Experience

Economic Mobility Systems

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

• Chief Operating Officer

  • May 2022 - Present

  Economic Mobility Systems makes economic mobility possible by empowering states, regions, and institutions to leverage data to improve student education and workforce outcomes. Economic Mobility Systems makes economic mobility possible by empowering states, regions, and institutions to leverage data to improve student education and workforce outcomes.



Right At School

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President of Field Operations

  • Dec 2021 - Apr 2022

  Championed a $60MM portfolio and provided direct leadership over all Regional Vice Presidents. Led the strategy team that created a new field organizational structure and the implementation that resulted in more efficient operations and increased EBITDA. Audited safety practices and created new process and procedures to strengthen safety. Designed a digital safety audit to be used by the field to measure safety. Partnered with the sales team doing sales presentations to acquire new business. Collaborated with cross departmental teams to accomplish field goals and objectives. Show less

• Sr. Director of Risk, Compliance and Quality

  • May 2021 - Dec 2021

  Directed the strategic planning process for the Senior Leadership team that resulted in the creation of new organizational goals setting Right At School apart from the competition. Initiated data-based process and performance improvements to increase efficiency and minimize cost for compliance tracking. Led the licensing team to focus on grant applications that resulted in over $19MM in grant funding YTD. Oversaw the implementation and opening of 10 programs in a state that was new to the company. Show less



YMCA of Central Texas

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Interim Chief Executive Officer (Short-Term Contract)

  • Nov 2020 - Feb 2021

  Engaged Board of Directors in the planning and implementation of a short-term plan to stabilize the YMCA both financially and operationally. Made long-term recommendations to transition the YMCA to a management agreement or merger with another YMCA. Provided strong leadership in turn-around-management. Ensured prudent fiscal management, reporting and controls while overseeing daily operations. Engaged Board of Directors in the planning and implementation of a short-term plan to stabilize the YMCA both financially and operationally. Made long-term recommendations to transition the YMCA to a management agreement or merger with another YMCA. Provided strong leadership in turn-around-management. Ensured prudent fiscal management, reporting and controls while overseeing daily operations.



YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• VP of Operations and Programs

  • Mar 2011 - Sep 2020

  Responsibilities included establishing the vision, leading, budgeting, and managing the finances of 7 program departments at 19 branches. This accounted for 46% of the total operating budget for the YMCA. Collaborated with Senior Leadership and the Board of Directors to develop and implement strategic initiatives. Responsibilities included establishing the vision, leading, budgeting, and managing the finances of 7 program departments at 19 branches. This accounted for 46% of the total operating budget for the YMCA. Collaborated with Senior Leadership and the Board of Directors to develop and implement strategic initiatives.



Knowledge Universe (Champions Division)

• Regional Manager for Texas

  • Oct 2009 - Mar 2011

  Accountable for overall financial management and delivery of products and services for 50+ before and after school programs in Texas public schools. Developed strategic short-term and long-term plans for business development. Established and maintained strong client relationships and increased customer satisfaction/retention through surveying, calling families, and addressing concerns. Accountable for overall financial management and delivery of products and services for 50+ before and after school programs in Texas public schools. Developed strategic short-term and long-term plans for business development. Established and maintained strong client relationships and increased customer satisfaction/retention through surveying, calling families, and addressing concerns.



Learning Care Group

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• District Manager

  • Jan 2005 - Jun 2009

  Responsible for the overall fiscal management of the $7M budget for all centers. Recruited, selected, and developed management of each facility and ensured that the management bench was filled with promotable candidates. Analyzed facility needs and recommended capital expenditures to maximize profitability. Responsible for the overall fiscal management of the $7M budget for all centers. Recruited, selected, and developed management of each facility and ensured that the management bench was filled with promotable candidates. Analyzed facility needs and recommended capital expenditures to maximize profitability.



YMCA of Coastal Georgia, Inc.

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Director

  • Jan 1999 - Feb 2004

  Responsible for overall program management including budgeting, hiring, staff training, personnel management, and planning and implementation of program activities that impacted more than 8000 youth per year for both onsite and offsite programs. Responsible for overall program management including budgeting, hiring, staff training, personnel management, and planning and implementation of program activities that impacted more than 8000 youth per year for both onsite and offsite programs.