Experience

National Pediatric Cancer Foundation

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Tampa, Florida, United States



Frassati Catholic High School

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Finance

  • Jun 2022 - Jan 2023

  Spring, TX (Remote)

• Remote Business Manager

  • Oct 2019 - Jun 2022

  Spring, Texas  Transformed financial solvency through redesign of budget management process, implementing lean principles, increasing revenue by $300,000 in 6 months, re-engaging Board of Trustees involvement in strategic planning, donor relations, and fundraising.  Uncovered systems in need of attention, sharply boosting collections rate to 99.93% and reducing outstanding debt from over $400,00 to less than $3,000.  Led GAAP audit process and restored transparency by redesign of internal financial… Show more  Transformed financial solvency through redesign of budget management process, implementing lean principles, increasing revenue by $300,000 in 6 months, re-engaging Board of Trustees involvement in strategic planning, donor relations, and fundraising.  Uncovered systems in need of attention, sharply boosting collections rate to 99.93% and reducing outstanding debt from over $400,00 to less than $3,000.  Led GAAP audit process and restored transparency by redesign of internal financial reporting systems, inspiring Board confidence and advancing strategic planning and analysis. Banking relationship liaison.  Motivate and supervise 4 accounting, facilities, and IT professionals.  Serve as key member of leadership team, reporting and presenting monthly to both department leaders, Principal, and Board of Trustees.  Digitized purchasing/expense form process to provide real-time insights and increase accountability among department managers on financial issues impacting critical areas.  Achieved highest level of fundraising success in 8 years, a 62% increase over prior year, through data-driven targeting, synchronization of finance and advancement procedures, elimination of barriers to efficiency, and cultivation of a seamless cross-functional team.



Lake St. Charles Community Development District

• Board of Supervisors Chair (Past Treasurer)

  • Nov 2014 - Oct 2019

  Riverview, FL Served as Treasurer for the 2017 “Most Effective Board” in Hillsborough County. LSC is the only self-managed neighborhood Community Development District in the State of Florida.



Nativity Catholic Church

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Finance and Operations

  • Dec 2004 - Oct 2019

  Brandon, FL  Controller fiscal strategist of $7.5+ million in annual budgets. Supervised 21 direct reports.  Increased regular operating reserves by 238%, with a 41% increase in revenues, and a by 7% reduction in departmental expenses through process improvement during tenure.  Eliminated $300,000+ of debt and built reserve funds of $2+ million.  Maintained excellent ratings on all annual financial audits. Recommended by independent auditors as model for other local… Show more  Controller fiscal strategist of $7.5+ million in annual budgets. Supervised 21 direct reports.  Increased regular operating reserves by 238%, with a 41% increase in revenues, and a by 7% reduction in departmental expenses through process improvement during tenure.  Eliminated $300,000+ of debt and built reserve funds of $2+ million.  Maintained excellent ratings on all annual financial audits. Recommended by independent auditors as model for other local non-profits.  Elicited a comprehensive mission, vision, and five-year plan for all departments.  Simultaneously managed three software program transitions resulting in: streamlined accounting, a more cross-functional member communication database, and lower annual processing fees.  Assumed head role for Annual Appeal fundraising efforts, increasing revenue by 37% and donor participation rate by 70%, all while increasing regular weekly operating revenue by 10%.  Reduced maintenance department operating costs by nearly $300,000 (33%).  Raised $4.21 million through capital campaign. Repaid long-term debt in only 5 years to achieve debt-free status, and funded capital project at mission cooperative in La Victoria, Dominican Republic.  Managed $2.75 million Youth Center/Gymnasium construction project. Completed capital campaign with 97.6% fulfillment rate while maintaining a low cost per dollar raised.  Negotiated and coordinated on-time completion of $380,000 parish hall renovation.  Modernized after-school care program through implementation of software, which increased accuracy and generated an additional 16% of revenue in its first year, and reduced receivable collection time by 75%.  Increased and maintained collection rate of school tuition and fees collection to 99.92%.  Planned and marketed Hillsborough County’s 3rd largest carnival, Novemberfest, turning an annual net profit of $185,000-$200,000. Assisted in cultivating nearly 1,000 event volunteers. Show less