• Led the strategic and day-to-day operations of a rapidly growing beauty brand, working directly with the CEO to identify and execute initiatives that drive operational growth and market expansion.• Managed cross-functional teams across production, marketing, finance, and logistics, aligning operations with company-wide goals to enhance efficiency and scalability.• Developed and implemented operational strategies to optimize supply chain processes, reduce production costs, and streamline workflow, resulting in improved profitability and faster product-to-market timelines.• Spearheaded product development initiatives in collaboration with the R&D team, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements such as FDA guidelines and international health and safety standards.• Conducted financial performance reviews, monitored key metrics such as production costs, sales margins, and inventory levels, identifying areas for cost reduction and operational improvements.• Enhanced supplier relationships, negotiating better contracts and improving delivery schedules to ensure consistent product availability.• Key Achievements:o Successfully launched multiple innovative skincare products, positioning the brand as a market leader in the beauty industry.o Increased profitability by 20% through operational improvements and cost-structure optimization.o Improved supply chain efficiency by reducing production bottlenecks and enhancing quality control measures.

Asset ManagerBellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital LLC – Century City, CA | Mar 2017 – Oct 2022• Managed a diverse portfolio of 200 commercial real estate borrowers, ensuring optimal performance of assets while delivering comprehensive financial reporting to meet lender expectations.• Conducted in-depth financial analyses to assess portfolio performance, including detailed cash flow projections, market trend analysis, and expense management strategies.• Performed regular property inspections, identifying opportunities for capital improvements, and worked with property management teams to enhance the value of assets through operational optimizations.• Collaborated closely with finance and underwriting teams to process loan modifications, lease consents, and funding requests for capital improvements, ensuring that borrower needs were met while minimizing risk to the lender.• Developed strategic recommendations for property repositioning, refinancing, or disposition, ensuring that the portfolio remained aligned with investment goals and market conditions.• Provided expert guidance on compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring that all properties within the portfolio adhered to safety, environmental, and financial regulations.• Key Achievements:o Increased asset value by identifying cost-saving opportunities and implementing operational efficiencies that reduced overall property management costs.o Consistently delivered financial reports ahead of schedule, enabling lenders to make timely investment decisions.o Developed a streamlined process for loan servicing, ensuring accuracy in tracking insurance claims, capital improvements, and delinquent payments.

• Managed a portfolio of 130 borrowers, performing detailed financial and market analysis to assess the value and performance of income-producing real estate assets across diverse sectors, including office, retail, and industrial properties.• Conducted comprehensive property valuations, market research, and cash flow analyses to support the development of strategic asset management plans, ensuring that all assets met performance benchmarks.• Played a key role in the acquisition and repositioning of underperforming assets, analyzing financial data to forecast asset performance and providing recommendations for leasing, redevelopment, or sale.• Developed and maintained complex financial models to assess the impact of potential leasing, development, or renovation scenarios on the long-term profitability of assets.• Collaborated with senior management and property managers to optimize occupancy rates, negotiate lease renewals, and maximize rental income, ensuring high performance across the portfolio.• Supported senior leadership in making investment decisions, conducting due diligence on potential acquisitions, and repositioning underperforming assets to align with market opportunities.• Key Achievements:o Played a key role in the successful acquisition and repositioning of several high-value commercial properties, increasing their market value by 15%.o Developed financial models that improved the accuracy of performance forecasts, supporting better strategic decision-making by senior leadership.o Consistently exceeded portfolio performance targets, maintaining high occupancy and rental rates across diverse property types.

• Conducted thorough audits of FHA, VA, and bankruptcy loan files, ensuring full compliance with federal guidelines and internal policies to protect the bank's and investors’ interests.• Analyzed financial documentation, including debt-to-income ratios, loss mitigation efforts, and loan quality control, to assess risk and ensure regulatory compliance.• Adapted audit controls and processes in response to changing FHA and VA guidelines, ensuring that all audits were conducted in accordance with the most up-to-date regulatory standards.• Collaborated with internal teams and external stakeholders to address any discrepancies or compliance issues, ensuring prompt resolution and mitigating potential risks.• Provided training and guidance to junior auditors, helping to improve the accuracy and efficiency of the compliance auditing process.• Key Achievements:o Consistently met FHA reporting deadlines, completing over 100 audits per month ahead of schedule.o Enhanced the audit process by implementing new review protocols, which improved compliance and reduced errors by 25%.o Played a key role in identifying and mitigating potential risks related to non-compliant loans, saving the bank significant costs associated with regulatory penalties.