Amir Ali
978-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/syedamirali *************@*****.***
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Northeastern University, Boston, MA August 2018
Master of Business Administration (Entrepreneurship) Boston University, Boston, MA May 2016
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations (concentration in Economic Development of MENA Region), Biomedical Engineering Research Grant (cultural forces affecting economy in Tanzania & Zanzibar), Scarlett Key Honor Society, Intramural Basketball Captain, Resident Assistant, BUnited Co-Founder, International Student Ambassador Spoken Languages: English, Hindi, Urdu, Arabic
Technical Skills: MATLAB, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Epsilon (Publicis Groupe) Boston, MA (remote & Chicago) Jan 2019 – May 2020 Strategy Consultant II
• Analyze consumer data and report on cross-channel CRM performance (web, SMS & email analytics). Provide strategic optimizations to bolster lead generation and patient engagement across all channels QoQ. Present reports to clients (7 brands, 2 new brand launches) and manage workflow between external agencies, internal analysts (USA & India), client services and analytics to ensure project delivery and success.
• Develop business rules documents to translate client needs to technical build requirements for the internal team to ensure strategic project recommendations are being met & meeting timeline development. Ballers Circle Boston, MA Feb 2019 - present
Founder Journalist Producer
• Developed website, conducted interviews, wrote articles & filmed/edited film (see www.ballerscircle.com and
@ballerscircleinc on Instagram) detailing unique journeys to the NBA. I work with NBA players, agents and front office executives to uncover lessons from their paths, and discuss reflections that can resonate with and uplift the common fan.
• I manage social media & develop all creative content, as well as nurture relationships with the NBA players, agents and executives to a level of trust to be able to tell their stories. Pombo (www.pombo.live), Boston, MA Jan 2017 – Dec 2018 Product Development Manager
• Oversaw end-to-end development from prototype to final development and analyzed A/B testing data assessing utility of suggested features. Managed product rollout to grow, engage and retain initial user base (product was an online academic research database & high-yield search engine for academic publications)
• In founding stages, managed financial statements, pitches to angel investors, and pricing models of different versions. Partnered with key medical/biotech institutions to optimize 5,000-person beta test.
• Led and trained international marketing team to increase user acquisition and engagement in medical schools in Turkey, Malaysia, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Pakistan, and the Netherlands.
• Collaborate with legal team on IP filing and ensuring product compliance with accessibility laws. MedPanel Inc., Cambridge, MA Concurrently May 2017 - January 2018 Healthcare Consultant/Project Manager
• Gathered market research, led focus groups and conducted interviews to prepare qualitative and quantitative reports/models for biotech companies and hospitals. Wrote, communicated and negotiated project proposal contracts.
• Created and managed email mail merges for physician recruitment for market research studies.
• Ensure delivery of reports to meet deadlines, budgets and project scope. Managed client relationships, established KPI’s & reported analytic results to management.
• Released a handheld tumor detection device to market, progressed a Dry AMD therapy to Phase II trials, developed pricing strategy per metropolitan statistical area for PET Scans, and established efficient process in the hospital & home infusion. International Business & Strategy Group, Boston, MA October 2016 - April 2017 Global Business Specialist
• Researched and developed analytical frameworks to evaluate investment opportunities, and strategic partnerships. Report recommendations directly to the Senior Strategy Advisor at Northeastern University.