•Managed the assignment of over 100 senior associates, associates and interns to engagements utilizing engagement budgets; made assignments based on individual capabilities, career objectives and project/engagement requirements.•Negotiated successful resolution of scheduling conflicts while considering travel, workload and opportunity across the practice. Provided strategic recommendations that help meet the needs of the practice, office, and region. Facilitated the sharing of resources… Show more •Managed the assignment of over 100 senior associates, associates and interns to engagements utilizing engagement budgets; made assignments based on individual capabilities, career objectives and project/engagement requirements.•Negotiated successful resolution of scheduling conflicts while considering travel, workload and opportunity across the practice. Provided strategic recommendations that help meet the needs of the practice, office, and region. Facilitated the sharing of resources as necessary across the region and firm to meet these needs. •Drove results by monitoring utilization reports on a weekly and monthly basis to identify workload balance issues and unexpected trends. Advised Practice Leaders on operations of the practice in relation to resources, performance issues, and budget/forecast matters to equip them to make informed decisions.•Prepared and collaborated with practice leads and regional controller on monthly forecasts and yearly budget for the audit practices.•Worked with Practice Leaders and office leadership to develop and implement local resource management policies and procedures resulting in more seamless scheduling and reduced conflicts between staff schedules.•Created and performed ad hoc reporting as needed along with weekly dashboard reports, forecast/budget reports, etc. for practice leads, office managing partner, and regional managing partner.•Coordinated and analyzed people related metrics for performance management review process. Partnered with HR on strategic career planning, workforce planning & performance management. •Served as an outlet and resource for career counseling and advice for audit professionals and coaches.•Interacted regularly with HR as well as other internal groups. Demonstrated and maintained the highest level of confidentiality. Show less

•Owned all university recruiting efforts for Dallas. Planned, organized, and participated in all recruiting events for nine universities. Pre-screened all candidates, attended and participated in all career fairs, on-campus interviews, and office visits. Implemented a new office visit format and process. Made recommendations on offers and extended all offers. •Increased intern acceptance rate by 20% during FY2011, hiring the largest group of interns in the history of the Dallas… Show more •Owned all university recruiting efforts for Dallas. Planned, organized, and participated in all recruiting events for nine universities. Pre-screened all candidates, attended and participated in all career fairs, on-campus interviews, and office visits. Implemented a new office visit format and process. Made recommendations on offers and extended all offers. •Increased intern acceptance rate by 20% during FY2011, hiring the largest group of interns in the history of the Dallas office.•Established new follow-up program and procedures for audit and tax service lines that utilized collaboration sites to house tracking sheets and candidate communications resulting in increased intern acceptance rate by 25%.•Managed the Business Advisory Services recruiting process and budget of $50,000 for the seven offices in the Central region•Reestablished an advisory recruiting program and restored the Grant Thornton brand at LSU after a three year hiatus, resulting in the hiring of five new candidates in the first year.•Managed relationships with university faculty at Texas A&M, Louisiana State University, Tulane University, Baylor University, Texas Tech University, University of Texas at Dallas, Texas Christian University, University of North Texas, Southern Methodist University and over 25 Grant Thornton partners to seamlessly execute events on campus and in the Grant Thornton offices. Typical event count is approximately 75 each year. •Oversaw all campus hires and campus recruiting efforts for the Dallas office, including a budget of $210,000. Show less

•Aided National BAS team in reorganization of the service line from a local to regional run practice of 5 regions.•Assisted in reorganization and redevelopment of BAS policy manual resulting in a new nationally instituted policy guide.•Assessed clients’ control environments, governance and regulatory compliance processes under Sarbanes-Oxley, focusing on the not for profit industry.•Conducted nationwide client reviews under SFAS-144 for impairment of long-lived assets.

•Managed two executive business centers totaling 180 offices along with various staff •Processed all communications and relations between executives and staff•Developed, documented and implemented operational policies and procedures•Generated leads for new business through communication with brokers and networking•Worked with prospective clients to find suitable office space and appropriate amenities for their business needs•Negotiated lease terms with prospective tenants.