Grace United Methodist Church - Houston Heights

• Strategic Financial Planning: Orchestrated the development of annual budgets and meticulous financial projections to drive informed decision-making within the organization.
• Contract and Vendor Management: Spearheaded end-to-end contract and vendor management, skillfully sourcing, negotiating, and overseeing contractual agreements to optimize cost-efficiency. Lowered over all expenses in my first year by 23%
• Human Resources and Employee Benefits: Innovated, designed, and managed comprehensive employee policies and benefits programs, ensuring alignment with evolving organizational needs and industry standards.

Director of Finance

Bike Barn

• Strategic Planning and Forecasting: Focused on planning, forecasting, and pricing analysis activities to optimize resource allocation and enhance profitability.
• Vendor and Inventory Management: Successfully managed a portfolio of vendors while optimizing inventory to ensure smooth operations and cost-effectiveness. Implemented process improvements for efficiency gains.
• Project Management and Creative Design: Led end-to-end project management for new store builds, design changes, and creative design initiatives, ensuring seamless execution and innovative outcomes.

Procurement and Creative Manager

Specialized Bicycle Components

• Contractual Negotiations and Inventory Management: Collaborated closely with business owners to align product selections with contractual obligations, ensuring fulfillment of inventory dollar commitments.

Central USA Business Specialist

• Inventory Management and Marketing Integration: Oversaw inventory processes and flow, aligning them seamlessly with the development of marketing campaigns to maximize efficiency.
• Visual Standards Development: Authored a comprehensive visual standards manual for company-wide training and procedural guidance, ensuring consistency and excellence.

Inventory Manager

Bicycle Sport Shop

• Inventory Analysis and Merchandising Strategy: Completed inventory analysis through strategic merchandising techniques, conducted sales staff training, and meticulously reviewed critical reports.
• Buyer Collaboration and Seasonal Success: Collaborated closely with the head buyer to enhance seasonal previews and product selection, contributing to the achievement of successful sales seasons.

Store Design Manager

Patagonia

• Store Opening and Merchandising Leadership: Chosen as a lead for successful openings and merchandising of two Patagonia stores in NYC and one in Austin, Texas. Orchestrated large-scale seasonal product realignments in alignment with marketing objectives, optimizing product placement and sales strategies.

Merchandising and Leadership

As an accomplished professional with extensive experience in procurement, inventory management, and finance, I bring a unique cross-functional perspective into my work. My background in creative problem-solving, combined with an MS in Finance with a focus on Accounting, has equipped me with a well-rounded skill set tailored for effective financial leadership. Currently pursuing my CMA designation, which I expect to complete in 2025, I am dedicated to leveraging my diverse expertise to drive strategic growth, enhance operational efficiency, and support the mission of a forward-thinking organization.

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