+ Co-led standing up of the Transformation Office as member of CEO’s Extended Leadership Team
+ Co-stood-up structure to galvanize 1,200+ employees to drive $500M+ EBITDA transformation
+ Accountable via Weekly CEO SteerCo's for performance of Sales & LOB Growth transformations

+ Partnered with Sales to develop & manage strategic improvements that drove $XXXM+ in revenue
+ Grew Average Seller Performance by XX% via stronger management & pipeline practices
+ Expanded margin via improved processes on sales authority & pricing exceptions
+ Improved time to first sale by XX% via improved sales training & ongoing buddy problems

+ Rated Exceptional (Top 10th Percentile) in Performance Ratings in every role at FIS

Head of Commercial Excellence (Sales, Revenue) Transformation

+ Owned P&L & launch of 2 new products: Embedded Invoicing (EI) & Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS):
+ EI: Ran Day 1 Launch to 800,000 SMBs, enabled via coordinated go-live with 150+ Banks
+ EI: Grew Processing Revenue per SMB by 126% & new user conversion rates by 300% in 12 months
+ BaaS: Signed first partner Bank, first Fintech client, & built $50M pipeline

General Manager of Banking as a Service and SMB Digital Invoicing (Embedded Finance)

+ Drove execution of $300M in 2021 revenue synergies via enhanced sales enablement & cross-sell
+ Led Cross-Sell Strategic Ideation Sessions identifying $40M opportunity across key growth products
+ Stood-up Cross-Sell Pipeline Reviews & Deal Desks to execute pipeline and build cross-sell muscle

Senior Director of Strategic Revenue Expansion | Merchant Growth

McKinsey & Company

+ Led go-to-market strategy, product roadmap & tech procurement for multiple strategic real-time-payments products in the United States with a $10B+ market cap and $100M+ procurement plan

+ Drove go-to-market strategy for a $100M+ data-monetization-as-a-service platform for a Fortune 500 ad-tech client, working directly with the President; signing Fortune 100 French retailer

+ Spun-off and merged the high-tech business of a Fortune 500 client by working directly with CFO and overseeing five G&A functions (50+ employees) to ensure ~$200M in cost synergies realized

+ Managed a high-value operating model transformation across 6 IT departments that reduced service outages by 40%, benefiting 10M users at a Top 20 Bank; led monthly report-outs to CEO

+ Named Top 10% contributor to recruiting; helped lead the first Hispanic Latino Economic Forum

Engagement Manager

+ Created strategic plan to turn-around loss-making hospitality client based on P&L & Market Analysis

+ Developed market entry strategy & use cases for B2B client entering China 

+ Assessed employee satisfaction of 5k employees & built plan to improve retention & performance

Associate

Summer Associate

+ Led coordination of all project management functions (e.g., Finance) for $10M-$50M USAID projects
+ Built budget forecasts, placing in top 10% percentile in accuracy company-wide
+ Developed go-to-market strategy and market sizing for Corporate Social Responsibility business unit

+ Led preparation of military conferences including all procurements (~$150k) 
+ Managed 15-25 local staff during two week events in Mali, Ghana, Burkina Faso & Nigeria

Logistics Coordinator

+ Supported development of budget forecasts, project audit, and other end-to-end project support needs

Afghanistan Small and Medium Enterprise Development (ASMED) Project Assistant

Management Systems International

+ Assisted in the writing of contract proposals including corporate capabilities.
+ Translated documents to and from French, Spanish and English.
+ Participated in recruiting process by formatting CVs and writing personnel summaries.
+ Performed general administrative duties, edited documents, created excel spreadsheets, used and updated databases, conducted research and performed duties as required.

Business Development Intern

Southern Alliance for Clean Energy

+ Wrote, edited and translated grant reports, public comments, and educational fact sheets.
+ Conducted mathematical analyses on communications to the FL Public Service Commission.
+ Organized and prepared public service forums on wind energy across South Carolina, performing media outreach and taking part in high level meetings with State politicians.
+ Administered two networks that distribute news and alerts to NGO’s across the U.S.A.

