Lizette B. Ritz

Executive Director at Green Bronx Machine
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Bronx, New York, United States, US
Languages
  • Spanish -

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Experience

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Executive Director
      • Sep 2011 - Present

      •Redefining and refocusing mission and vision statements •Creating strategic plan and budget for growth from pilot to national expansion. •Designing program pilots, identifying key metrics for success, and building data analysis systems. •Executing all strategic objectives in day-to-day activities that lead to achieving mission. •Establishing and managing cross-sector funding and programmatic partnerships. •Managing design, launch, and daily operations of National Health… Show more •Redefining and refocusing mission and vision statements •Creating strategic plan and budget for growth from pilot to national expansion. •Designing program pilots, identifying key metrics for success, and building data analysis systems. •Executing all strategic objectives in day-to-day activities that lead to achieving mission. •Establishing and managing cross-sector funding and programmatic partnerships. •Managing design, launch, and daily operations of National Health, Wellness and Learning Center •Project Manager in Non – Profit Green Job Focused Initiatives: •Summer Program with At-Risk Youth •Training Events for Green Jobs specifically Indoor / Outdoor Urban Agriculture Show less •Redefining and refocusing mission and vision statements •Creating strategic plan and budget for growth from pilot to national expansion. •Designing program pilots, identifying key metrics for success, and building data analysis systems. •Executing all strategic objectives in day-to-day activities that lead to achieving mission. •Establishing and managing cross-sector funding and programmatic partnerships. •Managing design, launch, and daily operations of National Health… Show more •Redefining and refocusing mission and vision statements •Creating strategic plan and budget for growth from pilot to national expansion. •Designing program pilots, identifying key metrics for success, and building data analysis systems. •Executing all strategic objectives in day-to-day activities that lead to achieving mission. •Establishing and managing cross-sector funding and programmatic partnerships. •Managing design, launch, and daily operations of National Health, Wellness and Learning Center •Project Manager in Non – Profit Green Job Focused Initiatives: •Summer Program with At-Risk Youth •Training Events for Green Jobs specifically Indoor / Outdoor Urban Agriculture Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Director
      • 2013 - 2016

      •Oversee national team of 20+ Document Specialists and Reprographic Operators •Gather and analyze Sub - Area reports and audit resource tools; provide recommendations and implement changes based on analysis to improve efficiencies and increase productivity •Provide strategic and business guidance in respect of process improvements, change management nd business optimization initiatives with a focus on driving standardization of best practices •Monitor and review key staffing metrics… Show more •Oversee national team of 20+ Document Specialists and Reprographic Operators •Gather and analyze Sub - Area reports and audit resource tools; provide recommendations and implement changes based on analysis to improve efficiencies and increase productivity •Provide strategic and business guidance in respect of process improvements, change management nd business optimization initiatives with a focus on driving standardization of best practices •Monitor and review key staffing metrics with senior leadership to ensure adequate staffing and skills to meet business objectives •Source and hire staff members with strategic core competencies to expand department's product offerings and ability to service business objectives Show less •Oversee national team of 20+ Document Specialists and Reprographic Operators •Gather and analyze Sub - Area reports and audit resource tools; provide recommendations and implement changes based on analysis to improve efficiencies and increase productivity •Provide strategic and business guidance in respect of process improvements, change management nd business optimization initiatives with a focus on driving standardization of best practices •Monitor and review key staffing metrics… Show more •Oversee national team of 20+ Document Specialists and Reprographic Operators •Gather and analyze Sub - Area reports and audit resource tools; provide recommendations and implement changes based on analysis to improve efficiencies and increase productivity •Provide strategic and business guidance in respect of process improvements, change management nd business optimization initiatives with a focus on driving standardization of best practices •Monitor and review key staffing metrics with senior leadership to ensure adequate staffing and skills to meet business objectives •Source and hire staff members with strategic core competencies to expand department's product offerings and ability to service business objectives Show less

    • Per Diem Substitute Teacher
      • 2010 - 2013

      •Worked as a Bilingual Multi Subject Substitute in the Bronx with inner city youth •Worked as a Bilingual Multi Subject Substitute in the Bronx with inner city youth

    • United States
    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Vice President
      • Sep 1999 - May 2009

