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Vanir Construction Management, Inc.

-- Acted as a Project Manager overseeing the design phase for two large elementary school projects in Dallas, TX.
-- Responsible for coordinating Architect and Dallas ISD stakeholders to meet design deliverable milestones. 
-- Received final scope to budget sign-offs (both within assigned Bond Program budget) from Dallas ISD Construction Services. 
-- Key player in achieving agreement on scope between the design teams, school principals, HOA organizations, and SBDM committees.  
-- Adapted to the Dallas ISD Construction Services design guidelines/procedures rapidly to effectively manage and lead my assigned teams.  
-- Taking an active lead in applying my past experience with LEAN best practices (i.e. pull planning) to improve design deliverable schedule dates and to make critical processes much more efficient.  

Project:
-- Dallas Independent School District Bond Construction Program ($1.6 Billion)

Project Manager

-- Lead a team of five County maintenance personnel to perform quality assurance level commissioning to ensure that systems ran efficiently and within design parameters.  
-- Oversaw the transfer of all MEP related equipment data into the County facility management system.
-- Coordinated submittal comments from the various groups within the County to ensure that the Basis of Design was being complied with.
-- Carried out all final punch list walks with the Contractor across 25 buildings and back-checked items to ensure 100% completion prior to turnover.  
-- Worked closely with multiple Project Managers to verify accurate percent complete for all phases of work on monthly billings.
-- Attended regular coordination meetings for technology installations, MEP commissioning, and detention equipment and software roll-out.

Project:
-- County of San Diego Las Colinas Detention and Re-entry Facility ($222 Million)
-- This 460,000-square-foot design-build  jail project comprised of 25 buildings across 45 acres, and featuring 1,216 beds.  The facility was designed to be the first of its kind in the United States to create a calming built environment to encourage positive interactions between inmates and deputies, thus helping reduce recidivism over time. 
-- The project finished ahead of schedule, on budget, and with a zero punch-list at turnover.
-- Achieved LEED Gold.
-- Recipient of 16 awards.  Of them, the most notable were the Marvin M. Black Partnering Excellence Award, the Project Achievement Award from the CMAA, and the Design Excellence Award from DBIA.

Assistant Construction Manager

Kiewit

-- Lead the implementation of linked digital PDF drawings and the roll-out of tablet devices in the field.
-- Took an active role within the BIM team to work closely with subcontractors to resolve all clash detection prior to construction.
-- Coordinated a survey team and utilized both AutoDesk Civil3D/Trimble technology to provide coordinate locations for roadways/bridges, soil excavation quantities, and as-built data.
-- Ensured that all project plans were updated with the most recent RFI and ASI documents.
-- Tracked daily reports and verified that monthly pay applications to the client remained accurate.

Project:
--Green Build Terminal 2 Landside Expansion Project at San Diego International Airport ($230 Million)  
--This design build project consisted of additions and modifications of all roadways, bridges, and parking facilities.  The most notable achievement was a 1,200 foot long, dual-level roadway that separates arrival and departure traffic, improving the airport efficiency and safety.  
--Was the recipient of the Project of the Year Award from the San Diego Chapter of the CMAA.

Project Engineer

Absher Construction

-- Worked closely with school staff to deliver final closeout documentation and extra stock.
-- Participated on weekly safety walks and documented findings with Safety Manager.
-- Verified that on-site material deliveries matched up with submittal documentation.
-- Managed a campus wide temporary signage program to ensure student travel paths kept away from construction activities.

Projects:
-- Nathan Hale High School Addition and Modernization Project ($60 Million)
-- This modernization project consisted of a 14,500 square-foot library and renovation to the existing building.  Unique elements of this project included open concept learning space, art gallery, a revitalized dining hall, and an overhauled courtyard.
-- Achieved LEED Silver.

Intern

Charter Construction

-- Assisted the Project Manager with ensuring that all projects stayed well within client budgets.
-- Responsible for all facets of construction documentation and making daily updates.
-- Worked closely with site superintendents to resolve critical field issues to mitigate schedule impacts.
-- Performed weekly site visits to log construction progress and inspect workmanship quality.

Projects:
-- High end custom residential properties (Up to $15 million)

DLH Inc. General Contracting

-- Gained experience with wood framing, roofing, drywall, painting, and demolition.
-- Worked closely with excavation crews to ensure proper grades were being met prior to foundation pours.
-- During heavy rains, managed multiple sump pumps to keep work moving.
-- Managed daily site cleanup prior to departure.

Projects:
-- High end custom residential properties (Up to $5 Million)

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I founded Black Label Advisor in 2020 after I sold my e-commerce business for $5 million. After I exited, I immediately felt the calling to start providing strategic consulting to brand owners looking to scale but not have to hire a full management agency. 

