Created in-house capability to align vendors and other third-party relationships with organizational goals while managing for increased value and efficient partnerships. - Responsible for executing research and data collection strategy by allocating a $1.5M research budget. -- Manage multiple vendor relationships to meet data quality requirements and regular deadlines.- Examine existing relationships with third-party vendors and institute best practices and processes throughout the vendor life-cycle. Reduced missed or rushed renewals by 95% by implementing improved systems.- Led effort to develop youth survey research tool by forging relationships with elite university research labs, negotiating terms of grants and managing project milestones. - Developed relationship with UK based nonprofit and secured terms to set up a ethics review board to allow for publication of Stand Together Foundation research in academic journals. - Work with stakeholders to identify and fill gaps in staffing by sourcing and securing contractors.- Cultivated relationships with UK-based nonprofit and established framework for an ethics review board to allow for publication of Stand Together Foundation research in academic journals.

Manage and lead an in-house capability to optimize vendor partnerships across the organization, eliminate duplicate vendor resources and increase value through negotiations. - Started capability, created and set vision and goals for long term success and work to constantly mature business model with new processes and systems to maximize value creation. - Grew, trained and retained team from zero to nine people to handle sourcing and research, negotiations, relationship management, and best practice training. - Grew vendor management capability to a total of $10M+ in negotiated savings and worked with hundreds of vendors over same time period.- Successfully sourced, negotiated and implemented enterprise wide programs for new accounting and reporting software, 401k management, Microsoft licensing, business insurance and travel vendors.- Restructured team in 2020 to better align with organizational goals and to take advantage of highest leveraged opportunities in the IT, Communications and Development teams. - Set goals and culture to encourage long term professional growth and skill development for team members.

Was responsible for the administrative and operational running of the organization, improving processes and systems and hiring and retaining new talent. - Reorganized and hired operations and research teams and improved efficiency with clear roles and goals. - Recruited for all levels and positions to rebuild the legal and communications capabilities.- Worked to create a culture that encouraged feedback, open communication and the value of the individual. - Advised on communications plans to highlight the organization, legal victories and partner successes. - Successfully reorganized and transitioned the organization to a new IT support provider. This included upgraded equipment, improved reliability and enhanced security standards.

Recruited and directed the work of teams of professionals in accounting, tax compliance, human resources, and facility management and planned and administered annual budgets of more than $12M. Served as a key advisor to the Executive Director and assisted in setting overall strategy and vision for the organization. Worked with the communications and digital teams to set daily content strategy. • Improved and updated internal systems to enable growth and maintain efficiency during a period when the staff grew from 10 to 32 at the time of the acquisition by Freedom Partners.• Oversaw human resources and was instrumental in recruiting and building solid leadership teams.• Created a culture that was collaborative with a flat hierarchy that emphasized effective communication across organizational boundaries.• Worked with the accounting team to revamp the accounting system and assure compliance.• Negotiated a $500K contract for use of ACE Metric, a tool that tests advertising through a unique online focus group setting, and which became a centerpiece of the message research program.

Joined the organization as a member of the senior management team to provide business guidance during its transition from a small startup organization to a mature company with sustainable systems, controlled expenses, and growing revenue. Shaped the business side of the organization by putting in place consistent and complementary systems for accounting, budget planning, collections, and tax compliance. Worked with IT to standardize IT infrastructure and improve reliability and enable a collaborative work environment.• Developed overall short- and long-term strategies and positioning of the company through effective marketing, new service and product offerings, and new business development.• Was instrumental in bringing the firm to profitability with revenue growth from approximately $100K monthly to more than $250K monthly.• Managed a tripling of staff size to 25 in 18 months and built out account teams that specialized in such different functions as online advertising, web development and social media campaigns.• Worked regularly with the majority owner, the minority investor and the firm’s board to maintain a strong and informed relationship.• Worked with a variety of clients to develop innovative and interactive communication and grassroots strategies while managing team members in executing those strategies.

Managed all business operations during a period of rapid growth and a complete rebranding of the company, putting in place sustainable business practices and oversaw all accounting and finance systems. Established policies for training and professional development and managed all HR as the firm doubled in size to 25. Oversaw all company accounting and finance systems to ensure low expenses and cost cutting, efficient procurement, proper controls, positive cash flow, and accurate and regular reporting on the company’s financial position. Created and implemented systems to compile and monitor employee utilization, resource planning and project budget compliance to ensure efficient client service and proper staffing levels.• Was instrumental in a doubling of revenue to more than $4M.• Increased employee retention 45%.• Selected and implemented a web-based project collaboration tool and companywide intranet/wiki to improve communication among staff and enable efficient handling of resources.• Negotiated the lease for and managed the design and buildout of a new, $500K facility that incorporated the company’s unique culture. Completed the project and transition under budget and on time.

Represented the Chief Counsel of the Office of Advocacy before representatives of SBA, other agencies and departments, the White House, Congress, and members of the small business community. Monitored issues relevant to small business community and recommended action; developed policy statements for the Chief Counsel. Compiled weekly report to administration officials (including White House staff) on accomplishments.• Coordinated public relations and outreach activities with Congress, government agencies and members of the small business community to promote regulatory flexibility and other advocacy initiatives.• Monitored issues relevant to small business community and recommended action; developed policy statements for the Chief Counsel.

Coordinated the Chairman’s specking schedule and managed the logistics team. Wrote talking points and coordinated staffing events. Assisted in handling media relations and press inquiries during the launch of the company. Promoted the Chairman’s book and his weekly radio commentary.• Ensured revenue goals were met by scheduling 30 to 40 speeches annually.• Instrumental in securing appearances on Fox New Hannity & Colmes, NPR, the Today Show, and many local radio stations nationwide.

Managed a $1.3M IT and equipment budget and oversaw all administrative, political, and legislative staff to ensure schedule coordination and efficient flow of information to the Chairman through in-person briefings. Drafted daily schedules.• Planned and executed the District Director Fly-In, a three-day meeting and workshop to coordinate messaging, inform of services and communicate with over 200 heads of Congressional District offices.