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Littleton, Co, Us

Greater Denver Area

About Work Well. Work Well is a consulting firm that provides business and wellness services to starting, growing, and pivoting businesses in a holistic fashion. Every aspect of business - operations, finances, human resources, sales, marketing, and the work environment itself - are taken into account when creating a viable and effective program. Project portfolio includes investment management of over $50M+ PE portfolio investment (evaluating investments to purchase, deal administration, ROI strategic project work, staff consulting, board administration, and other miscellaneous exercises for value growth); Research, design & implementation of a family office for a high-net-worth family; Post-merger integration management for multiple organizations (real estate technology, HR benefits technology, clean energy manufacturing and service organization, cloud-based call center SaaS technology); Strategic staff analyses & solutions (RIFF, recruiting, coaching, employee growth programs); Brand & business operations growth workshops; Contract COO/Chief of Staff work; and other miscellaneous projects as requested by clients.

Denver Metropolitan Area

Leading daily operations of the development and distribution of retro and new video game titles. Planning & oversight of resource allocations, formulate policies & procedures, coordinate business operations, monitor & motivate staff, manage operational costs, ensure quality products, improve administration processes, engage with partners, hire and train employees, identify business opportunities, and monitor financial activity for the best possible outcomes. Play big or go home!

Boulder, Colorado

Integrated all teams, members, and processes to achieve one goal: To provide excellence in every touch point -- to truly Connect First -- delivering the best cloud-based, telecommunications platform and customer experience possible. Rehabilitated and optimized core company culture, diversified the company skill base via strategic hires & expanded role assignments, and implemented a company-wide scrum methodology to ensure alignment and agility to deliver the best solution in the most effective way possible, company-wide. ► The simple act of assessing what works and re-orienting an entire company around it makes for the easiest adoption, quickest maximization and greatest impact that is felt in all aspects of a company. #makeitwork

Greater Denver Area

I worked as a member of the management team to operationally plan and build out Schoolrunner's vision while making necessary changes as we grew. I dug in to help with planning, organizing, recruiting, managing and mentoring top-notch people, creating supporting tools and processes, balancing costs and revenue, and rapidly delivering quality systems to match a fantastic product. ► When working in a start-up, don’t get too comfortable, as things change and that shift can be the next greatest opportunity to grow.

Denver, Co

Responsible for day-to-day tasks and long-term strategies for Young & Hungry’s successful functioning. Researched, created, and implemented all operational project management strategies. Performed all accounting and financial planning for methodical growth. Drafted, administered and enforced all legal contracts and human resource areas. Assisted in the creative process including: content creation, copywriting and overall brand analysis & strategies. Liaised, supported and resolved conflicts with clients. Crafted and implemented company culture and cohesion initiatives. ► What the Creative Partners dreamed up, I actualized in functional business solutions.

Southern California, Ca / Denver, Co

Small business solutions - organizational infrastructure, operational tools and tricks, sales & marketing programs, and everything in between - for your business in this modern marketplace. ► Consulting with small businesses is a great opportunity to learn about the nuances of other industries and the strategies that contribute to their success (and failures.)

Southern California And Denver Metro Regions

Taught introductory, pre-natal, therapeutics and injury management for fitness studios, businesses and private in-home yoga sessions. ► Instructing yoga has taught me communication skills, coping strategies, and the power of human resilience.

Santa Monica, Ca

Performed all financial and operations management for the $3.3-million dollar fitness retail business. Administered full-cycle employee management for 19 employees. Kept meticulous financial records and formulated strategic financial forecasts and plans to generate focused sales strategies that resulted in successful growth in a declining market. ► The best lesson of owning your own business is that you never know what you’re capable of until there’s no net to fall back on.

Santa Monica, Ca / Orange County, Ca

Administrated Teacher Operations for 105 instructors in the Orange County Region: Hiring, orientations & training, annual evaluations (including performance analysis & documentation), terminations, workers compensation, payroll resolutions, and employee record maintenance (electronic and hard copy.) Edited and managed all aspects of production of all Teacher Training course materials: Instructional manuals, posters, flashcards, administrative forms, diplomas, and short-run collateral for sales and marketing. Worked with accrediting bodies to register educational programs & staff to meet medical, physiological, and philosophical standards in the health & fitness industry. Taught introductory and therapeutics YogaWorks classes. ► Processes are imperative when elevating passion industries to create credibility.

Irvine, Ca

Provided all administrative logistics for the Finance, Audit & Compliance Department. Assisted in the coordination of multi-phase SOX 404 audits: Identified financial processes for testing, documented narratives, scheduled testers, developed evaluation schedules & documented formal results to Board of Directors and Senior Management. Primary manager of all master data files using Access databases and Excel spreadsheets. Worked with the Vice President of Finance, Audit & Compliance in the creation of a department charter, formalized audit manual, procedural paperwork, department templates, yearly published report and all presentation materials. ► I learned from talented managers how to create viable processes, finesse finances, grow cohesive teams, and pace yourself (i.e. staying sane) when working extensive hours.

Irvine, Ca

Independently managed all administrative and time-management functions for the Litigation Department and Assistant General Counsel. Worked directly with the following to coordinate the review & approval of company and product-related materials for direct-to-consumer campaigns, field sales support, & insurance reimbursement: Sales & Product Managers, Reimbursement Teams, Worldwide Operations, Environmental Safety, Pharmacovigilance & Regulatory Affairs. Coordinated with management in the creation, revision and execution of contracts and agreements.

Irvine, Ca

Provided Director of Marketing & Product Managers account support in all administrative functions (filing, travel arrangements, etc.) Administrated $42-million dollar marketing budget. Assisted in all aspects of product management of the BOTOX® Cosmetic brand: Developed and executed media concepts, edited and revised feedback of marketing materials. Coordinated with faculty to organize continuing education boards and leadership panels with cosmetic and dermatologic industry leaders for the on-label uses of BOTOX® Cosmetic.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communication And Media Studies, A

Activities and Societies: Double Minor Biology & Psychology Academic Scholarship Recipient 1997-2001 Second Honors Graduate

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program, Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy, A