VP of Operations and Controller

• Jun 2017 - Present

AERI is a fast-paced electronics parts broker with an annual gross profit of $20-million and offices in a few U.S. locations, the U.K., and Australia. In my role at this small but dynamic company, I direct financial decisions by evaluating and approving new customers, analyze and approve new sales and purchase orders, and develop and enforce policies and procedures for operations, accounting, and human resources. I improved accounting and operational systems to maximize profitability and developed efficient accounting procedures. Daily tasks include supervising an accounting clerk (who I hired and trained) to ensure all A/P and A/R data is entered properly. Quick, creative problem-solving and great customer service are vital to this position. Show less

Operations Manager

• Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

Supervision and oversight of 4 test centers in Irvine, Missisippi, Kansas, and Pittsburgh, including payroll, reporting, marketing, planning and logistics, hiring, and designing systems to create greater efficiency; forging and maintaining strategic relationships with partner universities; hiring, training and supervising a staff of 30+ employees; systems, operational development and management according to strict procedures to protect the integrity of the test; accounting; writing and editing; staff program development; diplomacy; communications with cultural sensitivity. EUROCENTRES is a language school which conducts the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 3­-4 times per month (300-400 test candidates monthly), assisting international students in gaining the scores they need to achieve admission in U.S. universities. The IELTS test is a high­-stakes English proficiency test. Show less

Director of Offsite Testing

• Jun 2013 - Jan 2017

Forging and maintaining strategic relationships with four local universities; hiring, training and supervising a staff of 20 individuals; systems, operational development and management according to strict procedures to protect the integrity of the test; accounting; writing and editing; staff program development; diplomacy; communications. AXIS EDUCATION SPECIALISTS conducts the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 3­-4 times per month, assisting international students in gaining the scores they need to achieve admission in U.S. universities. The IELTS test is a high­-stakes English proficiency test. Show less

Freelance Writer and Editor

• Sep 2012 - Oct 2016

AS A FREELANCE WRITER I've completed multiple projects in a variety of industries, creating high-quality content for websites, marketing print materials, corporate blog posts, SEO articles, and creative projects. I also edit copy. Industries include but are not limited to finance, health and beauty, fashion, personal organization, and nonprofit. AS A FREELANCE WRITER I've completed multiple projects in a variety of industries, creating high-quality content for websites, marketing print materials, corporate blog posts, SEO articles, and creative projects. I also edit copy. Industries include but are not limited to finance, health and beauty, fashion, personal organization, and nonprofit.

Associate Director of Mission

• Oct 2012 - Jul 2015

Supervising individuals and teams; systems and operational development and management; accounting; writing and editing; volunteer program development; staff management and training; relationship building; diplomacy; communications. ROCKHARBOR MISSION partners with local and global organizations to develop domestic and international communities and utilize the skills of our volunteer community to reach strategic goals. Supervising individuals and teams; systems and operational development and management; accounting; writing and editing; volunteer program development; staff management and training; relationship building; diplomacy; communications. ROCKHARBOR MISSION partners with local and global organizations to develop domestic and international communities and utilize the skills of our volunteer community to reach strategic goals.

Business Manager

• Feb 2009 - Sep 2012

SUDARA (formerly International Princess Project) helps women in India restore their lives after being rescued from the sex trade, through the development and implementation of micro­enterprise sewing centers where the women can experience dignified work, heal emotionally, and earn fair wages to support themselves and their children. SKILLS GAINED OR DEVELOPED: operational development; accounting; writing and editing; teaching; public speaking; delegation; sales and production forecasting; product development; volunteer program management and supervision; staff management and training; international travel; relationship­-building; diplomacy; social media marketing; e­-commerce development. Show less

Assistant to the Production Manager

• Feb 2008 - Feb 2009

Publications Administrator

• Aug 2006 - Oct 2007