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As the Financial Operations Analyst at Strategic Innovations Consulting LLC, I took ownership of the company's financial strategy, including budgeting, cash management, and debt planning. Over the course of two years, I successfully improved the company’s financial stability by 20% while also managing vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and internal project installations to streamline operations. • Spearheaded the financial strategy and growth plan, achieving revenue growth with 90.44% growth in 2021, 45% in 2022, 19.16% in 2023, and 33.29% in 2024. • Directed financial strategy, including budgeting, cash management, and debt planning, improving the company’s financial stability by 20% within two years. • Managed vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and internal project installations, streamlining operations for greater efficiency. • Developed and implemented recruitment processes, including background checks, drug screening, and onboarding, improving compliance and employee retention. • Spearheaded payroll management and financial modeling to ensure accurate forecasting and budget adherence. • Led credit acclimation and debt management strategies, enhancing financial health and minimizing risk. • Managed day-to-day operations, ensuring seamless collaboration across teams and departments.

I worked as a Respite Program Manager and Community Health Worker at Five Rivers Health Centers. I supported individuals experiencing homelessness who required short-term housing and care following surgical procedures. I collaborated with local hospitals and agencies to identify patients needing respite care, ensuring they received appropriate medical oversight while managing program costs.Managed Respite Care Programs: Oversaw individualized care programs for patients recovering from surgeries, coordinating medical needs and housing with available community resources while ensuring cost-effective care. Collaboration and Advocacy: Worked closely with hospitals, healthcare providers, and social workers to streamline the referral process for respite care and educate them about the available community resources. I helped agencies understand and navigate these resources to better serve individuals in need. Community Outreach: Organized weekly educational programs to teach basic financial literacy, job interview skills, and healthcare navigation. These programs helped reduce emergency room misuse by educating individuals on alternative, more appropriate healthcare options and removing barriers to accessing consistent medical care. Program Development and Marketing: Developed relationships with healthcare providers and community agencies to expand awareness of respite care services and market those services to individuals and providers who could benefit. This included outreach and partnership development with public and private sectors to increase service utilization.Through these efforts, I enhanced the effectiveness of Five Rivers Health Centers' respite program, leading to improved patient outcomes and better use of healthcare and community resources.

As Financial Director, I played an instrumental role in shaping the financial strategy and event planning for the foundation's youth-focused programs. My primary responsibilities involved budgeting, fundraising, vendor management, and overall financial oversight for programming such as the Team One basketball summer program and charity events.Budget and Financial Oversight: Developed and maintained the foundation's financial strategy by managing short-term and long-term budgets. Ensured that all programs operated within their financial means, securing the necessary funds for programming, equipment, and events.Spearheaded initiatives to increase funding through strategic partnerships and community sponsorships. Successfully secured local business sponsorships for key events and ran campaigns that significantly increased donation levels year-over-year.Coordinated and managed large-scale community events, including annual basketball tournaments, fun runs, and charity trivia nights, which raised substantial funds for local causes and the foundation's youth programs. Oversaw all aspects of event logistics, from vendor coordination to volunteer management and post-event financial reporting.Helped design and support the Team One basketball summer program, which provided youth in the community with structured sports activities. Managed program resources, ensuring participants had access to coaching, equipment, and facilities. Negotiated vendor contracts for event spaces, equipment, and services to maximize value while minimizing costs. Cultivated relationships with local businesses and stakeholders to bolster support for the foundation's initiatives.Contributed to the overall strategic direction of the foundation by developing long-term financial plans and growth strategies aligned with the foundation's mission to support youth development through sports. Played a key role in expanding the foundation's reach and increasing its impact on the local community.