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Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

My journey to Branches Mission Lab and goodmakerU feels like it’s brought together everything I’ve learned and loved in my career. Here, I get to blend my passion for building efficient, effective operations with a deep commitment to the nonprofit world.Every day, I'm focused on streamlining our operations, honing our sales strategies, and ensuring our financial health. But the real joy comes from creating an environment where our team can excel, and our nonprofit clients (goodmakers)… Show more My journey to Branches Mission Lab and goodmakerU feels like it’s brought together everything I’ve learned and loved in my career. Here, I get to blend my passion for building efficient, effective operations with a deep commitment to the nonprofit world.Every day, I'm focused on streamlining our operations, honing our sales strategies, and ensuring our financial health. But the real joy comes from creating an environment where our team can excel, and our nonprofit clients (goodmakers) can achieve their missions. Joining Branches Mission Lab and goodmakerU isn't just a career move; it's the intersection of my professional expertise and my personal commitment to ensuring goodmakers stay healthy and have everything they need to accelerate the good they create in the world. Show less

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States

Leadership Philosophy:My philosophy is rooted in the belief that effective leadership enables teams to realize their full potential. I focus on creating environments where innovation and excellence are nurtured, and challenges are transformed into opportunities for growth. My commitment to empowering teams and individuals has consistently resulted in improved operational efficiencies, revenue growth, and enhanced organizational health.Client Results:Marketing Firm… Show more Leadership Philosophy:My philosophy is rooted in the belief that effective leadership enables teams to realize their full potential. I focus on creating environments where innovation and excellence are nurtured, and challenges are transformed into opportunities for growth. My commitment to empowering teams and individuals has consistently resulted in improved operational efficiencies, revenue growth, and enhanced organizational health.Client Results:Marketing Firm (Fractional COO/EOS Integration, Sales Leadership):Drove a 56% increase in revenue through strategic EOS integration and dynamic sales leadership.Implemented operational changes that enhanced team performance and organizational scalability. Worked with the founder to refine and relaunch a struggling business segment, resulting in 588% growth in 1 year.Maternal Health Company (Fractional COO/EOS Integrator):Successfully prepared the organization to transition to a permanent COO by streamlining operations and enhancing leadership structures.Redesigned and implemented a comprehensive tech stack, significantly improving operational efficiency.Supported the development of a new business segment in preparation for Series A Funding.Executive Coaching:Provided executive coaching to small business leaders, focusing on strategic planning, leadership development, operational excellence, sales, and fundraising.Enabled clients to achieve significant improvements in business performance and personal leadership capabilities. Show less

Fayetteville, Arkansas Area

As Executive Director at SLS Community, I led the organization through a pivotal period, focusing on strategic growth, enhancing operational efficiency, and deepening community impact under challenging circumstances.Summary of Key Contributions:Financial Stewardship: Effectively managed a $1 million budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and optimal resource allocation to support the organization's goals.Strategic Partnership Development: Initiated and fostered a… Show more As Executive Director at SLS Community, I led the organization through a pivotal period, focusing on strategic growth, enhancing operational efficiency, and deepening community impact under challenging circumstances.Summary of Key Contributions:Financial Stewardship: Effectively managed a $1 million budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and optimal resource allocation to support the organization's goals.Strategic Partnership Development: Initiated and fostered a collective impact model, collaborating with university health systems, real estate developers, foundations, and businesses. This strategy significantly strengthened support systems and resources available for neurodiverse adults.Program Expansion: Spearheaded the expansion of residential care services and the development of job training programs, markedly enhancing the quality and scope of support for neurodiverse adults.Organizational Transformation: Successfully implemented the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), streamlining operations and improving organizational clarity, which was instrumental in driving forward the founders' vision during a time of transition. Show less

