Professional tour guide with expertise in developing itineraries, communicating with clients and suppliers, negotiating rates, and executing dynamic experiences throughout Manhattan. Plan and lead local and international clients in group sizes of up to 25 individuals, Extensively research history, people, and context with demonstrated ability to transcend cultural differences. Continually refine tour routes to reflect current events and new art and cultural installations

Provide operational/financial reporting expertise and industry knowledge to clients for evolving or restructuring businesses. Managed projects ranging from business plan development, executive management reporting, systems implementations, and process improvements

Responsible for all financial analysis and strategic planning for the $125mm Publishing and Online Content businesses. Oversaw annual budgeting and forecasting, new product development, acquisition analysis, executive management reporting, divisional staffing and industry research. Primary functions included monitoring annual budgets of operating business units, preparing and presenting monthly executive reports and managing corporate-wide business development initiatives- Key member of the… Show more Responsible for all financial analysis and strategic planning for the $125mm Publishing and Online Content businesses. Oversaw annual budgeting and forecasting, new product development, acquisition analysis, executive management reporting, divisional staffing and industry research. Primary functions included monitoring annual budgets of operating business units, preparing and presenting monthly executive reports and managing corporate-wide business development initiatives- Key member of the core team that launched Everyday Food, a digest-sized food magazine. Evaluated competitive market and quantified advertising potential, participated in concept prototyping and testing, created 5-year forecast to obtain board approval for financing, and developed pricing and sales materials- Active involvement in crisis management and strategy formulation. Developed contingency plans and analyzed focus group and research surveys to shape potential rebranding strategies- Performed due diligence on all potential acquisitions. Primary liaison for operational and financial integration of Body & Soul magazine and Dr. Andrew Weil’s Self-Healing Newsletter- Oversaw all financial analysis for Sales & Marketing teams- Managed staff of 5 responsible for monthly financial close, industry and competitive analysis, and cost management- Implemented company-wide Peoplesoft financial and project management system in advance of IPO Show less