Kimberly R
Communication and Psychology graduate from Boston University, currently pursuing MBA at MIT. Last worked at Daymon Worldwide, Inc. as Associate Category Business Manager.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Interested in: | Meeting new people, Professional opportunities |
| Schools: | Boston University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Daymon Worldwide, Inc., Stamford, CT |
| Position: | Work experience |
| Time period: | December 2005 - November 2008 |
| Description: | Privately held global sales and marketing company specializing in developing retailer private label programs
Associate Category Business Manager 2007-2008 • Promoted to build and develop 27 private label consumer goods categories generating $3.6M in commission revenue earned from $167M in represented sales. Delivered 12% increase in revenue in one year. • Developed and maintained relationships with 30+ private label manufacturers at Vice President-level and above to identify and pursue product development opportunities resulting in $5M in new sales. • Initiated Sustainable Product platform after analyzing a $70M opportunity. Persuaded retailers in the U.S. and Japan to develop products in the laundry, paper goods, lighting, and reusable shopping bag categories. Category Research Analyst 2006-2007 • Quantified a domestic $8.1B opportunity in vitamin-fortified food sales and developed a sales platform later presented to internal top management. VP buy-in resulted in an audience of 5 leading domestic and global retailers that subsequently launched fortified private label products in the dairy, bakery, and beverage categories. • Presented recommendations to management of a leading convenience store chain to implement a private label Salty Snack program worth $974K based on my analysis of sales and consumer data. |
| Employer: | West London Cancer Network, London, England |
| Position: | Peer Review Administrator |
| Time period: | December 2004 - November 2006 |
| Description: | National Health Services division devoted to coordinating the cancer-related operations of seven London-based hospitals
• Created and coordinated quality assurance documentation proving compliance with National Health Service standards for seven West London Healthcare Trusts undergoing biennial Peer Review. |
| Employer: | General Electric Company, Fairfield, CT |
| Position: | Communications Leadership Development Program/INROADS Intern |
| Time period: | May 2004 - July 2004 |
| Description: | • Recommended viral videos, live chats, and message boards to the Executive Director of Communications & Public Affairs to foster better internal communications and knowledge transfer as an intern placed via INROADS, an organization dedicated to developing and placing talented minority youth in business and industry. |
EDUCATION
| University: | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Time period: | 2007 - 2010 |
| Degree: | Entrepreneurship & Innovation Track, MBA |
| University: | Boston University |
| Time period: | 2000 - 2005 |
| Degree: | Communications, BSc |
| University: | Boston University |
| Time period: | 2000 - 2005 |
| Degree: | Psychology, BA |
INFORMATION
| Hobbies: | • Leadership Development class facilitator and mentor for INROADS interns, 2006-2007
• Enjoys international travel and recreational ice-skating • Plays clarinet, trumpet and marching percussion |
| Awards: | • Daymon Worldwide Outstanding Service Recognition for directing the summer intern final project, 2007 |
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URdrobe
URdrobe is a virtual wardrobe that enables members to manage, share and expand their personal style.
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Spencer Irvine
BSc and MSc in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, currently pursuing MBA at MIT and working on Ground Support Equipment Anti-Collision System.