Professional Resume Template for
Director of Strategy
Julian E. Thorne
Atlanta, GA
(404) 555-0187
julian.thorne@email.com
linkedin.com/in/julian-thorne-strategy | julianthorne.co
Professional Summary
Systems-oriented Director of Strategy with 6 years of experience orchestrating corporate development, market expansion, and business transformation initiatives within high-growth technology and services firms. Skilled in conducting market entry feasibility audits, developing financial forecasting models, and aligning cross-functional teams to execute high-impact strategic roadmaps. Successfully led the expansion into 2 new regional markets to generate $12M in annual recurring revenue and optimized operating frameworks to reduce SG&A expenses by 18%. Proficient in utilizing Tableau, Jira, HubSpot, and Excel to build data-driven performance dashboards and monitor corporate objectives.
Work Experience
Director of Strategy — Valera Growth Partners
Atlanta, GA | January 2024 – Present
- Orchestrated the market entry strategy for a new enterprise software suite, expanding into 2 international regions and generating $4.2M in net new ARR within 12 months.
- Formulated a comprehensive operational restructuring model that consolidated redundant service units, reducing corporate SG&A expenses by 18% and saving $1.5M annually.
- Led a cross-functional team of 8 managers to execute a digital product transformation roadmap, improving time-to-market for key software features by 22% over 9 months.
- Evaluated 12 potential acquisition targets through rigorous financial due diligence, facilitating the successful integration of 2 firms valued at $8.5M total.
Strategy Manager — Summit Enterprise Solutions
Charlotte, NC | September 2020 – December 2023
- Designed and implemented a balanced scorecard reporting system in Tableau, enabling weekly tracking of 15 key corporate KPIs for executive leadership.
- Conducted 6 comprehensive competitor pricing studies, leading to a restructured pricing model that increased customer lifetime value (LTV) by 14% across 80 accounts.
- Coordinated with Product, Sales, and Marketing units to optimize the customer acquisition funnel, reducing average customer acquisition cost (CAC) by 19%.
- Facilitated annual strategic planning sessions for 4 business divisions, ensuring alignment on corporate objectives and reducing project delivery delays by 25%.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration in Strategic Management
Emory University · Atlanta, GA · 2020
Skills
Strategic planning, Market analysis, Corporate development, Financial modeling, Competitor intelligence, Change management, Business transformation, Cross-functional leadership, Tableau, HubSpot, Jira, Microsoft Excel, Balanced scorecard, CAGR analysis, SQL, Market entry strategy
Projects
International Market Entry Initiative
Role: Lead Strategist
Tools: Tableau, HubSpot, Excel, Jira
Directed feasibility analysis and regulatory audits for entry into Latin American markets, executing the launch 1 month early and securing $3.5M in ARR within the first year.
Corporate Restructuring Program
Role: Strategy Manager
Tools: Excel, Slack, Microsoft Teams
Consolidated 4 redundant operational units into a centralized shared services model, reducing annual operational overhead by $1.2M while maintaining target service delivery SLAs.
Certifications
- Strategic Planning Professional (SPP) (2024)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) (2022)
Additional information
- Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
- Professional Affiliations: Member, International Association for Strategy Professionals (IASP)
- Availability: 2 weeks notice
Job Market Insights
Market data and opportunities for
Director of Strategy
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$125,000
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$195,000
Avg:
$160,000
Growth Outlook:
The demand for strategy directors in the United States is projected to grow by 4% from 2024 to 2034, aligned with the average growth rate for all top executives. This growth is driven by the need for corporations to navigate complex macroeconomic conditions, execute digital transformations, and optimize operational efficiency. As automation tools streamline basic data collection, strategy leaders are expected to focus heavily on high-level strategic planning, stakeholder alignment, and agile business model adaptation to maintain long-term competitive advantages.
4% growth over 10 years
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