Coastal Program and High Risk Energy Associate

Sierra Club

+ Interned with The Sierra Club, the largest environmental lobbying group in the United States during spring semester 2010. 
+ Conducted research and wrote technical document to be filed with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality which led to the denial of an environmental permit for Cleco Power.

Intern

U.S. Department of State

+ Worked in Information Technology, Public Affairs, and Political cones. 
+ Assisted in creation of public relations press packets for the June 2008 Presidential visit. 
+ Translated documents, took detailed notes, updated databases, and completed an extensive research project.

Tulane University

+ Supervised 25+ Tulane Teaching Assistants at Green Charter Middle School and New Orleans School of Science and Math while simultaneously assisting classrooms between 20-25 hours a week.

Teacher Assistant Supervisor

Even Wolf Campaign for State Representative

+ Staff secretary, organized events, canvassed the district and conducted polling.

I am a growth executive with 10+ years of leadership experience at Fortune 500's & as a start-up founder.

+ Currently I lead a Fortune 500 revenue transformation that has driven over $200M+ in growth since '22

+ Previously at FIS I launched two Embedded Finance Products to over 150 banks and 800,000 SMBs

+ Earned Top 10% Performance Rating as a Sr Director and VP at FIS

+ Prior to FIS I drove revenue growth and go-to-market in Tech & Financial Services @ McKinsey & Co

Beyond FIS, I pursue a variety of part-time entrepreneurial and social impact opportunities:

+ Founded an AI-based Lead Generation company for LinkedIn, FasterLeads.AI

+ Founded DineroHispano.com, a Hispanic SMB Consultancy, holding over 1,200 COVID survival trainings

I am multilingual (English, Spanish, French), bi-cultural, and have worked on four continents (8 countries).

I'm obsessed with family, mental & physical peak performance, and getting 1% better every day.

David Sardi

eBrandBuilders

eBrandBuilders, a Brand Consultancy company, was born – to be a conduit for knowledge transfer. 

We want you to achieve 3 things from our partnership:
1. For you to have a complete but memorable branding framework to develop your brand from inspiration to launch
2. For you to have a detailed brand model that differentiates you from competitors 
3. For you to have specific execution steps  to set and then grow your brand into a seven to nine figure businesses

And we achieve this by:
1. Leveraging our deep expertise with our teams engagements with brands such as Amazon, Starbucks, Porsche and Unilever
2. Conducting weekly brand breakdowns of world-class brands from Lululemon to Lego
3. Designing a a 7 week intensive, coaching program, based on our proprietary methodology
4. Providing free access to most of our content through LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube

Founder

Author of CHECKOUT | The Step-by-Step, 7C Method to Build a Dominant Ecommerce Brand

RankMyAgent.com

Responsible for the client acquisition, developing partnerships, and enhancing product offering.

Chief Marketing Officer

Avera Inc.

Conceptualized, Developed, and Executing upon multiple online properties in the diverse realm of  Health & Beauty and Real Estate. Leveraging deep corporate marketing exposure to create strong brands in the online consumer space. Managing a core team of individuals including web developers, graphic designers, content writers, and suppliers to run a lean and efficient operation. Strong expertise in all online marketing initiatives, SMM, SEO, advertising, content creation, and monetization.

Skills: Digital Strategy, Brand Development, and Online Marketing.

Chubb

Progressed ACE insurance offerings in the affinity market through brokering partnerships  with Financial Institutions, Retailers, Credit Unions, and Telecoms.

Vice President, Affinity

Desjardins Financial Security

Formulated the overall strategy and thereafter led the overall business development efforts of marketing DFS's credit and direct insurance products to the Financial Institutions, Affinity Players and Credit Unions. Led the pitch of DFS' s insurance offering to potential clients. Prospected and developed partnerships to drive new product development, business results and contributed to generating profitable top line growth. Managed key existing account relationships.

