Functional Skills

Benchmarking
Growth Marketing
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
Commercial Due Diligence
Strategic Planning
Growth Strategy
Go-to-market Strategy
Business Unit Strategy

Software Skills

Python
Tableau

Sector Experience

Consumer Goods
Life Sciences & Pharma
Media & Entertainment
Technology
Travel & Hospitality

Notable Clients

BHP Group
KKR
Quadrant Private Equity

Big 4 Accounting
Top Consulting Firms

Experience

L.E.K. Consulting Management Consulting
Consultant
1/2021 - 1/2023
Leading global strategy consulting firm 2021 - 2023 Consultant (2022 - 2023)
• Project-led teams of 4-8 associates across 10 commercial due diligence (CDD) projects for global PE funds and strategic investors. Key activities included market sizing, competitive landscape assessment, customer dynamics, and target growth assessment. Select projects include:
• Delivered a VDD report and final presentation for a PE firm looking to sell a multinational family entertainment business, with U.S. growth plans. As part of the sale process, completed 7 buy-side due diligence interviews
• Undertook CDD for a PE firm looking to purchase a Local Government focused Parking Infringement Technology Provider. Identifying a significant adjustment to sell-sides market sizing methodology informing the PE firm price
• Delivered a CDD report for a PE firm looking to buy an OTT Media asset, under an extremely tight timeline
• Completed a CDD report for a PE firm acquiring a software provider serving the P

JAKE MURPHY CONSULTING Management Consulting
Owner and founder
1/2018 - 1/2021
• Grew business revenue 3x, gaining ASX20 clients, and managing a team of 3
• Partnered with the CEO of an Australian NFP health insurance provider, to deliver a 3 year growth strategy presentation to board
• Led analysis on Woolworths customer spending and staff rostering to optimize their operating model, saving 15%
• Engineered an M&A target pipeline of 20+ companies for Ventia, leading preliminary due diligence analysis for the CFO, & CEO
• Undertook analysis and strategy development of a Trade Maintenance Category Strategy ($2.4bn annual spend) at a BHP

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Management Consulting
Associate
3/2015 - 2/2018
As an associate in PWC's management consulting team, I collaborated with clients to understand their needs and conducted research to identify improvement opportunities. I analyzed data, evaluated market trends, and worked with cross-functional teams to develop tailored solutions. I managed client projects, ensuring timely delivery of deliverables, and presented findings and recommendations. I also supported business development activities, including proposal development and client meetings. My strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills were critical to my success. My proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint enabled me to effectively analyze data and present my findings. I participated in internal training programs to continuously build my consulting and industry-specific knowledge. As a self-motivated team player, I thrived in the fast-paced environment of management consulting at PWC.