Promoted to VP of Finance (FY18) from Senior Finance Director, to steer all aspects of finance operations incorporating financial planning and analysis (FP&A), operations / field finance, business planning / marketing analysis, strategic planning, financial management, accounting, auditing, funds administration, and executive reporting. DELIVERED RESULTS:► I helped drive projected growth to $15B in sales and 9K total units by FY22.► I delivered $600M+ operating profit while maintaining 20%+ industry-leading margins on equity units.► I reduced $50M+ G&A and $30M CAPEX spending in FY16/17.► Through intensive collaboration with YUM! Treasury and Investment Banks, I delivered $20M per year interest savings.

I was promoted and revitalized struggling FP&A team, pinpointed growth strategies, established high-performance teams, developed solutions, streamlined processes, and strengthened cross-functional relationships.DELIVERED RESULTS:► In FY14, I crafted Taco Bell’s financial operating plan––600+ equity owned restaurant plans, $10B+ system sales, $2B+ system revenue, $600M+ operating profit, $200M+ G&A, and $100M+ capital.► During this period, I generated $4M labor savings by driving improved food prep productivity via new processes and procedures. ► I helped FP&A team recover from major forecasting miss by implementing better forecasting models and switching methodology.

I was promoted and delivered c-level financial guidance and support to the CFO and COO while driving rapid sales and profits for 900+ company-owned stores via unit-level strategic planning, accurate reporting, and shared operational accountability.DELIVERED RESULTS:► Generated $5M company savings by leveraging financial leadership, coaching, and tools around P&L management. ► After delivering impactful results, I earned the prestigious “Achieving Breakthrough Results Award” along with monetary prize from Taco Bell’s CEO.

I was promoted and supported franchise and company field development leaders via market planning, new unit investment analysis, financial analysis, and strategy development during company’s triple digit growth.PROGRESSIVE CAREER SNAPSHOT:==> Senior Manager – Strategic Development and Analysis | 2012 – 2013==> Manager – Strategic Development and Analysis | 2011 – 2012==> Senior Associate Manager – Operations Finance | 2009 – 2011==> Associate Manager – Operations Finance | 2008 – 2009DELIVERED RESULTS:► After launching new marketing planning system with robust reporting and analytics functions, I optimized marketing and real estate decision-making capabilities and enabled identification of 1.2K new trade areas for Taco Bell.► Accelerated new store growth by reducing franchise new unit approval process from 6 to 3 months.► I paved the way for Taco Bell to exercise its first ROFR resulting in multiple new units by designing new evaluation process that focused on value of existing stores as well as value of potential stores in the market(s).

I was recruited and directed all aspects of brand marketing operations encompassing strategydevelopment, sales analytics, campaigns and promotions, portfolio management, and opportunity identification.DELIVERED RESULTS:► I maintained market share growth after taking over management of #1 selling E&J Gallo brandy with $115M sales by developing and implementing intensive multi-channel promotions.► I orchestrated first-ever strategic review and analysis of company’s entire private label portfolio (Trader Joe's and Aldi grocery stores) which reduced COGS by 2% and pinpointed new revenue-generating opportunities.

I was promoted to a senior role due to exemplary performance in first 2 years while obtaining CPA credential. Led multiple, concurrent audit, assurance, and business advisory projects––across diverse engagement teams and industries.DELIVERED RESULTS:► I consistently achieved exemplary client satisfaction scores (CSAT) through on-time and quality-driven completion of multiple audit engagements within insurance, financial services, and food service industries.► Helped dozens of corporate clients minimize business and financial risks through intensive financial analysis, accurate reporting, process/control optimization, and GAAP implementation.