Sandhya Malur

Experience

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  Simmons College & East MS Regional Library

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1991

  Library Administration & Management

  Increasingly responsible management positions in Library Administration and information research

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  Johnson & Johnson

  Jan 1991 - Nov 1998

  Developed and managed the intellectual property strategy and patent estate, resulting in a 45% process improvement. Managed the team, processes, and career development of professional staff and budget of $750,000, growing the Technical & Business Information Center into a global support center of excellence. Recognized for process and technical expertise through participation in Global Business Process Improvement Teams at J&J, including the Corrective & Preventive Action Team, Signature of Quality Team, and the Corporate Patent Liaisons; chosen for Business Process Improvement training. Show less Envisioned, designed and developed the Technical & Business Information Center, growing it into a business unit serving a worldwide client base. As a part of this function, I led the information research teams to aid in the design of medical devices in orthopedics, neurosurgery and bracing franchises. This included partnering with the Intellectual and Patent Attorneys to ensure that that the products met all required legal and trademark regulations. Directed consolidation in merger at Johnson & Johnson Professional resulting in 25% process improvement. Show less

  • Manager Patents & Competitive Technology

    May 1996 - Nov 1998

  • Senior Research Librarian

    Jan 1991 - Apr 1996
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  Emerson

  Nov 1998 - Jun 2003

  Senior Manager Marketing & Industry Analysis

  As the Marcom Lead of cross-functional product launch teams I set the “gold standard” for marketing campaign strategies, improving communications and processes. Lead on two major product launches in a $30 million business franchise. Over $1.0 million sales revenue was realized in the first quarter in both product lines. Project managed the strategic business planning process to Emerson Corporate. I led the marketing communications team & market intelligence process, directing programs including messaging, collateral, strategic marketing, industry analysis, lead generation, direct and e-marketing, and managed a budget of over $800K. Product launch lead for multiple product lines, overseeing the production of marketing/sales collateral, including webinars, sales training, and product packaging, contributing to 20% increased revenues and market presence. Intellution acquired by GE Intelligent Platforms. Show less

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  GE

  Jun 2003 - Sept 2005

  Director Business Intelligence and Market Analysis

  Promoted from GE Intelligent Platforms to GE Consumer & Industrial to start a new business intelligence function. Directed industry analysis and identified opportunities based on research in the construction and electrical distribution markets. Participated as a Business team Member on the Marketing Integration team and negotiated & managed vendor contracts resulting in 15-20% cost savings. Project managed the creation of the marketing business reports and related processes for market share and regional share analysis. Show less

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  GE Digital

  Sept 2005 - Mar 2009

  Reporting to EVP Product Marketing started a new marketing and competitive intelligence function, processes, and team. Directed the market intelligence process and creation of competitive sales tools, managing marketing programs, and related processes. I coached a virtual market intelligence team and led analyst relations. We created a very effective competitive program & comparative testing process for software and hardware product lines. Chosen for the Advanced Strategic Marketing Training at GE Crotonville. Show less

  • Sr. Director/VP Strategic Alliances

    Jan 2007 - Mar 2009

  • Sr. Director/VP Marketing and Business Intelligence

    Sept 2005 - Jan 2007
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  FM Global

  Mar 2009 - Nov 2013

  Digital Marketing Executive

  Visioned and developed a new digital marketing function, team, and processes. I led the team in laying the digital marketing foundation for a Fortune 500 company. The team oversaw global web sites, extranets, CRM solution, and digital marketing programs. We partnered with the IS teams to develop the technology stack and foundation for the current digital marketing practices of the company, and in the development, implementation, and product launch of enterprise-wide software solutions for clients and brokers, as well as our sales and account teams. Show less

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  FM Approvals

  Nov 2013 - Aug 2018

  Global Marketing Strategist, Retired

  FM Approvals, member of the FM Global Group, is a property loss prevention product testing and certification company. I started and led a global integrated marketing function supporting business strategy and global business development and sales activities.

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  Grow Your Abundance

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2021

  President and Owner, Retired

  Abundant Living: Life and Financial Literacy Coach Board member, VolunteerLet Your Yoga Dance: Live a rich, creative life. Combine yoga with movement, joyous and spiritual. Serene Finances: Gain financial literacy, grow into financial freedom, life abundance, and live your dream. Income from Your Ideas: Design a career around your life, deepen life abundance. Orderly Elegance: Design an elegant, healthier, harmonious life.

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  Retired, Living, and Loving Life!

  Jan 2021 - now

  CEO and Owner

  Retired and Living Life - creative and continuous learning, poetry, art, fitness, financial literacy, travel. Board member, VolunteerCreative: Combine my poetry with my artwork. Yoga dancer - yoga with movement, where fun and joy meets the deep and the sacred.Fitness - traditional gym rat as well as ballet barre, yoga, and zumba. Pickleball! Hiking!Walpole Town Committees - Library Trustee, Board Member, Treasurer Council on Aging, Trails Committee