Chief Operating Officer
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
► SERVE AS A TRUSTED EXECUTIVE LEADER - currently serve on the PLI’s executive team. Designed and implemented an organizational structure that best supports programmatic, administrative and leadership needs. Work closely with department leads & executive team to optimize and improve internal processes.► FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT– Oversee budgeting, financial forecasting, cash flow and coordination of annual audit process, working closely with third party providers, PLI’s executive leadership team and the Board. ► TECHNOLOGY OVERSIGHT– Champion technology initiatives for adoption throughout the organization with a goal of continuously developing and improving systems. Drive efficiencies within Salesforce in recruitment, program administration, financial reporting & fundraising and guide future investments that create value and solidify best practices.► PEOPLE, HUMAN RESOURCES, & CULTURE OVERSIGHT– Drive enthusiasm for the PLI mission and foster a positive and trusting culture that supports teamwork, accountability, and open communications. Manage all human resource functions, including HR policies, procedures, and best people practices; oversight of benefits selection and open enrollment; guidance and support to leaders on employee relations matters; support hiring, onboarding and employee training and professional development and performance management.► GROW AND LEAD A HIGH-PERFORMING TEAM– Provide leadership, development and day-to-day oversight for administrative department directors (as well as marketing & alumni engagement department directors) and third-party accounting, finance, payroll and IT service providers. Promote a culture which supports PLI’s mission, drives employee engagement, prioritizes collaboration and fosters a “work smarter, not harder” approach. Lead team to build trusted relationships with both internal and external constituents and stakeholders.
