Ivy Garvis

Experience

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  Blue Plate Restaurant Company

  Aug 2014 - May 2015

  Hostess

  • Greeted guests, sat them at over 30 tables or in waiting areas, and provided them with menus and daily specials• Assigned patrons to tables suitable for their needs and according to a specific daily seating rotation

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  Jukko

  Aug 2015 - Sept 2018

  Marketing and Operations

  • Organized focus groups to evaluate the effectiveness of marketing, advertising, and communications strategies• Conducted consumer opinion research and collaborated with global marketing professional to shape the company’s original marketing strategy • Authored over 40 blog posts, four white papers, and various other content forms for the company’s website and social media platforms

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  Solhem Companies

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Intern

  • Independently leased apartments and managed the full leasing cycle, including tours, application acceptance, lease agreements, and move-ins• Assisted in managing four properties across Minneapolis and conducted competitor property tours to generate improvements in leasing and resident management processes• Collaborated with a team of Fortune 500 representatives to create valuable partnerships with Target, General Mills, and US Bank as a solution to their workforce housing challenges • Engaged with community leaders and police to create safety measures for residents and the neighborhood Show less

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  Emory University Executive Education

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Open Enrollment Intern

  • Created a Social Media Marketing strategy that allowed Emory Executive Education to appeal to a larger target market• Increased engagement on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by 35% on average across all four platforms• Designed marketing materials that can be easily plugged into current social media channels by full-time employees

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  Emory University - Goizueta Business School

  Jan 2021 - May 2021

  Teaching Assistant

  • Researched a semester's worth of material for Entertainment Culture and Media Industries: a cross-listed course of 36 Undergraduate and 21 MBA students • Took attendance, responded to student questions/concerns, and distributed graded assignments while keeping an open line of communication with Prof. Giacomo Negro• Created an adaptable course schedule that allowed for flexibility during the 2021 covid-influenced spring semester

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  AlphaSights

  Jul 2021 - now

  • Oversaw productivity for the the US and European Corporate teams, and liaised with the Global Head and Vice Presidents of Corporate Accounts to implement various consulting strategies to improve productivity• Drove 20% and 47% growth of overall sales for the European and US Corporate team respectively, as well as an 81% increase in the US team’s productivity in H1 ’24• Developed the Manager Accelerator Program (MAP) to equip new managers with skills for effective coaching and development, incorporating behavioral and tactical techniques• Designed and delivered a comprehensive curriculum for the US and European teams to enhance project leadership capabilities and implement a new client interaction readiness assessment Show less • Led research and client relationships for over 75 corporations across banking, financial services, insurance, healthcare, and life sciences sectors• Excelled in identifying, engaging, and negotiating with experts and senior executives from Fortune 50-1000 companies• Generated over $1.5 million in revenue while outperforming monthly sales targets by an average of 40% • Ranked in the top 10% of 2021 start class and participated in a specialized 2-month rotation program to drive firm-wide efficiencies and gain broader healthcare consulting experience• Managed 25+ complex projects simultaneously, interfacing with global teams across London and China and clients in the US, UK, Europe, India, South Africa, Latin America, and Asia Show less

  • Product Marketing Manager

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Manager, Client Service Excellence

    Jul 2023 - Sept 2024

  • Associate, Client Services

    Jul 2021 - Jun 2023