Gene D'Ovidio

Areas Gene D'Ovidio is Knowledgeable in:

Techniques Gene D'Ovidio Uses:

Gene D'Ovidio's Problem Solving Skills:

1. Mastery of structure and process of problem solving
2. Consensus builder across diverse participants
3. Expert at bridging the gap between Marketing and R&D / Technology
4. 6 Hats / Lateral Thinking
5. Business planning / Financial modeling
6. Innovation funding / private equity investing
7. Strategic marketing -- market segmentation, positioning, brand building
8. Multidisciplinary -- engineering, marketing, finance
9. Strategic -- big picture
10. C-suite and Board level credibility

Gene D'Ovidio's Problem Solving Experience:

1. The Moore Foundation: Led a 22 person group from 6 countries in the development and acceptance of new guidelines for philanthropic venture investing in the environmental protection of the Brazilian Rain Forest.
2. Tamara Productions LLC: Led a 12 person group representing 4 different stakeholders to gain clarity and consensus re: the name, positioning, and marketing of a new theatrical production in Las Vegas.
3. Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival: led a 12 person group comprised of the Board of Trustees and senior management in the development of a 3-Year Strategic Plan that transforms this non-for-profit performing arts organization from a small, local organization to a regional leader.
4. Restoration Hardware: Led 35 person senior management team in the development of their annual 3-Year Strategic Planning, culminating in an interactive presentation to the Board.
5. Sycle: Organized and led 5-person senior team (including founders) in the development of annual strategic priorities for growth and development of enterprise software ASP.
6. Blade Energy Partners: Assisted 5 partners in repairing and building functional team spirit and skills. Led the group in the development of a 3-Year Strategic Plan.
7. Sonora Mills: Organized and led a team activation meeting for the 6 members of a newly acquired private specialty food company, designed to identify key strategies and prioritize growth initiatives.