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EXPERIENCE McKinsey & Company

McKinsey & Company

Engagement Manager 2011 - Present (over 5 years)

Lead teams of consultants and clients to develop strategy for leading organizations in pharmaceutical, animal health, and consumer industries. Focused on international growth and market expansion, operations, organizational effectiveness, and marketing and sales strategies. Work includes market and product growth assessments, customer segmentation, manufacturing network planning, and organizational design.

Walmart

MBA Leadership Summer Associate - Sustainability 2010 (3 months)

Supported the development of Walmart’s sustainable agriculture strategy and global goals

>Clinton Health Access Initiative

Regional Director, West and Central Africa 2004 - 2009 (about 5 years)

Responsible for strategic direction, operations, donor relations, program performance, and partnerships across 12 countries in West and Central Africa ($30M P&L; staff of 50), based in Monrovia, Liberia. Served as the yougest member of the Executive Leadership Team and helped steer the strategic and operational direction of the organization.

Prior roles included Country Director - Liberia; Program Manager - Ethiopia, Pediatric Analyst - Lesotho.