Marc Gut
Innovation Manager at National Grid
Marc Gut
Innovation Manager at National Grid
Greater Boston
Overview
Work Experience
Innovation Manager
2021 - Current
Operational Excellence Principal, VP
2018 - 2020
As part of the operational excellence team, I worked on end to end improvement projects around the enterprise. I've leveraged various methodologies ranging from lean over service design to design thinking and produce artefacts such as process maps, customer journeys, quantitative analysis to redesign processes and achieve significant savings and cost avoidance.
Senior Associate Consultant
2016 - 2018
As a member of the Corporate Strategy & Research team, I worked on strategic projects across the enterprise.
Founder
2013 - 2014
• Founded and maintained the online business and took charge of accounting, logistics, marketing and user relations • Conducted market research, developed a brand, created marketing materials and refined the marketing strategy • Managed finances of the inventory, purchasing, sales and budgeting through complex excel transactions • Awarded for outstanding customer service and doubled net investment in the third quarter
Strategic Finance Intern
2012 - 2012
Over the duration of the summer, I took on various projects at Trinity Wall Street, including developing a KPI dashboard and a strategic plan for a cemetery.
Student Affairs Assistant
2010 - 2011
Staffed student affairs front desk, answered questions and managed incoming requests.
Freelance Writer
2004 - 2010
• Composed reports and reviews about video games and trends in the digital entertainment industry • Participated in and wrote about numerous press events
Digital Strategy Consultant
2009 - 2010
• Developed business model for interactive, internet based radio station • Advised on target demographics, advertising strategy for two radio stations and held seminars on social media integration • Learned from senior management about daily operations and managing processes
Product Strategy Associate
2008 - 2009
• Presented products to international customers using PowerPoint and translated information to vendors from Chinese to English • Developed international marketing strategies and consulted on use of theme and ad placement • Restructured game play mechanics according to local markets’ preferences • Conducted complex business transactions in Chinese
Co-Founder
2006 - 2007
Together with friends, I've established a small business under Swiss law and designed and developed a device charging bag utilizing flexible solar cells and battery packs. The bag was marketed and sold both directly through a website and through retailers. Media outreach resulted in numerous pieces covering the startup by prestigious outlets.
Education
Bachelor of Science
2011 - 2012
Bachelor of Science
2010 - 2011
Bachelor of Arts
2006 - 2007