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Eliot Goldfarb

Chicago,IL

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, Business Strategy & Analytics

Chicago Bulls
10.2017 - Current

Fan Insights / Market Research:

  • Conducted in-depth fan interviews and choice-based conjoint Qualtrics surveys that helped launch new partial season ticket products based on fan segmentation and increased renewal rates by 15%
  • Streamlined follow-up process for low NPS game attendee feedback by implementing an AI-driven system that automatically generated personalized email responses
  • Led brand impact research to uncover key fan engagement and sponsorship insights, shaping the foundation of the Bulls "SEE RED" brand platform and global engagement strategy for 150M+ fans, including launch of dedicated French and Spanish Instagram channels
  • Owned end-to-end consumer research efforts to inform product team's launch of Bulls "medallions" in Bulls mobile app to enable fans to showcase their Bulls fandom

Sales & Marketing Analytics + Fan Engagement:

  • Managed direct report in establishing a new marketing strategy & analytics function at the Bulls, empowering stakeholders with actionable insights through Tableau dashboards and data analysis
  • Developed go-to-market strategy for Bulls Kid Nation, leveraging new product-market fit insights to drive a 50% increase in renewal rates and 95% year-over-year membership growth for the 2024–25 season.

Ticketing Analytics:

  • Collaborated to build Season Ticket Member Retention Team from pilot program of 2, to current team of 10, that leverages CRM data to execute "surprise-and-delight" moments tailored to distinct fan segments
  • Enhanced NBA's logistic regression renewal model model to better align with Chicago market , helping service team identify "at-risk" accounts and consistently beat renewal projections by +5%

Strategy & Operations Business Analyst

Deloitte Consulting
08.2015 - 09.2017

Sysco Foods

  • Applied supply chain insights via Tableau to optimize inventory levels, resulting in $40M in savings

Aramark

  • Managed client partnership and implemented a labor model across 200+ sites, delivering $4M+ in savings

Merchandise Planning Analyst

Target
06.2014 - 08.2014
  • Drove analysis linking vendor in-stock failures to 5%+ drop in market share

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration -

University Of Michigan, Stephen M. Ross School Of Business
Ann Arbor
05.2015

Additional Information

  • Freelance: Uninterrupted Performance Business Consultant & Athletic Trainer (WNBA and D1 College Basketball & Golf Athletes)
  • Relevant Skills / Tools: Data Visualization (Tableau), Microsoft & Google Suites (GA4), Consumer Insights (Conjoint in Qualtrics and In-Depth User Interviews), Marketing Automation (Braze), Social Analytics (Sprout Social), Syndicated Tools (YouGov)
  • Hobbies: Close-up Card Magic, Survivor on CBS, Improving My 13.5 Golf Handicap, Eating Gnocchi
  • Michigan Wolverines Women's Basketball Scout Team Player (2011-2015)

Timeline

Manager, Business Strategy & Analytics

Chicago Bulls
10.2017 - Current

Strategy & Operations Business Analyst

Deloitte Consulting
08.2015 - 09.2017

Merchandise Planning Analyst

Target
06.2014 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Business Administration -

University Of Michigan, Stephen M. Ross School Of Business
Eliot Goldfarb