Experienced senior executive with strong skills in the areas of strategic planning, workflow design, finance, contract management & negotiations, including with domestic and foreign governments, international business development and operations, including visa and immigration practices, and marketing and communications. Has worked across a broad range of industries in both profit and nonprofit sectors. Industry experience includes aerospace, information and communication technologies (ICT) – hardware and software, venture capital - focus on turnaround management and divestitures, humanitarian response and environmental energy conservation industries. She has successfully managed and implemented operating functions in many start-ups and small businesses, and has extensive experience in developing and deploying key business infrastructure systems to allow businesses to scale and expand; including internationally.Most recently she owned and operated a small operations outsourcing consulting company, focused on building capacity of women and at risk teens by providing training in office administration software and finance application tools in order to help them develop marketable skills. The company provided services in the areas of accounting, finance, tax, payroll, audit preparation, estate planning and general office administration. Specialties: -executive business management-cash management and cash flow forecasting-budget development and planning-international business operations - including regulatory and compliance-contract management and negotiations - including domestic and International governments-communications and marketing management-strategic planning and strategy implementation-capacity building in the area of building strong and collaborative teams