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Meg Peterson

Meg Peterson

Denver,CO

Summary

Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder

The Alchemy Group with Compass Real Estate
Denver, Colorado
09.2019 - Current
  • Direct day-to-day operations for a team of 10+ agents at Compass with an annual sales volume averaging $100 million.
  • Facilitate team and individual agent annual goals and marketing planning
  • Support team members in technology initiatives, database management, client communications and content creation.

Chief Operating Officer

Outward Bound USA | Outward Bound Services Group
Golden, Colorado
05.2013 - 03.2019
  • Directed senior leadership team in delivering national marketing, sales and admissions services to 9 regional schools in the Outward Bound network.
  • Acted as liaison between national organization and 9 regional schools.
  • Facilitated monthly cross-functional team meetings involving executive leadership and board members across 9 schools.
  • Led high-profile projects to boost student enrollment and operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with diverse teams to enhance school product offerings by aligning them with customer demand.
  • Oversaw day-to-day administrative and operational functions included HR, Finance, Vendors/Consultants and IT Infrastructure
  • Responsible for financial management and reporting to key stakeholders, executives and board
  • Managed human resource functions, included HR planning, recruitment and selection; development and training; payroll, compensation and benefits; and performance management
  • Led strategic annual budget, marketing and product planning process involving staff, board and cross functional teams across regional schools
  • Prepared and presented annual budget and marketing plan to key stakeholders and board of directors for review
  • Analyzed historical enrollment, marketing and demographic data to identify patterns and trends
  • Translated findings into actionable insights to inform business decisions, strategic investments and process improvements
  • Prepared and presented marketing, sales, enrollment and financial reports to various stakeholder groups across regional schools
  • Outward Bound Services Group

Director of Operations and Co-Founder

Outward Bound USA | Alabama Outward Bound School
Fairhope, Alabama
01.2007 - 03.2013
  • Co-founded regional Outward Bound school primarily serving at-risk youth and veterans
  • Co-authored Strategic Plan
  • Oversaw decentralization of administrative services for newly independent legal entity of Outward Bound
  • Included establishing human resource, safety and training, finance, admissions, governance and risk management functions
  • Oversaw organization’s attainment of national accreditation and reaccreditation through the Council on Accreditation (COA)
  • Managed school district and local county government fee-for-service contracts
  • Alabama Outward Bound School

Southeast Regional Director

Outward Bound USA | Southeast Programs
Tallahassee, Florida
02.2003 - 01.2007
  • Managed regional rollout of new program initiatives.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvement within the region.
  • Monitored program operations for compliance with policies and procedures, applicable standards and relevant contractual policy.

Education

Master of Arts - Professional Training & Development

Prescott College
Prescott, AZ
12-2002

Bachelor of Science - Education

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
12-1996

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Operations management
  • Organizational development
  • Change management
  • Performance management
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Compliance management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Policy development
  • Process improvement
  • Operations oversight
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Project management
  • Data analysis
  • Vendor management
  • Staff training
  • Technology integration

Certification

  • Colorado Real Estate Broker, License #FA.100084711

Accomplishments

  • Outward Bound Josh Miner Award: Presented to employees whose contributions to Outward Bound improved the lives of students and staff and enhanced the organization’s ability to fulfill its mission.

Timeline

Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder

The Alchemy Group with Compass Real Estate
09.2019 - Current

Chief Operating Officer

Outward Bound USA | Outward Bound Services Group
05.2013 - 03.2019

Director of Operations and Co-Founder

Outward Bound USA | Alabama Outward Bound School
01.2007 - 03.2013

Southeast Regional Director

Outward Bound USA | Southeast Programs
02.2003 - 01.2007

Master of Arts - Professional Training & Development

Prescott College

Bachelor of Science - Education

The Ohio State University

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