Natalie Werve
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Studied at Emory University
Works at McKinsey & Company
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Work Experience
Associate
McKinsey & Company
October 2022 - Present
- Advised aerospace client on RFP strategy to identify ~12% savings on $230M spend including spend analysis, communications plan, supplier analysis, competitor case studies, bid sheet creation, & e-sourcing tool implementation - Delivered 5 capability building sessions to 81 leaders and an executive communications plan for a medtech client - Analyzed recruiter data, mapped client processes, and coached clients on implementing solutions around reporting, process and vendor issues related to healthcare workforce development, reducing hire-to-start timeline by ~2 weeks - Developed immersive brand experience strategy recommendations with up to $850M impact for a soft drink client - Conducted due diligence including potential targets and service offerings for a Fortune 500 client expansion strategy - Hand-selected to complete a global travel risk assessment for the firm security team, identifying ~10 key threats
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Emory University
August 2021 - August 2022
- Multinational Firms and Strategy with Professor L. G. Thomas - Managerial Accounting with Professor Karl Schuhmacher - Negotiations with Professor Michael Sacks
Business Operations MBA Intern
Blueground
June 2021 - August 2021
- Analyzed U.S. operations across 9 markets to present data-driven recommendations to leadership team and CEO - Identified opportunity to improve staffing utilization by 16% and delivered 4 product enhancement recommendations - Conducted revenue analysis on VIP services and delivered strategy recommendations to capture additional $6MM+ annual potential after identifying a 25% shift in client mix during Q2
Director of Business Operations
Geographic Expeditions
February 2019 - July 2020
- Cross-functional strategy role reporting to CEO to optimize operational efficiency across all 14 teams and to develop key metrics and reporting - Launched my third new team within the organization, Systems Team, for oversight of company-wide technology use - Managed MS Teams implementation, conducted UX research for a new CRM feature build, forecast and cut IT department costs by 10%, and built sales reports in PowerBI which uncovered a 30-day inquiry-to-close cycle
Director of Operations
Geographic Expeditions
January 2018 - January 2019
- Built largest team in the company with 7 full-time direct reports and 5 part-time contractors to manage logistics for all 40 group trips across 30 countries, generating $5M in annual revenue - Managed all aspects of trips including $60K-150K+ budget per departure, vendors, travel itineraries, visas, trip documents and risk management, including complicated security locations like Iran, Sudan, Chad and Cuba
Director of Client Communications
Geographic Expeditions
June 2013 - January 2018
- Led communications team to standardize internal processes and create cohesive branding across all client-facing communications for 2,000 guests annually and increased efficiency by approximately 50% - Worked with developer to design and build My GeoEx, a custom web app for guest data submission - Implemented a mentoring and training program to address organizational competence gaps in 14 areas
Paralegal
Atkins David
August 2010 - August 2012
- Managed 20+ cases, implemented a CRM system and hired staff for Managing Partner - Oversaw a digital brand and website refresh, wrote attorney bios, launched a blog and LinkedIn page for the firm, and planned and executed client events
Education
Emory University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Strategy and Finance Concentrations
2020 - 2022
Activities and societies: Goizueta Technology Club VP, Delta Leadership Coaching Fellow, Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society, John Lewis Case Competition Leadership Team - Graduated with Honors May 2022 - Forte Fellow, Goizueta Excellence Scholarship - Dean's List, Core Value Award for Rigor, Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award
Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia
BA, Comparative Literature & Music Business
2010
Activities and societies: UGA Honors Program, Music Business Program - Graduated Cum Laude with a BA in Comparative Literature and a Certificate in Music Business - HOPE Scholarship recipient and Presidential Scholar
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