Experience

McKinley Management, LLC
• United States
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Senior Consultant

  • Dec 2022 - Present

Walker Drygas for Alaska
• Finance Director

  • Jan 2022 - Nov 2022


Pango Technology, Inc.

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Business Development

  • Jul 2020 - Nov 2021

  • Developed and executed business-to-business sales strategy for Managed Technology division, coordinating outreach to local professional services businesses and managing sales pipeline from initial contact through proposal presentation and closing • Wrote and presented all proposals and responses to RFPs on behalf of the company, as well as developed presentation materials for prospective clients and new client onboarding sessions • Oversaw all marketing efforts on behalf of the Managed Technology division, including management of marketing firms, designers and web developers, presentations to business groups, media outreach and development of print and video advertising Show less



The Alaska Club

• United States
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Associate Vice President of Business Development

  • Sep 2019 - May 2020

  • Directly responsible for management of three business lines within the company: Fly Trampoline Parks, Alaska Home Fitness, and The Alaska Club Pro Shops, with combined $4 million in annual revenue, to improve profitability and brand awareness over prior years • Served as planning advisor to the CEO to provide theoretical and practical guidance regarding the application of complex goal planning, strategic leadership, policies and procedures related to these business lines • Oversaw 14% year-over-year increase in monthly revenue for Fly Trampoline Parks in less than six months, through innovative marketing and customer outreach and coordinated pricing and promotions strategies to boost traffic and brand awareness • Oversaw 20%+ year-over-year increase in monthly revenue for Alaska Home Fitness with aggressive social media and traditional media campaigns, restructuring of product mix, and regular, strategic communication with customers and potential customers, after a targeted market research project to identify opportunities for growth • Streamlined supply chain management for The Alaska Club Pro Shops by creating a new system of reporting inventory, placing orders, and communication with on-site managers to ensure accurate pricing and timely replenishment of high-selling products, resulting in a 25% decrease in time required to replace store inventory and fill orders • Managed 50+ direct reports through the three business lines, coordinated payroll, communications, and logistics for all employees • Reported directly to the CEO in the formulation and prioritization of program goals, objectives, broad operating policies, budgeting for all three divisions, and public messaging Show less



Anchorage Economic Development Corporation

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Live. Work. Play.

  • Feb 2016 - Apr 2019

  • Manage AEDC’s signature placemaking and economic development initiative to improve quality of life, enhance attraction and retention of talent, and increase business investment in Anchorage by making the city more livable, safe, and prosperous • Successfully execute programs that fulfill the placemaking mission of Live. Work. Play., including new wayfinding signs and maps on Anchorage’s trails, an advertising campaign to re-direct giving to panhandlers to social services agencies, and a first-of-its-kind Internship Playbook for local employers, among many others, overseeing 200+ LWP volunteers • Solely manage an annual program budget of $100,000, providing monthly revenue and spending reports, overseeing all program-related expenses with no cost overruns during my tenure, and coordinating fundraising initiatives (primarily corporate philanthropy and annual raffle sales) • Annually raise over $75,000 in program revenue by interfacing directly with corporate philanthropy and marketing directors at major Anchorage businesses and investor companies to facilitate continuous dialogue about the mission and progress of LWP, and ensure continued support of our organization and initiatives • Provide highly regarded professional presentations on independent research and reports of the LWP initiative • Directly execute communications strategy and develop all messaging for LWP initiative and conduct all print and televised media interviews • Successfully advocated for code changes related to housing, public art, and economic development to municipal officials, Anchorage Assembly members, and Planning and Zoning Commission, including tax incentives for residential development in downtown Anchorage • Develop position papers, letters of support, and talking points for AEDC on local and statewide policy issues that relate to economic development • Successfully organize community events, such as the annual LWP First Friday at the Anchorage Museum with over 1,400 attendees each year Show less



U.S. Department of the Treasury

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications Manager

  • Mar 2015 - Feb 2016

  Communications Manager, Office of Small Business and Community Development -Develop communications strategy for two Treasury programs, the Small Business Lending Fund and State Small Business Credit Initiative, which facilitate access to capital for banks and state-run investment programs to provide to local small businesses-Manage public affairs initiatives related to Treasury’s small business and community development efforts, including coordination of travel schedules and talking points for senior officials during site visits, articles and columns in national media, and organization and promotion of major annual small business and community development events-Responsible for drafting and publication of all program reports, including annual reviews for Congress, quarterly growth reports, the analysis and distribution of lending survey data for participant institutions, and monthly transaction reports Show less

