Experience

ProcurementIQ

• United States
• Market Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Research Analyst

  • Dec 2013 - Present

  ProcurementIQ (formerly IBISWorld Procurement) provides in-depth market research and analysis on products and services for businesses aiming to become more strategic with purchasing. As a Lead Research Analyst, my key responsibilities include providing strategic insight into specific product and service markets for procurement professionals. My goal is to provide the knowledge and tools for procurement managers to make more strategic purchasing decisions, centralize category knowledge within departments, reduce operating costs and build relationships with stakeholders. On a daily basis, I utilize problem-solving skills, deductive reasoning, and critical thinking skills to interpret and develop useful data and insights from niche markets to maximize value for clients. Select Accomplishments: ­ • Researched, written, and have updated over 800 technical data-driven qualitative and quantitative research reports ­ • Developed a specialization in market intelligence that focuses on current, historical, and future trends in supply chain risk, B2B product and service price movement, vendor cost structures, and global demand ­ • Provided ad hoc, custom research, and consulting for over 50 Fortune 500 companies with total contract values exceeding $1 million ­ • Provided insight as a crude oil specialist on a podcast for My Purchasing Center for an episode titled "World Price of Crude Oil Volatility: How Buyers Can Manage" ­ • Research articles have been published in numerous industry-specific journals ­ • Developed and presented macroeconomic updates to the company's Business Development department of 150+ ­ • Key member of the production department quality assurance team, requiring frequent peer reviews to assess the quality, accuracy, and value of research and provide guidance for improvement to colleagues ­ Show less



CFG Wealth Management

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Consultant

  • Apr 2013 - Jun 2013

  Internship Duties Included -Find and build relationships with prospective clients -Discuss 401k options with prospective clients specific to their company -Plan and execute investment strategy seminars and other marketing events to help drive client growth and revenue -Maintain relationships with current clients and set appointments to obtain new clients Internship Duties Included -Find and build relationships with prospective clients -Discuss 401k options with prospective clients specific to their company -Plan and execute investment strategy seminars and other marketing events to help drive client growth and revenue -Maintain relationships with current clients and set appointments to obtain new clients



PlanetTogether - Advanced Planning and Scheduling

• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Prospect Advocate

  • Jun 2012 - Sep 2012

  Internship duties included: -Company research: Analyze financial statements, company reports, and related articles of companies that use multi-plant manufacturing process -Lead Generation: Reach out to compatible companies and provide planning and scheduling solutions to prospective clients Internship duties included: -Company research: Analyze financial statements, company reports, and related articles of companies that use multi-plant manufacturing process -Lead Generation: Reach out to compatible companies and provide planning and scheduling solutions to prospective clients