• Identify, develop, and implement best practices and new initiatives to accelerate growth of existing business and the strategic and sustainable growth of new business.• Establish strategic view dashboards to identify areas for opportunity and evaluate KPIs across the portfolio.• Drive resources for business information to enable high growth phase and ensure sustainable corporate business practices.• Oversee professional development curriculum for program management team to develop next generation of leadership and prepare existing leaders to meet the growing demands of the business.

• Led strategy for organizational structure, recruitment, and learning & development of all Program Management staff across the 2U partner portfolio.• Served as business lead on cross-company projects to improve systems and efficiency across the entire portfolio of partnerships.• Provided executive leadership and direction to ensure the success of 2U’s partnership with Georgetown University. • Responsible for P/L of all 2U operations related to the partnership, measuring performance of company goals and proactively establishing targets for improvement. Matrix managed all internal stakeholders.• Developed and implemented business strategic planning including marketing/sales, support services and curriculum development. • Effectively built and managed relationships across the University, ranging from faculty and administrative to senior University leadership, acting as the primary relationship manager for the 2U organization.

• Led strategic development and program-level implementation of cross-company initiatives including but not limited to 2U’s core multi-program vertical strategy, program operations best practices, business plan approach for internal reporting cycles, career services, alumni services, and program management staff development.• Launched 8 new programs to date across 3 new university partners and 1 existing partner. Assist existing operations staff to launch an additional 6+ programs across 2 existing university partners.

• Oversaw all academic initiatives for the program including course scheduling, coordination with the production and content teams, faculty relations, and development and distribution of course assets such as syllabi, descriptions, and faculty bios.• Served as main point of contact to SON committees and working groups and provided 2U perspective where appropriate. Committee and group areas include assessment, curriculum, admissions, university registrars, disability services, library services, and exam administration and academic integrity.• Responsible for all 2U tasks as related to the functions of SON committees and working groups including regular reporting, administration of survey and evaluation tools, and secure exchange of sensitive information such as registration data and final grades.• Established technology priorities for the program and act as primary stakeholder for all tech developments.• Engaged in daily stakeholder management with both internal team members and external contacts including the Consortium director and Provost office-level administrators at each partner institution.

• Oversaw the operational tactics of launching a new Masters in Public Health degree program with the School of Public Health and Health Services at George Washington University.• Managed communication and project plan execution among cross-functional teams including admissions, marketing, technology, compliance, student support, and faculty support.• Engaged in daily stakeholder management with both internal team members and external contacts including key school administrators and University-wide departments such as the registrar, student accounts, and financial aid.

• Led the strategic direction and goal setting of the Full-time MBA Program Office, supervising full-time staff, graduate assistants and student workers. • Responsible for oversight of MBA program operations for over 500 MBA students, ranging from academics to co-curricular activities to extra-curricular initiatives.• Developed and implemented new departmental structure to ensure long-term stability and to provide a path for professional development and career progression.• Administrative lead on the Full-Time MBA curriculum revision committee, tasked with a complete revision of the MBA core curriculum and implementation of the new curriculum by Fall 2012. • Negotiated partnerships with the London Business School, HEC Paris, Universidad Austral, and Fudan University to create new exchange programs that meet student demand and align with the school’s international strategy.

• Recipient of the 2008-2009 Distinguished Service Award, given in recognition of distinguished service to the graduating MBA class by going above and beyond to support student academic and professional success.• Partnered with the Assistant Dean to conduct a complete evaluation and overhaul of the Program Office and the services we provide. Methods included reframing our process framework, an operational audit, and the creation of an exhaustive database of all functions, responsibilities, and processes executed by the department.• Managed smooth transition of Full-Time MBA staff and students from Student Information Systems (SIS) platform to Banner for course registration and university record purposes.• Created MBA International Student Orientation, leading to improved integration of incoming international students into the MBA program and easing their transition to life in the United States. • Served in a dual capacity as both academic and career advisor for all international students in the FT MBA program, approximately 1/3 of the student population.

• Conducted extensive internal and external research to develop a new positioning statement and 2007 touch points plan around PowerBar Performance based on recent scientific research proving enhanced performance.• Researched communication methods, consumption habits, and general characteristics of Pria target market in order to develop criteria to recruit participants in 2007 influencer program.• Investigated influencer programs and partnerships within PowerBar, Nestle, and over 100 other global brands. Research used to develop specific tactics for activating Pria influencers and organizational partners.

• Developed asset-liability management strategies for U.S. corporations through the use of fixed income derivatives.• Evaluated trade positions and risk management strategies on a daily basis by reviewing market conditions and performing value-at-risk analyses with internal models.• Managed cross-functional teams of derivative traders, investment bankers, strategists, and functional specialists to make client pitches, develop products, and implement strategies.