Experience

Syllable

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Business Partner to CEO + COO | Series C AI startup

  • Apr 2023 - Present

  Nashville Doing all the things. Effortlessly and with a positive attitude. Strategic partner to CEO and COO, contributing to top-level strategy. Manages executive and cross-functional operations, relationships with internal and external stakeholders, quarterly OKR program, internal communications, events, social media marketing, and business rhythms for Series C-funded AI startup. Workflow management, communication management, change management, creative problem solving, organizational… Show more Doing all the things. Effortlessly and with a positive attitude. Strategic partner to CEO and COO, contributing to top-level strategy. Manages executive and cross-functional operations, relationships with internal and external stakeholders, quarterly OKR program, internal communications, events, social media marketing, and business rhythms for Series C-funded AI startup. Workflow management, communication management, change management, creative problem solving, organizational efficiencies are among my strengths. Show less



Built Technologies

• United States
• Software Development
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Chief of Staff (Program Manager) | Office of the COO

  • Dec 2021 - Apr 2023

  Nashville, Tennessee, United States Managed and mobilized cross-functional operations, including ownership of global, annual business rhythms. Prepared agendas and led leadership meetings to ensure effectiveness. Provided critical direction in Board of Directors preparation. Cross-Functional Partnership: During a period of 225% headcount growth, fostered productive working relationships with Strategic Planning, Operations, and People teams to launch/maintain OKR program, annual planning, and performance management… Show more Managed and mobilized cross-functional operations, including ownership of global, annual business rhythms. Prepared agendas and led leadership meetings to ensure effectiveness. Provided critical direction in Board of Directors preparation. Cross-Functional Partnership: During a period of 225% headcount growth, fostered productive working relationships with Strategic Planning, Operations, and People teams to launch/maintain OKR program, annual planning, and performance management activities. Project Management: Independently directed space study and supervised renovation of 21k sqft expansion for RTO (managed contractors and expenses; delivered on time and under budget). Communications: Developed and delivered internal communications strategy to drive ownership, collaboration, and greater employee engagement through newsletter, intranet, and Slack channels. Events: Key stakeholder in production and execution of All Hands, MBRs, offsites, etc. Show less



Revance

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Deputy Chief of Staff | Office of the CEO

  • Jul 2021 - Dec 2021

  Nashville, Tennessee, United States Maintained broad company alignment through daily leadership syncs and coordination of high-level, cross-functional meetings during ramp of Go-To-Market launch of neuromodulator product. Ensured effective Board of Directors meetings and interactions; delivered clear and effective communication with BOD members, producing detailed meeting schedules and travel itineraries. Supported crisis communications/scheduling of investor/analyst calls following FDA CRL (*resulted in 12- month… Show more Maintained broad company alignment through daily leadership syncs and coordination of high-level, cross-functional meetings during ramp of Go-To-Market launch of neuromodulator product. Ensured effective Board of Directors meetings and interactions; delivered clear and effective communication with BOD members, producing detailed meeting schedules and travel itineraries. Supported crisis communications/scheduling of investor/analyst calls following FDA CRL (*resulted in 12- month GTM delay) Leadership / coaching to staff of 4 EAs plus 4 event / experience / facilities support staff. Show less



Vanderbilt University Graduate School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Operations

  • Oct 2020 - Jul 2021

  Nashville, Tennessee, United States HR & Operations: Conceptualized and executed post-pandemic approach to staffing and space utilization to streamline and improve operations. Managed staff of 8 during leadership transition. Financial & Strategic: Drove operational adjustments to improve reporting and forecasting of financial awards – grants endowments, fellowships, scholarships, and programming.



AllianceBernstein

• United States
• Investment Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Projects & Corporate Communications Manager | Office of the COO

  • Apr 2019 - Oct 2020

  Greater Nashville Area, TN During complex relocation of NY headquarters, was one of the first local Nashville hires. Drove execution of COO initiatives to maximize organizational effectiveness, minimize disruption, and build office culture. This role focused highly on culture and communications for COO's overall org (3,000+ employees globally). Worked cross-functionally with SBU leaders (Finance, Tech & Ops, Human Capital, Private Wealth, Legal, and Global Sales) to ensure alignment of strategy and… Show more During complex relocation of NY headquarters, was one of the first local Nashville hires. Drove execution of COO initiatives to maximize organizational effectiveness, minimize disruption, and build office culture. This role focused highly on culture and communications for COO's overall org (3,000+ employees globally). Worked cross-functionally with SBU leaders (Finance, Tech & Ops, Human Capital, Private Wealth, Legal, and Global Sales) to ensure alignment of strategy and initiatives. Employee Engagement + Culture: Appointed lead for regional engagement strategy. Cultivated and delivered robust social programming, such as production of monthly town halls and execution of an ERG fair, which drove membership increases / participation in 8 ERGs and affinity groups. Designed and executed a communications framework with three pillars that resulted in a 96% engagement rate among AB Nashville employees—a staff that grew 200% over 12 months. Expanded onboarding and L&D efforts. Increased educational program attendance by 150% through networking/partnering with firm-wide SBU heads and improvements to internal marketing. Show less



Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Program Manager | Financial Markets Research Center

  • Aug 2014 - Mar 2019

  Vanderbilt University Directed all activities for the endowed Financial Markets Research Center. Oversaw operating expenses, data contract management, annual reporting, faculty recruiting, and conferences. Managed extensive annual subscription/renewals of financial databases. Conducted usage reviews and account audit that returned $50k in errant charges to the school. Successfully drafted bid to host Society of Financial Studies annual conference; resulted in enhanced reputation for Center… Show more Directed all activities for the endowed Financial Markets Research Center. Oversaw operating expenses, data contract management, annual reporting, faculty recruiting, and conferences. Managed extensive annual subscription/renewals of financial databases. Conducted usage reviews and account audit that returned $50k in errant charges to the school. Successfully drafted bid to host Society of Financial Studies annual conference; resulted in enhanced reputation for Center. Conceptualized and executed successful three-day event for 400+ attendees. Show less



Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Office of the Dean/Department of Finance & Administration

  • 2012 - 2014

  Program Coordinator II – Travel & Expense program 2012 - 2014 Developed internal expense policy guidelines and process improvements for ensuring audit compliance. Expertly communicated and trained faculty/staff during system integration of Concur, which resulted in enhanced efficiencies and reduced accounting risks for school. Provided logistical support and budget reconciliation to student groups for school-sponsored travel, including case competitions and career development… Show more Program Coordinator II – Travel & Expense program 2012 - 2014 Developed internal expense policy guidelines and process improvements for ensuring audit compliance. Expertly communicated and trained faculty/staff during system integration of Concur, which resulted in enhanced efficiencies and reduced accounting risks for school. Provided logistical support and budget reconciliation to student groups for school-sponsored travel, including case competitions and career development treks. Show less



Gaylord Entertainment Company

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administrative Manager | Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer

  • 1998 - 2009

  During the strategic rebranding of the multi-asset hospitality company, supported CFO and IR during numerous transactions: divestitures of $330M in non-core assets, $177M acquisition, and construction of three large-scale ($1B+) convention hotels. Independently planned annual investor conferences and company participation in banking conferences; owned production of annual reports. Complex, multi-city travel and event planning, including investor roadshows.