Manage the financial and back-office operations for this boutique consulting firm. High Score Strategies provides intellectual property valuation and business appraisal services focused on helping clients better understand ways to create and leverage value in their business.

Provide fractional accounting and business analysis services to a select group of clients. Manage Quickbooks accounting and payroll. Develop forecast models, review and analyze data, and serve as a strategic resource and sounding board for business decisions.

Online retailer and brand consultant responsible for managing all areas of a growing e-commerce business for 8+ years including accounting, payroll, taxes, inventory management and logistics. Specialize in bringing new products to the online marketplace that resonate with a target audience in specifically identified niche markets. Product offerings include a privately branded line of housewares and gift items. Strong focus on providing outstanding customer service and streamlining and scaling operations. Experience with multiple selling platforms including Amazon, Ebay, Etsy and Shopify. Strong experience in Seller Central account management, listing creation and optimization and PPC advertising. Provide consulting services to brand owners interested in increasing online revenues or seeking assistance in managing online retail presence and e-commerce product distribution channels.

Member of the Leadership team for this founder-focused consulting firm. Manage finance and accounting as well as support client projects designed to help founders and other growing businesses scale their revenue.

Product Development & Selling Online * Amazon Strategy Consulting * Amazon Listing & Product Optimization *Amazon Brand Registry Strategy & Implementation

Help individuals and business owners with their unique tax needs. Connect on a personal level with taxpayers to understand their particular tax situation, provide support and education about relevant tax law and filing requirements, prepare tax returns that capture the largest refund or the smallest tax amount due legally possible and counsel them on appropriate strategies to use in the coming year to reach their desired tax outcome and financial goals.

Responsible for all things finance, accounting and human resources related at this data analytics and economic consulting firm including corporate administration and office management. Also developed and managed three annual Mather Symposium events, bringing together industry experts and thought leaders in publishing and media to share insights and best practices in a conference format.

Researched opportunities for family business; earned State Insurance Agent license; served as full charge bookkeeper and Board member for local non-profit.

·Improved caliber and quality of staff as HR business partner to hiring managers; worked to understand business needs and revise position descriptions and job requirements; improved recruiting and marketing for open positions at all levels, as well as interviewing, screening and on-boarding processes.·Reviewed and evaluated employee compensation structure and pay review process. Implemented market-based pay adjustments to bring employee compensation more in line with market.·Managed and administered employee benefit and 403(b) plans, including open enrollment, compliance and tax filings. Revamped cost structure, improved communications and drove focus on wellness.·Developed and implemented results oriented performance management system linking individual goals and job competencies to strategic priorities and operating goals. Implemented a formal employee training and development program to drive focus on talent management. ·Led integration of HRIS and payroll system. Streamlined workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy and customer service, leveraging technology to strengthen internal controls and centralize HR information to dramatically improve oversight, compliance and reporting processes.·Served as interim CFO for 8 months while leading HR. Prepared and presented monthly financial statements and analysis to Board Finance Committee; worked closely with management team to purposefully allocate resources in alignment with key strategic priorities during budget process; initiated and executed organizational restructuring and redesign efforts to execute strategic changes in business operations.

•Reported to CEO and CFO and responsible for HR, facilities and office management functions as software and professional services firm grew from start-up mode to 390+ employees and over $60M in revenues.•Recruited and managed strong HR team to provide centralized payroll, compensation, benefits, recruiting, performance management, legal compliance, talent management and employee relations programs for US and international employees.•Successfully supported rapid domestic US and international growth into Europe, working closely with key operational managers in organizational design and development as HR business partner to establish new roles, functions and reporting relationships in sales, marketing, and customer service.•Championed and implemented cost effective improvements in employee benefit programs. Managed and administered employee benefit, 401(k), bonus and stock option plans, including open enrollment, compliance and tax filings.•Implemented market-based compensation and job matching process. Worked with managers to set compensation levels and administer compensation reviews and pay adjustments.•Dramatically improved quality, consistency and accuracy of employee performance evaluation process by implementing web-based performance management system and improving performance review and goal setting training and workflows.•Developed HR metrics meaningful to the business, implemented workflows and processes to gather data, measure performance and communicate results to report how personnel activities were impacting business success.•Implemented recruiting strategies that significantly reduced cost per hire, reduced agency usage and provided technology tools and resources to improve internal recruiting, selection and on-boarding processes. •Conducted up front due diligence and facilitated operational, cultural and HR back office integration during multiple mergers and acquisitions.

•Responsible for hiring, training and managing operations, administrative, IT and accounting staff (all functions except sales and service technicians) and for accurate and timely financial statement preparation, budgeting and related analysis.•P&L responsibility for customer service call center, supply sales, warehouse fulfillment and shipping/receiving operations. Improved and streamlined workflows and billing processes.•Led administrative restructuring to get performance benchmarks in line with industry standards; identified and developed strategic initiatives to provide long term plan for organizational development.

•Wide range of experiences in HR, finance and accounting while growing revenues and profits at telecommunications start-up firm; culminated in sale to public company.•Established formal HR function; performed all HR activities including recruiting, compensation and incentive programs, payroll and benefits administration; developed retention strategies; coordinated training initiatives; planned social and employee appreciation events; managed disciplinary actions; administered stock option plans, 401(k) plan, FLEX plans, corporate records and filings; led organizational redesign to meet strategic and budgetary goals; managed facilities.•Held various roles including VP-Finance and Administration, Director-Finance and Administration, VP-Corporate Affairs, Controller.