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Oakland, US

• Developed and implemented data driven financial strategies that doubled revenues in 3 years.
• Streamlined operations as employees worked from home during COVID-19 pandemic by implementing modern systems for expense reporting, accounting, and bill payments.
• Created KPI dashboards for management & Board that quickly & easily visualized financial performance.
• Upgraded accounting software to NetSuite and implemented advanced revenue management.
• Replaced inefficient spreadsheet-based systems for tracking corporate prospects with more sophisticated Salesforce solution.
• Quickly gained confidence of Board and Finance Committee, many of whom are high profile executives.

Oakland, CA, US

Supporting the Cascale (formerly Sustainable Apparel Coalition), a 501(c)6, and the Apparel Impact Institute, a 501(c)3 through a shared services arrangement between these two international nonprofits, I developed and enhanced efficient infrastructure that helps both organizations grow at a rapid pace. Set up HR and legal systems so that both organizations.

San Francisco, California, US

Helped scale AII from its infancy as the organization tripled in size in one year. Created new processes for supporting international government grant accounting.

Leveraging over 10 years experience as CFO/VP Finance, I advise corporate venture capital firms and startups in need of financial modeling, financial planning and analysis, calculating DCF & multiple valuations, preparation of investment committee presentations, and financial due diligence, with a focus on SaaS, clean technology, and renewable energy.

Accounting, finance, IT & HR leader for national non-profit with programming in CO, CA, IL, MN, OR, & WA. Reduced donor database expenses by 100% by implementing free solutionReduced online donation (credit card + software) expenses by over 65%Reduced audit & tax expense by over 30%Right-sized organization in 7 months, leading to first year with positive.

San Francisco, CA, US

Led finance, administration, IT, legal & HR functions for multinational startup focused on sustainability & innovation with 3 lines of business; management consulting, events, and SaaS.Provided financial analysis and leadership on strategic issues including pricing, major contracts, and new business opportunities.Oversaw financial reporting to CEO and.

International publicly traded management consulting/sustainability business unit of Publicis Groupe.Responsible for all financial reporting & monthly close, including profitability by client, budget variance, utilization, and forecasting. Also responsible for intercompany reconciliations with other worldwide business units, including extensive use of.

Startup focused on management consulting and sustainability. Prior to acquisition, developed financial tools & processes, created quarterly/annual close & audit processes, created & document accounting & HR processes & procedures, created annual budget. Responsible for banking & cash planning, financial modeling, and ongoing HR functions such as payroll.

SaaS startup providing fundraising and CRM solutions for non-profits. Responsible for financial modeling, forecasting, and developing internal management reports and dashboards. Prepared financial slides for monthly Board meetings. Created annual budget; tracked budget change requests and budget variances for 15 departments. Performed due dilgence related.

Supervised accounting and information technology departments. Maintained asset/liability management software and chaired asset/liability management committee. Managed $20 million investment portfolio, ensuring that investment, liquidity, and asset/liability management policies were followed. Directed accounting staff in maintaining/updating accounts.

Taught algebra, pre-algebra, and computers. Coached cross country & track teams. Race Director for annual charity 5k race.

Trained Outdoor Education staff. Developed new course materials. Organized schedules for visiting school groups. Served as Assistant Camp Director for residential summer camp.

Program & Waterfront Director for 3 years during summer

Ba, Education

Mba, Business