Chris Hubbard
Principal at Cottleston Consulting
- Location
- Greater Seattle Area
- Industry
- Management Consulting
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Chris Hubbard's Overview
- Current
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- Principal at Cottleston Consulting
- Past
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- Program Manager, Finance & Strategy at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
- Senior Associate at Point B Solutions Group
- Principal at Hubbard Consulting
- Program Manager at AES Corporation
- Consultant at The Boston Consulting Group
- President & CEO at High Tech Burrito Corporation
- Vice President at High Tech Burrito Corportation
- Settlements Clerk at Bankers Trust International
- Education
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- Stanford University
- Stanford University Graduate School of Business
- Claremont McKenna College
- Recommendations
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2 people have recommended Chris
- Connections
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465 connections
Chris Hubbard's Summary
Over 20 years experience helping companies to achieve their goals, solve complex business problems, and turn their strategies into reality. Experience in industries including healthcare, retail, e-commerce, financial services, nonprofit, and energy. Interested in projects that span multiple business disciplines, especially those involving marketing, strategy, technology, and product development.
Specialties
* Leading cross-functional teams to achieve objectives
* Fostering effective communication between diverse groups
* Improving business processes, operational efficiency, quality, and profitability
Chris Hubbard's Experience
Program Manager, Finance & Strategy
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Nonprofit; 1001-5000 employees; Philanthropy industry
2010 – 2011 (1 year)
* Led project to develop and launch a group purchasing program for the foundation's grantees enabling them to cut operating costs and direct more money to mission-related activities
* Worked with grantees, vendors, and GPO partners to ensure program offered value to all stakeholders
* Developed marketing and communications materials, administrative processes, information systems, and training materials
* Managed program during initial roll-out to over 800 nonprofit organizations
Senior Associate
Point B Solutions Group
Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Management Consulting industry
2005 – 2008 (3 years)
* Led large-scale complex projects for clients in a variety of industries
* Directed the activities of numerous cross-functional teams in large organizations to launch new products, initiate new business partnerships, and realize other strategic business objectives
* Developed new business processes and implemented improvements to enhance quality, operational effectiveness, and profitabilty
* Advised executive leadership on project structure and strategy, scope, resource allocation, and risk management
Principal
Hubbard Consulting
2002 – 2005 (3 years)
* Advised clients on product development, marketing strategy, brand management, and how to best apply technology to their business challenges
* Launched new online store for clothing retailer
* Developed reporting system for arts organization to improve sales management
* Implemented software solutions to support varied business needs, from investment management to naturopathic medicine
Program Manager
AES Corporation
Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Utilities industry
2000 – 2002 (2 years)
* Managed a variety of projects in product development, marketing, information technology, financial management, and organizational development
* Led program to develop new mobile and web-based energy management products to enable customers to efficiently analyze energy usage and manage consumption remotely via the Internet
Consultant
The Boston Consulting Group
Partnership; 5001-10,000 employees; Management Consulting industry
June 1999 – August 1999 (3 months)
(Summer internship during business school)
* Led consumer research module of a strategy project for a global news organization
* Analyzed trends in consumer behavior and researched competitive market space to identify opportunities and threats
* Assisted in development of strategic initiatives recommended to client’s board of directors
President & CEO
High Tech Burrito Corporation
1992 – 1997 (5 years)
* Responsible for over 200 employees and all aspects of company’s development, operations, and profitability, including strategy, marketing, HR, financing, and IT. Provided vision and leadership. Established strong corporate culture dedicated to continual learning and improvement. Planned and executed growth program that significantly expanded number of retail units and firmly established the company’s brand in new markets. Member, Board of Directors 1991–1998.
* Dramatically increased sales (+400%) and cash flow (+800%) while introducing new products, lowering operating costs, improving customer satisfaction, and reducing staff turnover
* Company named 1996 “Employer of the Year” by City of Berkeley, CA, for progressive employment practices
Vice President
High Tech Burrito Corportation
1990 – 1992 (2 years)
* Responsible for marketing and operations. Developed marketing strategy and support systems. Initiated customer service measurement and retention programs. Introduced new products.
* Developed marketing, quality, and customer service programs that increased same-store sales by over 80%
* Implemented new processes that cut prime operating costs by over 20%
* Designed information systems to support human resources, marketing, finance, and supply chain management
* Company’s restaurants consistently voted #1 in newspaper and magazine “Best of” reader polls
Settlements Clerk
Bankers Trust International
1988 – 1989 (1 year)
* Settled securities trades in Japanese, Dutch, and German markets
* Served as liaison between firm’s traders and foreign counterparties
* Led project to design, develop, and implement a new settlements system that facilitated profitable new trading opportunities while saving the firm the equivalent of approximately $1,000,000 per year
Chris Hubbard's Skills & Expertise
- Management Consulting
- Strategic Leadership
- Executive Management
- Organizational Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Team Building
- Business Management
- Business Strategy
- IT Strategy
- Strategic Planning
- Business Intelligence
- New Business Development
- Program Management
- Project Execution
- Product Development
- Product Management
- Financial Management
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Marketing Strategy
- Brand Development
- Product Marketing
- Marketing Communications
- Copywriting
- Operations
- Operational Excellence
- Operational Efficiency
- Negotiation
- Contract Negotiation
- Vendor Management
- Account Management
- Key Account Management
- Customer Relations
- Customer Service
- Software Project Management
- Business Analysis
- Mobile
- Mobile Applications
- Application Design
- Application Development
- User-centered Design
- User Experience
- Usability Design
- Usability
- User Interface Design
- User Interface
- Android
- Java
- JavaScript
- Creative Problem Solving
Chris Hubbard's Education
Stanford University
MBA, Graduate School of Business
1998 – 2000
Activities and Societies: Co-Chair, Student Association—IT Committee; Member, Consulting Club, Marketing Club, Venture Capital Club
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
MBA
1998 – 2000
Activities and Societies: Co-Chair, Student Association—IT Committee; Member, Consulting Club, Marketing Club, Venture Capital Club
Claremont McKenna College
BA, Economics, cum laude
1984 – 1988
Activities and Societies: President, Student Investment Fund; Vice President, Claremont Economics Association; Member, Board of Trustees Endowment Investment Committee
Chris Hubbard's Additional Information
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Travel, cooking, biking
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