Detail-oriented manager known for strong compliance monitoring and effective revenue management. Experienced in managing significant budgets and ensuring adherence to state and local regulations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager Administrative Operations
Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois
04.2006 - 08.2025
Revenue collection. Departments and schools for conferences, day events, and meals. $7 million annually.
Payables. Monthly rent for multiple campus locations is $2.5 million annually. Food service vendor: $14 million annually. Hotel: food and lodging, $4.5 million annually. Liquor sales: $290K annually. Liquor tax returns: $1.4 million annually.
Licenses. State of Illinois and City of Evanston: City of Evanston Liquor, Lodging, and Health Department. State of Illinois Liquor License. State of Florida, Miami-Dade, Tangible Personal Property.
Tax filing. Annual and monthly. City of Evanston, State of Illinois, State of Florida.
Tax reporting. Fundraising: Professional, International, Domestic, and Grants to Entities: Charitable donations. Student clubs, research support, and the Dean's office. Rental income from non-NU customers.
Audit. Multi-year rental contract. Liquor sales. Internal pricing. Uber business account. Faculty add and special pay.
Compliance. Ensure tasks are executed within the university policy, as well as state and local guidelines.
Faculty payroll for add and special pay.
Procurement: Primary liaison for large and small supplies for an Educational Center. Seeking competitive bids for the purchase of over $2 million annually. Managing the entire bid process by developing specifications and requirements.
Facilities Management. Primary liaison for financial estimates, work orders, and internal billing.
Education
Associate of Arts - Technical Drawing
Technical College
Reykjavik, Iceland
05-1978
Skills
Compliance monitoring
Revenue management
Tax compliance
Vendor negotiation
Financial analysis
Certification
Advanced Accounting Certificate
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Icelandic
Native/ Bilingual
Danish
Limited
Accomplishments
Staff Excellence in Action Award Recognition, 2019
The innovation and Action Award for Oracle Opera Implementation, 2023