Business Design Strategist CV
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BUSINESS DESIGN STRATEGIST SARA J. MARTIN Portfolio: SaraJMartin.com Email: [email protected] Mobile: 484.571.6022 abstract design thinking | strategic optimization Versatile and performance-driven individual leveraging application of design thinking methodologies with more than seven years of experience in analyzing organizational effectiveness, identifying business gaps, and introducing process improvements to capture cost savings. Well-versed in conducting extensive contextual research and visual analysis through collaboration to develop innovative opportunities for growth. Captured $100K annual cost savings (equating to 100 weeks of salary per year in a 15 person group) for Moody’s Analytics by optimizing work-flow and staff productivity with automated processes and a new user interface for data ETL (extract, transform, and load), strategic reorganization of workloads, and implementation of project management custom reports. Spearheaded new design and implementation of the website and back-end software and firmware platform for a successful start-up car-sharing venture, Mint NY, LLC. Executed the company relaunch through management of five external project managers and developers. M.A., DESIGN MANAGEMENT, school of design | June 2016 savannah college of art and design education B.S., BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, darla moore school of business | December 2007 university of south carolina Primary Concentrations: Business Economics & Business Management: Entrepreneurship Secondary Concentration: French professional skills ADOBE SUITE C# FAME MS OFFICE SQL VISUAL BASIC technical CLIENT FACING RELATIONS CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT CONTEXTUAL RESEARCH DATA ANALYSIS FRENCH IT SOLUTIONING additional experience STORE OF THE FUTURE INTERN | atlanta, ga | 2015 the home depot Worked in a think tank environment to research and forecast the consumer preferences of millennials with an 8 year outlook. Utilized secondary and primary research methods to uncover trends and refine insights highlighting driving forces behind millennial consumer behavior. Harnessed insights to guide opportunity conceptualization and develop design solutions. Led presentation of findings to the executive leadership team. Orchestrated successful design research, analysis, and conceptualization across six team and one individual 10 week projects. Operated as lead on all projects and managed individuals with varying design capabilities. Worked directly with a non-profit (Healthy Savannah), a start-up venture (MobiPet) and BMW Design Works. Crafted a capstone project focused on shifting non-innovative corporate cultures into innovative entities through custom change management learning strategies infused with design thinking principles. PROJECT MANAGEMENT PUBLIC SPEAKING STAFF DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC INNOVATION VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS WORKFORCE OPTIMIZATION PROGRAM AND PROJECT MANAGER | king of prussia, pa | 2014 accenture Provided sourcing and procurement cost savings program management for three client accounts. Conducted status meetings to client stakeholders and aligned internal teams.
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BUSINESS DESIGN STRATEGISTSARA J. MARTIN
Portfolio: SaraJMartin.com Email: [email protected] Mobile: 484.571.6022
abstract
design thinking | strategic optimizationVersatile and performance-driven individual leveraging application of design thinking methodologies with more than seven years of experience in analyzing organizational effectiveness, identifying business gaps, and introducing process improvements to capture cost savings. Well-versed in conducting extensive contextual research and visual analysis through collaboration to develop innovative opportunities for growth.
Captured $100K annual cost savings (equating to 100 weeks of salary per year in a 15 person group) for Moody’s Analytics by optimizing work-flow and staff productivity with automated processes and a new user interface for data ETL (extract, transform, and load), strategic reorganization of workloads, and implementation of project management custom reports.
Spearheaded new design and implementation of the website and back-end software and firmware platform for a successful start-up car-sharing venture, Mint NY, LLC. Executed the company relaunch through management of five external project managers and developers.
M.A., DESIGN MANAGEMENT, school of design | June 2016savannah college of art and design
educationB.S., BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, darla moore school of business | December 2007university of south carolina
Primary Concentrations: Business Economics & Business Management: EntrepreneurshipSecondary Concentration: French
professional skills
ADOBE SUITEC#FAMEMS OFFICESQLVISUAL BASIC
technicalCLIENT FACING RELATIONS CONCEPT DEVELOPMENTCONTEXTUAL RESEARCHDATA ANALYSISFRENCHIT SOLUTIONING
additional
experience
STORE OF THE FUTURE INTERN | atlanta, ga | 2015
the home depot
Worked in a think tank environment to research and forecast the consumer preferences of millennials with an 8 year outlook. Utilized secondary and primary research methods to uncover trends and refine insights highlighting driving forces behind millennial consumer behavior. Harnessed insights to guide opportunity conceptualization and develop design solutions. Led presentation of findings to the executive leadership team.
Orchestrated successful design research, analysis, and conceptualization across six team and one individual 10 week projects. Operated as lead on all projects and managed individuals with varying design capabilities. Worked directly with a non-profit (Healthy Savannah), a start-up venture (MobiPet) and BMW Design Works. Crafted a capstone project focused on shifting non-innovative corporate cultures into innovative entities through custom change management learning strategies infused with design thinking principles.
PROJECT MANAGEMENTPUBLIC SPEAKINGSTAFF DEVELOPMENTSTRATEGIC INNOVATIONVISUAL COMMUNICATIONSWORKFORCE OPTIMIZATION
PROGRAM AND PROJECT MANAGER | king of prussia, pa | 2014
accenture
Provided sourcing and procurement cost savings program management for three client accounts. Conducted status meetings to client stakeholders and aligned internal teams.
COMMUNITY CHAIR & STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERWest Chester Branch of Women’s Employee Resource Group
SARA J. MARTIN
experience
personal development
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | new york, ny | 2009-2010
mint ny, llc. (purchased by enterprise)
Collaborated with CEO managing full-phase start-up operations and successful launch of a car sharing company providing 50 vehicles and servicing 5,000+ members. Recruited, hired, and co-managed three employees. Provided on-call management on a 24/7 basis.
CONSULTANT LIAISON | new york, ny | 2008-2009
ntt data americas (misi company, ltd)
Supported, retained, and grew business relationships with 150+ IT contract consultants through hiring process. Contributed to project management and served as primary point-of-contact for clients. Advanced recruiting process by introducing new resources.
VOLUNTEERAccenture Corporate Citizenship: Skills to Succeed
accenture
moody’s analytics
PEER-NOMINATED REPRESENTATIVEThe Employee Advisory Council (Resource Group)
VOLUNTEERAfternoon of Service Events
ORGANIZER & PARTICIPANTFirst Company Soccer and Softball Teams for West Chester Branch
GRADUATE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVESchool of Design, Design Management Department
savannah college of art and design
VOLUNTEERStartup Lounge, Investors WeekendGeekend, Innovators Conference
creative coast
CLIENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE | west chester, pa | 2011
Supported client accounts by providing product training, customized delivery, and customer support services with highly responsive customer service and interpersonal effectiveness. Worked closely with editors and desktop publishers to refine publications.
DATABASE ENGINEER | west chester, pa | 2011-2014
moody’s analytics
Achieved rapid promotion to mid-level management position in multi billion-dollar, global enterprise providing next generation software, research, and advisory services on credit, economics, and financial risk management. Oversaw, trained, and mentored four direct reports. Undertook additional leadership responsibility by serving as interim senior director. Supported revenue growth by conducting prospecting meetings and contributing to client presentations with senior management on data service offerings.
Portfolio: SaraJMartin.com Email: [email protected] Mobile: 484.571.6022
PARTICIPANTDesign Research Club
