Grace Garrigan

Grace Garrigan has a diverse work experience spanning different industries. Grace is currently working as an Associate Director of Client Engagement at Consumer Reports since October 2021. Prior to this, they held the position of Director at The NPD Group from April 2017 to October 2020. In this role, they partnered with retailers in the Sports and Fashion Footwear space to deliver insights and drive business value through various data assets, including Checkout, Analytic Solutions, Consumer Tracking, and Point of Sale Tracking. Grace was also responsible for strategic account plans, revenue goals, and contract negotiations, leading a team across multiple retail partners.

Before joining The NPD Group, Grace worked as a Marketing Consultant in a freelance capacity from September 2014 to April 2017. Grace'sresponsibilities included start-up business model development, branding, competitive market research, and digital marketing and advertising in the home goods industry.

From May 2010 to June 2013, Grace served on the Board of Directors and held the role of Fundraising Chair at the Junior League of Charlottesville, VA. Grace managed and executed the primary annual fundraiser, Vintage Vegas, which generated a significant portion of the organization's annual giving budget. Grace'sresponsibilities included event planning, vendor contract negotiations, and managing relationships with local government regulators. Grace also led a team of volunteers in marketing, PR, and concept design.

Earlier in their career, Grace worked as a Senior Account Manager at The NPD Group from June 1999 to May 2011. Grace was responsible for managing over 20 accounts and conducting various activities, including maintaining revenues, upselling products, and creating strategic client development plans for retail accounts in the Footwear and Sports Apparel industry. Grace also provided analysis, conducted training, and expanded client exposure through insights across different levels of retail organizations. Additionally, they played a role in product launch and development initiatives at the company.

Grace Garrigan completed their Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Marketing at Briarcliff College from 2003 to 2005. Additionally, they obtained several certifications, including "Learning Asana," "Organizing Your Remote Office for Maximum Productivity," "Extreme Productivity (Blinkist Summary)," and "Executive Presence: Tips for Women" through LinkedIn. The certifications were obtained in various months and years, with the most recent one earned in February 2022.