Experience

Sigma Chi Foundation
• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Vice President Finance

  • Jul 2023 - Present


Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Jan 2019 - Jul 2023

  Partner with the President/CEO on strategic planning, operations management, and asset management for this $15M private seminary and graduate school of theology with over 120 employees. Lead a director-level team of six with 18 total employees across accounting, human resources, IT, student housing, events, financial aid, and facilities. Manage a portfolio of assets, including a $130M endowment, venture capital, equity/fixed income investments, and buildings. • Managed the transition to fully virtual learning during COVID, including improving technology and infrastructure. Led change management for this new style of learning which has driven enrollment growth. • Created a financial dashboard to provide the Board of Directors with real-time insights into financial reporting and analysis. • Researched, selected, and implemented an integrated student management system to greatly improve efficiency and student experience. • Transitioned the school from paper accounting to digital expense management and electronic ACH payments, cutting month end close time from 45 to 15 days. • Established employee onboarding, training, and performance management processes with a new, integrated HR software solution. Show less



Cara Chicago

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• CFO

  • May 2016 - Jan 2019

  Led financial and business support operations for this $10M nonprofit dedicated to developing career pathways for formerly homeless and incarcerated people along with Cara Chicago’s social enterprises (Cara Connects and Cleanslate) which provide employment experience to indigent people. • Led a director-level team of four with 16 employees across accounting, human resources, IT, government grants, and facilities management. • Served as the Chief of Staff to the Board of Directors and executive team. • Partnered with the CEO on Cara’s national expansion plan to open locations in Indiana and Georgia and launch a third social enterprise, Cara Collective, all focused on expanding Cara’s reach. Contributed to the growth of Cara Connects and Cleanslate to achieve sustainable net income growth. • Managed the integration of accounting and grant management systems into one streamlined ERP to improve efficiency and decrease staffing needs. • Spearheaded a new employee communications plan and improved training and talent management systems. • Directed redesign of facilities and acquisition and build out of a new building to support a 20% growth in staff. Show less



Accion Chicago

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Finance and Operations

  • Jun 2013 - Apr 2016

  Managed financial, accounting, loan servicing, human resources, IT, and business operations activities for this nonprofit microloan company providing over 200 loans annually to local entrepreneurs. • Collaborated with the leadership team on long-range goal setting and strategic planning. • Led all financial operations, including annual budgeting, auditing processes, internal controls, asset management, and management of government grants. • Redesigned finance and accounting processes and workflows to reduce staff by one FTE. • Directed project management of a new ERP integration and integration of data to cut closing document preparation time by 50% with improved accuracy. • Negotiated a contract with a new employee benefits company to reduce costs by 10%. Show less



National Hellenic Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Finance and Operations

  • Oct 2011 - May 2013

  Served as the first finance and operations executive for this museum leading up to its launch, including construction of a 40K-sf building, FP&A, facility management, human resources, IT, and the museum store. • Led the development team responsible for the museum’s successful $20M capital campaign. • Initiated and completed a $10M municipal bond offering and TIFF financing for building construction. • Hired and led a team of 15 employees across accounting, maintenance, visitor services, IT, and the gift store. • Established the initial operations budget, strategic plans, revenue forecasts, investment strategies, and policies/procedures. • Developed templates for job descriptions, personnel policies, and an employee handbook. Show less


Common Threads
• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Business Manager Consultant

  • Aug 2011 - Oct 2011


Guerin College Preparatory High School

• Vice President of Financial Services

  • Oct 2007 - Mar 2011

  Directed financial, facility, human resources, and IT functions for a private high school with 620 students. • Prepared and reviewed financial statements, performed cash flow analysis, and managed lines of credit. • Hired, trained, and led a team of payroll, AP/AR, maintenance, facilities, cafeteria, and IT staff. • Partnered with the administrative team on annual strategic planning, including revenue forecasting, facility needs assessment, and investment planning. • Served as the main liaison with auditors, vendors, insurance, lenders, and attorneys. Show less



Triton College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instructor and Academic Advisor

  • Jan 2002 - Oct 2007

  Courses include introduction to finance and computers. Advise students on course selection, graduation requirements and educational planning. Courses include introduction to finance and computers. Advise students on course selection, graduation requirements and educational planning.



Triton Community College

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services

• Manager, Bursar's Office

  • 2005 - 2007

• Adjunct Faculty & Academic Advisor

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2005

• College Relations Associate

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2004