Liza Rivera Salta
Norwalk,CT
Summary
A multifaceted professional with 20+ years of proven success working within industries such as finance, nonprofit, entertainment, and underserved communities. Experienced in energy work and passionate about transitioning from the financial arena to using experience and skills to foster holistic health and healing.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Coach and Mentor
Self-employeed
01.2019 - Current
- MusiCares Foundation (National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences): Offering artists and entrepreneurs business coaching and tailored presentations.
- College of Holy Cross: HER Campus career panelist for female college students.
- Increased client career progression by providing personalized coaching sessions tailored to individual goals and strengths.
Energy Work and Healing
Self-employeed
04.2004 - Current
- Work with over 30 private clients to promote holistic health and mitigate stress and anxiety.
- After Loss Expo with Roland Comtois: Provided energy healing sessions.
- Yoga Reaches Out: Yogi and fundraiser for Boston Children’s Hospital.
- ABC Stamford Health and Wellness Expo volunteer
Co-Founder and CFO
Persist Music
01.2000 - Current
- Co-founded this music production company that creates music for video games, film, television, and independent releases.
- Governs financial operations generating 20% annual revenue growth.
- Oversees all music royalty income generating $100K annually.
- Project manages initiatives, contracts, high-profile talent hires, and orchestral budgets.
- Collaborates with 20+ clients such as Warner Bros., NBC, Ubisoft, Tencent, and Sony.
CEO-Interim
Kibu
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Led business growth and operations for this start-up offering online classes to empower individuals with disabilities through inclusive learning and support.
- Created business plan to support procurement of $1.5M of funding.
- Established infrastructure and ensured regulatory compliance by developing robust policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Cultivated and guided a staff of 25 as cross-functional leader.
- Fostered strong relationships with industry partners to expand business. Clients include: Special Olympics CT and Abilis which introduced first 100+ users.
- Assumed additional CFO role and supervised grant writing for funding opportunities.
Treasurer and CFO
Game Audio Network Guild
01.2015 - 02.2022
- Lead Financial Advisor for this non-profit association serving the global game audio community.
- Increased savings by 48% and formulated all Financials, Annual Reports, and Budgets.
- Partnered with Executive Director to double Donors/Sponsors yielding 100% revenue increase.
- Instituted first ‘Red Carpet Event’ and presented at Annual G.A.N.G. Awards Show.
- Authored Board of Directors Guidelines and modified By-laws.
Director HR Operations Emerging Markets
Willis Towers Watson
01.1999 - 07.2004
- Managed Asian and Latin American Regions encompassing 8 countries.
- Implemented successful globalization development program and Brazil office compensation structure.
- Orchestrated benefits and compensation reviews and project managed expatriate process.
Education
Certified in Management Programs - Business Strategy
Cornell University
New York, United StatesMBA - International Business
Pace University
New York, United StatesMaster of Science - Finance
Fordham University
New York, United StatesMaster - Reiki
Reiki in The Usui Shiki Ryoho Tradition
ConnecticutMaster Teacher - Magnified Healing
Magnified Healing
ConnecticutSkills
- Energy Work and Healing
- Career Coach and Mentor
- Reiki Master
- Certified in Magnified Healing
- Yogi and Meditation
- Compassionate
- Highly Intuitive
- Visionary Cross Functional Leadership
- Business Consulting
- Creative Problem Solver
- CFO and Financial Expertise
- Excellent Communication Skills
Timeline
CEO-Interim
Kibu
01.2022 - 06.2022
Career Coach and Mentor
Self-employeed
01.2019 - Current
Treasurer and CFO
Game Audio Network Guild
01.2015 - 02.2022
Energy Work and Healing
Self-employeed
04.2004 - Current
Co-Founder and CFO
Persist Music
01.2000 - Current
Director HR Operations Emerging Markets
Willis Towers Watson
01.1999 - 07.2004
Certified in Management Programs - Business Strategy
Cornell University
MBA - International Business
Pace University
Master of Science - Finance
Fordham University
Master - Reiki
Reiki in The Usui Shiki Ryoho Tradition
Master Teacher - Magnified Healing
Magnified Healing
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