Functional Skills
Business Unit Strategy
Business Planning
Market Research
Cost Reduction
Competitive Landscaping
Budgeting
Business Analysis
Economic Analysis
Operations Management
Software Skills
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Amazon Marketplace
Google Sheets
Quickbooks
Sector Experience
Consumer Goods
Retail
Languages
English
Big 3 Consulting (MBB)
Top Consulting Firms
Experience
Levine Gifts, Inc.
Other
President
3/1994 - Present
Acquired consumer goods manufacturer and wholesaler. Transitioned company to importing and built wholesale and retail e-commerce web sites. Managed all functions for an online wholesale and retail distribution company, including evaluating product lines, optimizing operations, sales, finance and budgeting pay per click and online marketing. Over 20 years accumulated considerable experience in e-commerce business development strategies, common pitfalls and how to avoid them.
Independent Consultant
Management Consulting
Self Employed
2/1988 - 10/2014
Independent management and business strategies consultant. Executed projects included implementing business start-up for a new online retailer, writing business plans for financing, developing business strategies, and researching and implementing sales and marketing plans. Client industries included consumer products, retail, online retail and construction firms.
Bain & Co
Management Consulting
Consultant, Case Team Leader
5/1985 - 2/1988
Consultant and Case Team Leader on strategy projects for automotive, packaged consumer goods and management information systems clients. Sample engagements included evaluating business units for operate or sell decision and assessing new products and revenue potential. Developed analysis of businesses and presented recommendations to clients. Supervised and directed work of consultants and associate consultants. Also worked on a contract basis for Bain & Company 1992-1993.