Experience

Northwestern University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Operations and Outreach - NAISE

  • Apr 2017 - Present

  The Director of Operations and Outreach (DOO) leads the strategic business management and operation of the Northwestern/Argonne Institute of Science and Engineering (NAISE). The DOO fosters the collaborative spirit of the Institute with alliances both external to the University, particularly Northwestern’s partnership with Argonne National Lab (ANL). The DOO innovates, implements and continually enhances the Institute’s programs and plans to ensure excellence at all levels. Proactively… Show more The Director of Operations and Outreach (DOO) leads the strategic business management and operation of the Northwestern/Argonne Institute of Science and Engineering (NAISE). The DOO fosters the collaborative spirit of the Institute with alliances both external to the University, particularly Northwestern’s partnership with Argonne National Lab (ANL). The DOO innovates, implements and continually enhances the Institute’s programs and plans to ensure excellence at all levels. Proactively interfacing with NAISE’s senior faculty management and faculty directors, the DOO manages current initiatives and long-term planning in support of the Institute’s research and outreach missions. The DOO manages administrative services and provides oversight for the research centers within the NAISE umbrella: Northwestern Center for Water Research (NCWR) and the Center for Hierarchical Materials Design (CHiMaD); CHiMaD houses one of the largest externally sponsored programs at Northwestern.

• Business Administrator - NAISE - Northwestern Argonne Institute of Science and Engineering

  • Aug 2014 - Apr 2017

  Ensures the effective, compliant, and efficient daily management of all operational, financial, and business functions in support of the mission of NAISE, which is to enhance collaboration between Northwestern and Argonne by bridging the two institutions from an administrative standpoint. Work is done in close coordination with Argonne, as well as, NU central offices such as OSR, ASRSP, HR, Budget, Facilities, IT, and Provost. Assists in providing leadership regarding policy and procedures to… Show more Ensures the effective, compliant, and efficient daily management of all operational, financial, and business functions in support of the mission of NAISE, which is to enhance collaboration between Northwestern and Argonne by bridging the two institutions from an administrative standpoint. Work is done in close coordination with Argonne, as well as, NU central offices such as OSR, ASRSP, HR, Budget, Facilities, IT, and Provost. Assists in providing leadership regarding policy and procedures to enhance, and grow, the NAISE Center and research collaborations between Northwestern University and Argonne National Labs.

• Senior Functional Specialist - NUIT - PMO (Project Management Office)

  • Feb 2013 - Aug 2014

  A functional expert and user liaison for specific areas of analysis in the implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of the University's enterprise business systems. Works with staff from departments and central administration to document requirements, analyze requirements in the context of software and processes, assists with and documents business process improvement efforts. Possesses a deep understanding of business processes at Northwestern University in the following areas:… Show more A functional expert and user liaison for specific areas of analysis in the implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of the University's enterprise business systems. Works with staff from departments and central administration to document requirements, analyze requirements in the context of software and processes, assists with and documents business process improvement efforts. Possesses a deep understanding of business processes at Northwestern University in the following areas: procurement, budgeting, accounting, reporting, grants administration (both pre- and post-award), facilities, fundraising, or endowment accounting.

• Business Administrator

  • Aug 1992 - Feb 2013

  The Business Administrator (BA) was the senior administrative position in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) department within the McCormick School of Engineering. The position provided through leadership in reviewing and recommending policy and procedure designed to enhance operational excellence. The BA ensured the effective, compliant, and efficient daily management of all operational, financial, and business functions. These areas included: budget and accounting;… Show more The Business Administrator (BA) was the senior administrative position in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) department within the McCormick School of Engineering. The position provided through leadership in reviewing and recommending policy and procedure designed to enhance operational excellence. The BA ensured the effective, compliant, and efficient daily management of all operational, financial, and business functions. These areas included: budget and accounting; payroll, purchase and expenses transactions; involvement in the management of sponsored accounts; staff organization, recruitment, training and performance; graduate and undergraduate student administration; space, safety and facilities projects; and general business office management. Represented department on internal and external administrative affairs by recommending alternatives and suggestions.



TransUnion

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Analyst

  • Jul 1984 - Aug 1992