Cory Shamis

Experience

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  Jefferies

  Jul 2008 - Jul 2009

  General Industrials Analyst

  ● Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze financial data, communicating findings to senior stakeholders. ● Developed expertise in financial modeling and forecasting, using data analysis to identify trends and inform investment decisions for clients.

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  BayView Capital

  Jan 2014 - Mar 2015

  Investment Analyst

  ● Filled primary role of sourcing, evaluation, and execution of potential BayView opportunities● Provided financial and strategic oversight to the BayView portfolio companies and worked closely with existing management teams

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  Confidential

  Jul 2016 - Jan 2017

  Transitional Operations Manager

  As a Transitional Operating Manager, I transformed the operational structure of this legacy business, priming it for a seamless transition to new ownership. In just six months, I revitalized operations with modern processes and technologies, built strong ties with the team to empower them through training and enablement initiatives, and kept airtight documentation ensuring a seamless shift to new ownership. The combined efforts resulted in an 18% cut in operating costs and a 25% surge in year-over-year sales. It was a dance of data and human connection, all leading to progress and partnerships. Show less

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  123 Home Care

  Feb 2017 - Dec 2018

  Director of Digital Strategy

  At 123 Home Care, I was entrusted with crafting a robust and scalable digital marketing blueprint to fuel the company's early-stage growth ambitions.Deep collaboration with teams, from the executive suite to frontline sales, allowed me to shape intricate marketing personas and strategies rooted in empathy. This process illuminated the profound emotional weight of seeking care for a loved one.Guided by this insight, our content marketing approach transcended traditional boundaries, genuinely assisting clients through the complexities of care transitions. Bolstering this human-centered approach, I orchestrated an expansive strategy that integrated scalable local SEO, pioneering paid media experiments and implemented attribution software for decisive, data-driven actions. Show less

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  Coping with Crohn's & Colitis

  Jun 2020 - Nov 2022

  Founder & Program Director

  CWCC is a 10-week transformational program and supportive community developed to fill critical gaps in the medical treatment model for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. My mission was to help those with Inflammatory Bowel Disease pivot from trauma to triumph. Using yoga therapy techniques, I crafted strategies for managing stress and emotional turbulence — essential elements in guiding any change process. My personal experience with Ulcerative Colitis enriched my approach, enabling me to bridge the divide between understanding the challenge and executing the change. This venture honed my capacity to empathize, strategize, and drive transformation, foundational skills I bring to every change management initiative. Show less