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Pier 1 San Francisco California

• Managed all operations of nutrition program; hired, scheduled, managed, and developed staff; contracted with distributors; handled all equipment and facility issues, maintenance, and upgrades. • Oversaw a nutrition program that serviced 4,000 students across 46 schools—ensured they were fulfilling state health and safety regulations. • Implemented new, effective management policies and staff training procedures that positively enhanced the work environment by facilitating strong inter-department, cross-functional relationships. • Prepared operating budget of over $1.5M and managed operational expenditures and spending—resulting in a net surplus of 5-10% annually. • Established strong relationship with vendors; identified opportunities for product donations. • Managed grant proposal research and writing projects to explore and utilize alternate means of funding—resulting in annual revenue increases of approximately $15,000. • Collaborated with the Executive Director to create, develop, and administer an integrated pest management (IPM) plan. • Achieved full compliance across 46 sites with state-mandated regulations by thoroughly monitoring operations, on a regular and continuous basis.

San Francisco, Ca

Hold management responsibilities for general programs administration and specialized early education department programs. Implement innovative educational operations and programs to service the largest California school district. Budget development and management skills are utilized daily and critical to performance. Possess a thorough, working knowledge of regulatory standards and ability to lead staff through education and training, and establish compliance monitoring programs to ensure successful and compliant business operations.

San Francisco, Ca

- Office of Treasurer and Tax Collector• Developed procedures, educational content, and training material for San Francisco private parking operators to conform with regulations promulgated by the office responsible for municipality financial management. • Researched, developed, and delivered proposal and training on how to effectively transition from cash to credit card system for parking, including equipment, technology, and processes that met regulations. • Spearheaded compliance education and assurance programs by leading presentations and discussions with private parking operators and staff—designed to engage and clearly convey policies and procedures.

San Francisco, Ca

• Supervised business operations for security and first response departments.• Managed $165M annual budget for airport operations, police, and fire department; navigated through post 9/11 counterterrorism initiatives• Performed fiscal research and analysis on operations and budgeting and delivered reports to executive management.• Served on Master Plan Project oversight committee for $2.5B new terminal project.• Led comprehensive operations project to stabilize the budget and reduce operational expenditures—resulting in a 20% reduction in budget expenditure, while achieving a 100% employee retention and maintaining full capacity of business operations. • Wrote reports and presented findings of monthly revenue and expenditure analysis at monthly inter-department meetings. • Established and implemented two new programs that were integrated into business operations—the Workers’ Compensation Guide for management and the Return to Work Program—reduced costs by 27% in the first six months by implementing new, effective management, budget controls policies, and procedures. • Managed the entire Workers Compensation program; established new procedures and processes—reduced expenditures from $1.2M to $600K in first year.

San Francisco

Reviewed and edited medical / legal reports prepared by staff doctors prepared for legal proceedings. Supervised transcription department personnel. Provided assistance with marketing, customer service, and public relations activities.

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Finance, Business Admininstration

Activities and Societies: Founder and President, University Chapter of the Financial Management Association Internship: Industrial.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Strategic Management

Strategic management with emphasis on optimization.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Business/Managerial Economics

Activities and Societies: Soccer Team, Basketball team member, Student Body President and student representative admissions committee.