Experience

SecondMuse

• United States
• Strategic Management Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Director at SecondMuse Capital

  • Jan 2023 - Present

• Director SecondMuse Capital

  • Jun 2019 - Jan 2023

  SecondMuse Capital is the financial management arm of SecondMuse, investing in businesses and real estate that help create new economies that are growing, resilient, and inclusive. Based on a decade of experience in building economies and supporting entrepreneurs around the world, 2MC strategically influences and deploys capital. 2MC does this by identifying, incubating, and investing in opportunities that advance social and environmental justice. Whether acting as a general partner in a fund or gathering a diverse group of investors to co-invest in new markets, we take a blended approach to capital. Show less

• Director of Social Impact

  • Jan 2013 - Jun 2019

  SecondMuse is an innovation and collaboration agency. We co-create prosperity by applying the art and science of collaboration to solve complex problems.



Deloitte

• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Strategy and Operations Consultant

  • Sep 2011 - Oct 2012

  • Developed the scenario planning methodology for the Energy and Sustainability practice at Deloitte • Organized a two day client-facing workshop on scenario planning with over 40 engaged participants • Developed the climate change adaptation methodology and go-to-market strategy for the Energy and Sustainability practice at Deloitte • Developed an energy management strategy proposal for a U.S. Air Force Base • Developed marketing strategies using social media tools for energy efficiency products • Conducted a marketing capabilities maturity assessment and SWOT analysis for a client’s marketing competences and provided recommendations for improvement • Conducted client interviews with Air Force and Army Generals to identify pain points for an organizational change initiative • Led the current state data analysis of over 2000 IT business systems currently deployed by the U.S. Department of Defense • Managed a team of international consultants in the development of an IT benchmarking effort deployed at the • Led the development of a SharePoint database for IT benchmarking, including side design, website development and data collection Show less



American University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2009 - May 2011

  • Lectured undergraduate students on International Political Economy, International Trade and Role of Multinational Corporations in Emerging Markets • Conducted research in the field of World Politics with topics ranging from International Trade, International Political Economy and Development, Human Rights, and International Law and Ethics • Edited Professor's research papers prior to publishing • Worked with several departments and professors of the university to stand up the new Master's in Social Enterprise Program • Developed the curriculum course guide for the new Master's in Social Enterprise Show less



J.E. Austin Associates

• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graduate Intern

  • May 2010 - Aug 2010

  • Developed and launched a new division at JE Austin, focusing on small business start-ups - Sustainable Development International • Created the firm’s Replicable Business Model strategy to promote entrepreneurship in developing countries • Researched and interviewed managers from the world’s top product design incubators to provide recommendations for Egyptian government officials wishing to expand their national design industry • Recruited consultants, drafted budgets, and formed partnerships with local African firms on a USAID proposal • Recommended new projects for the firm to pursue during weekly business development and strategy meetings Show less



Global Fairness Initiative

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graduate Fellow

  • Jan 2009 - May 2009

  • Technical writing and reporting on program funded by the U.S. Department of State to extend social benefits and labor rights to informal worker communities in Guatemala and Nicaragua • Led research project on the business case for Small and Medium Enterprise development in Peru • Worked directly with project director in Guatemala to promote social responsibility and create transparent systems to comply with national labor standards to meet demands of international garment buyers • Contributed to communications and outreach materials including quarterly newsletters, blog, and website design • Organized and participated in roundtable event on grassroots perspectives for reforming U.S. foreign assistance framework Show less



Lehman Brothers/Barclays Capital

• Greater New York City Area

• Mortgage-Backed Securities Analyst

  • Aug 2007 - Nov 2008

  • Managed and allocated traders' inventory to clients and dealers. Average monthly volume $55 billion • Collaborated with 15 Vice Presidents and Managers in U.S., Europe, Asia, and India to compile month end volume reports for the Managing Director of Global Clearance and Custody where turnaround time was reduced by 86% • Worked with the head of India Operations to create their first system for reporting monthly volume using Excel • Created daily and monthly fail cost reports for the trading desk across all mortgage products • Managed internal and external stakeholders to negotiate settlement of trades in one case saving the firm over $1 million • Only first year analyst chosen to present on a panel to over 150 summer interns Show less



Merrill Lynch

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research and Finance Intern

  • May 2006 - Aug 2006

  • Analyzed stock portfolios of clients to satisfy various investment objectives • Extensive research in Special Needs Planning, IRA investing, Equity Options, and Exchange Traded Funds • Created network of professionals to partner with Financial Advisors in order to better serve client needs • Developed a marketing campaign focused on Family Wealth Planning used for prospecting new clients • Traveled to New York headquarters to receive one on one training for Institutional Sales & Trading Show less