Stephanie Kleehammer
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Administrative Officer
LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center
12.2022 - Current
- Oversee research administration, finance, and operations for LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center with 100+ staff and faculty.
- Develop and track progress of annual operating budget of $30M.
- Align building and maintenance of infrastructure with NCI expectations NCI to achieve NCI designation.
- Improved employee engagement levels by fostering a positive work environment through effective leadership practices such as individual quarterly check ins and team building activities.
- Increased departmental efficiency through process improvements and streamlined workflows.
- Implemented innovative technologies to enhance communication and collaboration among departments, improving workflow efficiency.
- Implemented and monitored organizational plans and developed goals and strategies to address prioritized issues.
Executive Director
Louisiana Veterans Research and Education Corporation
09.2013 - 06.2022
- Oversaw all business operations for nonprofit veterans' medical research organization, as the senior operating official reporting to a board of directors.
- Provided leadership in developing programmatic, organizational, and financial plans with the LAVREC Board of Directors and carried out plans and policies.
- Developed and maintained sound financial practicies to ensure funds were expended appropriately and effectively and adhered to VA policies as well as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Managed all matters concerning personnel, IT, benefits, insurance, and facilities.
- Raised funds and developed new revenue streams to support LAVREC's mission.
- Grew revenue by 500% over five year period.
Adjunct Professor of Marketing
School of Liberal Arts, Tulane University
01.2018 - 07.2021
- Taught multiple sections of Principles of Marketing to undergraduates minoring in management at the School of Liberal Arts at Tulane University
Director of Strategic Initiatives, Lepage Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
A.B. Freeman School of Business, Tulane University
09.2016 - 07.2018
- Evaluated 75+ business opportunities annually and advised entrepreneurs across the New Orleans area through programs like the JEDCO Challenge, PitchNOLA, Camelback Ventures, and the Tulane Business Model Competition
- Served as staff advisor for student-run organizations including Freeman Consulting Group, St. Charles Solutions, Tulane Entrepreneur Association, Tulane Venture Capital, and Tulane Women in Business
Director of Outreach and Community Relations
A.B. Freeman School of Business, Tulane University
11.2014 - 09.2016
Adjunct Professor
A.B. Freeman School of Business, Tulane University
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Taught Freshman TIDES class for business students including academic lectures and service learning
- Designed and taught internship course in small business at Tulane University College
Events Coordinator
A.B. Freeman School of Business, Tulane University
07.2013 - 11.2014
- Planned, coordinated, and executed over 100 annual events for all departments within the Freeman School of Business. Duties included the selection of vendors, design of layouts, and negotiation of contracts
- Oversaw execution of all graduation events and activities for 1000+ business school students
- Organized and executed the Lepage Center Tulane Business Model Competition and the Rolanette and Berdon Lawrence Finance Case Competition
Adjunct Professor
University College, Tulane University
01.2001 - 12.2003
- Designed and taught internship course in small business development.
Equity Partner
Business Development Partners
11.2000 - 12.2003
Freelance Business Analyst
Airline Place Management Company, Robert E. Couhig, Jr., New Orleans Zephyrs Baseball Club, New Orleans Storm Soccer Club, Couhig Southern Environmental Pest Control
03.2000 - 11.2000
Chief Financial Officer
Airline Place Management Company, Robert E. Couhig, Jr., New Orleans Zephyrs Baseball Club, New Orleans Storm Soccer Club, Couhig Southern Environmental Pest Control
01.1999 - 03.2000
Director of Planning and Development
Airline Place Management Company, Robert E. Couhig, Jr., New Orleans Zephyrs Baseball Club, New Orleans Storm Soccer Club, Couhig Southern Environmental Pest Control
11.1998 - 01.1999
Territory Manager
Parke-Davis/Warner Lambert, South Central Customer Business Unit
09.1997 - 11.1998
Senior Marketing and Business Analyst
Signet Bank (First Union), Commercial Marketing and Analysis
09.1996 - 08.1997
Marketing Research Analyst
Garvey Research, Marketing Research and Consulting
05.1995 - 01.1996
Managing Editor
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Obesity Research
08.1992 - 08.1994
Education
MBA -
05.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
05.1992
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Relationship and team building
- Leadership and people development
- Business process improvement
- Transformative leadership
- Results orientation
- Budget planning
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Change and growth management
- Effective communicator and public speaker
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Chief Administrative Officer - LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center
12.2022 - Current
Adjunct Professor of Marketing - School of Liberal Arts, Tulane University
01.2018 - 07.2021
Director of Strategic Initiatives, Lepage Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation - A.B. Freeman School of Business, Tulane University
09.2016 - 07.2018
Adjunct Professor - A.B. Freeman School of Business, Tulane University
08.2015 - 05.2016
Director of Outreach and Community Relations - A.B. Freeman School of Business, Tulane University
11.2014 - 09.2016
Executive Director - Louisiana Veterans Research and Education Corporation
09.2013 - 06.2022
Events Coordinator - A.B. Freeman School of Business, Tulane University
07.2013 - 11.2014
Adjunct Professor - University College, Tulane University
01.2001 - 12.2003
Equity Partner - Business Development Partners
11.2000 - 12.2003
Freelance Business Analyst - Airline Place Management Company, Robert E. Couhig, Jr., New Orleans Zephyrs Baseball Club, New Orleans Storm Soccer Club, Couhig Southern Environmental Pest Control
03.2000 - 11.2000
Chief Financial Officer - Airline Place Management Company, Robert E. Couhig, Jr., New Orleans Zephyrs Baseball Club, New Orleans Storm Soccer Club, Couhig Southern Environmental Pest Control
01.1999 - 03.2000
Director of Planning and Development - Airline Place Management Company, Robert E. Couhig, Jr., New Orleans Zephyrs Baseball Club, New Orleans Storm Soccer Club, Couhig Southern Environmental Pest Control
11.1998 - 01.1999
Territory Manager - Parke-Davis/Warner Lambert, South Central Customer Business Unit
09.1997 - 11.1998
Senior Marketing and Business Analyst - Signet Bank (First Union), Commercial Marketing and Analysis
09.1996 - 08.1997
Marketing Research Analyst - Garvey Research, Marketing Research and Consulting
05.1995 - 01.1996
Managing Editor - Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Obesity Research
08.1992 - 08.1994
Tulane University - MBA,
Louisiana State University - Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
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