Portland, Oregon, United States
Strategic, analytical global finance specialist who is passionate about building collaborative teams at work and in the community. Positive problem-solver, communicator, and relationship builder with a unique blend of integrity, empathy, and humor. Inspired by empowering others to be their best selves through economic opportunity, financial inclusion, and lifelong learning. United States Citizen
Lead financial operations and strategic projects for the Office of the Chief of Police. Lead the Police Department annual budget preparation process and manage approved budget ($43M for FY24-25). Manage financial operations including procurement, purchasing, asset management, and payroll services. Manage the accreditation program. Research, prepare, implement and manage grants. Review contracts and interagency agreements. Prepare content for department marketing materials including annual report.
Managed multiple deal teams simultaneously, raising over US$11.7B in capital for clients in technology, retail, real estate, and banking sectors. Regional coverage: Greater China, South and SE Asia, and Korea. Promoted to Director and nominated to newly created strategic management and business operations role. Led change management program to achieve operational efficiency, collaborating cross-functionally with senior executives, group heads, HR, and operations to integrate 90 junior bankers in nine countries and eight industry groups into one unified Asia Pacific Investment Banking team. Set strategic priorities for resource allocation based on highest revenue-generating industries, clients, and products. Optimized resources and improved productivity by re-engineering operational processes, streamlining staffing, negotiating outsourcing partnerships, and designing management analytics. Planned and implemented recruiting initiatives, training programs, performance reviews, and team off-sites.