GALLAGHER CONSULTING GROUP - Key Persons
As president of Gallagher Consulting Group, Annie has worked with clients in more than 39 industries to advance missions and achieve profit goals. With more than two decades of expertise, she specializes in working with senior leadership and boards of directors on strategy, research, market positioning, and organizational development. She also works with within organizations to enhance performance and productivity. Annie has facilitated more than 600 "high stakes" sessions for clients. For the past two years in a row, CEO Magazine has recognized Gallagher and the firm as a "Best of Business" award winner.
As Vice President at Gallagher Consulting, Cid provides executive coaching for professionals and teams to help achieve organizational results. She also works with clients on marketing strategy, research, and facilitation.
Cid has worked in business-to-consumer and business-to-business arenas. Previously, she served in a corporate role at Cardinal Health, a Fortune 22 wholesale pharmaceutical distributor and medical surgical supply manufacturer. She touched all aspects of marketing and led teams to improve customer intelligence capabilities, loyalty measures, create brand platforms, and to nurture a holistic aligned messaging effort. Cid received the Chairman's Innovation Award and a RX Gold Award for best product website.
Prior to Cardinal Health, Cid led marketing and sales generating efforts for four industrial brands at Stanley Black & Decker. She managed an in-house creative department responsible for marketing, advertising, public relations and brand management.
Cid is passionate about the development, recruitment and retention of women. She was a founding member of the Stanley and Cardinal Health women's employee resource groups. She served as an executive sponsor and a member of the steering committee of the Women's Initiative Network at Cardinal Health. Cid is a member of Healthcare Business Women's Association, The National Association of Professional Women, and the Institute for Women's Leadership.
Cid received a dual BSBA in Marketing and Transportation Logistics from The Ohio State University. She has earned a Professional Business Coaching Certification through Resource Associates Coaching Academy and a Strengths Strategy Coaching Certification through Strengths Strategy®. She also holds certifications in facilitation and Kaizen/Lean Six Sigma.
Helen is Executive Assistant at Gallagher Consulting Group Inc. With more than thirty years of administrative experience and personal assisting, she has worked with a variety of organizations including medial practices, construction companies, and small businesses. At Gallagher, she manages the office and works closely with clients on scheduling and other logistics. She administers online professional development assessments, and provides support for the firm's market research activities. Helen also leads the firm's event planning.
A native of Texas, Helen completed medical training at Baylor University Hospital in Dallas. She also attended the University of Tennessee and Franklin University.
Job Titles:
- Vice President Executive Coach and Strategist
Melissa also leads Gallagher's executive coaching division to assist clients with developing talent and cultivating leaders. Her passion is helping people discover their unlimited potential. She completed multi-year training from the world-renown CoachU institution.
In a previous role, she oversaw the Strategic Operations Division within Store Design and Construction for LBrands, a multi-billion dollar retailer. The division included Program Management, Project Delivery, and Fleet and Logistics. She led projects exceeding $60 million, and refined countless processes and streamlined organizational efficiencies within the department.
Melissa helped define a niche market within Store Design and Construction and built a Program Management team from scratch to drive results through strategic planning, process improvement and implementation for a multitude of programs. She began her career working in construction management for a company in Plano, Texas. Melissa holds an MBA from Franklin University and a Bachelor's of Arts degree from Kent State University. She serves on the school board for INSPIRE elementary in Columbus, Ohio.