Sushma Patel

About Sushma Patel

Business Maturity – Exceptional ability to lead and inspire through change. Skilled in cross border and cross functional collaboration. Poised and anchored in fast paced, dynamic environments. Demonstrated process discipline, strong attention to detail, proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. At ease with uncertainty and change. Strategic Design Thinker - Excellent ability to redesign and optimize customer experiences by precisely identifying friction moments and error states. I surface insular thinking to encourage and elevate teams ato innovative rapidly. I situationally flex between diplomacy and candor to test long standing assumptions through a long term risk and reward lens. Strong Executive Presence – A trusted business partner that develops relationships quickly. Broad range of influence styles to drive desired results. Passionate about fostering collaborative teams, leading with authenticity and establishing genuine rapport. Earned social equity and respect among cross functional peers. Operational Rigor – Align and enable teams to effectively scale solutions. Exceptional ability to draw insights from raw data and build compelling narratives to drive action. Organized, structured and vigilant. Very strong project management skills. Strong bias for action. Exceptional governance and oversight expertise – ensuring prioritized initiatives are pacing correctly. Self Reflective - Growth oriented mindset, dedicating regular time to journey inward ensuring congruency between what I model and what I expect. Intentionally focus on being bigger and better from the inside-out. Passionate about integrating mind body wellness for improved productivity in the workplace.

Experience

1. Senior Director, Digital Marketing

   Sysco

   Aug 2022 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   I lead a team of 16 digital marketing professionals, setting them up for success to execute digital marketing campaigns across paid, owned and earned. I develop marketing strategies and guide execution to increase brand awareness and drive revenue growth. But I am most proud of my authentic leadership style, which inspires individuals to journey inward to find and share the highest versions of themselves. I transform cultures and establish psychological safety by leading with vulnerability, transparency and humility. The evidence is high-performing teams that feel valued, cared for and empowered to share their digital craft with the world.

Education

• Michigan State University

  Bachelor's degree, Marketing

  1992 — 1996