BIA/KelseyDirector of Business Development/Senior Industry Analyst
Apr. 2006 - Jul. 2014Chantilly, VADirector of Business Development and senior industry analyst focused on product marketing, market and competitive research, and media sales training and enablement needs of leading Fortune 1000 US and international media companies, such as YP.com, AOL, Yext, Groupon, NTT Japan, and British Telecom. Led competitive intelligence projects, sales and marketing audits, product portfolio reviews, sales training, executive business reviews, brand assessments, and qualitative and quantitative market research programs to ensure client growth and success. Additional client contributions included leading management and sales process training (Canada, UK, Norway, New Zealand), executive team consulting, and collaborating on digital media product training. Corporate development activities focused on providing assistance and connections for partnerships, M&A support, acquisitions, and raising capital. Developed expertise as an industry thought leader and senior digital media industry analyst speaking at global conferences, developing white papers and regularly blogging on current digital media trends and sales and marketing topics.