Functional Skills

Business Development
Strategic Planning
Operations Management
Product Development
Program Management
Market Research
Business Operations
Talent Acquisition
Business Planning
Benchmarking
Procurement
Budgeting
Revenue Growth
Product Strategy
Organizational Strategy

Sector Experience

Financial Services
Media & Entertainment
Social & Public Sector
Technology
Travel & Hospitality

Notable Clients

Cox Media Group
FiscalNote
IHG Group
State of GA
Big 4 Accounting
Top Consulting Firms

Experience

SEJ Solutions LLC Management Consulting
Founder/CEO
1/2017 - Present
Provide consulting services across a wide array of functions including strategic planning, digital strategy, financial planning, deal negotiation and new product development. Have worked with companies across multiple industries (media, publishing, financial services, travel & hospitality, non-profit and government) that have ranged in sized from under 50 employees to Fortune 100 to identify and implement new partnerships, technology solutions, achieve cost efficiencies, generate new revenue streams and set up and provide program management support.
● State Agency:
• Led the strategic planning process for the State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless, which included leading the development of comprehensive plans to guide resource allocation, program priorities, and initiatives addressing homelessness and housing insecurity statewide. Conducted data-driven analyses to assess housing needs and trends, integrating findings into actionable strategies and policy recommendations. Collaborated with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and community leaders to align efforts with state and federal housing goals. Facilitated workshops, led strategic discussions, and identified key objectives, performance metrics, and implementation timelines, while preparing detailed reports and presentations to support executive decision-making and enhance transparency
• Designed, implemented, and managed a statewide eviction protection program for Georgia, collaborating with government ag
Gannett Corporate Strategy & Development
Vice President
2/2011 - 5/2017
Worked with Gannett’s senior management team to evolve corporate and business unit strategies, discover and evaluate new strategic opportunities, lead key strategic initiatives and identify operational efficiencies and synergies on an ongoing basis.
Gannett Digital Corporate Strategy & Development
Vice President
8/2008 - 2/2011
Responsible for leading the business development, strategy, analytics and operations teams for Gannett Digital, a subsidiary of Gannett Co, Inc. These groups were responsible for identifying and analyzing partnership opportunities for Gannett, negotiating and executing partnership agreements and managing key strategic partnerships on an ongoing basis. In addition, the group focused on providing metrics and reporting related to the performance of the websites for Gannett’s publishing, broadcast, digital and USA Today divisions.
AOL, Inc Corporate Strategy & Development
Director
5/1999 - 5/2008
Responsible for driving new revenue for several categories within AOL, including marketing, entertainment, AOL.com, Moviefone, CityGuide, Television, Red (Teens), and KOL (Kids) by independently managing content, distribution and commerce relationships from concept development and opportunity valuation through deal structure and negotiation. Conduct industry, competitive, and acquisition analyses to develop strategic recommendations for senior executive action.
Ernst & Young (EY) Management Consulting
Manager
5/1992 - 7/1995
Recruited into Ernst & Young’s global consulting services practice. Promoted into business unit specializing in the creation of business solutions that leveraged technology enablement. Worked with internal and external clients to define and develop strategic direction, assess business operations, and identify areas of improvement.