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Orlando, Florida, United States

Member of executive team responsible for managing financial and business activities and strategic planning at one of the largest convention centers in the United States. Project and track revenues and expenditures; develop and manage operating and capital budgets; negotiate client leases; oversee all billing, collections, purchasing, and contracting functions. Oversee future strategic planning and master plan for the facility. Plan, manage, and track all uses of Orange County’s Tourist Development Tax. Orange County Mayor’s appointee to the Central Florida Expressway Authority Audit Committee.

Orlando, Florida

Manage financial and business activities of one of the largest convention centers in the United States. Project and track revenues and expenditures; develop and manage operating and capital budgets; negotiate client leases; oversee all billing, collections, purchasing, and contracting functions. Oversee parking operations. Orange County Mayor’s appointee to the Central Florida Expressway Authority Audit Committee.

Set policy and approve budgets related to town infrastructure construction, maintenance, and usage. (Elected 2010, 2014)

Coordinated development of $4.0 billion county budget to provide wide-ranging services to a permanent population of more than one million residents and tens of millions of visitors annually. Led a staff of Budget Administrators, Advisors, and Analysts to accomplish objectives. Worked with elected officials, county executives, and leadership of all county departments and offices to ensure that objectives were understood and met.

Orlando, Florida

Coordinated the development and administration of annual mult-billion dollar budget to provide wide-ranging services to a permanent population of over one million residents and tens of millions of visitors. Led a team of Budget Analysts to accomplish objectives. Worked with county executives and department leadership to plan and accomplish objectives.

Coordinated the development of multi-year capital projects budgets with a total value of several billion dollars. Developed financial models to ensure sustainable government while maintaining a desired level of service. Worked with all county departments and offices to create long-term financial plans for the successful completion of a diverse set of needed capital improvements.

Provided primary budget development direction to several large departments with $100M+ budgets. Worked with department leadership to understand objectives and provide a budget plan to meet the identified needs.

Managed billing function for fire department services, including ambulance transport, false alarm, and hazmat response. Provided support in department budget development and coordinated financial reporting.

Provided assistance developing and tracking Fire Rescue department budget, and assisted with reconciling accounts receivable.

Contracted to provide computer hardware and software consulting in support of Department of Defense training missions.

Mba, Business Administration - Finance

Business Administration, Finance

Activities and Societies: Burnett Honors College, LEAD Scholar