Business Journalist

• Apr 2022 - Present

Manager

• Mar 2021 - Apr 2022

Managed a team of internal and external resources to develop a Trade, Direct Marketing and Support improvement strategy for a major confectionery company. Designed and implemented business and technical changes, including organizational structure, that resulted in the more efficient management of $1.5 billion in annual trade spend. Coordinate and report on the progress of 33 separate manufacturing initiatives for a leading pharmaceutical firm. Responsible for maintaining the master project plan and leading steering committee meetings with the CEO, COO and other Senior leaders.Collaborated across Demand Planning, Finance, Sales, and IT to develop a revenue growth management technology roadmap for a $6 billion consumer goods company.Managed the training workstream of a technology company's SAP S4/HANA implementation. Partnered with IT and Business leadership to ensure proper allocation of shared functional resources. Show less

Senior Consultant

• Sep 2018 - Mar 2021

For a major packaged food company, conducted a gap analysis to determine required technology and business process improvements for a future technology system upgrade. Developed and presented business case for investment to company leadership. Managed the vendor selection process, including analyzing each vendor across six core categories and 180+ defined system requirements. .Settlements / AR lead of a TPM system implementation at global consumer health company. Used extensive knowledge of business process and enterprise systems to organize design sessions, document system specifications and interfaces, manage testing and communicate change impacts. Show less

Consultant

• Feb 2015 - Sep 2018

For a leading consumer health care company: Managed change management and training workstream of a trade redesign. Delivered live, in-person TPM training to over 150 sales associates. Collaborated with key account teams to develop content that addressed the needs of brokers, regions and levels in determining the right mix. Role mapping and case study development aligned to design and testing scenarios. For a leading food and beverage company, conducted a cross-functional evaluation of the organization’s current state business and technology capabilities. Leveraged best practices from CPG industry to develop a holistic enterprise-wide technology strategy that was aligned with the 5-year business plan. For a leading cosmetics company, generated commitment and alignment for a succesful new market opening. Helped identify, develop, and benchmark business SOPs contingency plans, training requirements, and communication needs. Analyzed progress and created a leadership dashboard that was presented at weekly leadership meetings. Worked with key stakeholders to help develop an engagement framework and co-facilitate a cross-functional strategic innovation workshop for a Fortune 100 pharmaceutical firm. The resulting initiatives are projected to generate $700 million in incremental growth for the division.Designed and implemented a market research strategy for a baby care company looking to build a portfolio of products. Conducted focus groups, individual interviews and analyzed results across six potential products.Published two thought leadership white papers on Digital Strategy and Multicultural Engagement. Show less

Innovation Consultant

• Mar 2013 - Jan 2015

Wrote the RFP and managed the development of an international marketing and partnership strategy for Trinidad and Tobago’s financial service industry. The government is currently implementing the strategy.Worked with NIKE to ideate and deliver 12 executed growth and marketing strategies—tested, prototyped and, in one case, with IP protection filed.Oversaw the development of a strategic growth program for AARP. Met with C-Suite executives to establish objectives, developed pre-engagement survey, analyzed market research data, managed 10 cross-functional teams and delivered online and offline presentations. Integrated a change management program into MassMutual’s existing leadership development curriculum.Drafted the project proposal and adapted The Medici Group’s innovation methodology into a corporate leadership development program for RBS Bank. Engagement led to further discussions.Published ghostwritten contributions appeared in Harvard Business Review, 99u, and The Providence Journal.Wrote and delivered a keynote address to emerging market entrepreneurs at NYU Stern’s Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Show less

Digital Marketing Associate

• Jun 2012 - Mar 2013

Assisted in the creation of Frans Johansson and The Medici Group’s digital marketing strategy. Launched company blog, established social media presence and accelerated growth. Managed social media channels for the Frans Johansson and The Medici Group brands, including the development of creative campaigns and marketing collateral. Doubled Frans Johansson’s Twitter followers.Ghost wrote and outlined articles that appeared in a variety of industry publicationsUnderstood and drive search engine optimization (SEO) through content.Wrote, produced, and edited a book trailer for a high profile Penguin/Portfolio business release.Manage editorial direction and content of company blog. Show less

Research Associate

• May 2011 - Jun 2012

Supported innovation thought leader Frans Johansson in writing The Click Moment, a major Penguin Portfolio release.Researched and drafted over 35 business case studies, interviewed 20+ industry experts, and tailored the information to fit the book’s thesis. Researched and conducted interviews with a wide range of experts in a variety of fields, including both scientists, politicians and entrepreneurs.Fact checked all aspects of the book.Edited text for grammar and content.

Deputy Editor-in-Chief

• Oct 2009 - Jun 2011

I interviewed, hired and crafted a team of twenty five associate editors and then managed the staff in production of an academic journal. I also wrote for and managed a team of five bloggers for the Journal's website. I interviewed, hired and crafted a team of twenty five associate editors and then managed the staff in production of an academic journal. I also wrote for and managed a team of five bloggers for the Journal's website.

CFR.org Intern

• Jan 2011 - May 2011

I contributed in the research and writing of articles detailing the political backdrop and impact of American corporate tax reform. Coded content, transcribed interviews, and edited photographs for publication on CFR.org. Lastly, I provided administrative support and created weekly planning memo to outline upcoming international events of interests for CFR.org staff. I contributed in the research and writing of articles detailing the political backdrop and impact of American corporate tax reform. Coded content, transcribed interviews, and edited photographs for publication on CFR.org. Lastly, I provided administrative support and created weekly planning memo to outline upcoming international events of interests for CFR.org staff.

Trade Associate

• Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

A few things I've done: I conducted international market research for a wide variety of American small businesses. Analyzed the logistical and regulatory environment for a variety of industries and markets. Drafted reports detailing the potentiality and economic impact for trade partnerships between American small businesses and foreign firms. A few things I've done: I conducted international market research for a wide variety of American small businesses. Analyzed the logistical and regulatory environment for a variety of industries and markets. Drafted reports detailing the potentiality and economic impact for trade partnerships between American small businesses and foreign firms.

Crew Leader Assistant

• May 2010 - Jul 2010

Customer Service Representative

• Mar 2009 - Aug 2009

Diagnosed and corrected cellular phone hardware failures. Completed a comprehensive six-week course on providing exceptional customer service. Diagnosed and corrected cellular phone hardware failures. Completed a comprehensive six-week course on providing exceptional customer service.

Key Votes Intern

• May 2007 - Aug 2007

Summarized National and State level legislation for the Project's Website. Contributed and collaborated in creating a voter's self defense manual to be circulated in the community. Maintained a database of National and Statewide legislator voting records Summarized National and State level legislation for the Project's Website. Contributed and collaborated in creating a voter's self defense manual to be circulated in the community. Maintained a database of National and Statewide legislator voting records