Designing Excellence, Leading Change: Where Business Strategy Meets Creative Ingenuity
Hi, I’m Evelyn Ward, a Product Line Marketer at Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, where I operate at the intersection of Marketing, Operations, and Analytics, driving innovation, simplifying complexity, and delivering results. In my first year, I was proud to receive two Marketing Excellence Awards, including one for my contributions to the pioneering Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling project.
I’m a proud MBA graduate of Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management, where I made history as the first Black female President of the Owen Student Government Association. During my time at Owen, I led with heart, courage, and creativity, earning the 2024 H. Igor Ansoff Award for creative contributions to the school. I also helped lead my team to a second-place finish at the 2023 National Black MBA Association Case Competition, and in 2022, I was honored as Best Presenter, a moment that affirmed my voice and confidence as a leader.
Before business school, I managed a $1.4M+ territory as an Account Manager at Ecolab and began my career as a Food Microbiologist—grounding me in scientific thinking, quality assurance, and a passion for problem-solving. Today, I blend those roots with modern marketing strategy, AI-enabled tools, and design thinking to drive meaningful outcomes.
Outside of work, I’m deeply committed to service and sisterhood through Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, where I’ve held multiple leadership roles and continue to contribute through community initiatives and creative projects.
This digital portfolio reflects the intersections of who I am strategic yet creative, data-driven yet empathetic, rooted in values and driven by innovation. Thanks for visiting. Let’s connect and create something extraordinary.
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