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The Watershed ProjectGoverning Board Member, Interim Treasurer
Jun. 2024Richmond, California, United States
National Restaurant AssociationDirector, Projects & Planning
Nov. 2021San Francisco Bay Area• Serve as cultural leader in cultivating a team view of positivity, gratitude, respect, and success.
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, planning and execution of the work produced by the Business Services division across a portfolio with over $90M in revenue and over $3M in budget for projects.
• Manage the division’s project portfolio and built a company-wide dashboard to increase communication and provide a real-time, comprehensive, and prioritized view of all efforts.
• Working with senior leadership, serve as the primary source of cross-functional documentation, process, and metrics for the division’s development and delivery practices.
• Lead the team that drives end-to-end project management providing clear guidance and servant leadership.
National Restaurant AssociationManager, Learning & Development Projects
Apr. 2018 - Nov. 2021Chicago, IL• Oversaw the planning, management, and finalization of learning and development product projects.
• Led both the project management team and the content editorial team.
• Coordinated the efforts of cross-functional teams and work associated with moving a project from initiation through launch. • Created and implemented the processes that govern project management, budgeting, communication, resourcing, and issue resolution throughout the projects. • Created visibility and transparency for stakeholders and team members throughout the work with updated communication and project management tools.
• Served as primary connector with stakeholders and sponsors.
• Brought internal discipline to the development and launch efforts of the organization’s products and provide tangible leadership on projects, being the hub of knowledge when needed.
National Restaurant AssociationEditorial Manager
Mar. 2013 - Apr. 2018Greater Chicago Area• Project lead on all print-based projects.
• Managed day-to-day execution of the Production Services (Creative) team, including textbooks, online courses, DVDs, and marketing materials.
• Created and maintain processes that serve as framework for the operations of the editorial and creative processes.
• Primary editor for the organization.
National Restaurant AssociationProduct Development Editor
Oct. 2011 - Mar. 2013Chicago, IL
National Restaurant AssociationSenior Technician, Exam Security/Exam Security Technician
Jul. 2008 - Oct. 2011Chicago, IL
COUNTRY Insurance and Financial ServicesAgent
Jul. 2007 - Mar. 2008
Viccino's Pizza CompanyGeneral Manager
Sep. 2004 - Dec. 2006
University of Illinois at ChicagoAssistant to the Athletic Director of Development
Sep. 2003 - Jun. 2004
The Spot ProductionsOwner/Operator
Nov. 2002 - Jan. 2006Fundraisers and events for local not-for-profits, primarily focusing on the LGBT community.
• Responsible for all public relations, promotions and web site development.
University of Illinois at ChicagoAssistant Softball Coach
Aug. 2001 - Aug. 2004• Led team to NCAA Division I conference regular season and tournament championships.
• Managed team activities including academic supervision, mentoring and hitting instruction.
• Initiated/Led UIC softball camps and secured participation from the United States Olympic softball players and other notables.
• Exceeded team fundraising goals, led team marketing efforts.
• Co-founded UIC women’s softball booster club as well as having drafted, designed and distributed team newsletters.
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