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Woodinville, Wa, Us

Leveraging 25 years of commercial expertise to develop learning programs and strategies that directly influence business outcomes.- Human Skills in the age of AI- Modern, Impactful learning experiences- Leadership and People Management Skills- Professional development at scale - Project, program, and change management - Product Marketing- Marketing Strategy- Integrated Marketing and GTM- Channel and Partner MarketingIf you need my help or know someone who could benefit from my experience and expertise, let’s chat! I'm set up for freelance work and/or contract work through the big tech approved suppliers.Visit northernenglish.com to book a time/learn more.

Time out of the corporate world to focus on: Realizing my life-long ambition to qualify as a private pilot. First solo’d in November 2023. Got a 97 on my written exam in December 2023. Private Pilot Certificate achieved August 2024! Supporting my wife in her role as owner and CEO of our boutique cabin business, running two delightful Airbnbs in the Cascade mountains. Treat yourself to a stay! (links below)Moonwood Cabin, a cozy 1969 A-frame just 20 minutes from Leavenworth, WAStar in the Woods Cabin, a tiny house with hot tub 25 mins from Stevens Pass. Getting my new micro-learning venture, People Management 101, off the ground. People management skills are under-rated and under-invested in. Follow me on Tiktok or Instagram for tips with no BS (links below). Investing in time with friends and family and spending time in places that promote well-being and reflection in order to ready myself for my next career challenge!

Redmond, Washington, Us

Leading the team responsible for the professional development of over 5000 Microsoft marketers globally. Driving an always learning culture and creating amazing learning experiences with internal and external partners. Helping marketers gain the skills they need for their current roles and future careers in an AI world.

Redmond, Washington, Us

Leading a team of senior channel marketing professionals and managing nine-figure marketing budget. Working with all US retail partners to deliver world class customer experiences across the Microsoft hardware ecosystem. Launched multiple Xbox variants and generations/form factors of Microsft Surface. Overhauled 10,000+ in-store and digital experiences. Delivered innovative, full-funnel connected campaigns across multiple, complex partners. Drove improved ROI through reimagining value exchange with partners and inspiring internal and external teams to push boundaries.

Redmond, Washington, Us

Made a move to the US and assumed global accountability for defining overall campaign strategy and go-to-market plans for Office’s $4bn consumer business. Leading cross-functional teams, alignment and orchestration of a fully integrated, x-segment marketing plan for Office 365 – one of the major focus areas for Microsoft as we empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

Redmond, Washington, Us

Directing Xbox Live marketing for Europe, Middle East and Africa, managed a team of 10 senior marketing managers and a virtual team of marketers in 28 countries. Accountable for all marketing strategy in the region for Xbox Live subscriptions, services and content, as well as retail and online performance. Recruited key talent, re-aligned the team’s mission and goals, changed the approach to multi-channel and lifecycle marketing driving double digit increases in transactions and usage and smashing subscriptions targets with the Xbox One launch.

London , Gb

Promoted to lead the central trading function for all 750 stores across the UK. Managed a team of 25 through 7 direct reports across various commercial functions including merchandising, ranging, trade marketing, store communications, staff commissions and reporting. Managed the relationships with field leaders and other HQ groups. Re-organized, integrated and developed team post T-Mobile/Orange merger. Recruited top talent, invested in people and drove programs that led to double digit sales and retention growth. Launched many new, innovative products and services beating targets for sales and customer satisfaction.

London , Gb

Interacted at board level to direct future shape of merged T-Mobile and Orange retail businesses. Led 5-year CAPEX planning and strategic roadmap across all sales channels and a hearts and minds engagement campaign with field leadership. Drove GBP multi-million EBITDA impact via new retail customer retention initiatives. Led the largest handset launch in history for T-Mobile UK retail. Restructured store planning, targeting and commissions with a 5% sales increase and marked CSAT uplift.

Bellevue, Wa, Us

Creating insight-driven value propositions for the T-Mobile brand to deliver on volume, revenue and margin targets. Leading large, complex business-case based projects to develop and execute plans across a wide range of sales and marketing channels. Delivered double digit sales growth, margin increases and a shift in promotional strategy that led to a 10% customer lifetime value increase.

Gb

Promoted to head refrigeration, one of largest product categories for Dixons Retail. Full P&L accountability for a £250 million business. Defined, built and managed product range, managed category plan, pricing and promotional strategy, advertising, buying and merchandise planning. Grew YOY market share every month in role. Drove sales increases and cost savings through innovative merchandising strategies and implementation of category management principles.

Gb

Led pay monthly mobile phone category including retail launch of UK’s first ever 3G network, smashing profit margin targets. Drove a 40% increase in contract connections in one year. Previously managed PC accessories and consumables categories and developed strategies that increased attach by over 30%.

Promoted several times during five years of hands-on experience in a front-line retail environment. Sales, merchandising, operations, customer service and shop floor management roles.