Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
MBA, marketing, organizational behavior 1998-09-01 - 2000-06-01The University of Texas at Austin
BBA, MPA, Accounting 1987-08-01 - 1992-08-01Work Experience
GrowthFit Partners
Current
GrowthFit Partners
Uplift Education
2012-01-01 - 2019-09-01
Uplift Education
PepsiCo
2006-06-01 - 2012-01-01
PepsiCo
Focal Impact Marketing Partners
2004-07-01 - 2006-05-01
Focal Impact Marketing Partners
Synchrony Systems, Inc.
1999-06-01 - 2001-01-01
Synchrony Systems, Inc.
Arthur Andersen
1992-09-01 - 1998-04-01
Arthur Andersen
Skills
Summary
● Broad business background combining functional depth with holistic point of view and ability to translate strategic priorities into actionable initiatives ● Collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners while providing finance thought leadership, resulting in successfully navigating teams to deliver target economics ● Effective communication skills with the ability to influence successfully across all levels and functions of an organization and build team confidence by seeking and evaluating alternative points of view ● Ability to translate data into information and information into actionable insights, resulting in integrated solutions that can be redeployed across the organization Today, I use my experience as the CFO of a large charter school and a broad business background to consult with charter school leaders and their executive teams on developing and maintaining healthy financial outcomes through sound operating and financial strategies.