As a strategic operations leader, I specialize in capturing efficiencies, driving innovation, and implementing robust, repeatable systems that support growth and ensure long-term success. My approach is systematic and focused, always aiming to enhance productivity, streamline operations, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Presently, I am a Research Financial Manager supporting the Learning Sciences Research team for Digital Promise Global, a global nonprofit that works across research, technology, and practice to shape a more equitable and innovative future of learning.Prior to joining Digital Promise Global, I held several positions at my alma mater, Wheaton College. Initially hired as an Office Assistant in Student Financial Services, I earned promotions upon graduating to Assistant Director of Financial Aid/Student Employment and ultimately, Manager of Budgets, Finance & Contracts.I am passionate about managing complex projects that entail organizing resources and talent, planning and tracking milestones, and ensuring successful completion. I thrive in high-pressure environments, always ready to tackle challenges and "put out fires."Building strong stakeholder relationships is another key focus of mine. I act as a credible, trusted advisor, forging meaningful connections with both internal and external stakeholders, including C-suite executives. Throughout my career, my naturally collaborative and diplomatic approach has helped me to navigate challenges and effectively deliver solutions.With a strong financial acumen, I excel in managing multi-million-dollar budgets, reporting, and forecasting as well as analyzing large data sets and translating them into actionable insights that are accessible to diverse audiences.✪ Areas of Expertise:Continuous Improvement / Strategic Planning / Workflow/SOP Development / Problem-Solving / Change Management / Cross-functional Collaboration / Employee/Vendor Management / Budget Management / Analytics & Insights / System/Tool Implementations / Progress/Milestone Tracking / Systems Management / Compliance✪ Technical Skills:Microsoft Office (Excel [VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.], Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) / Salesforce CRM / Asana / Miro / Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Meet) / Concur / NetSuite / Qualtrics / Vevox / Zoom / Adobe Acrobat Pro / Ellucian Banner Systems / FileMaker Pro / SurveyMonkey
Listed skills include Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and 9 others.