planning | SaaS | Go To Market | Marketing | People Management | Startups | Ecommerce | Business TransformationAs the VP of Global Strategic Alliances at Upshop, a leading provider of B2B retail SaaS solutions, I leverage my 20+ years of experience in business development, operations, and customer success to create and execute strategic partnership plans that drive revenue, market share, and customer satisfaction. I have a holistic understanding of product and go-to-market strategies in the SaaS and CPG domains, and a proven ability to build rapport, negotiate contracts, and optimize partner performance across diverse regions and segments.I am a creative, agile, and collaborative leader who thrives in fast-paced and ambiguous environments. I lead a cross-functional team of professionals who support product and business launches, drive digital adoption, and encourage change with our partners. I also mentor and advise startups and entrepreneurs in the LGBTQ+ community through my role as the Co-Chair of the NY Programming Board at StartOut, a non-profit organization with a mission to increase the number, diversity, and impact of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs. I am passionate about innovation, inclusion, and empowerment, and I am always looking for new opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to the success of my team, my company, and my community.