Experience

Bright Feeds

• United States
• Animal Feed Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Finance

  • Nov 2023 - 2 months

  Berlin, CT Bright Feeds is pioneering a new pathway to combating climate change and meeting global food insecurity challenges through innovations in waste management. We help companies meet their sustainability goals and increase profit margins by turning their unwanted food into high-quality nutritious animal feed.



Rithm Capital

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President

  • Aug 2022 - Aug 2023

  New York, New York, United States Formerly New Residential Investment Corp, an affiliate of Fortress Investment Group.



Fortress Investment Group

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President, FP&A and M&A

  • Dec 2021 - Aug 2022

  New York, New York, United States On June 17, 2022, New Residential Investment Corp (a mortgage REIT externally managed by Fortress) announced it was internalizing its management agreement and rebranding as Rithm Capital.



Hartford Investment Management Co. (HIMCO)

• Investment Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Strategic Ventures

  • Aug 2020 - Nov 2021

  New York, New York, United States Invest in early stage and growth opportunities relevant to The Hartford, a leader in property and casualty insurance, group benefits, and mutual funds.



The Hartford

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate, Innovation & Strategic Ventures

  • Mar 2019 - Aug 2020

  Hartford, Connecticut Area Meet with business and functional leaders across the enterprise to understand strategic priorities, pain points, and opportunities to accelerate development roadmaps. Scout the market for startups that fit into opportunities proposed by the business to test, pilot, and engage with. Additionally, look for compelling investment opportunities that fit our strategic agenda. Conduct investment diligence on all aspects of the startups, including management review, strategy, financial… Show more Meet with business and functional leaders across the enterprise to understand strategic priorities, pain points, and opportunities to accelerate development roadmaps. Scout the market for startups that fit into opportunities proposed by the business to test, pilot, and engage with. Additionally, look for compelling investment opportunities that fit our strategic agenda. Conduct investment diligence on all aspects of the startups, including management review, strategy, financial modeling, cap table, compiling investment memos, and presenting to the investment committee. Investments: - Homee (on-demand property maintenance and repair services) - Series B - API-enabled commercial insurance distribution technology platform - Seed & Series A - Hard-tech focused VC fund

• Assistant Director - Risk Management

  • Nov 2017 - Feb 2019

  Hartford, Connecticut Area Designed risk management solutions for internal stakeholders using the RSA Archer GRC platform. Supported customers across audit, compliance, investments, accounting and other key functional areas by automating core risk processes, streamlining workflows, and optimizing reporting. Supported the creation of the 2018 ORSA for state regulators. Led reviews with senior management to increase expense efficiency (saved ~38% over 3 years). Led the 2018 summer intern program (4 students)… Show more Designed risk management solutions for internal stakeholders using the RSA Archer GRC platform. Supported customers across audit, compliance, investments, accounting and other key functional areas by automating core risk processes, streamlining workflows, and optimizing reporting. Supported the creation of the 2018 ORSA for state regulators. Led reviews with senior management to increase expense efficiency (saved ~38% over 3 years). Led the 2018 summer intern program (4 students) including curriculum planning, job placement, mentoring and coaching, and extending offers. Recruited and hired 5 interns for the 2019 class.

• Consultant, Financial Analysis

  • Feb 2016 - Oct 2017

  Hartford, Connecticut Area Performed the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) function for our Big Data and Commercial Division IT organizations, representing $180M of expenses (22% of total IT spend). Collaborated with senior IT and Finance leadership to review financials, managed strategic project expenses and led ad hoc initiatives in support of enterprise goals. Managed an associate in The Hartford's Finance Leadership Development Program, accountable for day-to-day activities. Mentor and assist with goal… Show more Performed the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) function for our Big Data and Commercial Division IT organizations, representing $180M of expenses (22% of total IT spend). Collaborated with senior IT and Finance leadership to review financials, managed strategic project expenses and led ad hoc initiatives in support of enterprise goals. Managed an associate in The Hartford's Finance Leadership Development Program, accountable for day-to-day activities. Mentor and assist with goal setting, professional development, and leadership opportunities.

• Senior Financial Analyst, IT Finance Controller

  • Feb 2015 - Feb 2016

  Hartford, Connecticut Area

• Associate, Operations & Technology Leadership Development Program

  • Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  Hartford, Connecticut Area Selected to join a leadership program for high potential young professionals, consisting of multi-functional rotations throughout The Hartford. Led recruiting for two years and mentored a junior associate. Rotations included: Third Rotation - Data Analyst, Individual Annuities •Leveraged Lean Six Sigma tools to automate Excel reporting, earned my Yellow Belt by reducing production time by over 80% •Responsible for modelling and reporting on mutual fund mapping on the project team… Show more Selected to join a leadership program for high potential young professionals, consisting of multi-functional rotations throughout The Hartford. Led recruiting for two years and mentored a junior associate. Rotations included: Third Rotation - Data Analyst, Individual Annuities •Leveraged Lean Six Sigma tools to automate Excel reporting, earned my Yellow Belt by reducing production time by over 80% •Responsible for modelling and reporting on mutual fund mapping on the project team that established new mutual funds for Hartford Variable Insurance Trust Second Rotation - Financial Analyst, IT Finance •Designed and led the implementation of IT project reporting during the launch of a new IT financial costing tool •Provided variance analysis, reporting, and ad-hoc project manager support for $43M IT portfolio First Rotation - IT Business Analyst, Personal Lines Digital •Triaged, analyzed, and responded to customer website feedback, led the design and release of a new “My Profile” page online based on this feedback



Vennu Social

• United States
• Events Services

• Finance and Strategy

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2018

  Hartford, Connecticut Area



YMCA of Greater Hartford

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Swim Coach

  • Sep 2014 - Aug 2018

  Hartford, Connecticut Area Coached and mentored team of ~160 swimmers across 4 age groups. Created and ran swimming workouts tailored to each groups developmental and competitive goals. Ran dry-land strength and conditioning workouts to teach swimmers out-of-pool training and stretching techniques, including cardio, iso- and plyometrics, yoga, resistance training, and stretching.



The Hartford

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technology Leadership Development Program Intern

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Hartford, Connecticut Area



Hamilton Sundstrand

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Supply-Chain Management Co-op

  • Jan 2011 - Apr 2011