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Jeffrey Legendre is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in marketing strategy, consulting, and program management. He has led cross-functional teams and managed complex projects for top-tier companies, including American Tower and Vantage Partners. With a strong educational background in finance and international business, Jeffrey has developed a unique skillset that enables him to drive business growth and optimize operations. With expertise in marketing strategy, training, and social media, Jeffrey has a proven track record of delivering results-driven solutions for clients across various industries. He is a skilled communicator and team leader, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and drive business outcomes. As a seasoned professional, Jeffrey has a deep understanding of the business landscape and is well-equipped to navigate complex challenges. He is a strategic thinker, a creative problem-solver, and a collaborative leader who is passionate about driving business success. With a strong educational background in finance and international business, Jeffrey has developed a unique skillset that enables him to drive business growth and optimize operations. He is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in marketing strategy, consulting, and program management.

Experience

    • United States
    • Telecommunications
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Manager, Global Business Services
      • Dec 2020 - Present

      • Lead cross-functional, global project teams to integrate core financial processes into the global shared services organization and operating model through a global financial transformation initiative.

    • Land Lease Manager, Global Business Services
      • Dec 2019 - Dec 2020

      • Responsible for accurate and timely abstraction of key financial data from lease agreements directly into an ERP system to ensure that the company’s accounting is correctly maintained, expense obligations are met, and assets are protected.• Managed a team of over 30 contractors based in India through an outsource partner dedicated to the abstraction and maintenance of the company’s lease agreements in the U.S. and EMEA. Responsible for ongoing oversight and negotiation of global third party contract.

    • Program Manager, National Customer Programs
      • Dec 2018 - Dec 2019

      • Oversaw strategy and execution of over 10,000 acquisition, zoning, and permitting projects per year to meet national wireless customers’ deployment needs, totaling over $40 million in annual revenue. • Served as a senior-level relationship manager and escalated point of contact for customers’ regional and national level leadership, liaising with internal leaders in Sales, Operations, and Legal to resolve customer issues.

    • Finance Manager, Portfolio Management
      • Aug 2015 - Dec 2018

      • Responsible for the financial management and operational efficiency of 17,000 subleased telecommunications towers. Developed and executed strategy to ensure the retention of more than $549 million in annual revenue from subleased assets, while remaining compliant with the terms of existing contracts with sublease partners.• Supported M&A and integration efforts for the purchase of sublease towers and acquisition of new sublease portfolios. • Created monthly, quarterly, and biannual reports for external partners as required by the sublease contracts, and quarterly internal reports to inform American Tower’s external financial reporting.

    • Senior Buyer, Indirect Procurement
      • Sep 2013 - Aug 2015

      • Managed vendor relationships and led strategic sourcing initiatives for indirect goods and services across categories including professional services, IT, consulting, HR, and utilities. Responsible for managing over $92 million in annual spend.• Drove category strategy and supply chain efficiency by identifying opportunities for operational enhancements and cost savings, building business cases, securing buy-in from senior management, conducting RFPs, negotiating service contracts, and implementing contract terms.• Improved P&L through annual cost savings targets. Exceeded targets of $100,000 in 2013 and $500,000 in 2014.

    • Management Consultant
      • May 2012 - Aug 2013
      • Boston, MA

      • Managed multiple internal and external projects, and complex client relationships for this global management consulting firm that specializes in helping leading global organizations negotiate and optimize value from their most strategic relationships• Analyzed complex qualitative data, conducted diagnostic interviews, and researched external benchmarking data. • Created business cases to advocate for enhanced alliance management capabilities throughout client organizations; conducted portfolio reviews of clients’ strategic relationships and developed recommendations for managing and optimizing the effectiveness of individual partnerships and overall portfolios.

  • C Space
    • Boston, MA
    • Member Services Consultant
      • Oct 2010 - May 2012
      • Boston, MA

      • Managed global member recruitment and incentive programs for a portfolio of 25 online research communities used to generate insights across B2B and B2C sectors, and sponsored by global corporations in Asia, Europe, and North America.• Provided consultative recommendations to marketing and research executives at client organizations to align community composition with client business strategies.• Built qualitative acquisition models in Excel for over 50 projects annually; resulted in the recruitment of 10,000 new community members from 34 countries.

    • Summer Associate
      • Jul 2010 - Aug 2010
      • Boston, MA

      • Analyzed product opportunity for a US biopharmaceutical company; Conducted primary and secondary research and interviews with field experts to assess the clinical and competitive positioning of a pipeline drug.• Performed a comprehensive diagnostic of a US fractional jet company’s operations; Gathered and analyzed extensive client data, performed competitor benchmarking.

    • Assistant Manager, Regional Operations
      • Jul 2008 - May 2009

      • Led strategy for an operations optimization campaign spanning 25 offices in East Asia. Identified logistical issues and developed cost savings initiatives. Successfully met 12 month cost savings benchmark of $7 million in 10 months.• Analyzed long-stay container issues at ports in China, developed operational performance reports, and presented recommendations to management, resulting in average cost savings of over $140,000 / month.• Created weekly and monthly logistics performance reports covering 20 ports in 4 countries, used by management in China and Korea to regulate operations policy in Asia.

    • Assistant Manager, Regional Pricing
      • Jul 2007 - Jul 2008

      • Led pricing strategy for 23,000 TEU temperature-controlled containers from Asia to N. America, and 30,000 TEU containers from Asia to Canada; achieved one-year volume increases of 19% and 130%, respectively.• Negotiated service contracts directly with several key accounts worth approximately $6 million in revenue and 5,000 TEU containers, and oversaw maintenance and amendments for over 125 client service contracts.

    • Associate, Global Manager Training Program (GMTP)
      • Jun 2006 - Jul 2007

      • Completed an intensive one-year professional development program in Seoul, Pusan, Hong Kong, and Paramus (NJ); included professional development training in shipping fundamentals, logistics, pricing & marketing strategy, and sales departments.• Participated in a vessel operations education course onboard a container vessel sailing from Hong Kong to Pusan, Korea.

    • Intern, Global Securities Lending
      • May 2005 - Aug 2005
      • Boston, MA

Education

  • 2002 - 2006
    William & Mary
    Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance with an International Emphasis, Concentration in Marketing
  • 2005 - 2005
    Universidad de Sevilla
    Study Abroad, International Business
  • 1998 - 2002
    St. John's Preparatory School

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