Chief Growth Officer

• Jul 2023 - Present

Chief Financial Officer

• Jan 2023 - May 2023

Interim CFO for Oregon Humane Society. Led organization insurance, budget, audit and financial strategy activities. OHS received a clean audit, published its 990 and closed monthly financial result on schedule.

Chief Operating Officer

• Jan 2017 - Jan 2023

Coached, developed and led an executive team responsible for guiding an organization of more than 300 employees, focused on improving the lives of animals. Worked closely with the Board of Directors on critical matters including strategy, succession planning, navigating the organization through a pandemic, sensitive legal matters and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Achievements included: - Led a $40 million campus expansion and capital campaign to add capacity to deliver vitally… Show more Coached, developed and led an executive team responsible for guiding an organization of more than 300 employees, focused on improving the lives of animals. Worked closely with the Board of Directors on critical matters including strategy, succession planning, navigating the organization through a pandemic, sensitive legal matters and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Achievements included: - Led a $40 million campus expansion and capital campaign to add capacity to deliver vitally needed community services - Implemented a new 5-year organization strategy and execution framework that incorporated input from staff and volunteers at every level of the organization - Drove the successful acquisition of a smaller animal welfare organization, including due diligence, change management, organizational structure, and legal/regulatory strategy - Organization assets more than doubled to over $100M in 5 years - Operating budget increased from $15M to more than $30M

Solution Principal, Strategy & Operations

• Aug 2012 - Jan 2017

Built and led Slalom Portland's Strategy and Operations (S&O) practice. Slalom Portland's S&O consultants collaborate with business leaders and organizations to solve their most challenging problems by bringing to life and implementing real-world strategies and solutions. Examples of areas of focus and expertise: - Strategy and road mapping - Supply chain optimization - Strategic sourcing and vendor engagement - Complex project management - Value stream mapping and process… Show more Built and led Slalom Portland's Strategy and Operations (S&O) practice. Slalom Portland's S&O consultants collaborate with business leaders and organizations to solve their most challenging problems by bringing to life and implementing real-world strategies and solutions. Examples of areas of focus and expertise: - Strategy and road mapping - Supply chain optimization - Strategic sourcing and vendor engagement - Complex project management - Value stream mapping and process improvement - Program planning and execution Show less Built and led Slalom Portland's Strategy and Operations (S&O) practice. Slalom Portland's S&O consultants collaborate with business leaders and organizations to solve their most challenging problems by bringing to life and implementing real-world strategies and solutions. Examples of areas of focus and expertise: - Strategy and road mapping - Supply chain optimization - Strategic sourcing and vendor engagement - Complex project management - Value stream mapping and process… Show more Built and led Slalom Portland's Strategy and Operations (S&O) practice. Slalom Portland's S&O consultants collaborate with business leaders and organizations to solve their most challenging problems by bringing to life and implementing real-world strategies and solutions. Examples of areas of focus and expertise: - Strategy and road mapping - Supply chain optimization - Strategic sourcing and vendor engagement - Complex project management - Value stream mapping and process improvement - Program planning and execution Show less

Director Supply Chain & Operations

• Sep 2009 - Jul 2012

Led all activities related to manufacturing, sourcing, distribution, and product development of Gyrobike products. Established ordering system, returns process and other back-end systems (including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, budgeting, strategy and Profit & Loss (P&L) reporting for the operations function. Directed new product development and sourcing for Gyrowheel, implemented cost controls and managed personnel. Led all activities related to manufacturing, sourcing, distribution, and product development of Gyrobike products. Established ordering system, returns process and other back-end systems (including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, budgeting, strategy and Profit & Loss (P&L) reporting for the operations function. Directed new product development and sourcing for Gyrowheel, implemented cost controls and managed personnel.

