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Boulder, Colorado, United States

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Greater Seattle Area

Served as strategic partner to the CEO; oversaw development and communications, finance, human resources, and information technology functions. Provided interim executive leadership during CEO sabbatical and currently serve as consultant to Interim CEO and the Board to provide continuity during transition. • Partnered with CEO on institutional priorities, culture development, and long-range planning • Led organization's strategic and annual planning efforts and developed a system of measurement and evaluation that supports the achievement of organization’s operational goals • Served on the organization's leadership team and built cross-organizational relationships and support for development efforts • Supported Board of Directors’ efforts in board cultivation, recruiting, onboarding, and engagement• Selected as one of 20 national education policy leaders to participate in the PIE Network Leadership Institute, a cohort-based, yearlong leadership opportunity focused on leading change in complex, political climates

Greater Seattle Area

The Mountaineers is a nonprofit organization with a $6M operating budget and 11,000 active members. Provided executive leadership and continuity during time of organizational transition. Managed staff of 22, board of 20, and 1,000 volunteers. Served as Project Manager for $350K technology project. Oversaw Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Facilities, Member Services, Membership and Marketing functions• Project managed launch of new website and implementation of new CRM• Oversaw risk management, emergency protocols, incident reports from the field, crisis response communications• Staff manager for Outdoor Center Operations, maximizing volunteer involvement and commitment.• Staffed Board Committees and provide executive level financial and operations reports.• Mentored and developed staff. Creating a supportive environment conducive for professional growth.

Greater Seattle Area

Responsible for annual operating budget including finance, accounting, budgeting, insurance and risk management. Oversaw all aspects of human resource management, internal information technology, facilities, audit, tax filings, and advised Executive Director on operational planning. Created and implemented procedures to ensure data protection and viable data storage and backup.

Greater Seattle Area

Responsible for planning, direction and management of financial information for 891-room convention hotel with annual revenues of $50+ Million. Oversaw 3 managers and 11 associates. Directed preparation of annual budgets and monthly forecasts. Ensured compliance. Established/recommended major economic objectives and policies for management.

Greater Seattle Area

426-room hotel with annual revenues of $37+ Million. Oversaw 5 associates. Promoted from Assistant Director of Finance in 2002 during which time also served as Interim Controller reporting to the Regional Director of Finance.

Greater Seattle Area

Director of Finance, Hotel Monaco, 1997–2001Responsible for planning, direction and management of financial information for 189 room hotel with annual revenues of $20M. Selected, hired and trained team of 4 associates. Directed preparation of annual budgets. Member of construction and opening membership team. Awarded Controller of the year for the Kimpton Group.Controller, Alexis Hotel, 1995-1997121 room hotel with annual revenues of $20 M. Oversaw 4 associates. Supervised full renovation of Arlington Suites and change of ownership. Oversaw consolidation of Alexis Hotel and Hotel Vintage Park. Construction Accountant and Controller, Hotel Vintage Park and Tulio Ristorante, 1991-1995125 room hotel with annual revenues of $13M. Member of renovation and opening teams. Accountant for hotel renovation project working with construction, management team and bank. Served as restaurant controller before being promoted to hotel and restaurant property controller.