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Charlie Walker

Chicago

Summary

Results-driven Project Manager with extensive experience at Market Ready Inc., specializing in market analysis and stakeholder engagement. Successfully led brand management initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency and identified growth opportunities. Expertise in cross-functional collaboration has consistently yielded exceptional results, improving brand performance across multiple channels. Aiming to leverage strong analytical skills to further elevate brand strategies in future projects.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager Owned Brands

Market Ready Inc.
Lake Forest
09.2023 - Current
  • Directed strategic brand management for Market Ready Inc.’s owned portfolio, including Red Lodge Beauty Inc., Truman’s Brands LLC, and FunkAway LLC. Acted as the primary liaison between internal teams and external partners to drive alignment, performance, and brand integrity across all channels.
  • Performed in-depth market and competitive analysis, customer segmentation, and vendor performance assessments to uncover actionable insights and growth opportunities. Leveraged data-driven strategies to optimize brand positioning, streamline operations, and improve overall sales performance.

Project Development

SDB Products
Lake Forest
09.2023 - 08.2024
  • Led the end-to-end client onboarding strategy, building strong relationships with prospective clients while identifying their unique needs and aligning solutions to business goals. Drove growth opportunities through proactive communication, stakeholder engagement, and tailored service proposals.
  • Oversaw the complete client engagement lifecycle ensuring a seamless transition through each phase. Collaborated cross-functionally with sales, operations, and finance teams to meet deliverables, minimize friction, and accelerate deal closure.

Project Manager

SDB Products
Lake Forest
07.2020 - 09.2023
  • Oversaw full-cycle project implementation, ensuring seamless execution of customer plans, defined project scopes, and strict adherence to timeline milestones.
  • Led collaborative planning efforts across market research, product development, supply chain logistics, and customer service. Facilitated cross-functional alignment to anticipate challenges, mitigate risks, and ensure end-to-end project success.
  • Consistently delivered operational excellence by managing complex project schedules across a portfolio of 13 high-value clients, contributing to $40–50 million in annual revenue.

Education

Bachelor’s degree - Business Administration

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
01.2020

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Market/Data analysis
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Time management
  • Operational efficiency

Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute (PMI), 08/24

Timeline

Project Manager Owned Brands

Market Ready Inc.
09.2023 - Current

Project Development

SDB Products
09.2023 - 08.2024

Project Manager

SDB Products
07.2020 - 09.2023

Bachelor’s degree - Business Administration

Illinois State University

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