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Founder and President of a consulting practice dedicated to supporting employee-owned companies accelerate their success and transition into an ESOP. Provide: - Fractional Chief Operating Officer (COO) or Chief Financial Officer (CFO) services: Develop streamlined financial, human resources, and operational processes for your business.- Governance and Organizational Planning: Advise companies on board formation, enhancing board performance and fulfilling fiduciary responsibilities. - Employee Engagement & Inclusion: Support companies on realizing the benefits of employee ownership by implementing best practices in employee education and engagement.- Financial Performance Management: Provide expert financial advisory and performance management support to achieve growth in company valuation.- ESOP Performance Management: Advise businesses on developing key performance indicators that provides insights into the company's employee engagement, governance practices, and financial performance.

Chicago, Il, Us

As an independent board member at TXI, I lead board oversight of accounting, finance, and ESOP matters. In my role as Chair of the Audit Committee and member of the Compensation Committee, I ensure robust financial governance and fair compensation practices. Our board actively oversees the company’s strategic direction and the management of its human capital, driving sustainable growth and value creation for employee shareholders.

Oakland, Ca - California, Us

NCEO is a nonprofit organization that has been supporting the employee ownership community since 1981. NCEO's mission is to help employee ownership thrive. Supporting thousands of members on making smart decisions about employee ownership, with everything from reliable information on technical issues to inspiration to help companies reach the full potential of employee ownership.

New York, Ny, Us

Chief is a private network built to drive more women into positions of power and keep them there. Chief is the only organization specifically designed for senior women leaders to strengthen their leadership journey, cross-pollinate ideas across industries, and effect change from the top-down

Vernon Hills, Il, Us

Oversaw the Company's growth strategy and transition to a 100% employee-owned company. • Led day-to-day oversight of key departments, including finance, technology and human resources. Spearheaded introduction of new technology including CRM, staffing, human resources, financial management, travel management, and asset management systems to streamline workflows and improve productivity.• Developed and executed the Company’s succession plan, leading to the conversion into an ESOP and a bank-led recapitalization. Oversaw the financial and legal transaction and managed day-to-day bank relations. • Oversaw all financial planning, modeling and annual budgeting, financial controls and day-to-day cash flow management. Led annual valuation process.• Created quarterly board agenda in conjunction with the Chairman of the Board. Developed board reporting packages and operationalized board governance procedures. • Led the development of Crepes a Latte's business development strategy. Partnered with the head of Accounts on account allocation, revenue goal setting, identifying new client business opportunities, master service agreement management and RFP execution.

Chicago, Il, Us

Commanded all day-to-day operations, including P&L oversight, recruitment, hiring, regulatory compliance, and vendor management. Sold the Company in 2017 to a Registered Investment Advisory Company with $5B in assets under control.• Initiated a successful business launch, securing regulatory approvals, developing marketing plans, business development strategies, and negotiating real estate leases. • Sourced and led client engagement in real estate acquisitions, dispositions, capital raises, governance planning, and business growth consulting projects. • Spearheaded capital raises from private equity, commercial banks, and HNW investors to support business exit strategies; conceptualized and initiated aggressive business development strategies, driving $100M in capital commitments.

New York, Ny, Us

Directed M&A transactions, strategic partnerships and identified additional revenue opportunities for a $150M+ revenue, VC-backed real estate technology company. • Implemented processes for identifying and attaining M&A prospects, delivering two acquisitions, including the largest independent brokerage house in Aspen, CO. • Championed integration activities of acquisition targets, including P&L oversight, business development, as well as staff hiring and training. Business doubled revenues in the first 6-months.• Generated company-wide financial reports and acquisition plans for CEO, COO, and Board of Directors, including P&L forecast projections, variance analysis, and other critical KPI dashboards.

New York, Ny, Us

At Eastdil, Haydee advised high net worth individuals and financial institutions on the disposition and recapitalization of over $5.0 billion in trophy commercial real estate throughout the United States. Haydee has worked on marquee real estate assets including the Sears Tower, John Hancock, Inland Steel Building and Houston Galleria.

Chicago, Il, Us

At the University of Illinois at Chicago, Haydee served as the advisor to the Chancellor of External Affairs on various economic development and community relations initiatives including the $900 million University Village Redevelopment Program.

M.B.A., Business Administration And Management, General

B.A., Government & Women'S Studies

High School