Experience

ClearPathGPS, Inc.

• Manager, Finance & Administration

  • Feb 2018 - Present

  Finance and Administration Human Resources, Benefits, Procurement, Company Culture, Facilities Finance and Administration Human Resources, Benefits, Procurement, Company Culture, Facilities



RightScale

• Australia
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, Procurement & Facilities

  • Jul 2011 - Nov 2017

  • Created centralized procurement process for services, software and other projects. • Created company-wide procurement database; worked with internal teams to negotiate contract renewals per department budgets. • Managed operation and maintenance of local and remote offices worldwide. • Established remote offices (US, UK, Australia, Japan, Singapore), secured furniture & equipment, IT needs. • Performance management of vendors and contractors. • Prepared budgets for capital and operating projects. • Planned and organized all company events, including annual All Hands weeklong meetings, holiday and employee appreciation events. • Created safety and emergency action plan. • Managed all aspects of facility access and security systems. • Managed employee travel. • Managed, trained and supervised front desk staff. • Managed all aspects of day to day facility operations: stocked kitchens, catering, lunches, employee wellness, ergonomics, pet and bike policies, maintenance and repairs. Established company philanthropy and sustainability programs. Show less



SIMA Management Corporation

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Property Manager

  • Sep 2009 - Jul 2011

  • Worked with the Senior Property Manager in charge of 245,000 square feet of commercial office space. Negotiated leases, prepared quarterly investor reports and annual budgets. • Supervised all maintenance, improvements, tenant inquiries and vendor contracts. • Managed Santa Barbara Business & Technology Center, a 27,000 sq ft business incubator. Administered all operations, leasing, financials, hiring, training and supervision of staff, worked with IT department, provided all onsite phone and data support. Show less



Bermant Development Company

• United States

• Property Manager

  • Apr 2002 - Sep 2009

  • Worked with the Director of Property Management in all aspects of managing 1 million square feet of commercial office space. Assisted in special projects as needed. • Managed Santa Barbara Business & Technology Center, a 27,000 sq ft business incubator. • Administered all operations, leasing, financials, hiring and training of staff, worked with IT department, provided all onsite phone and data support. • Managed extensive remodel and leasing of Castilian Research & Technology Center, a 37,000 square foot facility. Worked with architects, planners and contractors to facilitate opening on schedule and on budget. Administered all operations, staff, onsite IT and phone services, day to day tenant support. • Daily contact with service industry, vendors and tenants, tenant relations, inspection and maintenance management for all properties. Show less



Openwave

• Telecommunications

• Consultant

  • 2001 - 2002

  • Established databases and filing systems for corporate legal contracts. • Calculated and supervised all aspects of distribution of company common stock to shareholders. Worked with escrow companies, transfer agent, shareholders and major fund managers to resolve issues relating to stock distributions. • Worked with Human Resources Attorney establishing procedures related to a reduction in force. Close cooperation with US based HR staff; designated company wide point of contact for collection of all HR related legal documents. • Audited internal web site with a focus on updating legal department intranet pages, and improvements leading to more focused and time saving internal communications. Researched creation of a company wide database for legal department, worked with outside consultant to design a scalable intranet ready version. Show less



Mountain Drive Productions

• Consultant

  • 2000 - 2001

  • Managed & organized home office for established video & music production executives. • Reviewed and organized upgrade of their computer network, assisted in the production of music and entertainment related events. • Managed & organized home office for established video & music production executives. • Reviewed and organized upgrade of their computer network, assisted in the production of music and entertainment related events.



MetaCreations

• Software Development

• Stock Administrator

  • 1998 - 2000

  • Direct report to Chief Financial Officer.• Consulted with Executives on strategic stock matters.• Established stock option & ESPP administration procedures.• Prepared & originated Stock Option Agreements for more than 300 employees worldwide.• Daily contact with employees and brokers to process variety of stock option trades and exercises.• Primary corporate responsibility for SEC compliance and insider trading regulations.• Reviewed, revised and insured accuracy of corporate minutes, corporate board resolutions.• Prepared Board of Director & Annual Shareholder Meetings.• Translated documents for German & American Legal Counsel, PR, Engineering departments.• Interdepartmental collaboration and cooperation within the company, e.g. Investor Relations, Public Relations, Trade Shows & Events, Engineering. MIS and Sales Departments. Show less

• Executive Assistant

  • 1995 - 1998

  • Direct report to CEO and Chief Design Officer.• Responsible for organization, communications, appointments, travel arrangements, trade shows, corporate events, press contacts, evaluating outside product submissions.• Served as a liaison between Executive Offices and Engineering/ Design Departments.• Facilitated Executive and Strategic Meetings, Board of Directors Meetings.• Scheduled interviews, photo-shoots, personal appearances of Executives.



Wm. E. Doud Company

• VP Financial Services

  • 1989 - 1995

  • Supervised new division of real estate company, responsible for originating and closing Home Improvement Loans throughout Southern California. Extensive contact with clients, banks and escrow companies. • Trained & supervised staff of loan originators.

• Manager, Real Estate & Property Management

  • 1983 - 1989

  • Sole responsibility for more than 350 residential & 100 commercial units, tenant relations.• Legal actions, evictions, A/P, A/R, banking transactions, rent collections and raises.• Supervised and trained office staff and work-crews.