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Portland, Oregon, United States

Directly managed project teams to plan and integrate many acquired businesses into Vacasa. Proactively led diligence, synthesized information, and communicated with stakeholders. Collaborated with project teams to identify risks, problem solve, and execute plans.Oversaw change management activities and communications with the acquired team. Ensured delicate situations were navigated with care and voiced concerns were properly addressed.Ensured sellers were up to date on activities, plans, and had appropriate expectations.Sought to thoroughly understand and execute against each purchase agreement. Worked with Legal to address any concerns identified. Organized and initiated transfer of assets. Performed financial analysis and modeling as needed.Developed cross-departmental relationships to stay informed on Vacasa's operational, administrative and technical processes.Contributed to continuous improvement of IMO best-practices, templates, policies, tools and partnerships.

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Provided informational presentations and qualified attendees for investment and partnership. Managed new partner setup process. Developed business plans with new partners and held partners and Fusion internal team accountable for performance. Maintained consistent communication with teams. Updated CRM daily. Performed diligence and financial analysis for potential acquisitions.

Amity, Oregon, United States

Prepped business for a transition of ownership. Performed and improved all day-to-day administrative functions (AP, AR, payroll, and taxes). Reconciled five years of data. Managed production team and reduced lead-time from five weeks to two weeks. Mended and maintained customer relationships.

Beaverton, Oregon, United States

Supported President and strategic planning process. Assisted in overall integration of two acquisitions. Contributed specifically to the integration change management initiatives of six acquisitions by providing Growth Mindset and DiSC Personality Styles training to 400+ employees company-wide.

Tualatin, Oregon, United States

Provided key support to the president and was a supporting member and contributor for the Executive Team. Built internal communications (general company-wide, leadership/culture development, and business performance reporting). Led teams, performed various business and financial analyses and managed projects. Developed and coordinated employee programs and engagement opportunities. Was a key resource and problem solver within the company.Nov 2016—Jul 2018Key contributor and collaborator during the 16-month process resulting in the sale of Pacific for $700m. Directly assisted Corporate Legal Counsel and Investment Banking Firm. Compiled legal and financial documents. Managed diligence data room. Assisted buyer’s legal counsel post-announcement. Tracked and supported integration planning and implementation efforts.

Tigard, Oregon, United States

I was the dedicated administrative resource for 78 staff and 6 managers. I was tasked with facilitating problem solving teams, developing presentations for multiple levels of the organization, and played a key role in the compilation and disbursement of key performance indicator data.

Tamsui District, New Taipei City, Taiwan

Taught ESL students and did other volunteer work in three SE Asian countries. I co-lead a cross-cultural team and helped prepare them for international humanitarian work.

Beaverton, Oregon, United States

I was oil between the gears of a high-tech start up. I provided necessary administrative support and stayed highly engaged in helping maintain high company-wide morale in the face of growing pains.

Amity, Oregon, United States

Assisted founder with business processes company-wide: manufacturing, quality assurance, inventory management, shipping, pricing, finance and accounting.

Beaverton, Oregon, United States

Responsible for arranging the store displays of featured merchandise.Assisted customers with purchasing, credit and cash sales, and credit card application processing.Provided information to customers regarding product quality, use, and care.Arranged shipment of various merchandise to and from customers and company stores.Fulfilled various other duties as assigned.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Organizational Leadership And Finance

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Communication Studies