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Boulder, Co, Us

Denver, Colorado, Us

Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC) is a top-rated nonprofit dedicated to helping Coloradans afford their energy needs, recognized for its excellence by Charity Navigator with 22 consecutive 4-Star ratings. As COO, I led critical operational functions to manage EOC's rapid growth, expanding its budget from $33.5M to $75M by the end of 2023 while maintaining highly efficient operations.I was responsible for overseeing Finance and Accounting, IT, HR, Development (fundraising), Data Analytics, and Operational Support. Additionally, I managed an $18M investment portfolio, ensuring sound financial stewardship. Under my leadership, EOC successfully kept supporting service expenses at only 5% and 6% of total expenses in 2021 and 2022, respectively, allowing more funds to be allocated toward direct services for Coloradans in need.Key Achievements:Operational Growth: Streamlined operations to support the organization's budget expansion while maintaining cost efficiency and boosting impact.IT Enhancements: Spearheaded technology upgrades and NIST compliance to enhance system security and operational capabilities.Financial Efficiency: Drove finance process improvements and substantial cost reductions, including a 50% cut in telecom and connectivity costs.Data-Driven Decisions: Established a Data Analytics group to leverage insights from large datasets, enhancing legislative advocacy and consulting efforts.

Denver, Co, Us

Led primary change and transformation efforts for Operations, overseeing a district of 93K students, 207 schools, 15K employees, and 366 buildings totaling 16M square feet. Managed the planning, design, and construction for the 2012, 2016, and 2020 bond programs, ensuring all schools with projects opened on time. My responsibilities included Capital Planning, Process Improvement, QA/QC, Environmental Program, and Business Diversity & Outreach (MWBE). I led DPS’s highest priority operational initiative—a $15M ERP system replacement—and drove substantial improvements in operational performance.Key Achievements:> Delivered 391 bond/non-bond projects worth $883.6M over 4 years.> Developed a strategy for the $572M 2016 bond, reducing project costs by 10% and creating a $30M reserve.> Revamped the MWBE program, exceeding the 24% goal with a 30% spend rate, awarding $145M to 145 contractors.> Increased project managers' productivity by 40%.> Transitioned the leadership team from all male to 80% women, with 40% ethnic inclusivity.> Executed the district's first Facility Condition Assessment, underpinning the successful $795M 2020 Bond and $25M Mill Levy.> Spearheaded the district's COVID-19 in-building response, securing $5M in Board funding for air quality improvements.> Re-implemented IBM TRIRIGA system on time and within budget.> Negotiated Oracle ERP proposal down by 28%, saving $2.6M without scope adjustments.

Boulder, Co, Us

Recruited to develop and execute strategies to revitalize a 21-year-old technology services company and pivot into new lines of business. I focused on improving operational efficiency, financial performance, and customer satisfaction. Key initiatives included developing new services, upgrading systems and facilities, rebranding, and restructuring teams and pricing models. I also divested an underperforming unit to streamline operations.Key Achievements:> Stabilized and increased revenue in the first year, reversing a 3-year decline, and achieved a 6% profit after two years of losses.> Reduced costs by 18% while investing in infrastructure improvements and renegotiating debt, reducing it by 16%.> Advised the Indra founder and leadership team on strategy and operational improvements in 2012/2013.

Greenwood Village, Colorado, Us

Led strategic consulting engagements for major global organizations, including:> Developed and established an innovation platform for the world’s largest casino operator.> Appointed as integration lead for the merchandising division of an $18B retail merger.> Embedded at the European HQ of the world’s 3rd largest internet retailer to select and implement a standardized internet delivery platform across 18 countries. Additionally, reported directly to the heads of transformation and marketing/online, overseeing half of the marketing/online portfolio for Europe.

Ba, Economics & Political Science

Llb, Law

Llm, International Law

Mphil, Economics

Business Marketing Strategy

Principal Licensure Program

Advanced Manager Course