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Orlando, Fl, Us

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIND) is a global provider of small ship expeditions and adventure travel experiences recognized as the category leader for its pioneering, cutting edge programming and conservation commitment. Lindblad focuses on ship-based voyages through its Lindblad Expeditions brand and on land-based travel through its subsidiaries, Natural Habitat, Inc., Off the Beaten Path LLC, DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co., and Classic Journeys, LLC.Lindblad works in partnership with National Geographic to inspire people to explore and care about the planet. The organizations work in tandem to produce innovative marine expedition programs and to promote conservation and sustainable tourism around the world. Guests interact with and learn from leading scientists, naturalists and researchers while discovering stunning natural environments, above and below the sea, through state-of-the-art exploration tools.

Lake Buena Vista

Drove business transformation by rolling out new business models and technology systems, and streamlining organizational changes, leading a bi-coastal team in balancing risk management and improvement strategies to maximize business growth. Expanded market share across regions, retail verticals, products, and experiences by aligning resources with sales strategies and business opportunities and ensuring operational excellence. Executed the re-opening of 3 domestic sites, preparing each facility to manage business and service demands.

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States

Oversaw financial teams of 100+, financial planning and forecasting for Walt Disney World Theme Parks, Resorts, Disney Springs, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Water Parks, Recreation, Transportation, Security, Entertainment, and Costuming. Designed long-term financial strategies and operational plans, as well as business development efforts for new attraction and entertainment offerings. Directed Project Everest, identifying and sponsoring significant cost savings initiatives to improve site profitability.

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States

Evaluated and integrated cross-segment 21st Century Fox assets into The Walt Disney Company, outlining transition plans for senior leadership roles and responsibilities and identifying synergy opportunities. Fostered strong relationships with 21st Century Fox and Walt Disney Company leaders to ensure a successful transition. Overhauled finance operations post-integration of Disney Parks & Resorts with Consumer Products by redesigning forecasting and planning systems, processes, and timelines.

Shanghai City, China

Played key role in achieving profit and visitation targets by incorporating effective sales, marketing and revenue management strategic vision at Hong Kong Disneyland, Shanghai Disney Resort, and Tokyo Disney Resort. Strengthened team and organizational performance by drawing on in-depth analyses, actionable business insights, forecasting methods, and pricing, demand management, and optimization strategies to improve profits. Leveraged insights for future sales volumes and revenue to craft the annual operating plan and long-range plan.

Orlando, Florida Area

Spearheaded RM&A teams and initiatives in Asia, including technology integration and experience strategy for Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, Tokyo Disney Resort and Shanghai Disneyland. Energized innovative ideation, adoption, and integration across new concepts, business practices, and technologies by effectively leading organizational and cultural change management. Served as a bridge between site leaders, RM&A SME for senior leadership, and business partner with sales, marketing, finance, technology, and operations in driving long-term profits.

Coordinated commercial and business strategy planning and processes, including a five-year plan, annual operating plan, capital planning, monthly forecasts, and headcount planning for the Global Marketing & Sales organization. Provided global finance leadership, vision, and direction on business strategy and financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, as well as domestic and international company initiatives.

Directed a team of 35+ salaried cast members responsible for Food & Beverage and Merchandise Pricing and Revenue Management across over 200 locations and $2.5B in annual revenue. Created Food & Beverage and Merchandise pricing strategies for Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resorts, Disneyland Resorts Paris, and Hong Kong Disneyland, resulting in more than $55M in revenue.

Orlando, Florida, United States

Prior roles with the Walt Disney Company as a Manager, overseeing Food & Beverage and Merchandise Pricing, Annual Product Pricing, Business Insight & Improvement, Product Planning & Analysis, Product Development, Sales and Travel Operations; a Senior Financial Analyst overseeing Domestic and International Wholesale, Product Development, Sales and Travel Operations; and a Senior Auditor, Corporate Management Auditing.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Accounting And Spanish

Activities and Societies: Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, Beta Alpha Psi Honorary Accounting FraternityMajors: Accounting and Spanish

Master Of Business Administration - Mba