HELLO, I'M
Neil D. Watson.
I seek to serve my community at the intersection of skill and passion.
Neil D. Watson
Dynamic business leader.
Creative problem solver.
Innovate for success.
neildwatson@gmail.com
209-535-4702
About
MY MISSION
My mission is to serve my community at the intersection of skill and passion.
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A dynamic business leader with proven cross-functional experience in marketing, finance, and strategy, I am eager to leverage my skills and creativity to drive innovation and success.
Experience
WHERE I'VE WORKED
2023 - Present
The Institute at AMU
Inaugural Fellow, Professor of Business
2021 - 2024
Tillamook Creamery
Lead Manager, Strategy Office
Manager, Consumer and Market Insights
2013 - 2021
Adidas
Senior Marketing Manager, Concept-to-Consumer
Senior Manager, Global Brands Marketing
Consumer Insights Lead (TaylorMade Golf)
Senior Accountant (TaylorMade Golf)
Accounts Payable Lead (TaylorMade Golf)
Education
WHERE I’VE STUDIED
2012 - 2013
Busch School of Business, CUA
MS Business analysis
2007 - 2010
John Paul the Great University
BS Business (entrepreneurship)
2018 - 2019
Cornell University
Leadership Essentials Certificate
Skills & Certificates
WHAT SETS ME APART
Strategic Planning & Execution
Creative Problem Solving
Cross-functional Leadership
Team Management
Story-based Communications
Project Management
MS PowerPoint / Excel / Office
Certified Business Relationship Manager, BRM Institute
Talent Development Programs, Adidas & Tillamook
Leadership Essentials Certificate, Cornell University
What References Say
QUOTES FROM PREVIOUS TEAMMATES
If only everyone had the same "team first" approach as Neil... I cannot think of one time where Neil was not thinking for the greater good of the team.
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Neil's ability to take a concept from idea to reality in a short space of time is a strong asset to the team and company.
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Neil is always learning. He absorbs things quickly and can see both the small details and big picture - a rare trait that has helped our whole team thrive.
Core Values
HOW I APPROACH LIFE
1) People are people first. (Lead with empathy.)
2) Hic sunt dracones. (Be insatiably curious.)
3) Live life intentionally. (Don't wait for it to happen.)