Functional Skills

Business Analysis
Business Development
Communications
Data Analysis
Investor Relations
Leadership Development
Performance Management
Project Management
Revenue Growth
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
Strategic Planning
Supplier Relationship Management
Business Planning
Marketing Strategy
Marketing Operations

Software Skills

Adobe Creative Cloud
Asana
Hubspot
Mailchimp
Microsoft Office
Salesforce
MacOS

Sector Experience

Business Services
Consumer Goods
Financial Services
Retail
Transportation & Logistics

Languages

English

Notable Clients

CEVA Logistics
Clear View Systems
Coca-Cola Bottling
Illy Cafe
Spirit Blockchain

Experience

Spirit Blockchain Capital Corporate Strategy & Development
Chief of Staff
1/2025 - Present
• Role Overview: Strategic partner to the CEO, driving operational efficiency, fostering cross-departmental collaboration, and supporting growth initiatives in a high-growth blockchain environment.
• Strategic Leadership: Act as a trusted partner to the CEO, serving as the primary liaison across departments to ensure organizational alignment, clear communication, and streamlined execution of strategic initiatives.
• Operational Excellence: Implement structured delegation systems, standardize processes, and introduce project management tools to enhance efficiency and visibility into daily operations.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Oversee vendor contracts, monitor deliverables, streamline payment processes with the CFO, and foster strong partnerships supporting growth objectives.
• Team Collaboration: Coordinate with sales, marketing, and operations teams to resolve roadblocks, align workflows, and drive brand visibility through effective marketing campaigns.
• Investor Relations: L

Press Refresh Corporate Strategy & Development
Business Strategy Consultant
1/2020 - Present
• Conducted process and competitive analysis across product development, business development, marketing, and operations.
• Supported preparations and discussions for pre-seed companies, including initial investment discussions and seed funding.
• Prepared companies for private equity, venture capital, or private investment; managed investor relations; and created and managed strategic partnerships within customers' respective industries.
• Enabled and supported research and development of an API-integrated, end-to-end visualizer for a supply chain start-up, focusing on sustainability of small and mid-size consumer goods manufacturers.
• Successfully onboarded preliminary end-users, managed end-user training, gathered user data, and implemented continuous improvement tasks.

Spirit Blockchain Capital Corporate Strategy & Development
Director of Corporate Development
1/2024 - 12/2024
● Role Overview: Report directly to the CEO, driving scalable growth initiatives across sales, marketing, and operations.
● Funding and Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the CEO and EVP of BD to secure $2.5M in funding through strategic planning and investor relations.
● Industry Partnerships: Cultivated strategic partnerships and drove business development initiatives within the Web3, blockchain, and crypto industries, enhancing the company's competitive edge and market presence.
● Sales Strategies: Develop and execute targeted sales strategies with the sales team, leveraging market insights to achieve revenue targets.
● Investor Relations: Engaged with investors through regular communication and transparent reporting.
● Marketing Campaigns: Conceptualize and implement innovative marketing campaigns to increase brand visibility, generate leads, and enhance customer engagement. Create and manage marketing materials to support the campaigns and measure success.
● Client Onboarding:

Fintel Connect Start-Up
Director of Corporate Development
2/2022 - 10/2024
• Report to CEO, drive scalable growth initiatives across sales, marketing, operations, and corporate development.
• Secured $400,000 in funding through successful completion of grant applications.
• Developed comprehensive reporting structures in preparation for Series A funding for all non-technical departments.
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive dashboard tailored to the specific needs of the executive team, providing real-time insights and key metrics essential for effectively managing and steering the company's operations and strategic direction.
• Achieved 203% revenue growth in 2023 through implementation of sales and marketing strategies.
• Conducted thorough departmental assessments, focusing on sales and marketing, to identify gaps and formulate efficiency strategies.
• Reduced costs by an upwards of 15% YoY through effective people management, innovative marketing, and collaborative partnerships.
• Analyzed potential Private Equity and Venture Capital partner

Orkestra Supply Chain Solutions Start-Up
Private Equity Consultant, Director of Business Development
1/2018 - 1/2020
• Generated $10M USD in revenue from individual development opportunities in 2019, with $1.5M gross profit.
• Identified development opportunities within North America, the UK, and Europe by establishing strong connections within PE and VC communities, as well as multinational organizations, fostering long-term, value-oriented relationships.
• Delivered upon identified ROI figures to customer organizations and their respective PE firms, meeting internal revenue minimums per customer.
• Managed long-term, ongoing customer relationship management with all accounts.
• Developed marketing strategy and established the Orkestra brand globally, including marketing material creation, website development, social media maintenance, external event coordination, and timely creation and distribution of public releases for qualifying Orkestra customers.
• Accountable for continuously refreshing promotional materials to reflect trends and market changes, customizing all senior-level, client-faci

Schenker Inc. Operations
Private Equity Consultant & Economist, Business Development Manager
1/2016 - 1/2018
• Identified global development opportunities and built strong connections within the financial investment community and multinational organizations, fostering long-term, value-oriented relationships.
• Enabled and supported a collaborative consulting approach with customers and their supply chains, possessing inclusive knowledge of transportation modes, warehousing, and value-added services like inventory management and customs brokerage.
• Managed long-term customer relationship management with all accounts within financial investment institutions and multinational organizations.
• Developed and established the MSG brand globally, overseeing marketing material creation, custom design of logos and graphics, promotional material, event coordination, and timely distribution of public releases for qualifying MSG customers.
• Managed and supported a team of 7-to-10 individuals for business analysis, implementation, and solutions development.
• Generated $80M USD in revenue from indiv

Schenker Inc. Operations
Analyst, Strategic Development
1/2015 - 1/2016
• Conducted research and assisted in developing feasibility studies for assessing business development opportunities.
• Supported various department managers in conducting financial analysis of ocean and air rates, identifying potential savings areas.
• Prepared documentation, presentations, and materials for meetings and negotiations with legacy clients and potential customers.
• Supported business development and customer retention strategies by processing paperwork and transactions related to new operations, expansion, acquisitions, confidentiality, due diligence, and commercialization.
• Collaborated with senior management to conduct quarterly business reviews for existing customers.
• Prepared and supported senior management in monthly department financial reviews for supervising personnel at headquarters in Germany.

Air Canada Customer Service
In-Flight Manager
2/2014 - 12/2014
• Supervise In-Flight Team: Lead and mentor a diverse group of flight attendants, promoting a culture of excellence in customer service and teamwork.
• Ensure Compliance: Monitor adherence to safety regulations and company policies, conducting safety briefings and emergency drills to uphold high safety standards.
• Collaborate with Ground Teams: Liaise with ground staff and other departments to ensure seamless connectivity and service continuity throughout the travel journey.

GMP Capital Inc. Finance
Financial Investment Associate
9/2013 - 1/2014
• Support Financial Analysis: Assist in the preparation of financial models and analyses to aid investment advisors in making informed decisions.
• Research Investment Opportunities: Conduct market research and gather data on potential investment opportunities, contributing to team reports and presentations.
• Monitor Portfolio Performance: Track investment performance metrics and prepare summary reports for review by senior team members.
• Assist in Due Diligence: Aid in the due diligence process by collecting and organizing financial information, ensuring thorough evaluations of potential investments.
• Collaborate with Advisors: Work closely with a team of investment advisors to facilitate communication and enhance client service.
• Maintain Documentation: Organize and maintain investment documentation and records, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.