Kelly Watson

Kelly is the owner and principal consultant of Career Partners, a strategic consulting firm. She provides a variety of services, from market research, analysis and recommendations, to product launch plans, financial modeling, organizational development, and venture capital pitches. She has implemented large-scale operations projects including e-commerce, Point-of-Sale systems, inventory control, Paperless Practice Medical software, and ERP systems. She has filled the roles of “Acting COO”, “CFO”, and “Acting V.P. Marketing” for her clients, and is currently in charge of operations for Herbs of Mexico, a chain of Hispanic Health and Wellness Stores. Prior to consulting, Kelly was VP Marketing for Telecom New Zealand USA where she launched two ventures: a long distance telephone company and an international call center for the company. She has also taught a popular MBA Business Consulting class at Loyola Marymount University. Kelly holds a BA in Political Science from the University of Western Ontario in London, Canada and an MBA from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, where she was recognized with high honors as a member of both Beta Gamma Sigma and Alpha Sigma Nu.