Executive Summary:
A highly experienced analytical and results driven Operations Executive who
has demonstrated the ability to lead diverse and decentralized teams in a
variety of highly competitive client service industries. Proven ability
to achieve company's goals through successful design and implementation of
client centric programs, focusing on staff development, and identifying
root cause deficiencies.
Professional experiences:
Advantage Human Resourcing, Inc 9/07 - Current
Director of Operations and Compliance- Bridgeport, CT 4/08 - Current
Responsible for operational strategic direction and developing compliance
processes. Lead a task force to evaluate business processes companywide to
streamline operations and ensure a model that is scalable and in line
with current revenue levels.
. Manage and supervise all operations for a $110 million decentralized
International Business.
. Liaise with client stakeholders and internal team leads to ensure
compliance with all contracts, state and federal labor laws.
. Support and management Middle and Back office functions including
Payroll, Billing, Collections, Accounts Payable, and Accounts
Receivable.
. Focusing on client satisfaction through analysis of feedback from such
clients as American Express, Standard Chartered Bank, Goldman Sachs,
Deutsche Bank, RH Donnelley, and Gartner Group, to determine root cause
of issues, design process improvements, and communicate matters to all
stakeholders.
. Oversee Advantage Compliance line of business ensuring state and federal
labor laws were adhered to.
. Emphasize on staff learning and development including soft skills
training, succession planning, and career path.
Director of Partnerships and Compliance- Bridgeport, CT 9/07 - 3/08
Developed Compliance program focused on achieving all client SLAs,
restructuring client contracts, and ensuring compliance to all industry
regulations and state and federal laws. Developed and lead company's Risk
Mitigation program.
. Acted as Operational Executive ensuring all client SLAs and contracts
were met through 360 evaluation process.
. Evaluated current supplier program, developed new process initiatives,
and facilitated implementation of new program. Program grew to over 300
suppliers in the Americas, yielding over $15 million in annualized
revenue.
. Managed Advantage Compliance line of business, developed new supplier
contracts, and oversaw all on-boarding and management of all Independent
Contactors.
Walker Systems Support 9/06 - 9/07
Director of Business Development - Farmington, CT 9/06 - 9/07
Restructured key internal processes including all aspects of sales and
marketing efforts. Created new strategic campaigns targeted at increasing
brand awareness and expanding Walker's service offerings. Coordinated and
oversaw all service deliverables including the rollout of a new service
offering.
. Implemented new sales account management and pipeline procedures turning
a 15% budget shortfall into a 5% budget surplus in four months.
. Identified new branding campaigns leading to greater awareness of Walker
Systems Support and facilitated the creation of a community based seminar
series.
. Coordinated the rollout of new service offering from product conception
to implementation, including the development of service packages and
pricing models.
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers 7/96 - 8/06
General Manager - Hartford, CT 1/04-8/06
Responsible for full P&L and management of a turn around business.
Accomplished by re-structuring all Middle and Back office functions
resulting in a cost savings of 10% and re-engineering sales and marketing
departments resulting in a 15% profit margin.
. Exceeded operational objectives by focusing on developing leaders in the
organization and fostering a culture of coaching and staff development.
. Prepared and implemented budgets in excess of $6 million and managed
expenses to ensure maximum profitability.
. Developed strategic direction for Sales and Marketing, Operations,
Training, and Accounting to keep in line with industry and marketplace
trends.
Regional Director of Operations - New York, NY / Hartford, CT 11/02-1/04
Directed Middle office components for Northeast Region while managing a
staff of 11 direct reports and 107 total reports across multiple locations.
Created, monitored, and analyzed operational metrics to evaluate employee
performance versus regional, office, and departmental goals.
. Analyzed business practices of multiple locations and implemented
tactical and strategic initiatives to overcome shortfalls.
. Decreased overhead costs by reorganizing operational business units as
well as maintaining high quality of delivery.
. Orchestrated all product deliverables to clients across Northeast Region
while balancing customer needs and market trends.
General Manager - New York, NY 3/00-10/02
Promoted to lead largest location in North America consisting of more than
90 direct and indirect reports. Formulated strategic plans to ensure
consistent growth which lead to increased profitability and shareholder
equity. Achieved status of highest revenue mega market for New Horizons in
the United States by accelerating sales 25% and exceeding profit goals by
10% monthly. Established and monitored a new line of business which
resulted in a 20% increase in revenue. Implemented a new employee
retention and incentive program to further company loyalty, which resulted
in a decrease of employee turnover by 65%.
Assistant General Manager - New York, NY 6/99-3/00
Decreased headcount by 25% and maintained the same opportunity of
deliverables in the center by restructuring the Operations, Training,
Customer Service and IT departments. Engineered a new start-up business
unit which generated revenues of over $500,000 per month in less than a
year.
Director of Training / Corporate Trainer - New York, NY 7/96 -
6/99
Conceived and rolled out training programs for both external clients and
all employees. Promoted quickly from Corporate Trainer to Director of
Training due to great success of programs.
Education:
Boston University - Boston, Massachusetts
. Masters in Education
Washington University - St. Louis, Missouri
. Major in Psychology