KEITH DI FIORE

San Diego, CA

917-***-**** adx6jh@r.postjobfree.com

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT LEADER

Accomplished project management leader with a proven track record of driving successful initiatives and optimizing processes in diverse environments. Specializes in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and operational efficiency to deliver exceptional results. Expertise in change management, team development, and data-driven decision-making within the financial services industry.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Project Management & Execution Excellence • Stakeholder Engagement & Alignment • Change Management Strategies Process Optimization & Efficiency • Regulatory Compliance & Risk Mitigation • Team Development & Leadership Strategic Planning & Execution • Data-driven Decision-making • Operational Excellence & Profitability • Business Growth TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft 365 Suite • Google Suite • MS Project • Access • Visio • SharePoint • JIRA • Salesforce • Workday • Daptiv IBM M&A Accelerator • Bloomberg • FactSet • SAP

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Korn Ferry, Remote March 2022 – January 2023

Senior Vice President, Business Performance, Analytics & Reporting

• Led global change management initiatives, automating business processes, analytics, and reporting for KF Digital. Achieved over 90%-time savings and substantial operational efficiency improvements.

• Strategically assessed and prioritized over 100 reports, defining a targeted automation roadmap for increased efficiency and productivity.

• Optimized Salesforce platform with KF Sell, CPQ, Einstein AI, and Tableau, fostering collaboration, driving revenue growth, and enhancing scalability.

• Developed a scalable solution to reduce sales cycle time by 30% and streamline the sales process, resulting in an anticipated 15% increase in win rate.

• Implemented Salesforce Service Cloud as a centralized ticketing system, enhancing client support and improving customer satisfaction.

Realtor.com (NewsCorp subsidiary), Remote March 2021 – October 2021 Chief of Staff, Executive Leadership Team (ELT)

• Streamlined business, operational, and strategic reviews, driving transformative change and leadership alignment.

• Optimized meeting schedules, structure, and participant selection to facilitate actionable discussions, anticipating efficiency improvements of at least 50%.

• Contributed to company-wide goal setting processes, resulting in improved dashboard reporting and performance visibility.

• Successfully oversaw and executed special initiatives assigned by the CEO and CFO, demonstrating exceptional project management and change management skills.

Oaktree Capital Management, Los Angeles, CA July 2019 – January 2021 Vice President, Program Management Office (PMO), Finance Operations

• Established standardized documentation and best practices within Finance Operations, driving team goals, vision, and effective change management.

• Collaborated closely with stakeholders to successfully roll out, adopt, and stabilize the Workday platform, streamlining expense processing, monitoring, payment, and reporting. Resulted in significant improvements in efficiency and cost savings.

• Played a pivotal role in developing an enterprise-wide data governance framework, ensuring data security, and driving advanced reporting capabilities.

• Mobilized a dedicated team to execute recommendations, enhancing the investor experience and decreasing low-value data tasks by 75%.

Bridgewater Associates, Westport, CT December 2017 – February 2019 Head of Program Management Office (PMO), Real Estate & Facilities

• Led a high-performing PMO team, providing guidance and support on change management and training best practices. Improved project visibility and informed decision-making.

• Developed robust frameworks and tools, enabling effective project management, and delivering audit and governance services.

• Established a centralized source of truth and automated reporting processes through the implementation of Daptiv, enhancing project visibility and facilitating informed decision-making.

• Aligned change management and training requirements with technical needs at Bridgewater Associates. UBS, New York, NY January 2015 – December 2017

Head of Change Management, Americas Compliance & Operational Risk Control

• Collaborated with key stakeholders and business leaders to foster cross-functional collaboration, enhance risk management, and ensure regulatory compliance across US operations. Conducted meticulous reviews, mapping over 400 Federal Reserve Letters to relevant documentation, identifying and addressing gaps for seamless adherence.

• Successfully led complex projects related to regulatory reform, ensuring compliance with evolving 'Too Big to Fail' rules through effective change management and training activities. Developed plans and established a US holding company to provide critical services, safeguarding against potential bank failure.

• Achieved a 30% nearshore staff transition as part of the location strategy initiative. Intercontinental Exchange / New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), New York, NY 2005 – 2014 Managing Director, Corporate Development and Strategy

• Led due diligence and post-merger activities for transactions exceeding $1 billion in value, driving strategic growth and market expansion.

• Managed a diverse team of up to 45 members across multiple departments, ensuring seamless collaboration and efficient operations.

• Established a structured framework for due diligence and implementation, minimizing risk and enhancing project execution consistency.

• Evaluated and optimized the Governance Services business, acquiring True Office and generating $8M in cost savings.

• Collaborated with business heads to track $550M in synergies from the NYSE acquisition. ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Project Manager Icor Brokerage, startup; acquired by Reuters, New York, NY

• Project Manager Instinet, dark pool; acquired by Nomura, New York, NY

• Project Manager e-Steel.com, internet startup, New York, NY

• Technology Consultant Deloitte Consulting, New York, NY

• Associate, Investment Banking, Equities, Public Finance JPMorgan, acquired by Chase, New York, NY EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Double Major Finance and Marketing Minor Management Information Systems (MIS)

University of Delaware, Newark, DE

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

• Projects in Controlled Environments (PRINCE2) Certification

• Systems, Applications and Products in Data Processing (SAP) Certification, Financial Accounting Module

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