Lisa Geraci

Experience

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  Wellesley College

  Sept 2007 - May 2010

  Student Admissions Assistant

  -Led campus tours and information sessions for prospective students-Fielded inquiries from prospective students and applicants

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  EAB

  Jun 2010 - Jun 2017

  -Evaluated new product ideas and acquisition targets to enhance EAB’s technology portfolio-Piloted EAB technology offering to improve undergraduate career outcomes-Engaged public flagship university in a year-long R&D effort that included designing, administrating, and analyzing a survey of 15,000 alumni -Produced best practice research studies for 250+ university clients in EAB’s Continuing and Online Education Forum; delivered 35+ presentations and workshops at client sites and conferences-Guided sales and account management teams in client acquisition and engagement strategy, resulting in a doubling of client base since 2013 and year-over-year client renewal rates of over 90%-Sold and managed EAB’s first long-term consulting engagement -Supervised EAB's Custom Research division, managing a team of 30 research associates and research managers responsible for completing 800 projects annually-Reduced team project completion time by 25% without sacrificing project quality-Piloted a service to advise universities on the profitability of academic program launches, which led to the creation of a specialized market research team now serving over 300 clients -Managed ongoing queue of six to seven short-term research projects for university clients-Interviewed university administrators and compiled information into 10- to 20-page reports

  • Associate Principal, Corporate Strategy and New Product Development

    Feb 2016 - Jun 2017

  • Senior Consultant/Consultant

    Aug 2013 - Jan 2016

  • Senior Research Manager/Research Manager

    Apr 2011 - Aug 2013

  • Research Associate

    Jun 2010 - Apr 2011
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  Kalypso: A Rockwell Automation Business

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Summer Associate
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  Indiana University - Kelley School of Business

  Aug 2018 - May 2019

  • MBA Candidate

    Aug 2017 - May 2019

  • Undergraduate Case Interview Coach and Compass II Mock Interviewer

    Aug 2018 - Apr 2019
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  Kalypso: A Rockwell Automation Business

  Sept 2019 - now

  Client Service:-Specialize in strategy, operations, and digital transformation consulting, with a focus on the world's leading retail, footwear, and apparel companies-Advise, coach, and train clients on topics spanning digital product creation, product lifecycle management, process design and implementation, advanced analytics, merchandising strategy, and change management-Manage analysts and consultants in performing qualitative and quantitative analyses, facilitating in-person and virtual workshops, and creating high-quality deliverables-Support business development by identifying engagement opportunities, drafting proposals and contracts, and determining project scope, pricing, and staffing requirementsFirm Leadership:-Direct Kalypso’s annual internship program for undergraduate and MBA-level interns, including recruiting, onboarding, project assignments, performance evaluations, and summer programming-Co-lead Kalypso’s Executive Presence Master Class, a training program for junior consultants to enhance their professionalism, communication skills, and personal brand-Selected for Partner Advisory Council, a highly selective leadership development program, to advise executive team on company culture, employee engagement, and firm strategy Show less

  • Consulting Manager

    Nov 2021 - now

  • Senior Consultant

    Sept 2019 - Nov 2021