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Dallas, Texas, Us

- Provide strategic guidance to CEO and executive leaders regarding team and company initiatives by helping identify and mitigate key risks and by bridging the gap between strategy and execution- Manage all aspects of employee lifecycle from recruiting through terminations- Project all human capital hiring strategies to support hyper growth and scale despite a complex organizational structure (doubling company headcount within first 12 months)- Drive organizational planning through goal-setting and OKR framework management- Actively refine operational procedures through tool or process implementation to drive continual improvement and "professionalizing" of the company- Build performance management processes and advise company leadership on all complicated human capital issues- Train executive and mid-level leaders on management best-practices and how to effectively lead their teams and the company to greater performance standards- Due to a diverse start-up background, act as the "go-to" for filling leadership gaps wherever needed (sales, CS, data science, finance, etc.)

Chicago, Illinois, Us

- Coached first-time CEO on corporate strategy, leadership, and financial direction leading to a successful buyout of the business within 3 years of my starting- Brought in as employee number 1 after the founders to help build the team, mature the company operationally, and establish the strategic foundation for revenue growth which led to 100% growth YoY in 2021 and over 400% YoY in 2022- Managed all strategic hiring (who to hire, when, and why) and grew the team from 3 to 21 over 18 months- Organized all major administrative components of the business by establishing Google Drive, LastPass, Docusign, etc.- Established and managed all financial aspects of the business through implementing Quickbooks, Expensify, and budgeting, and ran all state tax registrations (new employees), annual audits, and Sales Tax Nexis study- Managed all major legal issues from contract reviews and copyright infringement claims (for and against) to an ADA Compliance lawsuit (including the legal negotiations and technical remediation through scoping, finding/hiring development talent, and project management through completion)- Built out People Operations function through employee policies/procedures, compensation frameworks, standardized hiring practices, performance reviews, management training, and key investments in culture (monthly remote happy hours, annual retreat, etc.)

- Advised CEO on all company aspects from purchasing and production to go-to-market strategy and sales- Spearheaded all strategic initiatives/planning and manage all finance, tech, and HR functions for the company- Implemented and maintain operating structure for the Company, including the establishment of company vision and values, detailed company-wide planning sequences, meeting structures to enhance collaboration and cross-team communication, and performance management for individual employee alignment and achievement- Manage the setup of new CRM tool to support Sales Team growth and company strategic focus on B2B sales support- Worked with CEO to reorganize company structure to reflect growth strategy and scalable team design, including the hiring of three key organizational leaders including a Sales, Design, and Marketing Directors (establishing the company’s first formal leadership team) to increase CEO bandwidth for company growth initiatives- Established the company’s first formal budget to drive autonomy with new senior leadership (freeing CEO’s time)- Worked with previous CIO to develop and implement ImageText outsourced IT support structure/process- Revised company-wide usage of MS Teams, Outlook, and One Drive to improve efficiency and communication across teams- Partnered with team leaders to implement planning tools and processes for Sampling, Marketing and Design teams to improve organization and timeline adherence during periods of team expansion- Established key aspects of HR function such as management trainings, performance reviews/standards, and standardized onboarding for new employees (with a focus on the employee lifecycle and retention) - Served as interim CEO during 3-month sabbatical from Nov’21-Feb’22

Denver, Co, Us

- Oversaw entire demand-side of the royalty marketplace, ensuring adequate investor support for new asset sales- Reported to CEO and developed strategies for investor relations (“IR”), new product development, organizational leadership, and operational guidance for the business overall- Guided all marketing efforts to investor clients and prospects including website layout, user experience enhancements, value repositioning, and reengagement campaigns- Managed all sales for premium All-Access investor membership, nearly doubling membership in first four months by driving new value and product creation to completion and focusing on promotion and investor education- Led all IR activities including institutional partnerships, investor education, analyst pricing benchmarks, and new investor onboarding - Restructured entire investor sales strategy and funnel from back-end system workflows to market-facing product positioning, resulting in record-breaking highs for new investor activity and engagement in first four months

Austin, Texas, Us

- Restructured all functions within Finance and Operations to enable the sale of the business to a publicly traded technology company (Upland Software) with only a 45-day diligence process- Reported to the CEO, served on the Executive Team, and acted as Treasurer of the Board- Managed all Finance (including FP&A, budgeting, SaaS accounting, legal, cash planning, and debt management), Operations (including revenue ops, human resources, office management), Investor Relations, and Corporate Development functions- Revamped entire Salesforce instance, supervised the transition from QuickBooks to Intacct to prepare for ASC 606 compliance, and enabled full quote-to-cash deal processing between systems- Rebuilt People Operations function including review processes based on company values, moved recruiting in-house, revised benefit plans/providers, and facilitated company-wide trainings to improve retention- Handled all document negotiations and Legal matters including Sales and corporate Legal support as well as HR issues- Managed all company-wide communications including all-hands meetings, trainings, and major announcements as well as OKR (objectives and key results) goal setting, tracking, sharing, and cross-team collaboration- Hired, mentored, and maintained a high-performing team (not losing a single hire in a highly-competitive job market) during a period of high growth and restructured the team for optimization (specialized roles for scale)

Santa Clara, Ca, Us

Worked closely with PE & VC firms across the central US to meet funding needs for investment. Specialization includes extensive industry knowledge, fund performance analysis, and exposure to multiple firms across various sectors and geographies. Specific duties:- Maintained a portfolio of over 120 lines of credit for 55 different private equity and venture capital firms, representing over $1.5B in loan commitments (yielding loan growth of over 100% year-over-year for five consecutive years)- Managed team priorities and workflow during period of extreme growth in a high-stress, fast-paced environment to meet the unique banking needs of the private equity industry where attention to detail and timely responses are critical- Upheld an expansive network of client and service provider relationships through events, referrals, and providing value through strong industry knowledge, while bringing in new business and managing new client needs (on-boarding)- Completed in-depth contract review and legal negotiations - Helped develop and implement new products and services to support rapid growth in a highly competitive industry- Mentored associates to help them excel based on personal strengths and learning/management preferences (3 of 5 new hires promoted within 18 months), while serving as a “go to” for the global team on multiple processes and procedures

Santa Clara, Ca, Us

Supported growth for early-to-mid stage, revenue producing technology companies through direct receivables lending. Gained experience includes in-depth knowledge of billing procedures and accounting, collections improvement, contract law, and cash flow analysis and optimization, and developed multiple innovative and streamlined processes to improve efficiency and conserve time and other resources.

Santa Clara, Ca, Us

Provided bridge and growth capital financing to startup and mid-stage technology and life science companies, along with working capital through receivables lending. Experience gained includes venture debt structuring, receivables management, and exposure to the unique, dynamic needs of startup firms.

Santa Clara, Ca, Us

Provided portfolio managment support for all lending teams throughout the central United States, including the Midwest, Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountain Region, Southwest, and Texas. Primary responsibilities included financial statement analysis, compliance management, outsourcing initiative support, and basic underwriting.

Santa Clara, Ca, Us

Supported the Product Advisory team with preparation of pricing models, account analysis comparison, customer database management, and product implementation follow-ups. Experience gained includes work prioritization, customer service, and advanced modeling in excel.