General Manager, Athlete ExperienceWorld Athletics2021-2022Eugene, ORIn order to improve operations, I was chosen to create and execute the Athlete Experience Strategy and Operating Plan for the two-week Track and Field World Championships event featuring 2,500 athletes from 200+ member federations convening in Eugene, Oregon. - Developed detailed strategic plans and managed event operations including security, transportation, hospitality, and accommodations- Led… Show more General Manager, Athlete ExperienceWorld Athletics2021-2022Eugene, ORIn order to improve operations, I was chosen to create and execute the Athlete Experience Strategy and Operating Plan for the two-week Track and Field World Championships event featuring 2,500 athletes from 200+ member federations convening in Eugene, Oregon. - Developed detailed strategic plans and managed event operations including security, transportation, hospitality, and accommodations- Led planning and development of Athlete Village, which housed entertainment, nutrition, recovery, and culture options for athletes, coaches, and team officials- Coordinated with event partners, sponsors, staff, and agency to maintain operational continuity and deliver world-class experience for athletes- Liaised with governing bodies such as the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency to ensure complianceAccomplishments- Executed event 25% below budget and with zero security or hospitality incidents- Achieved in-person attendance of almost 150k- Drew 18.7M viewers across NBC platforms making event most-watched track & field event on record Show less

Global Partnerships Manager, Food & FitnessNike, Inc.2017-2021Beaverton, ORIn an effort to expand Nike’s global health and food programs, I was charged with providing strategic leadership to the organization.- Planned, wrote, and coordinated implementation of Nike’s first Global Food Strategy, featuring initiatives such as the “Make Sport a Daily Habit” campaign- Improved engagement and retention through executing on company’s focus in holistic employee health-… Show more Global Partnerships Manager, Food & FitnessNike, Inc.2017-2021Beaverton, ORIn an effort to expand Nike’s global health and food programs, I was charged with providing strategic leadership to the organization.- Planned, wrote, and coordinated implementation of Nike’s first Global Food Strategy, featuring initiatives such as the “Make Sport a Daily Habit” campaign- Improved engagement and retention through executing on company’s focus in holistic employee health- Managed procurement and contracting of strategic program partners, onboarding $100M+ in partnerships- Executed strategic and operational reset of food program in global, greater China, and European headquarters- Prioritized sustainability in food program in alignment with overall company mission Show less

Consultant/ProducerPsychArmor Institute2017San Diego, CAWith a focus on military cultural competency education for organizations, I was tasked with producing specialized events for the nonprofit organization.- Planned and coordinated events including engaging with partners, promotion, and developing programming- Produced 600-person “Bridging the Gap” gala honoring Secretary Robert McDonald and The Honorable Patrick Kennedy’s contributions to veteran causes -… Show more Consultant/ProducerPsychArmor Institute2017San Diego, CAWith a focus on military cultural competency education for organizations, I was tasked with producing specialized events for the nonprofit organization.- Planned and coordinated events including engaging with partners, promotion, and developing programming- Produced 600-person “Bridging the Gap” gala honoring Secretary Robert McDonald and The Honorable Patrick Kennedy’s contributions to veteran causes - Coordinated 250-person “Helping Others Hold On” event in partnership with VA, SAMHSA, and The Kennedy Forum to raise awareness for programs for caregivers of vets with addiction and suicidal ideation challenges Show less

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs2016-2017Washington, DCTo convene VA public/private partnerships for the first time, I was selected to lead senior level office established- Established office, process, and pathway for private sector companies to reach veterans through direct contributions or partnership with veteran service organizations- Collaborated with senior-level cabinet secretaries and staff to establish inter-agency government partnerships- Coordinated… Show more U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs2016-2017Washington, DCTo convene VA public/private partnerships for the first time, I was selected to lead senior level office established- Established office, process, and pathway for private sector companies to reach veterans through direct contributions or partnership with veteran service organizations- Collaborated with senior-level cabinet secretaries and staff to establish inter-agency government partnerships- Coordinated combined public/private sector events and programs with government and external partners- Distributed resources and funding to veterans’ organizations and vets in needAccomplishments- Facilitated 68 interagency and public/private partnerships in the VA’s Center for Strategic Partnerships, receiving $150M+ in donations and services- Partnered with DOD, Surgeon General’s office, and other agencies to convene 1,000+ public/private sector experts to address post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury in veterans Show less