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Business Development Associate

Versatile professional with experience and expertise in business development and analysis within diverse industries. Further expertise in strategic planning and financial modeling. Demonstrated success in business plans, forecasting and budgets. Proven ability in marketing communications and project management. Recognized for identifying critical issues and implementing effective solutions.

Specialties: Business Development – Strategic Planning – Financial Analysis/Modeling – Business Plans – Forecasting – Budgets – Cost Analysis – Marketing Communications

Collaborated with Chief Diversity Officer / VP External Affairs to create and implement overall diversity strategy
Managed Diversity & Inclusion communications strategy and creation of collateral materials
Ensured positive coverage of diversity initiatives from local and national press 
Prepared senior leaders for public speaking appearances regarding Diversity & Inclusion
Created specific initiatives with Multicultural Marketing group to increase diverse market penetration and property visitation
Coached staff at Harrah's properties to create Diverse by Design (DBD) teams to target specific problems and opportunities
Formulated and managed pilot efforts for diverse employee succession planning and career development
Teamed with Procurement staff to drive supplier diversity and increase spending with diverse vendors
Developed and implemented metrics for determining Diversity & Inclusion initiative success
Held leadership role in LGBT Marketing Task Force directed at improving service and market share in gay and lesbian traveler segment

Manager of Diversity and Inclusion

Assisted Chief Operating Officer in interpretation of data and made recommendations based on analysis 
Created financial forecasts and made recommendations for prospective expansions of National Default brand into related areas                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
Developed comprehensive analyses of company data vis-à-vis industry standards
Developed effective controls to ensure quality assurance in company performance and reporting
Ensured brand consistency in advertising pieces and client deliverables
Managed reporting relationship with client representatives to ensure customer satisfaction 
Identified process improvement opportunities resulting in automation of reporting process and reduction of labor costs

Business Analyst

Established and developed brand identity campaign resulting in increased sales and brand awareness
Developed and managed relationships with vendors and press resulting in multiple feature articles in local and national publications
Managed relationships with local and national press to ensure coverage of company developments 
Created and implemented a comprehensive marketing plan to generate new business
Managed construction and marketing of real estate projects in Loreto, Mexico
Negotiated project responsibilities and payment terms for contractors
Initiated method of tracking sales to evaluate marketing efforts

Brand Management Consultant

Find out detailed information about Matt Christian, Business Development Associate in San Diego, CA

Matt Christian: Business Development Associate in San Diego, CA

Matt Christian

Encore Capital Group

Harrah's Entertainment

National Default Servicing LLC

Finley Design

University of San Diego

University of San Diego

University of San Diego

University of San Diego