• Policy Advisor

  • Sep 2013 - Mar 2015

  Policy Advisor, Office of Capital Markets-Prepared briefing materials for the Assistant Secretary, Under Secretary for Domestic Finance and Treasury Secretary on issues related to domestic and international financial regulation reform implementation and provided staff views on rulemakings and policy changes-Oversaw outreach efforts to market participants, academics and other stakeholders on equity market structure concerns, as well as facilitating continuous dialogue and policy recommendations with the Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulators-Developed Treasury staff position papers and talking points for the Under Secretary and Secretary prior to media and industry events; liaised with other offices in Domestic Finance and Public Affairs to coordinate messaging and optics Show less



Oliver Wyman

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

• Senior Consultant

  • Nov 2010 - Jul 2012

  -Engaged in a two-year merchandising value transformation project for one of the largest retail grocers in North America -Negotiated with suppliers representing the top 100 CPG companies in the US to lower costs and streamline funding systems -Improved this retailer's promotional efficiency program and began a process to systematically improve promotional planning with a 52-week view and ensure that promotions drive traffic and sales as well as growing margin for the company -Led a team that implemented a holistic transformation of four aisles of the store in a single banner by simultaneously reducing prices, efficiently planning promotions, negotiating with vendors for lower costs and optimizing the space and assortment of each localized store cluster Show less



Imara Ltd

• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer Finance Intern

  • Feb 2011 - Mar 2011

  -Met with women's groups seeking microfinance loans to start or grow small businesses to help develop workable business plans, budgets and repayment schedules -Led seminars on business strategy and financial responsibility -Met with women's groups seeking microfinance loans to start or grow small businesses to help develop workable business plans, budgets and repayment schedules -Led seminars on business strategy and financial responsibility



Bain Capital

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Government Affairs Liaison

  • Jun 2009 - Nov 2010

  -Held primary responsibility for engaging with Congressional staff on behalf of the company in relation to developing regulatory proposals and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, communicating the position of a key player in the private equity industry to guide the legislative process -Advised Chief Compliance Officer and Managing Directors on upcoming changes in policy and regulation particularly with regard to mortgage securitization and disclosure, derivatives markets and the treatment of Credit Default Swaps, short-selling, and the registration and supervision of Investment Advisers in accordance with Dodd-Frank based revisions to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 -Represented the company within trade groups as the key firm liaison developing industry-backed communications to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Senate Banking Committee, and House Financial Services Committee with a core focus on derivatives and securitization transactions -Provided primary analysis of proposed financial policy changes in the European Union to firm leadership and recommended substantive revisions to the limitations on investor capital and compliance requirements for investment advisers proposed by the EU Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive -Took the lead on executing extensive financial analysis to determine the firm-incurred cost of implementation of rules associated with Dodd-Frank legislation as well as ad-hoc rules issued by the SEC and CFTC, coordinating across five separate investment business units -Developed and communicated the firm position on proposed changes to the tax treatment of carried interest, directing outside counsel on best approaches to Congressional and Administrative outreach and coordination with other private equity and venture capital firms Show less

• Analyst

  • 2008 - 2009

  Management strategy consulting for health care and retail grocery clients. Management strategy consulting for health care and retail grocery clients.



Alaska State Legislature

• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Legislative Aide, House Rules Committee Chairman

  • Jan 2006 - May 2006

  -Consulted with administrators, lawmakers, lobbyists, constituents and industry leaders regarding pending legislation and budget items, particularly oil industry taxation legislation; provided analysis and recommendations for action -Organized sponsored bills in committee, coordinated testimony, worked with legislators and staff to ensure effective action -Created policy recommendations based on review and research of new legislation and funding requests -Consulted with administrators, lawmakers, lobbyists, constituents and industry leaders regarding pending legislation and budget items, particularly oil industry taxation legislation; provided analysis and recommendations for action -Organized sponsored bills in committee, coordinated testimony, worked with legislators and staff to ensure effective action -Created policy recommendations based on review and research of new legislation and funding requests