Jennifer Cyra

Jennifer Cyra Growth Strategy-Commerce Expert
Jennifer Cyra
Growth Strategy-Commerce Expert
Cynamen Advisors
Metro Area:
Greater Chicago Area
Time Zone:
CST 02:36AM

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In tough times, companies either wait it out or surge forward to transform the business. Allow me to recommend charging ahead. In these unprecedented times, moving forward + transformation = survival. Consumer demand is forever changed. Channel delivery models flipped overnight. We’re not going back to the way things were anytime soon. Is YOUR business charging forward with transformation?
My name is Jennifer Cyra and I am your transformational growth partner. Why me? Three reasons. First, I’ve been at the heart of transformation my entire career, I’ve been in your shoes and know how to improve performance, even in tough times. Second, I understand the consumer behaviors that drive demand across different channels. I’ve been there, and now I help others unlock growth potential. Third, I’m not a stereotypical consultant. I don’t tell you what’s wrong, I fix it for you. Think of me as an extension of your team to accelerate impact. Ready to charge forward? Let’s talk!
Assets:
Classifications
Functions Served
BUSINESS GROUPS
Sales and Marketing
Operations Management
Customer Service
General Administration
Human Resources
Supply Chain
Research and Development
BUSINESS FUNCTIONS
Marketing
Merchandise
Sales
Internal Services
Process Management
Production Management
Quality Assurance
Customer Support
Technical Support
Administrative Support
Corporate Communications
Facilities Management
Compensation and Benefits
Learning and Development
Talent Management
Workplace Safety
Business Innovation
Market Analysis
New Product or Services
Capital Financing
Capital Investments
Venture Investments
Digital Strategy
Demand Management
Inventory Management
Logistics
Procurement
Transportation
Corporate Development
Physical Product Development
Service Development
Software Product Development
BUSINESS WORKSTREAMS
Content Strategy
Creative & Design
Marketing Automation
Promotional Channels
Social Media Strategy
Video and Film Production
Omnichannel Strategies
Product Assortment
Promotional Strategies
Vendor Management
Customer Success
Forecasting and Planning
Product & Services Sales
Sales Incentives & Goals
Staffing and Training
Capacity Planning
Implementation Services
Process Design
Production Planning
Policy Implementation
Process Configuration
Systems Configuration
Workflow Automation
Assembly
Fabrication
Finishing
Manufacturing
Documentation
Quality Improvement Planning
Technology Transfer
Validation
Call Center Services
Customer Relations
Issue Management
Service Level Management
Workflow Management
Help Desk
Knowledge Base
Maintenance and Repair
Warranty Support
Clerical Services
Collection Services
Document Management
Utilities
Crisis Communications
Internal Communications
Media Relations
Public Relations
Cleaning Services
Facilities Maintenance
Food Services
Real Estate
Compensation and Incentives
Employee Assistance
Employee Benefits
Payroll Processing
Competency Analysis
Employee Training
Ethics and Diversity
Skills Development
Benchmarking
Contingent Labor
Recruiting
Workforce Strategy
Emergency Services
Policies and Protocols
Reporting Systems
Security
Acceleration & Incubation
Competitive Differentiation
New Customers
New Markets
Industry Cost Structure
Market Profitability
Size and Growth
Trend Analysis
Beta Testing
Customer Research
Go-to-Market Strategies
User Adoption Metrics
Cost of Capital
Debt Management
Equity Management
Return of Capital
Capital Expenditures
Depreciation
Economic Forecasts
Present Value Analysis
Driving Investments
Emergent Investments
Enabling Investments
Passive Investments
Digital Advertising
eCommerce Strategy
Order Processing
Payment Processing
Search Engine Optimization
Demand Analysis
Demand Forecasting
Sales & Operations Planning
Supply Planning
Finished Goods Inventory
Operating Inventory
Production Inventory
Work-in-Progress Inventory
Distribution
Fulfillment
Packaging and Shipping
Warehousing
Category Management
Contract Management
Source-to-Pay Process
Spend Analysis
Strategic Sourcing
Supplier Management
Fleet Management
Freight Management
Fuel
Trucking
Business Restructuring
Digital Transformation
Mergers & Acquisitions
Strategic Partnerships
Commercialization
Concept Development
New Product Ideas
Product Development
Commercial Launch
Concept Testing
Market and Business Analytics
Service Creation
Design
Development
Planning
Product Management
Testing
Industries Served
INDUSTRY SECTORS
Consumer Discretionary
Consumer Staples
Communication Services
Health Care
Industrials
Information Technology
Materials
Real Estate
INDUSTRY GROUPS
Auto Components
Automobiles
Household Durables
Leisure Products
