Catherine Garr

Experience

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  Macmillan, Inc.

  May 1987 - Sept 1991

  Executive Assistant

  Provided executive support to the Senior Vice President, Corporate Development—Worldwide Mergers & Acquisitions. Interacted daily with high level management and maintained the flow of information with all parties involved in a wide range of transactions, including the acquisition of The Daily News.

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  MACMILLAN, INC

  Sept 1991 - Mar 1994

  Associate, Corporate Development

  Reported to the Vice President, Corporate Development. Helped manage the divestiture process of several Macmillan companies being marketed during the sale of the parent company. Researched potential buyers and managed projects that derived from these transactions; compiled and distributed information packages; assisted in acquisition activities; gathered information from sellers; prepared presentations on potential small-scale acquisitions.

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  READING & O’REILLY, INC./WILTON PROGRAMS

  Oct 1996 - May 1999

  Marketing Manager/Print Editor

  Copy writing, print editing, marketing/promotion, customer service and distributor relations for a producer of art education resources. Wrote and edited product descriptions and policies for national catalog. Final proofreading of all catalog, advertising, and promotional material. Developed and executed marketing programs to stimulate new business. Represented the company at education conferences. Print Editor for a series of CD-ROMs used to teach elementary art appreciation.

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  YENGST ASSOCIATES, INC.

  May 1999 - Sept 2000

  Staff Analyst

  Joined a team of analysts conducting industry-specific market research and writing comprehensive analytical reports as part of the firm’s subscription service offerings. Contributed content and assisted in the development of co-workers’ reports as needed. Assigned full responsibility for a major client study which was successfully completed on deadline.

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  YENGST ASSOCIATES, INC

  Sept 2000 - Jan 2010

  Industry Analyst

  Write monthly analytical reports for a boutique, family-owned market research firm offering business intelligence and private consulting. Research and report on industry news, company financials, merger and acquisition activity and economic data on the US and Canada. Serve domestic and international client/subscribers consisting of top manufacturers, investment banks and private equity firms. Clients include: Caterpillar, John Deere, Terex, Doosan, Goodyear, Nucor, Alliance Bernstein and JP Morgan. Show less

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  YENGST ASSOCIATES, INC.

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2021

  Senior Research Analyst

  In conjunction with ongoing responsibility for the production of monthly market reports as part of the firm's Subscription Service publications--seek out, research and report on topics of importance to clients; monitor industry developments to keep clients abreast of changes in the marketplace; provide clarity on economic changes as they relate to industry conditions.

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  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

  Aug 2016 - now

  Licensed Real Estate Salesperson