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I enjoy working with brand owners who have aggressive growth strategies and are willing to expand off of Amazon to diversify their revenue. Amazon is just the beginning!

My specialty is helping brand owners grow their online presence rapidly, increase profits, expand the revenue channels, and optimize for a lucrative 7+ figure exit.

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Walmart Marketplace

Director, Business Development - Inbound Sellers

Leading Walmart Marketplace’s Inbound Business Development team for the Home category. My team works directly with Sellers applying to sell on Walmart, providing them with guidance and resources to launch and ramp quickly in our virtual stores.

Senior Manager, Business Development - Inbound Sellers - Home Category

Amazon

Leading Amazon Canada's SMB development strategy for Western Provinces and Territories, i.e. British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
I collaborated with Government, Business, and Trade associations to provide resources and support to Small and Medium-sized Businesses. I also worked directly with business owners and entrepreneurs interested in Selling on Amazon for the first time.

Head of Business Development for Western Canada

Strategic Business Development, Amazon Canada, 3P Hardlines

Manage a strategic group of US-based Sellers and coordinate international expansion in North America.

Business Development, Amazon Canada

ChemPoint

- Manage a territory of accounts consisting of ChemPoint’s most strategic customer segments. 
- Accounts include customers of 2.5MM+ pounds (annual volume), $10MM+ (annual sales) and 300+ product lines. 
- Forecast customer demand, execute strategies to address competitive situations, and implement marketing plans to maximize sales of key products. 
- Uncover and evaluate customer needs and use financial analysis to develop and support solutions that match product/service offerings. 
- Conduct targeted prospecting using a variety of resources. 
- Travel to meet customers onsite and at conferences/events approximately 10-15% of the time.

Account Executive

Aramark Uniform Services

Managed a fleet of routes in the Greater Seattle Area, resulting in $4.7 million in annual revenue. 

Responsibilities:
Establish and maintain outstanding customer service within assigned geographic area
Recruit, select, hire, develop and educate Route Sales employees
Effectively manage district’s top 100 accounts through Quality Control Monitoring
Aid in conducting evaluations of staff to provide feedback on their overall performance, growth and customer service skills
Create a pervasive sales culture that fosters a strong brand orientation and supports achievement of sales objectives
Proactively follow up on accounts in jeopardy and lost accounts
Identify growth areas and retain 100% of the district’s customers
Make direct service calls and resolve service concerns expeditiously
Maintain close coordination with production department regarding service and customer issues
Perform route observations weekly
Partner with sales organization to identify areas of growth

District Manager

Responsibilities:
Recruit, hire, train, and develop Route Sales employees
Proactively follow up on accounts in jeopardy and lost accounts
Perform daily route check-in, weekly route observations, and truck audits as necessary
Approve credits, soil counts and all orders
Maintain coordination with production department to resolve shortages and other production related opportunities
Aid in conducting evaluations of staff to provide feedback on their overall performance, growth and customer service skills
Maintain satisfactory Market Center targets for cost controls and growth
Ensure timely new account installations and maintain customer satisfaction
Coordinate and execute contract renewals through Route Sales Employees

Route Operations Manager

Responsibilities:
Performs day-to-day activities that ensure effective account management of assigned collection accounts.
Reviews open A/R for all assigned accounts and prioritize collection activities to maximize cash collections.
Communicates via phone conversations, email, fax and letters with customers concerning status of invoice payments.
Performs reconciliations for assigned accounts to maintain accuracy.
Follows up on collection calls with customers (external and internal).
Interfaces with Sales, Operations and Finance departments to resolve billing, collection and credit issues.
Establishes strong working relationships with field team to support collections efforts.
Works with customers and field operations in a proactive manner to resolve discrepancies.
Reconciles account status using current and historical invoicing and payment activity analysis.
Liaison with cash operations regarding cash application specialist to research and reconciles misapplied or payment issues.
Resolves all overdue account balances, unassigned cash and payment discrepancies through research, communication and follow up with clients or field operations.
Prepares delinquent accounts for placement with outside collection agencies per AUS policy.
Monitors changes in customer financial status and payment patterns.
Audits and maintains customer accounts to make sure terms are accurate and customer profiles have current information.
Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Accounts Receivable Specialist

University of Kentucky College of Fine Arts

While working toward my B.S. in Accounting at the University of Kentucky, I was fortunate enough to receive a full scholarship to also work toward a B.A. in Music for Vocal Performance. I ended my emerging young artist career after becoming a Finalist in the Metropolitan Opera National Council competition in 2015, and began pursuing a career in corporate America.

Opera Performer - Bass

I acknowledge that I work, live, and play on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish Peoples, as well as the opportunities provided by the wealth of these lands.

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