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Northeastern University, College Of Engineering, Boston Ma

Northeastern University, College Of Engineering, Boston Ma

Key successes: · Establishing blended / e-learning action plans for five programs, four courses, and six initiatives· Inspiring cultural change via our first measurable, community-driven DE&I action plan· Leading 15+ direct reports each semester across multiple initiatives, · Managing a philanthropic portfolio totaling over $5 million in stakeholder gifts· Coaching 60+ students in executive management, strategic planning, and negotiationOverview:An overwhelming… Show more Key successes: · Establishing blended / e-learning action plans for five programs, four courses, and six initiatives· Inspiring cultural change via our first measurable, community-driven DE&I action plan· Leading 15+ direct reports each semester across multiple initiatives, · Managing a philanthropic portfolio totaling over $5 million in stakeholder gifts· Coaching 60+ students in executive management, strategic planning, and negotiationOverview:An overwhelming demand for our organizational culture, talent management strategies and executive coaching methods resulted in another need to rethink my role. Moving into a senior director position allowed me to develop and execute both the vision and day-to-day operations of this donor-funded entrepreneurship education center. Focusing on the development of venture founders and product builders has been an amazing growth opportunity by allowing me to build a product based on experiential education, inclusive community, and cooperative philanthropy. I placed special attention on our career development, performance management, and participant retention efforts, resulting in greater organizational effectiveness. My most rewarding challenges, however, were reacting to the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing mental and emotional support for our community, and establishing a foundation for our DE&I efforts. Show less

Northeastern University, College Of Engineering, Boston Ma

Key successes:· Planning and facilitating 40+ instructor-led trainings per month· Launching 50+ donor/participant newsletters, and three podcast seasons over two years· Facilitating 20%-50% growth across our new and existing programs· Encouraged a 250% increase in donor funding over two years· Awardee of the 2018 Dean's Award for Meritorious ServiceOverview:The excitement and energy from our key constituents necessitated my move into a newly-created… Show more Key successes:· Planning and facilitating 40+ instructor-led trainings per month· Launching 50+ donor/participant newsletters, and three podcast seasons over two years· Facilitating 20%-50% growth across our new and existing programs· Encouraged a 250% increase in donor funding over two years· Awardee of the 2018 Dean's Award for Meritorious ServiceOverview:The excitement and energy from our key constituents necessitated my move into a newly-created director-level role, where I focused on refining our instructional design, learning management, and marketing strategy. This period saw our center grow across academic disciplines, and earn increased donor interest and funding. Like many start-ups, we ran lean from a staffing and budget perspective, and managed a period of focused executive level succession planning. Additionally, I was awarded the 2018 Dean's Award for Meritorious Service for my role in attracting and securing a multi-million dollar gift for the center. Show less

Northeastern University, College Of Engineering, Boston Ma

Key successes:· Designing three major center programs, increasing funding opportunities by 60%· Sourcing, interviewing, hiring and onboarding 200+ staff and stakeholders over three years· Facilitating total personnel management, coaching and training delivery of 60+ staffOverview:Hand-selected by college leadership as the first full-time manager of the newly established Sherman Center for Engineering Entrepreneurship, this role challenged me to translate the vision of… Show more Key successes:· Designing three major center programs, increasing funding opportunities by 60%· Sourcing, interviewing, hiring and onboarding 200+ staff and stakeholders over three years· Facilitating total personnel management, coaching and training delivery of 60+ staffOverview:Hand-selected by college leadership as the first full-time manager of the newly established Sherman Center for Engineering Entrepreneurship, this role challenged me to translate the vision of our donors into educational start-up programming, training and development initiatives, and leadership development. Once this structure took form, I shifted to the full-life cycle recruiting of staff and participants, team-building, and operations management of the center. Show less

Engineering Office Of The Dean, Boston Ma

Key successes:· Project-management of 35+ space renovation and faculty relocation projects· Planning and executing 30+ personalized, high-level prospect visits· Earning a college-wide reputation to complete tough projects via a "buck-stops-here" attitudeOverview:In this dual-purpose project management/recruiting role for university's largest college, I managed our physical lab and office space portfolio, planned and executed numerous space relocations and renovations… Show more Key successes:· Project-management of 35+ space renovation and faculty relocation projects· Planning and executing 30+ personalized, high-level prospect visits· Earning a college-wide reputation to complete tough projects via a "buck-stops-here" attitudeOverview:In this dual-purpose project management/recruiting role for university's largest college, I managed our physical lab and office space portfolio, planned and executed numerous space relocations and renovations, coordinated high-profile prospect recruitment visits, and developed relationships with university partners to smooth our college leadership's efforts. Additionally, this position reported to four separate supervisors, adding an interesting challenge to the mix. Show less

