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Greater Seattle Area

Lead the finance functions for the Museum, including financial and operational analyses, cash cycle, payroll, budget process, management reporting, and annual audit. Additional responsibilities include oversight of Human Resource and IT functions. Achievements:Produce reports and analyses of financial and operational results and metrics for board and management; lead a monthly senior management financial reviews of actual vs. budgeted results increasing understanding of results and accountability of each departmentImplemented an endowment fund for the Museum by updating the Gift Acceptance Policy, creating an Investment Policy, and leading the selection of an investment manager. Provide sub-fund accounting and performance reporting, and facilitate quarterly investment committee meetings, resulting in board confidence in the investment process and policies, and significant growth of the endowmentCreated data models, reports and dashboards in Microsoft PowerBI to simplify the extraction and analysis of operational data from the admissions and inventory systems resulting in better management decisions around products and promotionsSupport and maintain a network of over 50 PCs and Macs; drove implementation of Microsoft Office365, eliminating a server and reducing cost while increasing security and reliability; brought in a fiber-optic internet connection to increase bandwidth and reliability while reducing costs

Greater Seattle Area

Led the alternative investments operations team, and oversaw its integration into the Global Technology and Operations unit. Drove operational aspects of product development, launching products in the US, Cayman Islands and Ireland, and advised on strategy and direction of the alternative investments business. Developed processes to ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements, including FATCA and forms ADV, PF and SLT. Served as a Director of the Russell AIF Asia II fund and Russell Capital Inc.Achievements:Launched new private fund products, specifying terms and conditions and coordinating legal and operational setup, leading to new annual revenues of over $1 millionManaged a high-performing team, giving opportunities for professional development and career growth, provided mentoring and performance feedback through 1:1 meetings and team meetings, reinforcing an environment of mutual support and achievement. Evaluated and selected fund administration vendors for hedge fund, private equity and private real estate funds, leading to enhanced services and tighter controls over key processesStreamlined processes and leveraged technology to reduce fund administration staff requirements from 18 to seven, saving $1 million annuallyLed a project to minimize the use of paper in fund administration processes, allowing staff to work effectively from outside of the office, simplifying access to files and enhancing business continuity capabilityChaired the alternative investments pricing committee, created policies for valuation of the funds, and developed valuation approaches where net asset values were not available, resulting in acceptance of the valuations by auditors, external directors and clients

San Francisco Bay Area

Moved to the Bay Area to join Russell’s Pantheon subsidiary, developed and launched new products, led Pantheon’s global information technology program, and enhanced and developed administrative functions for the San Francisco office.Achievements:Launched an innovative private equity fund of funds offering for high-net-worth individuals, in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, leading to a national road-show rollout to over 200 wealth advisorsLed a $2 million project to lease and build out an additional floor to accommodate growth of the business, completing on-time and within budgetLed a major upgrade to the wide area network, a complete IT overhaul of the Hong Kong office, and integration with Russell systems, enhancing response time for key business processesGuided the selection and implementation of a Vitech Equitrak portfolio management system, enhancing data capture and reporting to meet critical client needs

London, United Kingdom

Accepted a three-year expat assignment to Russell’s London, England office, to launch Russell’s first hedge fund of funds, and grow the private equity and private real estate fund of funds business. Served as a Director on the Irish fund board.Achievements: Launched Irish-domiciled hedge fund of funds products, developed fund terms & conditions, coordinated legal set-up and third-party services, and developed client service and reporting functions, leading to over $6 billion of new assets within four yearsLed the due diligence on Russell’s acquisition of Pantheon Ventures, then led the integration of Pantheon into Russell, leading to 10% profit growth for Russell Developed a joint private equity fund of funds product with Germany’s HypoVereinsbank and represented Russell in marketing to institutional prospects

Greater Seattle Area

Established the private fund operations capability to support Russell’s new alternative investments business, and coordinated legal and operational aspects of creating funds and separate accounts. Held series 7, 63, 24 and 27 licenses. Responsible for the integration into Russell of Institutional Property Consultants, a San Diego-based real estate investment firm.Achievements:Coordinated the legal and operational aspects of the Gilbert Global Equity Partners fund launch, leading to a $1.2 billion fund, and annual revenues to Russell of over $5 millionCreated a team to provide private fund administration, established processes and procedures to meet client, legal and regulatory requirements, leading to clean audits on our funds and client satisfaction with the content and quality of our reportsLed the selection and implementation process for Burgiss Private I, a portfolio management system, automating fund allocations and reportingReceived the Russell Leadership Award, which recognizes associates who drive results while exemplifying Russell values and leadership attributes

Greater Seattle Area

Supported accounting and finance projects for Russell, and was seconded to the securities business to support an investment banking deal for a client.Achievements:Led a project team to specify requirements, then selected and implemented a CODA multi-currency general ledger and financial reporting system, leading to enhanced accounting and reporting capabilities to support the global growth of RussellCreated complex financial models in support of Swiss Bank Corporation’s acquisition of Brinson Partners, leading to a $750 million deal, and the largest single fee earned by Russell up to that time

Bba, Business, Economics

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Accounting