kristin schulz

As Marketing Strategy Manager, I am responsible for proposing and executing research projects and managing the communication of relevant results. I interface closely with the various teams in order to identify areas where research and analytics can impact performance. Specifically, research will be used to develop targeted marketing campaigns, messaging, and product design.

Managed new product and market launches. Coordinated launch team, created and managed launch plans. Launched two web-application products to customer base of over 250,000 and maintained customer-facing content on three proprietary platforms for sales force of over 4,000.

Established new B2B partnerships and developed comprehensive cross-marketing program for start-up company.

Supported campaign to strengthen and pass the American Clean Energy and Security Act.

Responsible for digital presence of Supply Chain operating company. Led launch of new website as part of coordinated re-branding campaign. Owned re-design, content strategy and lead generation tactics. Managed blog and content creation process. Regularly evaluated opportunities to enhance site experience through user testing and analytics. Doubled lead generation conversion rate in under a year as a result of strategic changes.

Private tutor for college students of elementary Spanish and German.

* Advise students on client engagements with clean energy businesses in Argentina. * Facilitate on-campus lectures, assess and record progress of student groups. * Coordinate in-country travel and meetings between clients ans 18 first-year MBA students.

* Clean Currents Benefit LLC was recognized as one of the top 25 most innovative businesses in Washington DC in 2013. * Established partnerships with over twelve organizations and companies to expand existing client services. * Lead financial analysis and developed business cases for five new technologies and two special projects. * Collaborated with all internal departments and managed relationships with various external partners to develop and implement go-to-market strategies.

* Managed residential sales and marketing plans, departmental budget, and team of five employees. * Established and fostered relationships with over 75 strategic partners. * Recruited, on-boarded and managed four full-time employees. * Led results-oriented sales strategy and implementation: * Assisted with development of strategic growth plans and acquisition of over 10,000 wind- powered residential and commercial customers in Mid-Atlantic region. * Supported implementation of new market-entry plans. * Oversaw three-month program which increased sales by over 400%. * Created grassroots marketing and sales campaign which achieved highest number of customer enrollments in one day.

Summer Study Abroad Program. Lived with a Host Family and refined German conversation skills.

Summer Study Abroad Program. Lived with a Host Family and refined German conversation skills."]

Five-month study abroad in Buenos Aires. Lived with host family and organized occasional personal travel excursions: Mendoza, Tigre, Bariloche, Jujuy, Iguazu Falls, and Uruguay. Activities and Societies: - Co-coordinated fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House - Tango and Capoiera classes

Deputy Team Lead for Consulting Engagement with USHUD. Developing Solar PV project financing strategies. - Designed and executed Independent Study: Clean Energy SMEs in Emerging Markets. Working Paper listed on SSRN Top Ten Download List for 6 Weeks - Study Abroad: Ghana Jan. 2013 - Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets. Designed and executed marketing campaign for TrashyBags: Upcycled Fashion Accessories. - Teaching Assistant: Introduction to International Business (undergraduate course) Activities and Societies: Net Impact, International Student Ambassador, Energy Consulting Practicum, Consulting Abroad Practicum - Argentina

Academic & Research interests: Environmental Sociology, Behavior Change, and International Cultural Anthropology - Conducted and published qualitative research on environmentally responsible behavior (Visions 2010). - Published research on the environmental movement in Argentina (JUIS 2010) Activities and Societies: - Periclean Scholars - Orientation Leader - La Casa de Espanol - Campus Rec - Adventures in Leadership - Alternative Spring Break in Bay St. Louis, MS - Elon Volunteers! - Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society - Presidential & Dean Scholar