Independent strategy, business development and growth advisory business. Client experience includes new venture launches, small and middle market growth and business development, and large corporate strategy design.> Designed a new business development strategy and restructured operating model to support next level of growth for a $12MM health and wellness business (including 9 outpatient clinics). > Developed a digital marketing and business growth strategy for a $80MM regional retailer with 20+ locations.> Created a go-to-market strategy for a $25MM pharmaceutical business introducing a new egg-less Flu vaccine.> Advised on product & strategy development for a LED manufacturer preparing to raise investment capital for a new software controlled retail and hospitality lighting solution.

Global marketing and technology agency transforming businesses for the digital age. Recruited to launch new US strategy offering, DigitasLBi Digital Business Design, to help clients rethink, design and implement their digital future. Led design of “What’s Next Innovation Series” to identify new consumer and customer insights and help clients drive the vision and framework for innovation groups, ultimately delivered to multiple clients within the portfolio.$27B Global Pharmaceutical Corporation:> Led strategy and service design for patient-centered health and wellness platform to help communities reengage with their health and realize better health outcomes (bespoke platform included online and offline programming, technology, partnerships and content)> Collaborated with leadership team to co-create a digital transformation plan (structure, operating model, governance process)> Developed Partnership Strategy in collaboration with US Head of Partnerships. Responsibilities included developing overarching strategy for US Partnerships, sourcing new consumer and enterprise health technology partners, managing pipeline and funnel, and structuring relationships to help client "innovate from the outside in" $4B B2B Services Organization: > Design organizational strategy for digital marketing team and developed global governance strategy for new marketing technology and product management

Joined Next Street, a start-up merchant bank providing business advisory services and growth capital to SMBs in emerging domestic markets as a member of the launch team. Joined as second employee (45 at time of departure) originally as part of the Advisory team (~2.5 years) before promotion to build and lead Business Development function (~3.5 years). Business Development Leadership Results:> Designed tiered business development plan (direct prospect growth, channel partnership expansion and new service design), resulting in 40% year-over-year revenue growth (Y1-Y2) and 50% year-over-year revenue growth (Y2-Y3) > Designed and closed two public-private, multi-year partnership deals valued at $4MM per year> Established functional infrastructure, reducing proposal cycle times (~60%) and improving conversion (~20%)Business Development Leadership Responsibilities:> Owned coordination across advisory business units and corporate team responsible for strategic direction, fundraising, and administration> Promoted to oversee business development function across two core markets (NYC / Boston)> Expanded team from one to five business development professionals Strategy Team (Associate promoted to Managing Associate) Results & Responsibilities:> Collaborated with Founding Partner to launch strategic advisory business, build initial client portfolio and support fundraising and business development activities > Managed team of three Associates providing small- and middle-market advisory services to 10 clients (Total revenue of 10 clients ~$175MM)> Developed and implemented strategies for portfolio clients, including: new product and channel expansion plans, growth and business development strategies, process improvements, organizational design and integrated marketing programs.> Relocated to New York to build team and support growth into first expansion market

Joined start-up Management Consulting firm specializing in maximizing shareholder value as second employee (grew to ~45). Acquired by Huron Consulting Group in 2006 (NASDAQ: HURN). > Worked with Founding Partners to launch Galt & Company and build infrastructure (research, business development, recruiting)> Deployed strategic programs, grounded in analytics across various sectors (CPG, financial services, and industrials)> Projects included brand portfolio assessments, merger strategies, and business unit redesigns