Mission-driven and equity-focused public administration professional with demonstrated strengths in policy and fiscal analysis, strategic planning, and public sector budgeting.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Policy & Fiscal Advisor
City of Seattle
Seattle, WA
09.2022 - Current
Provide professional, independent, and objective policy and fiscal analysis for all members of the Seattle City Council to help inform decisions that shape the City's future
Review, analyze, and manage the City's annual budget review process, including in-depth analysis of the $8B proposed budget and present findings and recommendations via publicly streamed presentations and by drafting memoranda, legislation, and various reports
Serve as a key member of the City's eight-member Fiscal Transparency Initiative, which is reimagining the City's fiscal sustainability, transparency, reporting and use of City resources
Act as a central hub for the exchange of information between the Council, Attorney's Office, and Executive branch staff
Developed interactive fiscal reporting tool for Legislative Department, improving transparency and decision-making processes.
Senior Management & Budget Analyst
Seattle City Light
Seattle, WA
10.2018 - 09.2022
Led development and evaluation of $18 million operating budget and $170 million Capital Improvement Program for Asset Management & Large Projects Division
Developed utility-wide prioritization criteria for City Light's capital program portfolio, overseeing the Capital Asset Review and Engagement (CARE) pilot, while serving as an OOC Sr. CARE Program Manager
Prepared comprehensive reports, business cases, and memos for AMLP director, City Light leadership, and City Council
Provided project management support for 17 complex capital projects, ensuring timely completion within budget
Acted as strategic liaison for AMLP Division, coordinating budget and policy-related communications and reporting
Researched and analyzed budget and expenditure data to guide strategic direction of the Division
Senior Capital Investment Program Analyst
City Of Bellevue
Bellevue, WA
10.2017 - 10.2018
Lead the development and coordination of the City’s 6-year Capital Investment Program (CIP)
Monitored and evaluated capital projects’ budget projections to address shortfalls on an ongoing basis
Improved the City’s CIP proposals tool to create a leaner process for reporting and addressing the City’s 7 strategic target areas and budgeting for outcomes process
Developed citywide quarterly financial reports to City Council and the leadership team to increase transparency and enable financial and budgetary monitoring and control
Reviewed and developed policy alternatives and analyzed the financial implications of operating and capital decisions, and made recommendations to leadership team
Management & Budget Analyst
City of Tacoma
Tacoma, WA
03.2016 - 11.2017
Provided analytical and financial consulting services to 7 departments with a combined annual budget of over $600 million to ensure long term financial sustainability of the City
Consulted City departments on establishing long-term goals and setting unique, measurable outcomes and public-friendly reports to help achieve those goals, thus enhancing transparency and accountability Citywide
Developed and implemented a comprehensive budget collection tool to help departments prepare and present operating and capital proposals as well as create reports for City Manager review and decision-making process
Lead ‘equity in budgeting’ efforts by creating a citywide toolkit to identify and track budget proposals that advance the City’s social justice and equity initiatives
Co-lead the development and coordination of the City’s 6-year Capital Improvement Program
Developed and presented citywide monthly financial reports to City Council and management to increase transparency and enable financial and budgetary monitoring and control
Employee Communications Graduate Intern
Seattle Public Utilities
Seattle, WA
06.2014 - 07.2015
Developed strategic communications content for 1,400 employees and external stakeholders
Assisted Risk Assurance staff in research and drafting of policies and procedures, performed management analysis, and coordinated an internal controls-focused communications campaign
Tracked web metrics and analyzed data to gauge employee engagement and identify areas for improvement which resulted in a 19 percent overall annual readership increase
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.
Special Policy Advisor - Data, Surveillance, and Foresight Branch at Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)Special Policy Advisor - Data, Surveillance, and Foresight Branch at Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
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