Action-Based Learning Projects:
MAP & Consulting Studio
Hanover, PA
Hanover, PA
2022
Online MBA
Brand Positioning and Communication
The Boulder Canyon brand has the #1 potato chip in the natural channel and has had 14 consecutive periods of double-digit growth in SPINS. Leveraging the equity of made-with-BFY oils (avocado and olive oil), where would you take the brand in the product portfolio, messaging, and positioning to double the business?
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Green Bay, WI, USA
Green Bay, WI, USA
2023
Full-Time MBA MAP
Operations Enhancements
A) Develop a commercialization strategy for Renegade’s sustainable alternative to PVC fabrics , and b) build out the framework for a recycling and sustainability program to support the recycling and adoption of our fabrics
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Berlin, WI
Berlin, WI
2024
Executive MBA MAP
Go-To-Market Strategy
The project aims to create a comprehensive commercialization and marketing plan for a recent private equity acquisition. The team's objective is to modernize key business areas, including a first-ever digital footprint, and actionalbe steps to unlock the growth potential of the firm to increase revenue by 25%. The acquired firm has a thirty-year manufacturing legacy of craftsmanship and customer service, which has allowed it to grow organically by word of mouth over the years. The firm has always done business the "old-fashioned" way - the prior owners managed sales, there is no website, nor does the company use email to conduct business with its over 400 B2B clients.
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Southfield, MI
Southfield, MI
2025
Weekend MBA MAP
Market Analysis and Assessment
The project focuses on identifying critical inefficiencies in automotive product development and digital tool limitations for OEMs and tier 1 suppliers. It aims to develop compelling business cases that demonstrate how AI can effectively address these challenges, while also highlighting potential white spaces where these technologies can be applied to drive innovation and efficiency in the industry.
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