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Co-Founder & Podcast Host
The Human SessionsCo-Founder & Podcast Host
Oct. 2024Charlotte, North Carolina, United StatesCo-Founder & Podcast Host of The Human Sessions, leading transformative conversations on personal growth, emotional resilience, and holistic well-being. Delving into real-life challenges like grief, trauma, and human design, The Human Sessions offers actionable tools and resources for listeners to navigate life's challenges with grace, support, and empowerment. The Human Sessions is a collaborative partnership between Rachel Walt (Founder of CraftinGood) and Val Morini (Founder of The Session Series), leveraging expertise in Human Design, Human Energetics, grief and trauma healing and embodiment work through a more accessible path for individual and collective healing and growth.
Head of the Office of the President | Chief of Staff | Sustainable Finance
Capital OneHead of the Office of the President | Chief of Staff | Sustainable Finance
May. 2024Charlotte, North Carolina, United StatesDrive Commercial-wide operating rhythms and leading intent for Commercial Sustainable Finance. Lead the Office of the President team, executive rhythms and cross-market and company engagement. Work closely with Cross-Commercial Leaders and associates to facilitate Strategic transformation, organizational alignment, deep cultural rhythms and excellence in performance measurement and oversight.
Founder
The Session SeriesFounder
Jan. 2023Global The Session Series is a dedicated online sanctuary designed to accompany you on your journey woring towards grief and trauma healing, personal growth and embodiment goals. Our mission is to empower you with knowledge, practical tools, and mindful practices that help you navigate the complex landscape of grief and trauma, while fostering resilience and personal transformation. We recognize that grief and trauma recovery and support is multifaceted—encompassing not only emotional pain but also physical responses and deep, personal shifts - individually and collectively. Whether you are beginning your healing journey or seeking to deepen your growth and embodiment practices, we are here to support you.
Executive Director | CIB Head of Enterprise Initiatives & Strategic Implementation
Wells FargoExecutive Director | CIB Head of Enterprise Initiatives & Strategic Implementation
Aug. 2021 - May. 2024Charlotte, North Carolina, United StatesLeading enterprise initiatives and business execution within the Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB). Responsible for driving initiatives in support of CIB strategic priorities and alignment to broader enterprise priorities, with specific accountabilities leading the strategic implementation and execution for program efforts across: Workplace & location strategy, Return to Office, Sustainable Finance & Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Regulatory and Climate Implementation for the Global Corporate & Investment Bank
Director | Corporate & Investment Bank: Head of Enterprise Initiatives & Sustainable Finance Program
Wells FargoDirector | Corporate & Investment Bank: Head of Enterprise Initiatives & Sustainable Finance Program
Aug. 2021Charlotte, North Carolina, United StatesLeading enterprise initiatives across Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB). Responsible for driving initiatives in support of CIB strategic priorities and alignment to broader enterprise priorities, with specific accountabilities driving the business and program management for the Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) and Climate Initiative work for CIB and with the enterprise.
Director | Head of Infrastructure Support: COO Organization
Wells Fargo Corporate & Investment BankDirector | Head of Infrastructure Support: COO Organization
Sep. 2018 - Aug. 2021Charlotte, North Carolina, United StatesBuilt a centralized organization (from 10 employees to 250+ with over 20 direct reports) responsible for driving strategy and execution of six business support functions. Streamlined processes in line with operational risk framework to support the lateral Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) organization and improve overall customer experience. • Hired and built a leadership team of 20 in six months • Centralized a 250+ person organization into 6 streamlined functions in 12 months • Developed a unified strategy and structure for rationalizing and integrating disparate business support processes while mitigating operational risks and increasing operational efficiencies. • Delivered on accelerated deadlines for organizational restructuring, expense initiatives and re-alignment • Lead LOB Execution of Wells Fargo’s enterprise Return to Office Program pilot with CIB • Created and implemented strategic approaches for fostering team member engagement through over 40+ hours of DE&I programming and dialogue over 6 months throughout Infrastructure Support and select vertical leadership structures 2019 Wells Fargo Corporate & Investment Banking Pinnacle Award Champion
Owner / Operating Partner
M3 core trainingOwner / Operating Partner
Jun. 2015 - Sep. 2020Charlottesville, Virginia AreaOwned / Operated M3 core training, the exclusive home for Charlottesville’s only Megaformer and signature Functional High Intensity Training studios. Complimenting our signature training methods, M3’s dual studios also offer athletically focused indoor water rowing utilizing water rowers for cardio driven class combinations utilizing both our functional HIT principles, and megaformers, for dynamic combination classes. Created and managed brand strategy and community partnerships; created and implemented scalable operational processes for both internal operations and client engagement. Modeled financial approach and growth strategy for resale, leveraging experience within early stage and mature franchise models to minimize overhead and maximize profit in a competitive and low margin business.
