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Chris Ostrander

Chris Ostrander

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Project Manager, Business Transformation

  • Education

    • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      2008 - 2012
      Bachelor of Arts Communications (Media Studies and Production)

      Activities and Societies: Carolina Athletics Association Sports Marketing Committee SC Johnson Brand Management Intern Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Re-Founding Father & Social Events Chair Greek Lifestyle Guide Magazine Account Executive Intern

    • Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management

      2019 - 2021
      Master of Business Administration - MBA Business Administration and Management, General

      Activities and Societies: Student Council Social Chair Deloitte Technology & Innovation Challenge Finalist (2nd Place) Marketing Association member Executive Management Association member Johnson On Tap President "Battle of the Brands" Hershey E-commerce coach

  • Experience

    • Macy's

      May 2012 - May 2016

      • Led operations team of 25 to achieve top regional results by achieving highest profit margin, delivering annual store sales 112% to plan• Partnered with C-Suite on new company-wide operations initiative, presenting effects of Omnichannel integration on customer experience • Coached 30-member sales team to top regional sales results by delivering 25% over plan• Increased 14-store district customer experience score from bottom 25% to top 25% in region by leading training sessions on customer-centricity for store leaders

      • Merchandise Team Manager - Leadership Development Program

        Oct 2014 - May 2016

      • Sales Manager - Executive Development Program

        May 2012 - Oct 2014

    • Grayse LLC

      Oct 2016 - Aug 2017
      Director of Retail Operations

      • Managed 4 luxury retail boutiques; directed company strategy by pioneering customer loyalty initiatives, data analysis techniques, leadership training, omni-channel strategy• Grew company sales by 25% by initiating partnerships with professional sports teams, beauty pageants, country clubs, charities and by coordinating events for up to 200 attendees

    • NProjects LLC

      Nov 2017 - Jul 2019
      Project Manager

      • Executed residential renovation projects, completing 6 properties per year with 400% ROI by developing technical acumen and applying hands-on management• Led renovation of $1M beachfront property, completing 6-month project 20% ahead of schedule by shaping scope, budget, and deadlines with multiple independent contractors

    • Boston Scientific

      Jan 2020 - May 2020
      MBA Consultant

      • Developed business case and implementation strategy for integration of emerging technology by conducting market research and competitive analysis• Provided build/buy recommendation by evaluating benefits, costs, medical expert opinions, regulatory environment, client company structure and strengths

    • Corning Incorporated

      Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
      Strategy Intern

      • Developed growth strategy for early-stage business by building cross-functional relationships,identifying gaps in company strategy, researching industry and consumer trends• Created methodology for evaluating supply chain consolidation risks by conducting data and financial analysis, partnering with market and competitive intelligence team

    • Thermo Fisher Scientific

      Jul 2021 - now

      • Senior Project Manager, Business Transformation - Biosciences Division

        Sept 2023 - now

      • Graduate Leadership Development Program

        Jul 2021 - Aug 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications