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Christopher Saroza

Christopher Saroza

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Data gardener, nurturing insights to bloom and thrive in the data ecosystem.

My Work

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Introduction to SQL

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Intermediate SQL

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DataCamp Course Completion

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Introduction to Python
Introduction to SQL
Intermediate SQL
Intermediate Python

My Work Experience

Where I've interned and worked during my career.

Independent Consultant | Aug 2024 - Present

Consultant

• Constructing 3 resource allocation scenarios to optimize go-to-market strategy accounting for $500M+ in current revenue • Identifying $50M+ in incremental revenue opportunities across 200+ retail accounts in 10 distinct channels • Leading workshops between sales teams and sales agency to align on scenario inputs and strategic recommendations
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Integration Consulting | Jan 2023 - Jul 2024

Business Analyst

• Specialized in growth and go-to-market strategy for F500 CPG companies, enhancing long-term project outcomes • Provided analytical support for 10+ projects and led office trainings for data analysis and project case studies • Supported business development for 10+ prospective projects, directly resulting in 3 new sales Select Project Experience: Growth and Sales Strategy | F200 Food & Beverage Company • Owned a 3-year financial model for $500M+ in incremental revenue by optimizing retail sales strategy, including optimizing distribution, in-store promotion and execution, and portfolio mix, to increase total sales by >100% • Led 4 workshops to design sales plans for 6 national retail accounts by optimizing portfolio and promotion strategy • Benchmarked performance for 20+ SKUs based on pricing, account sales, and channel share to 10+ category competitors • Identified significant regional sales gaps in 5 metropolitan areas, immediately leading to $20M+ in marketing investment US Market Entry Strategy and International Strategic Alignment | Global Footwear Company • Conducted comparative strategic analysis to identify strategic misalignments across international operations • Designed and led 4 analyses to identify performance gaps by price positioning, portfolio, geography, and channel presence • Identified opportunities and assessed alternative data providers to improve business intelligence for strategic US accounts • Designed proposal for additional analytical and implementation project phases, directly leading to sold project extensions

Cornerstone Research | Sep 2021 - Jun 2022

Analyst

• Conducted data analyses and developed strategies to strengthen legal defenses and expert testimonies, resulting in more robust arguments in cases related to antitrust, market manipulation, consumer finance, and corporate governance • Cleaned data, analyzed large datasets, and designed data visualizations using R, SQL, and Excel • Authored and fact-checked expert reports to be used in expert testimony and settlement negotiation, ensuring accuracy and reliability for subsequent legal proceedings

Yishi Foods | May 2020 - Oct 2020

Business Development Manager

• Sourced and outreached to 20+ potential customers for initial market entry based on product fit with store offerings • Established on-shelf presence and generated initial sales for 8 independent grocery stores in Chicago • Initiated sales discussions with wholesale distribution firms and national grocery retail chains • Conducted outreach to 25+ angel investors to search for industry advisors and strengthen financial capabilities

My Education

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Bachelor of Arts in EconomicsUniversity of Chicago | 2021

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