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IndeCollectiveMember
Jul. 2024Long Beach, California, United StatesIndeCollective is a private community where top consultants, coaches, and fractional leaders access proven playbooks, far-ahead mentors, and supportive peer groups to build high-impact businesses and more balanced lives.
The Nova CollectiveDirector of Finance And Operations
Dec. 2022In my role at Nova, I work on internal initiatives and external client projects to ensure operational efficiency and implement the proper tools/resources for successful delivery. This role manages finance, systems, and operations processes as well as interacts with external clients in a project management capacity. The Nova Collective is a corporate learning and communication firm working with HR and D&I leaders to empower their workforce. Nova creates employee communications materials, designs learning programs and offers products, training, and consulting on issues of Diversity, Identity & Inclusion.
PondLeapChief Operations Officer
Jul. 2020 - Dec. 2022PondLeap is building a platform to connect individuals and companies looking to make the move to the United States with trusted partners to help make their transition as smooth as possible! We aim to be a one-stop shop for everything it takes to get set up, settled-in and to grow in your new home. From start to finish, we match our users with partners, resources, tools, and guidance to help them in every aspect of their journey, even those they haven't thought of yet. Falling into the following categories, PondLeap has your needs covered. - Legal/Government - Financial - Operations/Logistics - Real Estate/Housing - Culture - Employment If you or someone you know is looking to make their move, join our waitlist today to be in the know as we continue to add partners to our network: http://www.pondleap.com/waitlist Interested in becoming on of our partners? Please fill out our vendor form here: https://www.pondleap.com/vendor-registration
Paro.ioMarketplace Operations
Nov. 2019 - Apr. 2020Greater Chicago AreaFreelancing in Finance & Accounting. The future of work. Paro is an exclusive network of the very best on-demand financial professionals. Paro matches businesses with highly vetted financial analysts, CFOs, CPAs, and bookkeepers who have the domain expertise to tackle company-specific problems. Only the top 2% of finance talent make it through our screening process, so businesses are guaranteed top-notch experts at affordable prices. Common engagements include: • Fractional CFO Guidance • Financial Modeling and KPI Development • Bookkeeping & Accounting Support • Tax Preparation and Filing
Buddha Belly Kids YogaYoga Instructor
Sep. 2019 - Mar. 2020Chicago, Illinois, United StatesYoga Instructor for children grades K-2 focusing on schools in Southside Chicago
American Society for the Positive Care of ChildrenDirector Of Strategy & Development
Jul. 2018 - Oct. 2019
Christina Marie LLCFounder, Investor & Strategic Business Consultant
Dec. 2017I provide business consulting for mission-driven companies, with expertise in finance, operations, and strategic development. I help organizations build sustainable infrastructures that support growth and fulfillment. Core Services: Financial Analysis: Developing financial models, revenue analyses, and growth strategies Operations Optimization: Implementing efficient systems to streamline workflows and improve performance Brand Identity: Crafting compelling narratives that authentically represent organizations to stakeholders and customers Project Management: Leading initiatives from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with goals Data Analytics: Creating dashboards that translate data into actionable insights for leadership HR Systems: Building people operations, including onboarding and professional development pathways I'm an investor and advisor in ventures including a consulting collaborative, a women's wellness platform, and a Costa Rican LGBTQ+ travel consultancy, while maintaining independent client relationships. Current Client Focus: Social impact organizations enhancing operational efficiency Legal firms requiring finance transformation and reporting optimization Creative ventures and artists developing sustainable business models Women's health initiatives building digital platforms Travel businesses committed to LGBTQ+ inclusive experiences CPA with 15+ years integrating work-wellness through operations that support business performance and personal fulfillment.
Sidley Austin LLPProject Manager
Jul. 2015 - Dec. 2018Greater Chicago AreaAs a part of the Strategic Planning/Strategic Sourcing team, I was responsible for managing various projects, taking them from conception, through feasibility analyses and presentations, approvals, budgeting, project execution and finally to completion, ensuring they were both on time and within budget. Project areas included: real estate analysis, new office openings, construction project financial management, procurement analysis, software implementation, market research, insurance claims, and vendor management. In this role I successfully worked with individuals across the Firm's domestic and international offices and at varying levels throughout the organization, including C-level executives. In addition to the main role of project management, I was also involved in performing economic reviews and developing process improvements at both Firm and office levels. Day to day tasks included: - Managing projects of varying size and complexity from beginning to completion - Analyzing and managing key vendor relationships including the evaluation of the cost of services and the identification of cost savings opportunities - Assisting with contract negotiation for key vendors and performing contract reviews including the evaluation of pricing and contract terms - Assisting in managing the Firm's construction projects including working with administrators and consultants to effectively budget and report on the cost of the Firm's construction projects - Supporting the budgeting and fixed asset needs of the accounting department - Overseeing and implementing various Firm and office initiatives - Managing and facilitating information requests - Performing various types of analysis to support Firm management and decision making, including: economic, cost/benefit and profitability analyses
Sidley Austin LLPFinancial Analyst
Jul. 2013 - Jun. 2015Chicago, IL
Grant Thornton LLPSenior Audit Associate
Aug. 2012 - Jul. 2013Greater Chicago AreaManaged audit engagements from planning to conclusion resulting in a final Audited Financial Package for clients mainly within the service, non-profit and manufacturing industries. As a senior associate, in addition to performing auditing and testing procedures, main responsibilities included: - managing the day to day activities of the engagement team while on-site, as well as ensuring planning and concluding procedures are properly addressed when not at client site - reviewing work and teaching junior team members how to properly and efficiently test using the Firm's technologies and methodologies - making smart, informed and timely decisions while in the field and ensuring that senior team members are aware of project status and/or additional concerns/issues that may need to be addressed - effectively communicating with client upper management throughout the engagement and maintaining strong and positive relationships with these clients after the engagement has been completed
Grant Thornton LLPAudit Associate
Oct. 2010 - Aug. 2012
Grant ThorntonAudit Intern
Jun. 2009 - Aug. 2009
Stone ProsOwner
Jan. 2007 - Jan. 2009- Founded a company to provide ongoing maintenance service on natural stone countertops and tile - Developed and implemented marketing strategies that successfully increased sales - Managed finances: completing year-end reports and tax filings - Provided efficient and reliable customer service to our customers
Marketing ConceptsOffice Assistant
Jun. 2006 - Aug. 2008Seasonal Employment - Created a presentation to showcase a new product to seasoned clients interested in carrying this product using information provided and additional independent research - Organized files, processed orders and miscellaneous office duties
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