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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Manage leadership development experiences for high-potential executives that focus on capabilities and growth drivers needed to build an enterprise mindset and to lead with agility in a volatile environment.• Orchestrated live in-person and virtual experiential learning sessions for 120 executives, managing budget, planning, communication strategy, onsite delivery, vendors, speakers, feedback, and reporting. • Elevated engagement and retention by integrating strategic insights from the executive leadership team and board members, enhancing learning experiences. • Streamlined content design through vendor management, leveraging feedback analysis to meet evolving learning objectives.• Designed and implemented technology tools to improve user experience and automate 90% of manual processes.• Developed a visual identity and communications strategy to create a consistent brand and recognition for high-profile leadership program serving Deloitte’s chief executives and enterprise leaders.

Greater Atlanta Area

Planned and coordinated immersive development experiences providing perspectives, coaching, and simulations to help prepare senior executives for the C-suite. • Established and managed an alumni program for 2000+ aspiring CFOs, CMOs, CIOs, CLOs, CHROs, to facilitate career progression and peer networking; oversaw data consolidation, marketing campaign.• Directed the Next Generation CMO Academy, preparing 50+ marketing executives annually for C-suite roles within 1-3 years, while emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. • Spearheaded eminence and DEI efforts, spotlighting the value of CMO roles in boardrooms and advocating for diversity on executive panels.

Greater Atlanta Area

Reporting to Chief Diversity Officer, implemented national inclusion strategy initiatives related to race/ethnicity, disabilities, LGBT, veterans, and cross cultures for 50k+ professionals across the US and India. • Led strategic initiatives to strengthen minority pipelines and increase retention across all business units, resulting in doubled veteran hiring rates ahead of target. • Secured annual sponsorships of $1.5 million+ to enhance employee engagement and bolster inclusion efforts; negotiated terms to maximize ROI. • Pioneered national strategies for employee affinity groups and veteran hiring, aligning with corporate commitments and fostering an inclusive culture.

Greater Atlanta Area

Executed start-up operations and launch events to support the firm’s new inclusion strategy.• Led a diverse project team to successfully plan and execute launch events, tailored communications, and engagement strategies for internal stakeholders and external participants.• Facilitated collaborative sessions with thought leaders and clients to drive culture change through best practice sharing.

Greater Atlanta Area

Designed and delivered leadership development and succession programs for high-potential executives.• Implemented pilot programs within Global member firms to optimize leader succession processes, fostering talent development and continuity. • Enhanced program offerings to fortify leadership capabilities, preparing 50 executives for future transitions and strategic management roles.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Managed priorities of the Deloitte University (DU) Steering Committee and DU Managing Principal, overseeing the launch of the DU Leadership Center. • Collaborated with Chief Learning Officers across five businesses to develop strategic frameworks and operational plans to execute, maximizing site utilization and aligning with board directives. • Spearheaded cross-functional workshops and change management initiatives across business units, ensuring alignment with DU operations and cultural objectives.

Greater Atlanta Area

Delivered strategy & operations projects for Fortune 500 clients in financial services, healthcare, and aerospace defense industries. • Led strategy development for global finance shared services to drive cost efficiency in the organization. • Conducted design workshops and process mapping for technology implementations for client projects to support business transformation for the organizations to optimize their operations. • Co-authored whitepaper on online lending, highlighting shared services transformation and organization design.

Greater New York City Area

Started in the Investment Banking Credit Analyst Program with Chase. Over the course of my employment, I worked in Structured Trade Finance and Treasury Services and earned the Certified Treasury Professional designation.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), General Management

Global Tesol Certificate

B.S., Accounting

Minor, German

Education record

Studied abroad in Germany as a junior in high school