Eliza BuDD

• Lead strategic planning and business operations for a major global professional services organization, overseeing annual budgets exceeding $40 million and managing planning, execution, forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Manage and mentor a team of two professionals, overseeing workload management, performance development, and day-to-day operations.
• Serve as client lead, facilitating executive-level discussions, managing stakeholder relationships, and driving strategic decision-making.
• Direct large-scale sponsorships, partnerships, and integrated initiatives involving multiple vendors, agencies, and external partners.
• Oversee forecasting, budgeting, and operational processes to ensure successful delivery across concurrent initiatives and business priorities.
• Act as escalation point for operational issues, balancing competing priorities while maintaining quality and client satisfaction.

• Led strategic planning and operations for enterprise technology and financial services clients, including PayPal and Sage Software

• Managed cross-functional teams responsible for project execution, vendor management, budget oversight, and stakeholder communications.
• Presented business recommendations, operational updates, and strategic initiatives to senior client leadership.
• Oversaw planning processes, timelines, and resource allocation across multiple simultaneous projects.
• Built and maintained relationships with external partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful execution.
• Played a key role in new business development efforts, including participation in successful agency pitches and account transitions.

• Managed day-to-day client operations, project execution, budget pacing, and partner relationships for national and global brands.
• Coordinated internal teams and external vendors to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Established operational processes and planning frameworks to improve efficiency, collaboration, and execution quality.
• Led planning presentations and project updates for client and internal leadership teams.
• Identified opportunities for process improvements and implemented solutions to streamline workflows.

• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

• Supported planning and execution for IBM, managing project coordination, budget tracking, reporting, and stakeholder communications.
• Collaborated with internal teams and external partners to ensure successful project delivery.
• Developed strategic recommendations, presentations, and business analyses to support client objectives.
• Assisted in managing vendor relationships and project timelines across multiple workstreams.

• Supported project planning, reporting, and operational execution for enterprise-level client programs.
• Coordinated with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely and accurate project delivery.
• Assisted in budget management, presentation development, and performance reporting.