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Thomas More University of Applied SciencesGuest Lecturer-Diversity and Inclusion
Sep. 2022 - Sep. 2022Guest Lecturer, Business School-Fall 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
FAWCO2nd VP Member Clubs-NGO| Nonprofit Volunteer
Mar. 2019Globalwww.fawco.org
Volunteer Board member to FAWCO, a global NGO with a special consultative status to the United Nations Economic and Social Council. Oversee the 58 international member clubs as a relationship manager. In this role, and with a reporting team of 18, I orchestrate, support, inspire and motivate the member organization club Presidents and FAWCO representatives.
Create and develop motivational leadership and cross team training. Guide the diversity and inclusion team initiatives, training and implementation throughout the 10 regions. Publish the monthly e-newsletter. Public speaker and conductor of Inclusive leadership training at Regional Meetings and conferences.
Qualified Buyer IndexChief Relationship Officer
Oct. 2018 - Sep. 2022Talent acquisition and communications specialist for a Fintech Scaleup. Sourced, attracted, interviewed and hired interim and long term members of the team in IT, marketing and project management.
Guided corporate communications and support between internal/external stakeholders. Strategic thought partner and planner to the Managing Director.
Cross Team collaboration and communication on high level project management.
B2B and B2C customer journey advisor and implementation. Market facing expert for positioning and external communication plans.
Managing relationship dynamics as an integral part of realizing a scaleup of the platform.
Morning GloryChief Operations Officer
Mar. 2017 - Jan. 2018BelgiumCollaborated with an awesome employer branding team to create a customized employee change management, team building and inspirational coaching program to help employers increase job satisfaction, morale, engagement and retention of their people.
Trained middle and senior management in external stakeholder companies to roll out and drive measurable change and culture transformation internally. Made the process fun!
Shaped the program into a marketable product. Designed and implemented all business operations such as the project management timeline, sales cycle, growth and scaling of the company. Strategic financial planning and business process development. Developed the long-range sales strategy in order to maintain financial health of the company and create sustainability in a time of growth and scaling.
Business Strategy ConsultantChange Management-Inclusive Leadership-Corporate Communications Consultant
Aug. 2012USA, EU, UKAn accountability partner and driver for change management, people & culture transformation initiatives, employee engagement, diversity & inclusion task force, inclusive/centered leadership training. Creator of a collective intelligence group for DEIB (diversity, equity, belonging and inclusion) workshops and modules.
Trainer of inclusive leadership workshops based on Lean-In /Mckinsey collaborations.
Savvy change maker with an entrepreneurial heart, inspirational spirit and natural trust builder. Flexibility to thrive and grow in an environment with changing client demands. Strong interpersonal skills - including a high degree of professionalism, sense of urgency, diplomacy, motivational leader and commitment to excellence.
CRO and COO experience in Fintech and Culture Transformation companies over the past 6 years as a collaborative and highly resourceful team-player with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.
Business consulting focus areas: Change management (Prosci-ADKAR/AGILE processes) experience. Nonprofit organization experience as a board member, budget planning, subsidy and grant writing, leadership training, diversity & inclusion workshops.
KeringLuxury Project Strategy Consultant
Jun. 2012 - Aug. 2012Paris Area, FranceLed a business development and global implementation strategy team for a leading Luxury Fashion Conglomerate.
Delphi Capital AdvisorsReal Estate Finance Broker
Jan. 2007 - Aug. 2011CA, USALicensed California Real Estate and Mortgage/Commercial lending broker.
Wells FargoVice-president retail lending/Relationship Manager
Aug. 2003 - Jul. 2009CA, USAIn this role, I was responsible for generating new business and maintaining existing relationships in the mortgage retail banking market and improving the banks market position by locating, developing, defining, negotiating, and closing new business relationships.
I was responsible for providing leadership to team members by recognizing and maximizing each individual's, as well as the groups, potential.
I worked to inspire, mentor and motivate the team by presenting a compelling vision and direction for the goals of our department branch. My goals were centered in building a cohesive team and facilitating goal accomplishment by aligning individual and team actions with strategies and plans to drive pipeline results.
In order to achieve the goals required of me in this position, I needed to be driven, revenue oriented, fast paced and high energy, energizing others and influencing their actions by setting ambitious goals and overcoming challenges by thinking in a creative manner.
Coca-Cola Bottling Company UnitedBusiness Development Manager (B2B)
Jan. 2001 - Jan. 2002CA, USA
E*TRADE FinancialSecurities-Registered Financial Services Representative-Relationship Manager
Jan. 2000 - Dec. 2002CA, USA
ComputersharePrivate Markets Manager-Pre IPO
Jan. 2000 - Jan. 2001CA and Connecticut, USA
CRYSTAL DATA SYSTEMSBusiness Development Manager, PR
Jan. 1999 - Jan. 2000CA, USA
DiageoDistrict Sales Manager
Jan. 1996 - Jan. 1999CA, USA
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