Following 7+ years at McKinsey & Company, I now provide consulting and research services as an independent contractor. I offer clients a reliable resource with top-tier business experience through a cost-effective and flexible services model - perfect for a wide range of project needs. I specialize in market assessments, due diligence, codified secondary research, client-ready communications, and other types of research-based consulting.

Conducted industry and company research in hundreds of unique client situations, eventually progressing to be an Expert-level researcher. Experts at McKinsey serve as the first point of contact for consultants requiring industry expertise and research on topics like industry structure, trends, and thought partnership on how these dynamics impact clients. I led research projects from conception to completion, and often presented my findings and recommendations to Partner-level audiences.

Participated in various DC consolidation projects following the Boise Office Solutions acquisition of OfficeMax. Responsibilities included analyzing the effects of two networks consolidating as it related to outbound service changes, added capabilities to service OfficeMax retail stores, and increased volume at the DCs.

Supply Chain Analyst creating solutions for current and potential USF Logistics customers. I created dedicated fleet routing for existing operations and in response to new customer requests, and also determined equipment and staffing requirements for new operations based on static routing and D.O.T. regulations. For our TMS products, I used i2 Transportation Modeler software to estimate cost savings for customer inquiries, and presented findings in meetings with potential 3PL clients.