First Wave Strategy

I'm Caroline — a Chemical Engineer, MBA, and former global supply chain executive turned Business Advisor. Over the past 15+ years I've worked inside billion-dollar companies— managing hundreds of millions in spend, negotiating complex contracts, and building strategies that actually get executed. Today I work directly with small business owners who need expert-level thinking without the corporate price tag. What makes me different from most business consultants? I'm an engineer at heart. I don't do vague advice or 90-day retainers that go nowhere. I build clear frameworks, deliver fast, and give you something you can act on immediately. Every engagement is scoped, priced upfront, and completed on time. Here's what I bring to your business: ✔ MBA from Rice University Jones Graduate School of Business ✔ Chemical Engineering degree from Ohio State University ✔ 15+ years in supply chain, operations, and P&L management ✔ Certified Supply Chain Professional | Lean Six Sigma Green Belt ✔ Proven sales track record — generated $700K in 5 months in a previous advisory role ✔ Licensed Business Broker — I help owners buy, sell, and value businesses ✔ Fluent in Mandarin Chinese | Global experience across USA, Brazil, Vietnam I specialize in marketing strategy, business planning, sales funnel audits, business valuation, and professional document preparation