What is your IMMEDIATE career objective?

Summary

Business Manager with experience developing and streamlining processes for evolving, technology-driven organizations. Proven communication and organizational skills. Experienced in developing schedules, assessing requirements, managing costs and meeting and exceeding business goals.

Education:

• Ohio State University--Columbus
  • Other , Anthropology , Sep 1993 - Mar 1998

Experience:

• Operations ManagerGotta Mentor
  • 1-10 employees
  • Sep 2008 - Present
• Business Operations ManagerNBC Universal, Inc.
  • 10,001 or more employees
  • Mar 2007 - Oct 2007
    Description: Built and streamlined operational processes for digital video syndication unit, which grew 5x in less than one year. Drove critical business operations by analyzing stream reports, establishing HR systems and creating an optimal office environment by managing operations budget, facilities and equipment.
• Operations ManagerSelectMinds, Inc.
  • 11-50 employees
  • Jan 2004 - Mar 2007
    Description: Managed business operations of social networking software company whose revenue and staff tripled in two years. Directed financial affairs of the organization including, but not limited to; establishing and managing budgets, general accounting, preparing financial reports and maintenance of fiscal records.
• Training CoordinatorBarnes & Noble College Bookstores, Inc.
  • 201-500 employees
  • Apr 2002 - Oct 2003
    Description: Organized training seminars, working with management, vendors and partners. Prepared materials for program participants, reconciled budgets, edited training materials and managed user database.
• Trade Show AssistantBarnes & Noble College Bookstores, Inc.
  • 51-200 employees
  • Aug 2001 - Apr 2002
    Description: Produced the $1.5MM Annual Meeting and Back-to-Campus Show.
• Special Events AssistantThe New York Botanical Garden
  • 201-500 employees
  • Sep 1999 - Jun 2000
    Description: Planned and executed six annual fundraising galas; events included cocktail receptions and luncheons.

What advice would you give to a student who wanted to follow in your footsteps

My advice falls in line with the best advice I`ve ever received - which is to love what you do and to know yourself well. People who are passionate about what they do will be successful in their careers and in life. Also, use good etiquette in whatever you do.