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Diversified Consumer Services
Distributors
Multiline Retail
Food & Staples Retailing
Diversified Telecommunication Services
Wireless Telecommunication Services
Media
Movies & Entertainment
Interactive Home Entertainment
Interactive Media & Services
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail
Specialty Retail
Health Care Equipment & Supplies
Aerospace & Defense
Building Products
Construction & Engineering
Electrical Equipment
Industrial Conglomerates
Machinery
Trading Companies & Distributors
Commercial Services & Supplies
Professional Services
Air Freight & Logistics
Airlines
Marine
Road & Rail
Transportation Infrastructure
IT Services
Software
Communications Equipment
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Chemicals
Construction Materials
Containers & Packaging
Metals & Mining
Paper & Forest Products
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
Real Estate Management & Development
INDUSTRIES
Auto Parts & Equipment
Tires & Rubber
Automobile Manufacturers
Motorcycle Manufacturers
Consumer Electronics
Home Furnishings
Homebuilding
Household Appliances
Housewares & Specialties
Leisure Products
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods
Footwear
Textiles
Casinos & Gaming
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines
Leisure Facilities
Restaurants
Education Services
Specialized Consumer Services
Distributors
Department Stores
General Merchandise Stores
Drug Retail
Alternative Carriers
Integrated Telecommunication Services
Wireless Telecommunication Services
Advertising
Broadcasting
Cable & Satellite
Publishing
Movies & Entertainment
Interactive Home Entertainment
Interactive Media & Services
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail
Apparel Retail
Computer & Electronics Retail
Home Improvement Retail
Specialty Stores
Automotive Retail
Homefurnishing Retail
Health Care Equipment
Health Care Supplies
Aerospace & Defense
Building Products
Construction & Engineering
Electrical Components & Equipment
Heavy Electrical Equipment
Industrial Conglomerates
Construction Machinery & Heavy Trucks
Agricultural & Farm Machinery
Industrial Machinery
Trading Companies & Distributors
Commercial Printing
Environmental & Facilities Services
Office Services & Supplies
Diversified Support Services
Security & Alarm Services
Human Resource & Employment Services
Research & Consulting Services
Air Freight & Logistics
Airlines
Marine
Railroads
Trucking
Airport Services
Highways & Railtracks
Marine Ports & Services
IT Consulting & Other Services
Data Processing & Outsourced Services
Internet Services & Infrastructure
Application Software
Systems Software
Communications Equipment
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Electronic Equipment & Instruments
Electronic Components
Electronic Manufacturing Services
Technology Distributors
Semiconductor Equipment
Semiconductors
Commodity Chemicals
Diversified Chemicals
Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals
Industrial Gases
Specialty Chemicals
Construction Materials
Metal & Glass Containers
Paper Packaging
Aluminum
Diversified Metals & Mining
Copper
Gold
Precious Metals & Minerals
Silver
Steel
Forest Products
Paper Products
Diversified REITs
Industrial REITs
Hotel & Resort REITs
Office REITs
Health Care REITs
Residential REITs
Retail REITs
Specialized REITs
Diversified Real Estate Activities
Real Estate Operating Companies
Real Estate Development
Real Estate Services
Regions Served
U.S REGIONS
Midwest
Northeast
South
West
STATE / PROVINCES
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
North Dakota
Ohio
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Connecticut
Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Vermont
Alabama
Arkansas
Delaware
District Of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Mississippi
North Carolina
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia
Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Hawaii
Idaho
Montana
Nevada
New Mexico
Oregon
Utah
Washington
Wyoming
BUSINESS METRO AREAS
Greater Chicago Area
Naperville, Illinois Area
Oakbrook, Illinois Area
Peoria, Illinois Area
Rockford, Illinois Area
Springfield, Illinois Area
Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area
Evansville, Indiana Area
Fort Wayne, Indiana Area
Indianapolis, Indiana Area
Davenport, Iowa Area
Des Moines, Iowa Area
Wichita, Kansas Area
Greater Detroit Area
Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area
Kalamazoo, Michigan Area
Lansing, Michigan Area
Saginaw, Michigan Area
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Columbia, Missouri Area
Greater St. Louis Area
Kansas City, Missouri Area
Springfield, Missouri Area
Greater Omaha Area
Lincoln, Nebraska Area
Greater Fargo Area
Cincinnati Area
Cleveland
Columbus, Ohio Area
Dayton, Ohio Area
Toledo, Ohio Area
Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area
