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New York, Ny, Us

Santa Monica, Ca, Us

Indy’s mission is to simplify freelancing with easy-to-use, affordable, and innovative tools and services that help Indies manage every aspect of their work life.From 2021 through 2024;- Scaled Indy.app from $0 to $36M in annual transaction volume, growing the customer base to 2,100 paid users and 26,000 freemium users and a 98% product retention rate, by driving strategic growth initiatives and operational excellence. - Scaled a cross-functional team to 70+ employees, and led operations across finance, product development, technology, marketing, and HR. Reduced overall business costs by 40% in 2023 while driving revenue growth of 170%.- Executed strategic transitions including succession planning and preparing for fundraising, a potential sale, or wind-down. Retained a board seat to guide the company’s long-term direction.- Implemented data-driven decision-making frameworks to optimize operations, refine product offerings, and drive revenue growth. Reduced CAC by 80% over 2.5 years and increased average revenue per user by 70%. - Developed customer success strategies, improving retention and satisfaction, contributing to 10% month-on-month revenue growth and increasing customer lifetime value by 70%.- Expanded operations internationally, focusing on English-speaking, high-GDP regions, with 75% of users from the US and 25% international.- Built and maintained partnerships with investors and stakeholders, raising eight-figure funding rounds to fuel growth, enhance product offerings, and drive profitability.- Spearheaded product expansion and partnerships, integrating financial services to create new revenue streams, leading to a 20% growth in revenue per user.- Fostered a high-performance culture, achieving multiyear employee retention, increased productivity, and continuous improvement across the organization.- Adapted to market changes, implementing strategic shifts for business continuity during industry disruptions and geopolitical challenge

Mission: Connecting local, talented, independent, and skilled people to freelance projects.Tispr is a mobile services marketplace connecting independent professionals with those in need of their services. I focused on launching and scaling the platform, building a community where users connect with local experts across various services.* Scaled and Built the Company: Grew Tispr from a two-person startup to a 20-member team, managing both on-site and remote teams. Successfully launched the platform from concept to a live marketplace, attracting a diverse range of service providers, including creatives and trainers. * Grew User Base: Expanded the freemium user base from zero to 135,000 merchants, driving significant engagement and achieving key milestones in user adoption. * Developed and Iterated the Marketplace: Built a mobile-first platform that facilitated seamless connections between service seekers and providers. Oversaw continuous development of Tispr’s features based on user feedback, enhancing user experience and functionality. We achieved 5* reviews on the App and Google Play Store, with over 162’000 installs.* Cultivated a Values-Driven Community: Fostered a community centered on proactiveness, positivity, and respect, ensuring high service quality and strong user relationships. Our community hosted dozens of events, published dozens of community videos and shared thousands of messages between themselves.* Secured Funding and Built Partnerships: Led efforts to secure eight-figure pre-seed and seed funding rounds. Established strategic partnerships with businesses and influencers to enhance Tispr’s reach and market presence. * Overcame Market Challenges and Created Positive Impact: Navigated early market entry barriers and positioned Tispr in a competitive landscape. Contributed to local economic growth by connecting independent professionals with opportunities. Connected 1-in-5 of our merchants to work opportunities.

Find things to do, and people to do things with, Locally. A social network to connect and make friends.In 2014, I embarked on an entrepreneurial journey that would take me from my home country to the heart of Silicon Valley. I co-founded BuddyHopp, a social network designed to help people find things to do and connect with others locally. The idea was simple yet powerful: create a platform where people could easily discover activities and make new friends in their area.Determined to bring this vision to life, I raised initial funding from friends and family, which enabled me to relocate to Palo Alto, the epicenter of innovation and entrepreneurship. Living in Palo Alto for a year was a transformative experience that immersed me in the vibrant startup culture and provided invaluable insights into building and scaling a tech company.During my time as Co-Founder of BuddyHopp, I wore many hats. I was involved in every aspect of the business, from developing the platform and crafting the user experience to leading our early marketing efforts and building a community of users. We focused on creating a seamless experience that made it easy for people to connect over shared interests and activities.Starting a company from the ground up in a new country was challenging, but it was also incredibly rewarding. I learned the importance of resilience, adaptability, and the power of a strong support network. Although BuddyHopp was a short chapter in my entrepreneurial journey, it was a foundational experience that taught me the fundamentals of startup life and ignited my passion for innovation.

