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Portland, OR, US

Portland, Oregon, United States

• Provide high-quality consulting and project management services to clientele for a worldwide, employee-owned management consulting firm
• Program manager in a retail sport research lab. Stood up new neuroscience capabilities; developed a scientific and professional advisory board; managed vendor contracts engaging with legal, finance and privacy teams.
• Managed complex scope, plans and schedules for a unique asset rationalization project while working in an agile team environment at a local retail fitness brand
• Executed the project tasks such as facilitating team workshops, stakeholder mapping and assessment, developing data-driven decision- making tools and working cross-functionally across many levels of the organization
• Developed rationalization methodology and best practices to be utilized by the organization in the future

Portland, Oregon, United States

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• Provided client-centric consulting services to successfully implement UltiPro, a SAAS HR, payroll and talent management software developed by Ultimate Software
• Facilitated working and training sessions and provided product, subject matter, analytical and design expertise during 4-6 month implementations. Required focused client collaboration, attention to detail and astute.
• Analyzed client's business requirements, consulted on best practices, and configured each client’s unique payroll/HR system
• Coached, trained and led client teams through change management to new payroll software
• Mapped data across systems, uncovered holes and errors, tested and deployed the software using scrubbed data sets within tight timelines
• Utilized waterfall and agile project management techniques; proactively communicated with customers and cross- functional internal teams regarding project tasks, milestones and due dates; mitigated foreseen risks.

Greater Seattle Area

• Worked directly with the principal of an expanding green- building consulting company, conducting work on the West Coast and Hawaii, to develop appropriate business strategies and facilitate organizational development
• Developed operational policies and procedures to improve efficiency and revenue growth by 35%
• Managed human resources and developed new employee manual and orientation systems during staff expansion; on-boarded all new staff and contractors; trained staff in company policies
• Prepared monthly client invoices; coordinated with bookkeeper to manage finances and prepare taxes; improved the AR process to stabilize cash flow from average 200 days AR payment timeline to 60 days
• Researched technology solutions and coordinated with IT manager for implementation of 12 new programs/apps
• Produced job profitability reports; supported staff in responding to RFP’s; performed client services and support for over 40 projects per year

Portland, Oregon Area

• Managed all operations related to emerging green building general contracting company; created appropriate solutions and technology for growing organization; facilitated change management strategies
• Designed and implemented a variety of operational systems including human resources, bookkeeping and finance, marketing and sales, vendors and subcontractors, insurance, licensing, and worker’s compensation
• Managed all account payables and receivables while tracking cash flow for a $1.4 million company in coordination with bookkeeper and accountant
• Created and upheld policies and procedures for 20+ employees and subcontractors; trained staff in new systems

• Managed the start-up tasks and a marketing campaign for a healthy building consulting business.
• As a healthy building consultant, worked to reduce human exposure to toxins in homes by testing indoor air quality, conducting a variety of inspections (EMF, radon, water quality, mold and mildew) and advising about.
• Worked with diverse clientele to determine reasonable steps to improve the health of living spaces.

• Directed the overall growth and operations of NCNM’s Chinese Medicine teaching clinic
• Ensured the implementation of all policies and procedures necessary to provide an excellent clinical education and healing environment for students, patients and doctors
• Fiscally accountable for the annual clinic budget totaling ~$500K per year
• Supervised and directed patient services and medicinary staff, and clinical faculty totaling 30+ people
• Assisted Dean of Chinese Medicine Program in administration of clinical education for 100+ students
• Reported to the Board of Directors, served as Chair of Clinic Development Team & Staff Environmental Team Lead

Portland, Oregon Area

• Managed all administrative duties including scheduling, filing, important correspondence, travel arrangements and financial tracking for the Dean of Clinical Education at NCNM
• Communicated on behalf of the dean to students, staff, faculty, board members and important high level supporters of the college
• Developed administrative systems in collaboration with clinical staff to achieve optimal student and patient experience

• Managed the front desk staff and overall traffic flow for a large, fast-growing, high-end local business that included a spa, studio, café, boutique, and childcare. In partnership with the owners, built the operations.
• Effectively collaborated with 30 therapists, 10 studio teachers, 4 managers, 15 staff members and owners to create and uphold all BODY protocols and procedures
• Delivered exceptional customer service for diverse clientele
• Avidly marketed and developed the business’ identity in the local community

Mba, Sustainable Systems

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biology