Experience

Cultivate Advisors

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Business Advisor

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  Denver, Colorado, United States

• Business Advisor

  • Apr 2021 - Jul 2022

  Denver, Colorado, United States We help passionate owners build a financially rewarding business. Our average client’s businesses grew by an average 108% bottom-line growth after working with us for a year in 2019. We help foster this growth by focusing on the right problems to solve like building SOPs to your most complex business challenges and holding tension to your goals with consistent accountability check-in meetings. Today, Cultivate Advisors offers business coaching to over 400+ business owners.



ProveHER - Everyday Bad Ass Women Leaders

• Podcaster

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Denver Metropolitan Area Candid conversations to uncover the spark that helped these leaders crush stereotypes and defy the odds of women in business. We shine a spotlight on Everyday Bad Ass Women who lead fearlessly and unapologetically.



HerExec, LLC

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services

• Operations Consultant & Strategist/Founder

  • Jul 2012 - Present

  Remote I provide fractional executive and consulting services to small and medium-sized businesses in various areas, including food service, hospitality, health and wellness, and consumer services. I actively train and coach entrepreneurs in the areas of leadership, team development, and lean management. One of my key responsibility is to devise processes to identify and grab potential opportunities. Also, I conduct analysis to generate insights about client and industry business performance… Show more I provide fractional executive and consulting services to small and medium-sized businesses in various areas, including food service, hospitality, health and wellness, and consumer services. I actively train and coach entrepreneurs in the areas of leadership, team development, and lean management. One of my key responsibility is to devise processes to identify and grab potential opportunities. Also, I conduct analysis to generate insights about client and industry business performance optimization. - Facilitated two successful restructuring and product refocus projects, in response to COVID impacts, that improved revenue, and expanded service capabilities. - Advised executive through business strategy and execution which led to a 100% increase in sales and a business expansion strategy to open a new restaurant and scale effectively. - Coached a woman-owned, local operation through a market expansion and development effort, growing to a 13-member organization serving markets in three states. Show less



Foltex USA

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Jan 2017 - Jun 2020

  Columbia, South Carolina Area While playing this role, I have designed and implemented effective business strategies, plans, and procedures, as well as set comprehensive goals for the company's performance and growth. Efficiently evaluated overall performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics. I have integrated new software platforms for improving information management and internal communication. Also, I have reviewed and analyzed monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash… Show more While playing this role, I have designed and implemented effective business strategies, plans, and procedures, as well as set comprehensive goals for the company's performance and growth. Efficiently evaluated overall performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics. I have integrated new software platforms for improving information management and internal communication. Also, I have reviewed and analyzed monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statements) and deliver reports to the CEO regarding the company's progress. - Reduced annual fixed expenses by 25% while growing revenue and customer loyalty. - Adopted and deployed new processes to track KPIs and metrics to improve the quality of customer service, resulting in 100% client retention for four consecutive years. - Analyzed technology infrastructure and integrated new software platforms to improve information management and internal communication. Show less



1 Million Cups Organizer

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co Organizer

  • Apr 2014 - Oct 2017

  Columbia, SC Local community organizer, caffeinator and entrepreneur



Cromer's P-Nuts

• General Manager | VP

  • Oct 2012 - Dec 2016

  1700 Huger Street, Columbia SC 29201 In this role, I have successfully spearheaded efforts to certify the company as a Women Business Enterprise (WBENC) with a keen emphasis on expanding the company's visibility among decision-makers in corporate supply chain diversity and procurement organizations. I have actively mentored a team of more than 25 full-time professionals to achieve organizational objectives within time and budgetary constraints. I have managed the relocation of a retail store and manufacturing plant to a permanent… Show more In this role, I have successfully spearheaded efforts to certify the company as a Women Business Enterprise (WBENC) with a keen emphasis on expanding the company's visibility among decision-makers in corporate supply chain diversity and procurement organizations. I have actively mentored a team of more than 25 full-time professionals to achieve organizational objectives within time and budgetary constraints. I have managed the relocation of a retail store and manufacturing plant to a permanent location. Also, I was responsible to resolve customers' issues and plan store layout and display to simplify the shopping experience. - Drove 11% increase in annual sales for three consecutive years. - Reduced expenses by 27% within four years. - Steered Women Business Enterprise (WBENC) certification which expanded brand visibility among decision-makers in corporate supply chain diversity and procurement organizations. - Managed the relocation of a retail store and manufacturing plant to a permanent location. Show less



USC/Columbia Technology Incubator

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Director / Director of Operations

  • Jan 2005 - Jul 2012

  Columbia, South Carolina Area Managed $1.7M annual budget for program operations. Created partnerships with established businesses and organizations in the community to support incubated businesses. - Coached 150+ entrepreneurs on leadership, customer service, financial management, and business operations strategies. - Designed and implemented entrepreneurial curriculum for minority, women-owned, and student-led businesses to help navigate local, state, and federal government opportunities. - Promoted from… Show more Managed $1.7M annual budget for program operations. Created partnerships with established businesses and organizations in the community to support incubated businesses. - Coached 150+ entrepreneurs on leadership, customer service, financial management, and business operations strategies. - Designed and implemented entrepreneurial curriculum for minority, women-owned, and student-led businesses to help navigate local, state, and federal government opportunities. - Promoted from Program Logistician to Operations Coordinator and Assistant Director prior to appointment as Director of Operations. Show less