Joshua Kriger
Consultant · MainChain Ventures
Venice, CA
In My Own Words
Highly proficient and experienced professional with over 20 years of consulting and c-suite experience propelling consumer-facing companies forward across array of industries. Possesses passion for excellence in demanding, customer-oriented environments. Subject matter expert in strategic planning, business development, growth, sales, customer discovery and performance management including quality assurance and control.
Work Experience
Consultant
MainChain Ventures2017 – Present
> Independent consultant, advisor, and investor. > Consult with brands on a range of mission-critical initiatives essential to scaling including product development, business development, competitive analysis, market strategy, supply chain optimization. > Clients include a vegan ice cream company, hard kombucha company, energy bar company, bakery, and several tech startups. > Founded Canopy in 2018, a values-driven lifestyle apparel brand. > Performed outsourced business development services for a minority-owned company providing IT and creative services to governmental clients.
Co-Founder & Head of Culinary Operations
Territory (formerly Power Supply)2013 – 2017
> Built out culinary architecture, systems, and processes enabling expansion into 5 cities in less than three years. > Led chef hiring, menu research & development, and strategic partnerships including recruiting and onboarding of 30 independent culinary partners. > Supported growth, data analysis, quality management, and supply chain optimization. > Monitored actions of sta? members and partners, took corrective action where needed and intervened in adverse situations. > Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationship with customers and suppliers. > Reviewed pro?t and revenue reports and took corrective action where needed.
Program Manager
Phase One Consulting Group2010 – 2012
> Responsible for overall client and contractual relationships as well as ?nancials and resource management. IT Requirements and Development for Veteran A?airs Elimination of Veteran Homelessness Initiative > Captured and activated 5 year, $8M contract to perform IT services across full software development life cycle. IT and Open GovernmentProgram Management for Department of Housing & Urban Development > Led team of 10 individuals in implementation of a new integrated technology management framework. > Led team of 4 individuals in implementation of Open Government Plan including deployment of an innovation lab.
Manager
ASI Government (Acquired ICOR Partners)2008 – 2010
> Responsible for overall client and contractual relationships as well as ?nancials and resources. Led $48M IDIQ contract win. HealtheVet Initiative for Veterans A?airs O?ce of Information & Technology > Supported development of governance including Program Management Plan, Communications Plan, Change Management Plan, and Risk Management Plan to stand-up of multi-billion dollar medical IT portfolio. Revenue Improvements & System Enhancement Acquisition for the Department of Veterans A?airs > Provided facilitation and program management support for a cross-functional integrated project team including multiplecontractors to support $500M, iterative revenue management systems acquisition.
Manager
Grant Thornton2002 – 2008
Progressed from business analyst to manager with a focus on civilian program management and performance management work. Also helped build out a new service offering, sat on practice steering committee, and spearheaded office’s largest community volunteer program. Co-led or played key contribution role to multiple successful proposals and supervised cross-functional teams including subcontractors to implement consulting projects. · Led Geospatial Line of Business proposal re-compete win and performed project management duties for 2 year, $3M award entailing policy development, performance management, and workshop facilitation. · Supported multi-agency acquisition for geospatial shared services valued at up to $5B. · Led “as-is” assessment for two pilot business process studies at VA focused on food and laundry services impacting over 12,000 positions. · Supported all phases of one the largest civilian public-private competition ever undertaken, focused on general aviation pilot weather services, including Program Management, Change Management, Requirements Development, Performance Management, & Source Selection Support for Federal Aviation Administration · Led establishment of performance measures tied to a $10M contractual incentive, and development and implementation of a three-year, $2M strategic plan for communicating with stakeholders. · Facilitated assessment of “as-is” organization and identification of “to-be” alternatives for $65M local area network and communications function at Customs and Border Protection supported by approximately 750 employees. · Established a program “Put Your Best Foot Forward” supported by over 40 employee volunteers to help homeless and disadvantaged community members obtain employment.
Business Analyst
Deloitte Consulting2001 – 2002
Performed business analysis, market research and strategic planning support services. · Performed cross-functional strategy analysis for leading men’s consumer hygiene product company. · Investigated system alternatives for calibration management for a leading pharmaceutical firm.
Education
Bachelors of Business Administration
The College of William & Mary1997 – 2001
Bachelors of Business Administration