Lausanne, Vaud, Ch

- Implementation Of Online Community Strategy: coordinating with stakeholders within Nestlé and the Agency, ensuring superior quality of customer service and community support. Management and scheduling of content postings – moderation of user generated content.- Online Brand Reputation Management: customer relations and community management of 47K fans.- Consumer Insights And Monitoring – regular feedback of insights gained through community monitoring with Editorial Teams, Nestlé Brand Managers and Key Account Manager.- Digital Trainings – participation in Digital Marketing Trainings with Nestlé and Creative Agency.- Digital Tools – Google analytics, Salesforce.com, Radian6, Vitrue and other CMS software.

Lausanne 25, Vaud, Ch

Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management:Specialized in business management with a focus on the global hospitality industry, combining core business principles with hospitality-specific knowledge. Progressively gained a deeper understanding of creating true customer value through customer-centric business models and services. Acquired insights from various service industry case studies, including hospitals, airlines, hotels, restaurants, retail, and luxury/premium products.Key Areas of Study:* Finance: Conducted in-depth analyses of financial statements, budget management, and investment strategies, with a focus on financial decision-making.* Operations Management: Studied operational efficiency, process optimization, and quality management practices critical to running successful businesses.* Marketing: Explored theoretical frameworks and practical approaches to marketing, including consumer behavior, branding, and digital marketing strategies.* Human Resources: Examined HR theories and practices, such as organizational behavior, talent acquisition, employee relations, and leadership within service-oriented organizations.* Legal Aspects: Studied legal principles, including contract law, compliance, and regulatory issues.* Entrepreneurship: Engaged in academic projects and case studies on business plan development, innovation, and the challenges of launching and managing new ventures..

Vevey, Ch

Served as a Brand Manager for a key Nestlé beverage brand within the Swiss market. Additionally provided oversight for two other Nestlé beverage brands during this period.Key Responsibilities:* Brand Management: Supervised the overall brand strategy, ensuring alignment with market goals and company objectives.* Marketing and Communications: Led the planning and execution of marketing and communication activities, including digital marketing campaigns, to enhance brand visibility and engagement.* Innovation and Renovation: Managed the Innovation/Renovation process, driving product updates and improvements to maintain brand relevance in the market.* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with cross-functional teams, including Key Account Management (KAM), Marketing, and Customer & Channel Sales Development (CCSD), to ensure cohesive brand strategies and execution.* Budget Administration: Oversaw budget allocation and management to optimize marketing spend and drive ROI.* Agency Coordination: Managed agency pitches and collaborations to ensure high-quality brand touchpoints and consumer experiences.

Vevey, Ch

- DIGITAL STRATEGY:The well-received initiative of creating a strategic content brief for the Agency, which has been pitched to the CEO and will potentially be implemented as a social media strategy in 2013. Implementation and activation of personal suggestions for the improvement of the CRM website interface at a structural level. The well-received initiative of writing a critical review of the Agency’s performance on CRM.- DIGITAL ACTIVITIES:Participation in the recruitment of the social media agency and the final selection decision. Social media presence monitoring, brainstorming and participation in new upcoming projects, bug checking, Agency briefing. Cross-departmental collaboration for digital content gathering and strategic content brief.- CRM WEBSITE:Checking, validating and consolidating feedbacks with agency. Debugging checks and collaboration with agency. Content checking. - DIGITAL PROMOTIONSParticipation in two nationwide promotional activations. - MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER AND SPECIAL INITIATIVES E-NEWSLETTERSAnimation of current database members. Concept development and production coordination with agency. Monitoring of engagement KPIs.-ACHIEVEMENTS:Promotion to Digital Community Manager of two brands, alongside university studies.

London, England, Gb

Freelance Market Analyst for Euromonitor International Ltd.LondonResponsibilities:- "Retail audits" for Euromonitor IMIS Database and IMS Reports- "Site audits" and "Trade interviews" for Euromonitor Consulting- "Reports/Market reviews" for Euromonitor Consulting- Quantitative and qualitative consumer / market research- Projects in over 7 Industries and worldwide blue-chip clientsDuring six years working for Euromonitor International London, I was able to oversee a wide variety of different projects. I carried out store checks for Euromonitor IMIS in electronic, food/-nonfood and pharmaceutical products. Afterwards I progressed to the level where I was working for Euromonitor Consulting. In this capacity, I was responsible for two larger projects for major blue-chip clients. These projects involved “desk research”, data analysis and trade interviews. I conducted quantitative and qualitative analyses within different markets in Switzerland, in order to identify respective drivers and constrains for future market developments and new product launchings.

Bachelor Of Science, International Business Hospitality Management

Maturita Italiana Valedictorian, Modern Languages