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What good is building (or buying) a new product if there’s no launch plan? I work end-to-end. I develop the growth strategy, find the optimal solution, implement the solution, and see through a well thought-out go-to-market plan. Communicating with stakeholders, customers, and executives along the way is the key to success.I specialize in building comprehensive business plans for companies that are looking to expand into new product areas. Seeking to have the greatest possible impact, I partner with people across the enterprise to understand the market dynamics, customer and technology requirements, and resources/constraints.I roll up my sleeves. In my six years of buy-side M&A experience, I completed five acquisitions/investments. I have overseen the agile development of new proprietary SaaS products. I have negotiated and closed numerous licenses for software, curriculum, and services. I’m a deal-maker. I get things done.==================CAREER HIGHLIGHTSEnvisioned and launched a comprehensive Career and Technical Education product suite. Owned the cross-functional business plan; led of the development roadmap; coordinated go-to-market activities. Launched 48 new courses and three services across all channels to open five new schools and exceeded sales targets in the first year. (Senior Director, Product Management)Established the non-organic growth strategy for a $900mm ed-tech company. Conducted market research; assessed attractiveness and viability of adjacent markets; and modeled P&L scenarios. Board approved strategic plan resulting in 3 major M&A projects in 18 months. (Director, Corporate Development)Managed M&A deal flow and non-organic business development activities. Tracked and evaluated all inbound and internally-generated projects; led due diligence efforts and negotiations. Closed five M&As, one divestiture, and >40 license partnerships with leading curriculum and services providers. (Director / Analyst, Corporate Development)

Listed skills include Strategic Partnerships, Cross Functional Team, Mergers, Start Ups, and 26 others.