      • Directly responsible for $35 million annual budget. • Managed productivity, quality control and client satisfaction for the following departments: Word Processing/Graphics, Training and Documentation, Print Production and Database Team. • Managed the design and implementation of a 17 floor build-out in Hong Kong, reducing carbon footprint maximized efficiencies and achieving local equivalent of LEED Certification. • Negotiated two outsourcings in 2002 resulting in average savings of… Show more • Directly responsible for $35 million annual budget. • Managed productivity, quality control and client satisfaction for the following departments: Word Processing/Graphics, Training and Documentation, Print Production and Database Team. • Managed the design and implementation of a 17 floor build-out in Hong Kong, reducing carbon footprint maximized efficiencies and achieving local equivalent of LEED Certification. • Negotiated two outsourcings in 2002 resulting in average savings of $10 million over 5 year contract. • Coordinated implementation of Global Tracking Tool and outsourcing model for Department. This model became the prototype for Department globally. • Negotiated vendor contracts limiting Morgan Stanley’s liability in equipment retention, resulting in no equipment obligation with outsourced vendor. • Cross divisional collaborations resulted in significant cost reductions for Investment Banking Division. • Coordinated the implementation of multifunctional devices (MFD’s) (800 units) in retail, resulting in cost reduction, maximized efficiencies and reduced carbon footprint. • Negotiated national copier contract, resulting in a monthly reduction of $50k / 10% of annual sales. • Implemented Global Best Printing Practices, resulting in a 20% reduction in color printing. Show less • Directly responsible for $35 million annual budget. • Managed productivity, quality control and client satisfaction for the following departments: Word Processing/Graphics, Training and Documentation, Print Production and Database Team. • Managed the design and implementation of a 17 floor build-out in Hong Kong, reducing carbon footprint maximized efficiencies and achieving local equivalent of LEED Certification. • Negotiated two outsourcings in 2002 resulting in average savings of… Show more • Directly responsible for $35 million annual budget. • Managed productivity, quality control and client satisfaction for the following departments: Word Processing/Graphics, Training and Documentation, Print Production and Database Team. • Managed the design and implementation of a 17 floor build-out in Hong Kong, reducing carbon footprint maximized efficiencies and achieving local equivalent of LEED Certification. • Negotiated two outsourcings in 2002 resulting in average savings of $10 million over 5 year contract. • Coordinated implementation of Global Tracking Tool and outsourcing model for Department. This model became the prototype for Department globally. • Negotiated vendor contracts limiting Morgan Stanley’s liability in equipment retention, resulting in no equipment obligation with outsourced vendor. • Cross divisional collaborations resulted in significant cost reductions for Investment Banking Division. • Coordinated the implementation of multifunctional devices (MFD’s) (800 units) in retail, resulting in cost reduction, maximized efficiencies and reduced carbon footprint. • Negotiated national copier contract, resulting in a monthly reduction of $50k / 10% of annual sales. • Implemented Global Best Printing Practices, resulting in a 20% reduction in color printing. Show less

    • Operations Manager
      • 1997 - 1999

      • Managed relationships with Fortune 500 Clients. • Increased revenue by $650,000 annually. • Reduced personnel overhead by 12%. • Supervised five-member junior management team. • Designed and initiated original training program for temporaries. • Managed relationships with Fortune 500 Clients. • Increased revenue by $650,000 annually. • Reduced personnel overhead by 12%. • Supervised five-member junior management team. • Designed and initiated original training program for temporaries.

    • Owner/Operator
      • Jan 1996 - Jan 1997

      •Converted an abandoned building into a profitable vibrant Spanish/American Restaurant. •Directly managed all vendor contracts for shipping/receiving. •Monitored all financial aspects. •Developed menu and advertising strategies. •Initiated community outreach programs donating food to shelters, schools, clinic centers. •Received seven community award citations. •Negotiated sale of restaurant for significant profit on overall investment. •Converted an abandoned building into a profitable vibrant Spanish/American Restaurant. •Directly managed all vendor contracts for shipping/receiving. •Monitored all financial aspects. •Developed menu and advertising strategies. •Initiated community outreach programs donating food to shelters, schools, clinic centers. •Received seven community award citations. •Negotiated sale of restaurant for significant profit on overall investment.

    • Account Executive
      • Jan 1993 - Jan 1996

      •Maintained $85,000 of business weekly for joint temporary staffing agency. •Assured ongoing placement of 150+ temporary employees weekly. •Prospected Fortune 500 companies for ongoing profitable relationships. •Maintained $85,000 of business weekly for joint temporary staffing agency. •Assured ongoing placement of 150+ temporary employees weekly. •Prospected Fortune 500 companies for ongoing profitable relationships.

Education

  • Columbia University in the City of New York
    Master of Science (M.S.), Sustainability Management
    2012 - 2014
  • John Jay College of Criminal
    BA, Government; Justice

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