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Led annual operating and capital budget process across 12 P&Ls, including zero-based budget process and ongoing forecasting with 20+ school and network leaders. Conducted long-term financial modeling and affordability analysis for strategic initiatives including school scaling, real estate projects, and debt financing. Managed four-person finance team and all aspects of AP, AR, payroll and network procurement. Coordinated annual audit process and all reporting to board finance committee.

Led network of Directors of Operations at network of six schools with all state & federal compliance reports, contract negotiations, and professional development.

Managed five person operations team, $5M annual budget, and HR needs for 30+ staff members in co-located DOE building.

Advised clients from consumer industrial products and services industries on human capital system improvements, including data governance and purpose activation planning.

Developed a business plan for a boarding facility to provide a healthy and stable living environment that will enable children in Newark's South Ward to achieve better educational outcomes.

Advised students from low income families on issues of academic, financial and social adjustment to 17 top independent schools; Managed internship and community service programs; Designed curricula and taught two summer courses.

Recruited prospective students at public and private high schools, community based organizations, and college fairs; Evaluated and presented 1,000+ applications each year; Facilitated outreach to low income, first generation college, and other underrepresented students

Designed lesson plans and taught six weeks of math coursework to 15 seventh grade students; Tutored and advised 80 seventh and eighth grade students to facilitate academic enrichment