Fayetteville, Arkansas Area

In my role at BlueSun Vacations, I led transformative initiatives to drive business growth, operational efficiency, and strategic alignment:Business Development: Launched a new segment, generating $5M and a 30% margin increase in 10 months, with a projected triple revenue in the second year.Operational Efficiency: Reduced expenses by 21%, enhancing sales performance by 11% YOY, resulting in a $600K net income increase YOY.EOS Implementation: Successfully transitioned the… Show more In my role at BlueSun Vacations, I led transformative initiatives to drive business growth, operational efficiency, and strategic alignment:Business Development: Launched a new segment, generating $5M and a 30% margin increase in 10 months, with a projected triple revenue in the second year.Operational Efficiency: Reduced expenses by 21%, enhancing sales performance by 11% YOY, resulting in a $600K net income increase YOY.EOS Implementation: Successfully transitioned the company to the Entrepreneurial Operating System, improving organizational clarity, communication, and process efficiency.Financial & Legal Leadership: Guided legal restructuring to avoid litigation and oversaw comprehensive audits, establishing reliable financial models. Show less

Fayetteville, Arkansas Area

As the Director of Sales, I combined strategic leadership with hands-on management to drive significant sales achievements and team development:Sales Leadership: Led B2B and B2C sales teams to over $19 million in gross sales, securing five industry awards for top production. Managed key domestic and international partner relationships.Talent Management & Collaboration: Oversaw talent acquisition, retention, and release, ensuring alignment with the business's strategic goals… Show more As the Director of Sales, I combined strategic leadership with hands-on management to drive significant sales achievements and team development:Sales Leadership: Led B2B and B2C sales teams to over $19 million in gross sales, securing five industry awards for top production. Managed key domestic and international partner relationships.Talent Management & Collaboration: Oversaw talent acquisition, retention, and release, ensuring alignment with the business's strategic goals. Collaborated closely with Senior Leadership to align sales efforts with the overall business plan.Training & Development: Initiated the company's first sales playbook, significantly boosting staff selling skills and product knowledge, thereby enhancing overall team performance and expertise. Show less

Fayetteville, Arkansas Area

As a Sales Executive, I specialized in full-stack sales for travel experiences in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America, achieving significant milestones:Surpassed industry norms with a sales closing rate 3x higher, generating $1.6M in first-year sales and setting three company records.Pioneered market expansion, creating $1.7M in new revenue streams and laying the foundation for a future business segment.

Fayetteville, Arkansas Area

Developed training, curriculum, and software to develop models for inclusion of people with disabilities in churches, NGO's, schools, and businesses. Collaborated with key stakeholders to establish organizations’ theory of change. Participated with the executive team to move from program ideation to execution. Regular speaking, workshops, and training across sectors and cultures. Executed fundraising events and managed individual donor relationships.

Fayetteville, Arkansas Area

In this role, I spearheaded cross-functional growth strategies and managed impactful projects:Project Leadership: Successfully managed a $3.2 million expansion for the Fayetteville Boys & Girls Club, including intricate negotiations for a key Memorandum of Understanding.Program Development: Founded a new department with six programs aimed at disability support and community inclusion.Global Collaboration: Directed a multinational disability conference with 12 NGOs… Show more In this role, I spearheaded cross-functional growth strategies and managed impactful projects:Project Leadership: Successfully managed a $3.2 million expansion for the Fayetteville Boys & Girls Club, including intricate negotiations for a key Memorandum of Understanding.Program Development: Founded a new department with six programs aimed at disability support and community inclusion.Global Collaboration: Directed a multinational disability conference with 12 NGOs, leading to the formation of 16 active networks across India for advocacy and resource development. Show less

Fayetteville, Arkansas Area

Provided directional leadership and programming for families with children ages 0-6th grade. Managed volunteer recruitment, weekly program execution, and special events.

Springdale, Ar

Executive Mba Candidate, Business And Finance

Master’S Degree, Disability Studies

Bachelor’S Degree, Biblical Studies Emphasizing Leadership And Ethics, 3.9

Activities and Societies: Delta Epsilon Chi Honor Society