As a highly accomplished finance leader and corporate executive, I possess in-depth expertise in auditing, risk monitoring, corporate governance, compliance, and operations. I offer experience in assessing investment scenarios, designing internal controls, measuring performance, and leading corporate transactions. My knowledge is gleaned from my time in multiple industries, including healthcare, retail, and professional services. I bring extensive knowledge in driving organic and inorganic growth for companies. During my tenure with Pier 1, I executed an omni-channel initiative that scaled the company’s revenues by more than $400M. At The Vitamin Shoppe, I led efforts that operationalized the company’s franchising model, an initiative that increased market penetration with an additional 300+ stores. In addition, I am skilled in both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar retail models, having crafted an effective digital strategy for Pier 1 and expanded the Vitamin Shoppe’s physical footprint throughout Central and South America and Asia. To board service, I offer expertise in high-level matters related to succession planning, budgeting, technology, strategy, audit services and human capital. Some of the key accomplishments of my career include the following achievements: • Engineered a threefold increase in EBITDA and secured a record 50% three-year CAGR for The Vitamin Shoppe.• Directed e-commerce operations for pier1.com, propelling the platform to secure $450M in revenue, representing 30%+ of total company’s total sales.• Served as the interim CFO of Pier 1 at the request of the CEO and board; aligned the finance team, centralized FP&A to improve monitoring of financial processes, and created a robust 3-year plan to downsize retail footprint and close 100 non-productive stores.• Optimized pricing strategies for Pier 1 stores and e-commerce, driving $30M in promotional discount savings, a 200 bps improvement.My current and past board involvement includes the following: Board Member, Executive Committee and Audit Committee Chair of Community National Bank and Trust of TexasBoard Chair and Executive Committee Chair of Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant CountyIf you would like to connect, please reach me via email: lacoffeyftw@gmail.com.Memberships:Extraordinary Women on Boards Women in Retail Leadership Circle Texas Wall Street Women Financial Executives International, Fort Worth Chapter President 2011 and Southwest Area Director 2012-2014