Greater Milwaukee Area
Green Bay, Wisconsin Area
Madison, Wisconsin Area
Oshkosh, Wisconsin Area
Hartford, Connecticut Area
New London
Portland, Maine Area
Greater Boston Area
Springfield, Massachusetts Area
Greater Manchester, New Hampshire Area
Newark, New Jersey Area
Southern New Jersey Area
Albany, New York Area
Buffalo
Greater New York City Area
Ithaca, New York Area
Rochester, New York Area
Syracuse, New York Area
Allentown, Pennsylvania Area
Greater Philadelphia Area
Greater Pittsburgh Area
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Area
Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area
Scranton, Pennsylvania Area
Providence, Rhode Island Area
Burlington, Vermont Area
Birmingham, Alabama Area
Huntsville, Alabama Area
Mobile, Alabama Area
Fayetteville, Arkansas Area
Little Rock, Arkansas Area
Greater Wilmington Area
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Daytona Beach, Florida Area
Fort Myers, Florida Area
Fort Pierce, Florida Area
Gainesville, Florida Area
Jacksonville, Florida Area
Lakeland, Florida Area
Melbourne, Florida Area
Miami
Orlando, Florida Area
Sarasota, Florida Area
Tallahassee, Florida Area
Tampa
West Palm Beach, Florida Area
Augusta, Georgia Area
Greater Atlanta Area
Savannah, Georgia Area
Lexington, Kentucky Area
Louisville, Kentucky Area
Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area
Greater New Orleans Area
Baltimore, Maryland Area
Jackson, Mississippi Area
Asheville, North Carolina Area
Charlotte, North Carolina Area
Greensboro
Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
Wilmington, North Carolina Area
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area
Tulsa, Oklahoma Area
Charleston, South Carolina Area
Columbia, South Carolina Area
Greenville, South Carolina Area
Chattanooga, Tennessee Area
Greater Memphis Area
Greater Nashville Area
Johnson City, Tennessee Area
Knoxville, Tennessee Area
Austin, Texas Area
Dallas
El Paso, Texas Area
Houston, Texas Area
San Antonio, Texas Area
Charlottesville, Virginia Area
Norfolk, Virginia Area
Richmond, Virginia Area
Roanoke, Virginia Area
Greater Charleston, West Virginia Area
Anchorage, Alaska Area
Phoenix, Arizona Area
Tucson, Arizona Area
Fresno, California Area
Greater Los Angeles Area
Greater San Diego Area
Orange County, California Area
Sacramento, California Area
Salinas, California Area
San Francisco Bay Area
Santa Barbara, California Area
Stockton, California Area
Colorado Springs, Colorado Area
Fort Collins, Colorado Area
Greater Denver Area
Hawaiian Islands
Boise, Idaho Area
Greater Billings, Montana Area
Las Vegas, Nevada Area
Reno, Nevada Area
Albuquerque, New Mexico Area
Eugene, Oregon Area
Portland, Oregon Area
Greater Salt Lake City Area
Provo, Utah Area
Greater Seattle Area
Greater Cheyenne, Wyoming Area
Parameters
Supported Hourly rate Tiers
  • Tier 3 - $150 to $199
  • Tier 5 - $200 and above
  • Tier 3 - $100 to $149
Supported Billing Types
  • Hourly Rate
  • Daily Rate
  • Weekly Rate
  • Monthly Rate
  • Deliverable Based
  • Milestone Based
Supported Engagement Types
  • Onsite work
  • Remote work
  • Hybrid work
Compliance
PLATFORM AGREEMENTS
  • User agreement
    On File
  • Provider agreement
    On File
EIN/TAXID
  • TAX ID
    On File
INSURANCE DOCUMENTS
  • General Liability
    On File
  • Professional Liability
    On File
Experience

Cynamen Advisors

Founder and President | 12/01/2009 - 09/30/2020

Clients say it best: “Jennifer ran our complex project to improve profit. We saw rapid results and delivered substantial value to the company.” “Jennifer worked with us on a project requiring tremendous change. Her leadership made the difference for us.” “Jennifer’s knowledge and advice turned around our business in a tough climate. Her simple-to-adopt solutions saved us money and time.”

OfficeMax-Office Depot

Senior Vice President | 07/01/2010 - 06/30/2015

Led multi-billion omni-channel business unit in a Fortune 200 international company. Held key transformation roles around the globe and led delivery of synergies through a complex corporate merger and integration. Areas of expertise include omnichannel growth, international growth, integrated strategy and financial planning, supplier matrix optimization and contract negotiations, private brands.

Sears Holdings

Vice President GMM | 07/01/1990 - 10/01/2009

Led multi-billion omni-channel business unit in a Fortune 50 US company. Designed and executed rapid business turnaround for a complex, sku-intensive business. Areas of expertise include omnichannel growth, integrated strategy and financial planning, supplier matrix optimization and contract negotiations, private brands.

Education

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Bachelor of Science, Retail and Consumer Behavior | 08/01/1983 - 05/15/1987

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