Embracing Challenges.
Inspiring Teams.
Delivering Excellence.
Rachel S. Schulties
As a results-oriented executive, I bring a track record of steering high-performance agencies through dynamic landscapes, while managing revenues spanning from $150 million to $700 million. Over the past 15+ years, I've taken the helm in mentoring diverse international teams ranging from 50 to 150 individuals. My enthusiasm lies in fostering meaningful client relationships, crafting and refining processes, and strategically positioning firms for continuous revenue expansion. Above all, I thrive in challenging contexts and high-pressure environments.
Core professional competencies include:
Change Management
Strategic Planning
Performance Management and KPIs
P&L oversight
Market and target research
Customer satisfaction and retention
Contract Negotiations
Data analysis and reporting
Process Design and SOP
M&A identification and integration
Business development
Leadership and Management
Notable Professional Achievements
Improved Profit Margins by 8%: Identified process inefficiencies and devised solutions, blending employee adjustments with technology support, generating an 8% boost in profit margins
Transformed Operations for 15% Cost Efficiency: Maximized the utility of existing tools and eliminated non-essential expenses that lacked measurable outcomes, achieving a 15% surge in cost efficiency resulting in a $300k cost savings
Forged Executive Bonds for Client Growth: Fostered meaningful relationships with executives and decision makers across diverse clients resulting in 16% growth in client retention rate
Led Diverse Team & Streamlined Processes: Managed talent from creative, client performance, operations, and marketing units while managing organization-wide processes, fostering cross-functional collaboration, driving 10% trackable improvement in overall team productivity
Drove Strategic Organic Growth: Strategically launched an organic growth initiative within the existing client base, resulting in a 20% long-term revenue boost, equivalent to $1.5M in additional annual gross profit
Engineered CRM-Powered Marketing: Engineered an outbound marketing approach, optimizing CRM for automated communication and trackable engagement across a complex digital landscape
Aligned Product SaaS with Market Needs: Aligned product SaaS offerings with market needs through surveys, research, and covert customer evaluations, resulting in an agile framework and strategic sprint management
Doubled Divisional EBITA with Strategic Acquisitions: Doubled divisional EBITA performance with a 100% increase through expanding revenue from existing clients, securing new business, and executing strategic company acquisitions
Leadership and Community Engagement
Member of Chief: Chief, the premier organization designed for powerful women executives, focused on strengthening leadership, amplifying influence, and paving the way for others
Women’s Empowerment Award, Women of Reform Judaism
20 Women to Watch, Sales Lead Management Association
Dedicated to Racial Equality: An advocate for racial equality, driving activism and fostering dialogue to advance social justice causes
Community Leader at Barnert Temple: A dedicated leader at Barnert Temple, contributing to community growth and engagement initiatives
Balancing Commitments: Diverse commitments, including raising and nurturing children, board leadership within the Parent Teacher Organization, community involvement, plus a growth-focused career all leading to a well-rounded and purposeful life