Strategic Sourcing - Gap Inc

• Sep 2007 - Oct 2009

Led transformation from a decentralized to a centralized sourcing organization. Assessed overall organization capacity and skills, designed an integration and development plan to improve organizational performance. Directed team that developed and implemented organization metrics and reporting. Spearheaded integration of new acquisitions and international affiliates. Directed the review of commercial contracts and implemented processes for contract execution, documentation and… Show more Led transformation from a decentralized to a centralized sourcing organization. Assessed overall organization capacity and skills, designed an integration and development plan to improve organizational performance. Directed team that developed and implemented organization metrics and reporting. Spearheaded integration of new acquisitions and international affiliates. Directed the review of commercial contracts and implemented processes for contract execution, documentation and implementation. Show less Led transformation from a decentralized to a centralized sourcing organization. Assessed overall organization capacity and skills, designed an integration and development plan to improve organizational performance. Directed team that developed and implemented organization metrics and reporting. Spearheaded integration of new acquisitions and international affiliates. Directed the review of commercial contracts and implemented processes for contract execution, documentation and… Show more Led transformation from a decentralized to a centralized sourcing organization. Assessed overall organization capacity and skills, designed an integration and development plan to improve organizational performance. Directed team that developed and implemented organization metrics and reporting. Spearheaded integration of new acquisitions and international affiliates. Directed the review of commercial contracts and implemented processes for contract execution, documentation and implementation. Show less

VP of Strategic Development

• Mar 2004 - Mar 2007

Led M&A, risk management and corporate development for a holding company owned by two private equity firms (Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. and Oaktree Capital Management, LLC). Managed all facets of due diligence for successful $160 million divestiture. Led M&A, risk management and corporate development for a holding company owned by two private equity firms (Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. and Oaktree Capital Management, LLC). Managed all facets of due diligence for successful $160 million divestiture.

Store Leadership Program

• 2003 - 2004

General management, merchandising, operations General management, merchandising, operations

Business Consultant

• 2001 - 2002

15-month program (the MBA Enterprise Corp, a USAID funded initiative to bring MBA graduates to advise companies in emerging economies). Led consulting engagements to improve competitiveness in strategic planning, supply chain management and finance. Focused on apparel and textiles, ceramics and food manufacturers. 15-month program (the MBA Enterprise Corp, a USAID funded initiative to bring MBA graduates to advise companies in emerging economies). Led consulting engagements to improve competitiveness in strategic planning, supply chain management and finance. Focused on apparel and textiles, ceramics and food manufacturers.

Finance & Operations

• 1999 - 2001

Conducted complex financial analyses for a provider of services and products to the wine industry to inform make/buy decisions for cork in Europe. Determined additional cost effectiveness for procuring finished product from Europe instead of bringing raw materials to the U.S. and creating the product domestically. Designed and built a highly specialized $2.25M bottle decorating production line and directed all manufacturing and business development activity. Delivered advanced expertise on… Show more Conducted complex financial analyses for a provider of services and products to the wine industry to inform make/buy decisions for cork in Europe. Determined additional cost effectiveness for procuring finished product from Europe instead of bringing raw materials to the U.S. and creating the product domestically. Designed and built a highly specialized $2.25M bottle decorating production line and directed all manufacturing and business development activity. Delivered advanced expertise on supply chain operations, financial leadership, and strategic planning for long-term growth. Show less Conducted complex financial analyses for a provider of services and products to the wine industry to inform make/buy decisions for cork in Europe. Determined additional cost effectiveness for procuring finished product from Europe instead of bringing raw materials to the U.S. and creating the product domestically. Designed and built a highly specialized $2.25M bottle decorating production line and directed all manufacturing and business development activity. Delivered advanced expertise on… Show more Conducted complex financial analyses for a provider of services and products to the wine industry to inform make/buy decisions for cork in Europe. Determined additional cost effectiveness for procuring finished product from Europe instead of bringing raw materials to the U.S. and creating the product domestically. Designed and built a highly specialized $2.25M bottle decorating production line and directed all manufacturing and business development activity. Delivered advanced expertise on supply chain operations, financial leadership, and strategic planning for long-term growth. Show less

Materials Management

• 1998 - 1999

Master production scheduling, forecasting and strategy. Master production scheduling, forecasting and strategy.