Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Crisis Analysis and Mitigation Coach
AIR Collaborative
Beaufort, SC
12.2023 - Current
Collaborate with other departments within the organization on long-term recovery planning initiatives.
Coordinate the development of emergency response procedures and protocols for various hazard scenarios.
Evaluate existing resources available for use during an emergency situation and recommend additional measures as needed.
Develop and deepen relationships with local municipalities, county departments and city agencies to facilitate smooth planning and coordination of emergency response.
Develop outreach materials for distribution among members of the community regarding safety tips during a disaster event.
Build deep relationships and trust between the emergency management and the creative and arts sectors to build stronger, more resilient, ready communities.
Develop and expand community- led preparedness and mitigation projects
Program Director - Youth Education and Empowerment
Gullah Kinfolk Traveling Theater
Beaufort, SC
01.2023 - Current
Create and implement new programming to keep program relevant and growing.
Prepare staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
Implement systems for tracking progress on key initiatives or projects.
Serve as a public spokesperson at industry events or conferences.
Draft mission and vision statements to outline objectives and motivate employees.
Develop strategies to increase public awareness of the organization's services.
Foster community connections and networks, driving collaborations with local organizations and businesses.
Support marketing efforts by providing content for promotional materials.
Ensure compliance with organizational standards and applicable laws and regulations.
Draft reports for senior management highlighting key milestones achieved throughout the program lifecycle.
Director of Training and Development
Sacred Woman
New York, NY
09.2022 - 02.2023
Directed and coordinated activities of mentors
Scheduled meetings between mentors and mentees, providing support when needed.
Facilitated group discussions among participants in order to foster meaningful connections between them.
Compiled data on performance metrics for each participant in order to track progress over time.
Advised faculty members on student development strategies based on insights gained through interactions with participants.
Provided guidance to mentors on how to effectively mentor their assigned mentees.
Monitored student progress and assisted students and mentors with resolving problems.
Planned, directed and monitored instructional methods and content of educational programs.
Provided individualized coaching sessions for both mentors and mentees as needed.
Mentor Teacher
Sacred Woman
New York, NY
01.2018 - 09.2022
Facilitated team-building activities designed to foster collaboration among mentors and their protégés.
Advised on methods for effective conflict resolution techniques to ensure productive working environments.
Supervised student performance and academic progress throughout semester.
Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials.
Counseled individuals to help overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
Met with assigned students individually or in small groups to provide intentional, structured organizational support and mentorship.
Mentored individuals on professional development topics such as communication skills, problem-solving and goal setting.
Conducted regular one-on-one meetings with each mentee to discuss challenges, successes and goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
09-2015
Some College (No Degree) - Graphic Design
The Art Institute of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Some College (No Degree) - Advertising/ Public Relations
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI
Skills
Team Development
Emergency Response
Group Facilitation
Group Leadership
Interpersonal Relationships
Affiliations
Certified Yoga Therapy Teacher (300 Hr)
Certified Yoga Teacher
Certified Community Herbalist
Certified Reflexologist
Master Reiki Practitioner
Artist
Timeline
Crisis Analysis and Mitigation Coach
AIR Collaborative
12.2023 - Current
Program Director - Youth Education and Empowerment
Gullah Kinfolk Traveling Theater
01.2023 - Current
Director of Training and Development
Sacred Woman
09.2022 - 02.2023
Mentor Teacher
Sacred Woman
01.2018 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Some College (No Degree) - Graphic Design
The Art Institute of Philadelphia
Some College (No Degree) - Advertising/ Public Relations
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.