Turning Complexity into Scalable Growth

I design operating frameworks that bring structure to fast-moving, complex organizations. Strategy & Operations leader aligning Product, Sales, and Operations around shared priorities so teams can scale without breaking.

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Who I Work With

I partner with teams navigating operational complexity - when growth has outpaced your systems and alignment is harder than it should be.

You might be a fit if:

You're scaling fast and need operations to keep up

You need clearer ownership so decisions move faster

You are launching something new and want structure from the start

You want leadership focused on strategy, not process gaps

From startups to enterprise. I’ve built the systems that make scaling work

What I Do

Scalable Operating Models

Design end-to-end operating frameworks that help teams move faster, reduce risk, and scale sustainably

Data, KPIs & Governance

Build clear metrics, dashboards, and governance models for confident, data-backed decision-making

Cross-Functional Execution

Align Product, Engineering, Sales, Finance, and Operations around shared priorities and execution rhythms

Automation & Enablement

Leverage tooling and AI-driven workflows to improve productivity, adoption, and revenue performance

Proven Impact

$20M

Unplanned costs eliminated

$100M+

Platform revenue supported

$2.5M+

New revenue in 6 months

15 states

Expanded in 12 months

37%

Data accuracy improvement

60%

Faster delivery cycles

Results delivered across Sales, Customer Operations, Product, and Finance teams in high-growth environments.

Explore My Experience

Results I Have Delivered

$20M in costs eliminated

Rivian

Built spend governance framework for a 50+ person Sales and Customer Operations org. Reduced unplanned costs across three consecutive quarters.

$100M+ platform launched

Mynd Management

Led cross-functional delivery for a cloud-based real estate marketplace from build through scale. Owned roadmap, OKRs, and execution tradeoffs.

1 to 15 states in 12 months

Better Mortgage

Designed expansion roadmap aligning Sales, Product, and Operations. Stood up systems and processes for rapid national growth.

$2.5M+ in new revenue within 6 months

Better Mortgage

Implemented data-driven CRM and platform integrations that directly drove pipeline and closed deals.

37% improvement in data accuracy

Rivian

Partnered with Data and Engineering to build automated Salesforce/Tableau dashboards that leadership actually trusted.

60% reduction in cycle time

Mynd Management

Streamlined delivery through Agile practices and operational redesign.

My Approach

Bringing order to complex, fast-moving environments.

I start with clarity: goals, success metrics, and constraints

I design systems, not one-off fixes

I balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

I surface risks early through structured governance

I build repeatable programs that scale with the organization

Tools & Expertise

Program & Delivery

JiraAsanaSmartsheetMonday.com

Data & Analytics

SalesforceTableauSigmaHex

Collaboration & Documentation

ConfluenceLucidchartGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft Office

Methodologies

Agile/Scrum DeliveryOKR/KPI DesignGovernance FrameworksPerformance Reporting

Credentials

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification badge from PMI
Project Management Professional (PMP)
California Real Estate Salesperson License
New York Real Estate Salesperson License
B.A. International Relations — University of Southern California

How We Work Together

Advisory

Ongoing strategic support on a monthly retainer

Project-Based

Defined scope, typically 6-12 weeks

Fractional

Embedded part-time operator (2-3 days/week)

Most engagements start with a 30-minute call to assess fit.

Let's Build Something That Scales

I work with growing organizations that need clarity, structure, and execution at scale. Whether you're scaling a team, launching a new initiative, or need strategic program leadership, let's talk.

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