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Colorado Springs, Co, Us

United States

• Spearheaded the establishment of a new non-profit organization, developing strategic plans, assembling a board of directors, and securing initial funding.• Cultivated partnerships with key stakeholders and community leaders to advance the organization's mission and expand its reach.• Oversaw the development and implementation of programs and services aligned with the organization's goals, ensuring maximum impact.• Managed day-to-day operations, including financial planning, staff management, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

• Stepped into a leadership role, enhancing daily operations efficiency and effectiveness, managing recovery efforts after a fire, and reestablishing key vendor and ministry partner relationships.• Implemented successful financial management strategies, ensuring business continuity and strengthening critical partnerships.

Colorado, United States

United States

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

• Implemented strategies to reduce product and financial losses significantly, while coordinating daily shipping and delivery operations for over 40 customers using both internal and external transit solutions.• Provided leadership and support to a diverse team of 15+ staff, enhancing their ability to manage customer expectations in a high-pressure environment, consistently meeting and maintaining high customer satisfaction standards.

The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colorado

• Managed and oversaw projects with a team of up to 15 members, developing unique training and navigating complex situations to provide innovative solutions supporting $5M in annual revenue.• Became a trusted expert across the company by maintaining high professional standards and delivering successful project outcomes.

Dallas, Texas

• Addressed critical vendor billing issues, spearheaded a budgetary overhaul, and led a team to overachieve on goals, setting a new sales record and organizing a high-profile national convention for over 80,000 attendees.• Earned commendations for financial knowledge and problem-solving skills, achieving significant savings and an increase in overall margin while delivering a world-class experience.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

 Led 30 cross-functional staff and 4 production companies surrounding ~250 yearly events at multiple locations globally, performing in-depth research on current trends and practices for process improvement. Administered catering company relationship and yearly $300K budget to exacting standards, offering top-tier results and actualizing a 98% retention rate in repeat business (30% above goal). Executed promotional events involving 3K+ people daily, and established related standard operating procedures. Selected as Assistant Project Manager for a $4.5M cruise on Disney cruise line, that brought ~$1M in additional revenue and was used as a template for all future project/event management efforts. Helmed one-of-a-kind event for 1K+ high-end donors (including visits from the Vice President of the United States), bringing in a record $850K+ in donations despite various logistical challenges. Exceeded expectations as the Technology Upgrade Project Manager responsible for $200k lighting and projection upgrades, gaining mastery with new technologies and systems.

Azusa, California, United States

 Led 120 employees to secure the best possible results for a networked infrastructure covering 8K+ students. Managed 6 computer labs/400+ computers, and streamlined a large-scale laptop rental program that brought $80K+ in additional yearly revenue with no significant impacts on overall budget utilization. Established University’s first technology repair center, now considered a gold standard in the university.  Taught 9 CompTIA and Apple certification courses, demonstrating strong leadership and dedication. Orchestrated 4 events yearly for 1K+ students that enabled strong results across KPIs.

Riverside, Ca

Rancho Cucamonga, California, United States

Anaheim, California, United States

Business Administration, Management And Operations

Music Performance, General

Activities and Societies: Choir, Pro Musica

Education record

Industrial And Organizational Psychology