Experience

Portland Homeless Family Solutions

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • 2018 - Present

  Portland Homeless Family Solutions empowers families with children who are experiencing homelessness to get back into housing and to stay there long-term. The programs include shelter for families with children who are homeless, housing placement and retention services, homeless prevention services, and life skills training to help families learn skills they can use to keep their housing and get jobs. PHFS has been recognized as one of Oregon’s’ Top 100 Nonprofits to Work for every year since 2012.



Orange Peel Creative, LLC

• Advertising Services

• Vice President of Operations

  • 2017 - 2018

  My efforts in rapidly scaling a startup company and a non-profit prompted an opportunity to support Orange Peel founders in identify and roll out strategies to accelerate growth. In addition, I oversaw daily operations and implemented new systems to facilitate proper business practices.✔Markedly improved operational efficiencies within the company’s domestic and international divisions by targeting then eliminating or integrating process redundancies.



Aim High Foundation

• United States
• Investment Management

• Managing Director

  • 2013 - 2016

  I was selected to direct business operations on behalf of a non-profit community foundation formed to develop and empower at-risk students through education and acts of service. ✔ Created and launched the Ignite Project, an integrated program designed to ignite youths by serving their specific needs. Forged partnerships with six complementary non-profits, bringing numerous community outreach programs under one brand umbrella. ✔ Drove new revenue by developing untapped profit centers, including a line of reduced-cost printed apparel and self-defense classes for members of the public.



Martial Arts Fitness Center, Inc.

• United States
• Entertainment

• President / Director of Operations

  • 2008 - 2013

  I repurchased the Martial Arts brand from Kovar’s during the economic downturn that forced the parent company to abandon their aggressive expansion plans. I repositioned and expanded the business, tightening financial controls to weather the economic crisis. ✔ Expanded the Center’s offerings to grow revenue by 15% through the economic downturn.✔Partnered with community schools to empower youth through a federally-funded after-school program that served 750+ students, many of whom were at-risk or from underserved communities.



Kovars Satori Academy of Martial Arts

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services

• Vice President - Regional Manager

  • 2006 - 2008

  I gained the attention of Kovar’s -- a national martial arts brand -- based on the success and mission of Martial Arts Fitness Center, earning an invitation to merge MAFC with the Kovar’s brand. I was tapped to lead aggressive expansion plans within the Pacific Northwest. ✔ Conducted extensive research and analysis of key demographic, economic and geographic components, then developed a compensation model for a nationwide rollout. ✔ Increased gross revenue of Kovar’s existing school by 16% within the first year, while maintaining a 20% net profit margin.

• President / Director of Operations

  • 1992 - 2006

  I capitalized on an opportunity to combine my passions for youth empowerment and fitness, purchasing an existing martial arts school and evolving the business to become a vibrant wellness center for youth. ✔ Grew the client base by 400% over a two-year period and increased revenue by 15% YOY through the first five years of ownership, while concurrently holding costs to just 5% per year. ✔ Secured financing to facilitate a $95K build out of the Center. Ultimately housed the business within a modern, 5,000 square-foot facility.✔ Introduced a groundbreaking approach to martial arts centered on empowering the youth through a holistic approach that embeds life, leadership and character development skills into the martial arts and fitness curriculum.