Skills:
Business Development, New Product Development, Strategic Planning, Insurance Marketing, Client Management, Relationship Management, General Management.

Regional Vice President, Business Development

Canadian Tire Financial Services

Appointed to develop, execute, and implement  a comprehensive Digital Strategy for CTFS’ core SBU’s of Retail Banking, Credit Cards, and Insurance services. Developed of a comprehensive growth (core) & diversified strategy (new product development) for the Insurance, Warranty, and Memberships Services division. Constructed a suite of “Identity & Fraud Protection” products. Designed an enterprise-wide category Warranty concept for 470 Canadian Tire retail stores. 

Skills:
Strategic Planning, Brand Development, Product Development, Insurance Marketing, Online Marketing, B2C Marketing, General Management.

Insurance Strategy + Internet Strategy Roles

ICICI Bank Canada

Spearheaded the launch of ICICI Brand in Canada and devised the overall marketing strategy for ICICI Bank. Developed a range of innovative retail banking products including a high rate savings account, GIC’s, and mortgages. Being a start-up opportunity, oversaw complete marketing campaigns and managed relationships with external vendors.

Skills:
Strategic Planning, General Management, Brand Development, Retail Banking Marketing, New Product Development.

Head, Marketing & Public Affairs

Citi

Assisted in the execution of the Live Richly brand in Canada. Implemented marketing plans and programs for Citi MasterCard products. Identified, analyzed and evaluated customer credit card usage behavior and competitive forces for new business-building prospects.

Skills:
Credit Card Marketing, Brand Development, Product Development, General Management, B2C Marketing, Revenue Enhancement.

Assistant Vice President

I deconstruct world-class brands to help build your brand. ✈️ Chief Brander @ eBrandBuilders | 📘 Amazon Best Seller | 🎙️  Host @ eBrandCast

Hi! I am Neil, founder of eBrandBuilders (eBB) with a mission to help young but successful companies into beloved brands.

After completing a BComm and an Ivey MBA in eLeadership, I progressed through the corporate ranks – worked on the Live Richly brand for Citibank, launched the ICICI Brand in Canada, managed a $100M insurance portfolio for Canadian Tire Financial Services, and extended the Desjardins banking brand nationally.

In 2012, I resigned to forge my own path in eCommerce. And quickly failed. Twice. It was then I reached back into my roots, and rigorously applied my corporate branding experience to analyze the top 200 DTC brands. 

From this, I distilled the 7C’s of branding, a process that helped me launch 3 DTC businesses in the health beauty space and had a bonafide exit.  

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR BRANDING PROCESS:
🔷 "It gives you the tools you will need to dig deep and create an authentic brand that will stand out and stand the test of time”
🔷 "A tour de force on building ecommerce business(es) in the 2020s"
🔷 "In a space that can sometimes feel saturated where you see the same material from one person to another this was rare and brilliant"
🔷 "As an eCommerce consultant, I gained a much better understanding of how to convey the value of more intentional branding to clients!!!"

The exit further formed the cornerstone of my next venture, eBrandBuilders - where my mission is to deconstruct world class brands to help build your brand step-by-step. 

eBrandBuilders is for you if you are a:

◾ Product hustler. Day to day, you’re absorbed in chasing the magic-bullet solutions toted by gurus online
◾ New business owner. And want to build a solid foundation from the start
◾ Brick-and-mortar brand leader. You’d like to emulate the success of newer entrants into your space
◾ Go-getter. You crave the education, direction, and support to build a highly successful DTC business

Today with eBrandBuilders, I offer help in one of these ways:

➡️ Buy my book Checkout: The Step-by-Step Method to Build a Brand @ ebrandbook.com
➡️ Subscribe to my Free 2X Weekly Newsletter @ ebrandbreakdowns.com
➡️ Watch my 7C Masterclass with one of our clients @ ebrandclass.com
➡️ Book a 1:1 Coaching Call with me @ ebrandcall.com

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