Researched and presented best practices for improving cross-functional collaboration to top executives of supply chain department for $4B+ international client.

Developed a global product strategy by analyzing tech trends, competitive landscapes, and consumer insights to drive alignment with global market managers on pricing, features, and forecasts

I continued actively managing the development of new products while also starting to investigate and contribute to the long-term vision of the product category.

Most of my time was spent in The Home Depot stores – consulting with customers, collaborating with store employees, marketing through events and creative merchandising executions, and managing inventory levels.It was so fun to rub shoulders with contractors, DIYers, THD personnel, and everyone else who came through the stores! I learned a lot about both the power tool industry itself and the power of spending time with end users and distribution partners.

Created collateral for sales team (introduction decks, one-page explanations)Handled company AdWords account

Draw actionable business insights from research findings to provide clients with recommendationsDevelop business relationships with other market research professionals

Contributed to marketing team strategies through weekly meetingsPrepared and promoted 3 career fairs involving 160 employers and 3,000+ studentsEvaluated student interview skills and habits in mock interviews

Created a competitive analysis by gathering competitor informationAnalyzed survey results to identify trends and correlations

Learned to operate 10+ machines in 4 monthsFollowed safety protocols with forklifts and heavy machinery to keep accident-free recordWorked physically demanding 58-hour work weeks