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Heather Soderquist

Heather Soderquist

Santa Rosa,CA

Summary

Dynamic C-level executive with a strong operational background in both for-profit and nonprofit sectors. Solution-focused, service-oriented leadership approach, excelling in the effective communication and implementation of mission-aligned strategic objectives. Experienced in managing companies and people through highly complex changes and organizational models. Core values: integrity, transparency, efficiency, service, and joy!

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Operating Officer

Poets&Quants
07.2015 - Current
  • Oversee finance, human resources, legal/risk assessment and mitigation, compliance, program and product development, event creation and management, IT, purchasing, editorial content as assigned, advertisement operations, marketing & SEO, public relations, and facility management. Create and nurture partnerships with industries, schools, and governments; client relationships; and our readership.
  • Pioneered inaugural event in Bangkok bridging the United Nations, industry, the world's business schools, and other global stakeholders to highlight sustainable practices and innovations in education and industry with focus in Asia. Currently building out a model for this in the Middle East and in Turkey with regional schools and partners.
  • Collaboration with global governance bodies, accrediting agencies, and business schools to establish a proprietary impact ranking for business schools using the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Held primary role in the recent acquisition and integration including due diligence processes, negotiations, integration planning, and execution efforts to ensure seamless transition and corporate restructuring.

Director of Finance & Operations

Shining Star Foundation
07.2013 - 07.2015
  • Managed financial controls and compliance for a non-public, independent school with $30 million in tuition revenue, plus assets including donor advised & endowed funds, properties, and a vehicle fleet. Developed net-zero budgets for various profit centers and managed equipment replacement programs. Directed HR functions and site management, maintaining compliance with city, state, and federal regulations for students with varying degrees of disability.
  • Founded and chaired the finance and compensation committees, leading strategic adjustments in compensation, enhanced benefits, and tiered retirement planning for retiring teachers.
  • Successfully fundraised and oversaw the demolition and installation of two playgrounds for children with special needs, collaborating with city and county officials and therapy specialists to enrich student experiences.

Co-Head of School, Director of Administration

Marin Waldorf School
04.2008 - 07.2013
  • Oversaw all administrative operations including community safety, enrollment, and fundraising policies; managed HR functions, contracts, and benefits; handled fiscal oversight and business functions including budgeting, planning, audits, and tax compliance with nonprofit regulations; supported finance, enrollment, audit, and compliance board committees; maintained legal environmental, health, safety, and maintenance standards, ensuring compliance with public and government agencies.
  • Planned and managed playground demolition and installation in compliance with public parks and recreation.
  • Led the school successfully through a full, seven-year accreditation renewal process.

Finance & Operations Manager

10,000 Degrees
10.2004 - 04.2008
  • Managed financial, operations, and human resource operations for a supporting organization of the Marin Community Foundation (MCF); liaised between MCF and 10,000 Degrees boards, legal teams, and executives. Directed financial activities for numerous donor-advised funds, endowments, and operational funds; staffed audit, finance, and compliance committees; oversaw IT, facilities, DOJ clearances, and federal reporting.
  • Led project to integrate financial systems with of one of the most complex nonprofit models in the country helped established reliable systems for transparency and communication between the parent and supporting organizations resulting in increased stakeholder trust and more timely reporting.

Education

Double Major - Strategic Management & Humanities/Creative Writing

Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA
06.2010

CPEs & Advanced Skills

Skills

    Connector & Bridge Builder

    Multinational Collaborations

    Compliance & Risk Management

    Cross-Functional Team Management

    Operations Management

    Corporate Communications

    Strategic Planning

    Process Improvement

Timeline

Chief Operating Officer

Poets&Quants
07.2015 - Current

Director of Finance & Operations

Shining Star Foundation
07.2013 - 07.2015

Co-Head of School, Director of Administration

Marin Waldorf School
04.2008 - 07.2013

Finance & Operations Manager

10,000 Degrees
10.2004 - 04.2008

Double Major - Strategic Management & Humanities/Creative Writing

Dominican University of California

CPEs & Advanced Skills

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