Maria D. Toler

Experience

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  Booz Allen Hamilton

  Aug 2002 - Aug 2007

  -System engineer providing system integration, technical and project management leadership to the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center's (SMC) $18-billion Transformational Satellite (TSAT) System. -Led the systems architecture team for the TSAT program. Supervised a cross-functional team of military personnel and aerospace engineers to develop and mature the TSAT system architecture.-Provided strategic analysis to drive corporate strategy for multimillion-dollar commercial clients in healthcare (Kaiser Permanente) and financial services (Toyota Financial Services).-Assessed current business framework, performed gap analysis and recommended a phased implementation approach to achieve new strategic goals. -Awarded 2007 Booz Allen Hamilton Performance Recognition Award. -Received 2005 National Women of Color in Technology-Rising Star Award. Show less

  • Associate (Systems Engineer)

    Aug 2005 - Aug 2007

  • Senior Consultant (Systems Engineer)

    Sept 2003 - Sept 2005

  • Consultant (Systems Engineer)

    Aug 2002 - Sept 2003
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  Kraft Foods Group

  Aug 2009 - Jan 2011

  Associate Brand Manager

  -Responsible for competitive strategy, repositioning, new product commercialization, analytic forecasting and budgeting for Planters Nuts, a $1 billion brand.-Created financial forecasting models to analyze consumption, revenue results and determine key drivers of monthly financial performance.-Utilized data analytics to Identify opportunities and make strategic recommendations, which prioritized sales and marketing initiatives.

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  Siegel+Gale

  Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

  -Led multiple branding, brand architecture and identity engagements for Fortune 500 clients.-Conducted qualitative and quantitative surveys to develop positioning, voice, values, brand architecture, and implementation plan for several national organizations.

  • Associate Strategist

    Oct 2011 - Dec 2011

  • Strategy Analyst

    Jan 2011 - Oct 2011
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  La Voila Beauty LLC

  Feb 2012 - Jun 2016

  Founder and CEO

  -Founded one of the first corporate beauty outsourcing services.-Managed a team of 100+ cosmetologists in NY, LA, and DC that serviced clients including: Harry Winston, American Express, CBS, NBC, Maybelline, Quintessentially, Equinox, The W Hotel Group, NY Times, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and various online retailers.

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  EMM Group, Inc.

  Feb 2012 - May 2013

  Engagement Manager (International Marketing Consultant)

  -Traveled globally to design and develop marketing innovation processes and go to market strategies for Samsung (South Korea), Pfizer (NJ), Philips Lighting (Netherlands).

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  Schweiger Dermatology Group

  Jul 2016 - Oct 2017

  VP/Head of Marketing & Product Development

  -Managed a cross functional team to develop and execute strategy initiatives across marketing, operations, scheduling, acquisition integration and business development.-Institutionalized repeatable processes to enable efficient transition and integration of acquisitions clinics.-Spearheaded a rebranding effort to maintain brand consistency across marketing collateral, website and customer experience.-Developed a comprehensive marketing plan to drive growth from digital and social channels, corporatepartnerships, and hyper-localized marketing initiatives. Show less

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  SteelSky Ventures

  Nov 2017 - now

  Founding and Managing Partner

  SteelSky Ventures is a visionary AI-technology venture fund revolutionizing healthcare by backing groundbreaking companies that unlock new markets and redefine the industry.We invest in game-changing solutions that break barriers, create new categories, and capitalize on untapped market opportunities—driving real, measurable impact in healthcare.Notable investments include: Zipline, MIDI Health, Lark, Twentyeight-Health, Origin, Bend Health, Posterity Health, CommonsClinic, Proov, Motivo and ConcertoCare. We take a focused, thematic approach to investing in the expansive and resilient healthcare technology sector, where AI-driven advancements are driving rapid growth toward a $164B market by 2030.At SteelSky, we accelerate innovations that drive real impact. With our portfolio soaring past $5.5B in value and improving outcomes for 45M people globally – in our world, the sky's not the limit-it's just the beginning. Show less

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  Pipeline Angels

  Mar 2018 - Aug 2023

  Member

  Pipeline Angels is changing the face of angel investing and creating capital for women and non-binary femme social entrepreneurs. Our members serve as the friends and family round for entrepreneurs who may not already have support at that critical stage.Learn more: pipelineangels.com

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  Golden Seeds

  Dec 2019 - Jan 2023

  NJ Charter Member

  Golden Seeds, one of the nation’s largest and most active investment groups, focuses squarely on investing in teams with high-potential female founders.Our investment thesis rests on the extensive research that concludes that gender diverse teams produce better return on equity. By seeking companies where women hold leadership positions and own substantial equity, we are funding companies that are likely to have diverse perspectives that will contribute to ultimate success.

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  Eisenhower Fellowships

  Sept 2022 - Aug 2023

  Eisenhower Justice Fellow 2022