· Key advisor to CEO of Bay Area Top Women-Owned Business on financial and business analytics, including strategic forecasting and budgeting, leading to progressive profit growth with most recent year-end increase at 55% · Full responsibility for all accounting and financial reporting including quarterly and annual statements and audits · Complete accountability for all monthly and quarterly Sales and Use Tax returns including ensuring regulatory compliance in reporting · Primary supervisor of all cost of sales for Company, including vendor negotiations, to ensure financial performance objectives are met, or exceeded · Decisive leadership of cross-functional business operations objectives including business development, marketing, purchasing, and human resources · Supervise all commissioned sales reporting and costing reconciliation · Directed comprehensive company-wide migration to new core business operations system including personnel training and primary responsibility for integration accuracy

· Managed all business, financial and administrative operations for architectural firm recognized as one of the Top Architectural Firms in Silicon Valley · Primary responsibility for managing all aspects of corporate finances including preparation/analysis of corporate quarterly and year-end financials and primary point of contact for company's CPA, bankers and attorneys · Managed full-scope of diverse administrative operations including equipment, telephone systems, document management, standardized procedures, and administrative staff · Managed all aspects of human resources including payroll, hourly billing, benefits plans negotiations, 401(k) plan administration, and staff reviews · Primary responsibility for all business functions related to separate property management corporation owned by the principal of AP+I including financials, real estate and SBA loans, Personal Financial Statements, lease negotiations, insurance and building management

· Responsible for all business operations, multi-departmental personnel, facility and budget management for high-end residential interior design firm · Supervised the construction and organizational setup of a second business location including development of operational structure for new division · Supervised accounting functions such as A/R, A/P, payroll and inventory management · Responsible for human resources including hiring/terminations, performance evaluations and staff development objectives

· Managed comprehensive relocation, facility restructuring and new construction projects including the development of commercial furnishing/interior finish specifications for corporate clientele · Supervised the effective coordination of multiple manufacturers, contractors, and client personnel to cohesively meet targeted deadlines · Negotiated and evaluated competitive vendors to achieve budgetary objectives

Division of The Washington Post Company. Full profit and loss responsibility including strategic planning and budget development for multi-location market area within $90 million international corporation. Supervised the new construction of a larger facility including relocation of all operations and personnel. Developed and managed annual budget which led to a 60% increase in profits and overall expense reductions of 25%. Supervised business operations, facilities, and personnel for multiple offices.