At Upper 90 FC, our mission is dedicated to passion-driven enthusiasts of the beautiful game and empowering excellence and discipline through position-specific, skillful play and teamwork. With a combination of international athletes and local Sarasota players, it helps promote open-mindness and create a potential of lifelong realtionships that not every athlete has the opportunity to engage in. We strive to instill the values of teamwork, sportsmanship, and perseverance in all our athletes, and to help them develop the skills they need to succeed both on and off the pitch.

Innovative and passionate entrepreneur with extensive experience in sustainable agriculture and permaculture. Owner of Food Forest Abundance Sarasota, dedicated to empowering individuals and communities to grow their own food and achieve self-sufficiency. Skilled in designing and implementing food forests, educating clients on sustainable practices, and fostering a resilient and healthy environment. Committed to promoting ecological balance, reducing food insecurity, and enhancing community well-being.

Managed the construction of a $25 million assisted living facility, ensuring on-time and within-budget completion. Collaborated closely with architects, engineers, and subcontractors to align project goals, while overseeing project finances and implementing cost-effective solutions. Developed and maintained detailed project schedules, ensuring adherence to local building codes and safety regulations. Role involved directing on-site construction teams, conducting regular site inspections, and managing client relationships. Reviewed plans and specifications for accuracy, tracked project costs, and handled change management, RFIs, and warranty documentation. Additionally, managed relationships with trade partners, processed submittals, and conducted jobsite coordination meetings.

Led a high-performing team of seven in delivering complex payroll solutions for clients throughout the Latin American region. Managed 2-5 simultaneous implementation projects, including overseeing some of the largest headcount payroll implementations in the company's history. The role involved handling client escalations, supporting project teams in the deployment of new payroll solutions, and serving as a crucial liaison between senior management and team members to ensure seamless communication and relationship management. Responsible for a range of team management functions, including hiring, task delegation, performance evaluation, training, and organizing time off. Additionally, Reviewed release notes and process changes, communicated relevant updates to the team, and managed the transition of new projects to the Regional Operations Team.

Primary client liaison throughout the implementation life cycle for new clients in the Latin America region. My responsibilities included validating client payroll details, performing gap analysis between clients' existing payroll systems and CloudPay’s platform, and managing system configuration and testing. I created detailed documentation for payroll processes, including task responsibilities, calendars, and data transmissions. I was also responsible for processing parallel payrolls to ensure accurate system configuration and for transitioning new projects to the Regional Operations team, ensuring smooth project stabilization. My role required strong interpersonal skills to articulate client requirements to IT Engineering teams and to deliver client training. I maintained up-to-date knowledge of international payroll regulations and statutory requirements to provide effective solutions and support.

Managed the accuracy and compliance of payroll processes by reconciling reports, researching discrepancies, and maintaining up-to-date payroll records. Analyzed payroll information for correct fund distribution, prepared tax filings and compliance reports, and assisted in payroll system configuration and knowledge transfer between project teams. Supported software releases and conducted parallel testing to ensure new features met requirements.

Managed the timely and accurate processing of weekly in-house payroll for up to 1,500 union employees across 11 sub-companies. Responsibilities included collecting, electronically uploading, manually inputting, auditing, processing, and distributing payroll information. Collaborated closely with executive officers, managers, and supervisors to resolve time conflicts and ensure accurate pay. Additionally, maintained and updated employee data records, transitioned paper records to electronic formats, and reviewed and processed manual out-of-cycle checks for missed time, corrective rates, layoffs, and terminations in compliance with union and state labor laws. Played a key role in providing excellent customer service by addressing and resolving employee payroll issues through both phone and written communication. Demonstrated strong leadership skills within a 12-member payroll department, balancing individual responsibilities with team collaboration and training.

As an Office Manager, Project Controls Engineer, and Assistant Field Engineer, played a key role in managing project operations and maintaining effective communication between clients and the project team. Developed and implemented preventative maintenance procedures for critical tools and equipment, ensured QA/QC compliance with client specifications, and managed the turnover of completed materials. Streamlined document control processes, tracked operating costs, and procured essential equipment and materials. Additionally, supervised payroll activities, created purchase orders, approved vendor invoices, and ensured accurate charge of equipment time and costs to job contracts. Role was instrumental in facilitating project completion and client satisfaction through efficient project controls and administrative support.

Managed the accuracy and compliance of payroll processes by reconciling reports, researching discrepancies, and maintaining up-to-date payroll records. Analyzed payroll information for correct fund distribution, prepared tax filings and compliance reports, and assisted in payroll system configuration and knowledge transfer between project teams. Supported software releases and conducted parallel testing to ensure new features met requirements.

Internship under the Chief Operating Officer, focused on enhancing operational efficiency and patient care within the Department of Pain Medicine. Successfully analyzed and automated existing patient forms, completed a comprehensive profitability analysis for the Pain Clinic, and standardized patient education materials for pre-surgery patients. Additionally, networked with multiple Practice Administrators and participated in a wide range of administrative meetings to gain deeper insights into healthcare administration.