Director of Finance And Administration

• Aug 2022 - Present

Management Associate

• Jun 2018 - Present

Strategic partner, mentor, and foundation builder to the organization. Trusted advisor to the Managing Director and senior leadership team in planning and executing mission, vision, and strategy.• Strategic Planning: Develop strategic plan to enhance infrastructure, programming, partnerships, and mission-driven initiatives• Consulting: Analyze and evaluate processes, policies, and programs; recommend corrective actions to increase efficiency, growth, and sustainability• Cash Flow Control: Implement strategies to tighten reporting close cycles and improve liquidity through dynamic pricing, faster collections on receivables, and improved banking relationships for financing• Budgeting: Contribute to the development and administration of an annual budget including forecasting for staffing, equipment, material, and supplies. Drive funding diversification efforts, particularly in financing opportunities and implementation of prospect research analytics for fundraising• Stakeholder Relations: Coordinate activities with internal departments, the board of directors, non-profit/for-profit organizations, and government agencies

Finance Administrator

• Apr 2016 - May 2018

• Financial Reporting: Managed and supervised the compliance and documentation for grants and funding received. Provided full charge bookkeeping to the organization• Auditing: Enhanced financial accountability by auditing financial and legal documents quarterly and maintaining an “audit ready” environment. Work with third-party accountant for annual financial audit and any federally mandated single audit requirements• Information Technology: Pitched a capital budget and change management plan that resulted in the digital transformation of the organization’s accounting and business functions, which previously relied on paper processes. These process improvements saved the organization $50,000/year in labor costs

Principal

• Mar 2012 - May 2016

An independent production company developing original works for a broad range of clients and distribution including video on demand (VOD), streaming video on demand (SVOD), mobile, second-screen, and interactive platforms. An independent production company developing original works for a broad range of clients and distribution including video on demand (VOD), streaming video on demand (SVOD), mobile, second-screen, and interactive platforms.

Specialist

• Aug 2014 - Apr 2016

Through technical and systematic expertise, assist customers and the team with procedural questions, hardware and software repair advice, creative troubleshooting, and direct management in the customer relationship.

Apple Camps Manager

• 2015 - 2016

A seasonal role, managing team members, and resources to adapt and execute lesson plans for three tracks of programming, enabling kids ages eight through twelve, expand their digital creativity through hands-on projects. Served as the Apple contact for camp participants and their families.

Digital Content Creator/Video Specialist, Teaching Artist, and Director

• Aug 2010 - Jun 2014

A seasonally contracted position. Advanced knowledge of analytics, trends and how they affected creative opportunities within the organization. Lead brainstorming sessions with the marketing and artistic departments; utilizing fluency in digital video branded content trends, digital and social eco-systems to provide concepts, research and writing to bring ideas to reality and drive patron engagement. A seasonally contracted position. Advanced knowledge of analytics, trends and how they affected creative opportunities within the organization. Lead brainstorming sessions with the marketing and artistic departments; utilizing fluency in digital video branded content trends, digital and social eco-systems to provide concepts, research and writing to bring ideas to reality and drive patron engagement.

Line Producer

• Feb 2012 - Jan 2013

Assisted the executive producer in crafting 30+ episodes of online video content, including managing production teams, scheduling, and hiring. Approved employee timecards, ensuring prompt payments to all employees or vendors per the terms of each agreement. Assisted the executive producer in crafting 30+ episodes of online video content, including managing production teams, scheduling, and hiring. Approved employee timecards, ensuring prompt payments to all employees or vendors per the terms of each agreement.

Film Screenings Manager

• Jun 2007 - Jun 2010

Coordinate with faculty to ensure A/V equipment is reserved, screenings staffed, and that appropriate rooms are reserved.Coverage for projectionist shifts.

Projectionist

• Aug 2006 - May 2007

Operate campus projectors and screening rooms for the purpose of viewing films and presentations for students, faculty, and the public.