Manager | Business Support Services : COO Organization
Wells Fargo SecuritiesManager | Business Support Services : COO Organization
Sep. 2014 - Aug. 2018Charlotte, North Carolina AreaManage the teams and processes that provide internal business support across Wells Fargo Securities. Covering functional and support areas ranging from Team Member Experience across all Lines of business, Headcount / Capacity planning, Corporate Real Estate projects, and facilities management. • Established centralized 5 function Business Support Organization (10 employees) • Partnered with business management to define, standardize and implement centralized support processes • Established centralized billing playbook resulting in 2MM+ in Invoice / Vendor savings within first 12 months • Re-built legacy processes through repeatable processes and controls to close 2 MRA’s in advance of audit deadline
Business Process Manager, Invoice Management: COO Organization
Wells Fargo SecuritiesBusiness Process Manager, Invoice Management: COO Organization
Jun. 2013 - Sep. 2014Charlotte, North Carolina AreaManage Vendor Invoicing Process and Business support functions internally and externally for Wells Fargo Securities, interfacing directly with senior management, vendors, business managers, and additional key stakeholders and partners across the platform. • Re-engineered existing invoice payment processes to centralize function and streamline process throughout the payment lifecycle. • Created spend/trend reports, forecasting expected invoice billing month over month, identifying delinquencies and ensuring proper accounting on all invoices to build exception reporting to identify erroneous invoice payments. Identified over 2MM in savings in first 12 months. • Own and manage business manager partnerships to ensure consistent processes across all lines of business and proactively provide management reporting regarding invoices and vendor spend. • Manage and maintain cost allocation model and domestic location portfolio in partnership with corporate properties, finance, and business managers. • Manage ticket allocations and logistics for major WFS client events; act as liaison between corporate events and the markets division.
Owner / Operating Partner
MADabolicOwner / Operating Partner
Apr. 2013 - Jan. 2017Charlottesville, Virginia AreaCreated and implemented brand development and marketing strategy for MADabolic franchise locations (owned and operated by MADass Partners) through a grass-roots, community focused approach. Manage social media accounts, strategic business partnerships, and collaborative events to promote brand recognition and memberships. Opened Charlottesville, VA location in August 2013, as first franchise location for the brand, and Charleston (Mt. Pleasant) location in June 2014.
Co-Owner/Operating Partner
Pure Barre Charlottesville, LLCCo-Owner/Operating Partner
Jan. 2012 - Apr. 2013Charlottesville, VAOpened and established the 84th Pure Barre franchise achieving record revenue and 100% ROI in 10 months. Hired and developed staff of 20; establishing consistent products, operational processes, and client engagement model.
Director of College and University Programs
Operation WarmDirector of College and University Programs
Jan. 2010 - Dec. 2011Philadelphia, PADeveloped national student program networks at colleges and universities, committed to the organization’s mission of bringing new winter coats to children in need. Created and managed marketing, PR, and social media for branding and campaigns
Board Member
Young Involved PhiladelphiaBoard Member
Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2011Young Involved Philadelphia is an organization and network committed to building relationships and increasing civic engagement of young Philadelphians. The board develops campaigns and events to make Philadelphia the premier city for the next generation of leaders through civic education, issue advocacy, and social programming.
Director of Public Relations and Events
LEAPS LaxDirector of Public Relations and Events
Dec. 2008 - Nov. 2011Philadelphia, PAManaged PR, marketing, and strategic networking campaigns for locally founded non-profit organization focused on creating equity through sport, education, and nutritional programming. Secured partnerships and trade agreements through strategic grassroots networking and corporate relationship building. • Created and managed largest fundraising event, raising 45K in sponsorships for a single event • Managed board of advisors, support committees and event volunteer base in partnership with Leadership team

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