Administrative Resource Center, Boston Ma

Key successes:· Creating and executing 50+ faculty federal-grant financial statements per month· Developing "from-scratch" front-of-house logistics and documentation· Project-managing front office-space usage for staff expansionOverview:Shifting into the higher education industry, I established myself as a key contributor to our college's newly-established "back-of-house" business operations office, which focused on its human resource management, college-wide finances… Show more Key successes:· Creating and executing 50+ faculty federal-grant financial statements per month· Developing "from-scratch" front-of-house logistics and documentation· Project-managing front office-space usage for staff expansionOverview:Shifting into the higher education industry, I established myself as a key contributor to our college's newly-established "back-of-house" business operations office, which focused on its human resource management, college-wide finances and federal grant-management efforts. This swing position constantly pivoted between all three functions, enabling me to learn and impact the business operations of the university's largest college. My efforts impacted our faculty/staff recruitment processes, month-to-month budgeting and financial reporting, and grant-research pre/post-award processes. Show less

Nysc 23Rd/Park & Bsc Waltham, New York, Ny & Waltham, Ma

Key successes:· Designing personalized developmental programming for 10 competitive athletes · Safeguarding aquatic activity participants, with zero incidents under my watch· Increasing parent confidence via participant-focused coachingOverview:This invigorating return to the fitness industry allowed me to spend time developing my skill as a youth-focused NASM personal trainer and class instructor specializing in pre-high school competitive athletes.

Courtyard By Marriott Boston Downtown, Boston, Ma

Key successes: · Inspiring the highest guest satisfaction score in property history (95%)· Recruiting and leading our most diverse front desk team in hotel history· Assuming interim leadership as Front Office ManagerOverview:As the youngest dual-department operations manager in Boston at the time, I led both front desk and restaurant efforts at this challenging historic hotel property with the goal of driving guest satisfaction. In addition to recruiting, developing… Show more Key successes: · Inspiring the highest guest satisfaction score in property history (95%)· Recruiting and leading our most diverse front desk team in hotel history· Assuming interim leadership as Front Office ManagerOverview:As the youngest dual-department operations manager in Boston at the time, I led both front desk and restaurant efforts at this challenging historic hotel property with the goal of driving guest satisfaction. In addition to recruiting, developing, mentoring, and motivating my team through a range of customer-service issues, I saw success managing teams and delighting guests through challenges and crisis. Recipient of the 2010 Marriott International: Courtyard Royalty Manager of the Month for my role in both 1) achieving the highest guest satisfaction score in property history, 2) while covering the additional responsibilities of my immediate supervisor after unforeseen personnel loss over a two month period. Show less

Princeton Marriott At Forrestal, Princeton Nj

Key successes:· Recognized company-wide for multiple guest-service success stories· Developing first-ever standard-operating-procedures for daily closing of finances· Pitched and awarded management status in half the time required due to leadership successesOverview:In my first post-grad, full-time position, I joined a wonderful team of managers and fellow associates at a large conference-focused hotel property. Both challenging and all-encompassing, this position… Show more Key successes:· Recognized company-wide for multiple guest-service success stories· Developing first-ever standard-operating-procedures for daily closing of finances· Pitched and awarded management status in half the time required due to leadership successesOverview:In my first post-grad, full-time position, I joined a wonderful team of managers and fellow associates at a large conference-focused hotel property. Both challenging and all-encompassing, this position allowing me to see all aspects of the front office. My first few months were spent on the night shift executing our financial night-audit before moving to leading my peers in daytime and swing desk shifts. Show less

Master Of Education (Med), Higher Education Administration W/ Key Focus: Organizational Leadership

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Hospitality Management

Activities and Societies: Eta Sigma Delta, Hospitality Career Day Committee - Personnel Chair, Isenberg School of Management ULead.