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Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Expertise: economic and financial analysis, strategic planning, feasibility studies, performance measurement, continuous improvement, and market research● Senior subconsultant to RCG Economics● Conducted a feasibility study to advise a nonprofit client on its intentions to open a thrift store● Prepared a feasibility study for a nonprofit client considering a $4M+ expansion to their facilities and services, including the opportunity for earned revenue● Advised the NV Treasurer's Office on the affordability of higher education a state institutions● Directed outreach to constituents and community partners in support of Nevada's 2018 Energy Choice Initiative● Led a Balanced Scorecard performance measurement project for a nonprofit client, leading to a new $1.8M revenue stream (45% increase in revenue)● Audited the financial projections (proforma) for a $400M entertainment venue● Created a financial forecasting tool in Excel for a $50M real estate development project

Las Vegas Metropolitan Area

Expertise: economic and fiscal benefit analyses, state and regional industry studies, business planning and modeling, development feasibility and absorption analyses, market analysis● Performed an economic benefits analysis for a proposed inland port for the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED)● Conducted a feasibility study for a proposed tourism and hospitality development for a rural Nevada county● Directed a regional study of the mining industry and opportunities for industry growth for GOED● Conducted a housing supply & demand analysis for the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN)● Projected land supply & demand for the "Northern Nevada Vacant Land Analysis" conducted for EDAWN● Wrote the report to GOED on the proceedings of the Southern Nevada Infrastructure Working Group and its recommendations

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Role: grants management, impact assessment, strategic planning, and continuous improvement● Directed the operations, performance measurement, and reporting on nearly $3M in government grant- and donation-funded programs● Implemented a best-practice performance management system (Balanced Scorecard) to measure outcomes and impact● Researched and wrote a proposal to the governor’s office to include Hope for Prisoners in the state's corrections budget● Conducted research and developed evidence-based improvements to programs● Wrote successful application for a corporate grant that now funds the organization's outcomes measurement function● Contributed to grant applications for Department of Labor, Department of Health and Human Services, and corporate grants

Atlanta

Role: managed organization-wide implementation of the Balanced Scorecard performance measurement and evaluation program and associated processesJune 2013 – August 2013 (internship), September 2013 - June 2015 (employment)● Collaborated with the Finance and Resource Development divisions to successfully align their efforts with the priorities of the Strategic Plan● Streamlined Habitat's metrics reporting process by 40%, improving analytics for division managers● Provided reports and analyses of financial & program goals to senior management and the board● Worked with the VP of Internal Audit and Controller to implement controls and minimize risks● Wrote the grant report and second grant proposal for a successful pilot project, resulting in a 100% increase in funding for phase 2

Trenton, Nj

● Courses taught: Practical Ethics, World Religions, Philosophy, Sociology of Religion● Synthesized complex philosophical and ethical concepts for community college instruction through PowerPoint presentations and class discussion● Evaluated student work, suggested areas for improvement, and motivated students to give their best

Greater Los Angeles Area

Role: planned and organized the expatriate tax reconciliation program and budgets for expat benefits● Identified and remedied an error in the firm’s tax reimbursement policy ($500k/year savings)● Provided decision support and tax reconciliation analysis to the Director of Tax and CFO● Served as liaison for financial services for the firm’s expatriate attorneys from vendor (PwC)

Greater Los Angeles Area

Prepared U.S. tax returns for PwC’s clients and supervised junior tax preparers, indicating revisions to make and establishing deliverable timelines

Various

Taught high school Algebra. Tutored students in German, Mathematics, and for standardized tests (e.g., SAT, GRE).

Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany

SENIOR ASSOCIATE (10/2000 - 12/2002)● Provided clients with analyses of operating budgets, GAAP compliance, process reviews, tax services; managed the work of junior staff and provided trainingTAX ASSOCIATE (01/1999 - 10/2000)● Prepared U.S. tax returns for PwC’s clients and supervised the work of junior staff, indicating areas for correction

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Applied Economics

Activities and Societies: Fellow for the Center for Social Enterprise, 2016 - 2017; Mentor for the Start:ME accelerator for small.

Nonprofit Management (Kennedy School Of Gov'T) And American Religious History (Divinity School)

Sample coursework: Strategic Management of Nonprofits and NGOs; Managing Financial Resources for Nonprofits

Master Of Divinity - Mdiv, Ethics And Theology

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology; Minor In Mathematics

Activities and Societies: Intermural sports, Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity Academic Chair for Sigma Phi Epsilon