Neil Bhandar... OPTIMIZING PERFORMANCE THROUGH ANALYTICS AND STRATEGIC MARKETING
CAREER AT A GLANCE
200*-****-**** 200*-****-**** 200*-****-**** 201*-****-**** 2014
Procter & Gamble Co. Campbell Soup Co. Smithfield Beef Decision Context JPMorgan Chase
Group and EMM Group
Senior Marketing Strategy Associate Director, Director, Compliance, High Priority Regulatory Matters
and Planning Manager Analytics Director, Risk Mgmt, Office of Model Mgmt
Vice President, Founder and CEO
Director, Risk Mgmt, Decision Insights
Brand Marketing
Strategic Business Executive successful in developing highly, Driving Competitive Edge
market-relevant strategies that deliver top- and bottom-line growth for
global Fortune 500 consumer-centric organizations. Cross-functional
analytics marketer leverages domestic and international experience to
build unique product value through brand development, differentiation, Agency
Strategy and
Analytics Relationships
and market segmentation. Recognized with multimillion-dollar revenue
contributions through innovative marketing initiatives. Decisive and Brand
Marketing
solution oriented with expertise across a broad range of industries that Positioning/
Communication
Segmentation
& Promotions
manifests in measurable, sustainable brand performance.
Speaking Personally... Multi-
Credit Risk
Change
Management/ Dimensional
Q
Management
How do you get people to perform at levels beyond what they Governance
Skills
thought possible?
A. A self-confident individual can move heaven and earth, and as Merchandising/
Market
Market
their leader and manager that is my primary responsibility. Self-confident Research
Structures
teams are built in small steps, and it starts with understanding the culture
Statistical Enterprise
of a team, and the individuals’ motivators and detractors. I quickly
Modeling Projects
establish my personal credibility through tangible results and establish a
simple model of reward, recognition and opportunities that contributes
toward building their self-confidence. It is very important to have right
people on the team, with the right attitude and aptitude for a dynamic
organization to operate smoothly.
VALUE-ADD SNAPSHOT
Q What is the secret to leading large scale change initiatives
effectively?
Designed iwallet-share model
nnovative
A. Change is synonymous with anxiety for most people; when my teams
have to deal with change I share not only the end goal, but also the to draw insights into customer’s behavior,
immediate next steps and the complete roadmap to the destination. spend preferences, and identified growth
I provide the opportunity to see the big picture, and encourage regular opportunity resulting in approximately $100M
in profit in the first year.
two-way communication. I foster uninhibited dialog, laying out the
facts and avoiding speculation to establish credibility. I communicate
Generated $100M in
updates on accomplishments, short-term next steps and upcoming major revenue each
milestones, emerging risks, etc. Knowing the details of the plan and having year, 2% growth, through changes in
frequent communication keeps people engaged, and less fearful, making marketing mix studies, price elasticity,
it possible for the change to be a positive learning experience. efficient trade spend, improved forecasting,
QWhat distinct advantage will you bring to your next employer?
and modeling at Campbell Soup.
A.
Launchedshare thesuccessfully
Tide Coldwater,
Maturity of thought, desire for simplicity and attention to
which
operational details in an endeavor to develop a greater appreciation
captured 5% US market first month
for customer and clients’ needs. My experiences and training in a broad
and exceeded penetration goals by 12%
spectrum of industries where I honed these skills ranged from service-based
within the first three months at Procter &
products like credit cards to consumer products like Tide and Campbell
Gamble.
Soup; Functions from Credit Risk/Analytics to Brand Marketing; diverse
Selected taonchorCEOthe develop
work cultures from Procter & Gamble to a start-up like Decision Context;
story
and i2 and varying regulatory and control environments from Banking/
presented by the Credit Card for
Financial services to software and management consulting has reinforced
JPMorgan Chase’s Investor Day, three
the triumvirate of Maturity-Simplicity-Detail. I have quickly adapted and
consecutive years, 2011 – 2013 as Director,
transitioned across industries, functions and cultures, gaining successful
Risk Management, Decision Insights.
results in every role.
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