Finance is not just a function. In higher education, it is the infrastructure of mission.
For over 15 years, I have been the person responsible for that infrastructure — managing the portfolios, leading the audits, advising the boards, and building the compliance systems that allow institutions to pursue their purpose without financial risk.
My work spans foundation management, board governance, procurement oversight, regulatory compliance, and strategic financial planning. I hold dual credentials — an EdD in Community College Leadership and an MBA in Management — that position me to lead not only the finances of an institution, but its culture of financial accountability.
About Me
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Background & Expertise
Suffolk Community College Foundation, Inc.
Business Officer
Serving as the primary financial and operational steward of one of Long Island's largest community college foundations, I manage a multimillion-dollar investment portfolio, oversee annual audit and regulatory compliance processes, and serve as the Board of Directors' primary staff liaison — advising on fiduciary matters, governance protocols, and financial strategy.
Key areas of oversight:
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Investment portfolio management and performance reporting
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Annual audit coordination and external auditor relationships
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Board governance support — meeting preparation, minutes, compliance documentation
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Procurement and vendor contract management
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Regulatory and compliance framework maintenance
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Financial reporting to institutional leadership and board committees
Instructor, Business & Paralegal Studies DepartmentÂ
Suffolk County Community College
Faculty appointment in the Business Administration department, with courses spanning Introduction to Business, Management Principles, Organizational Behavior, Entrepreneurship, and Business Communication. My approach to teaching business is grounded in practitioner experience — I bring real financial leadership into the classroom and equip students to navigate the professional world with both technical competence and critical thinking.
Systems Project Manager
Hand Crafting Justice
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Manger of Business Readiness
Computer Associates Inc.
Served as a change management officer to support the implementation and administration of a worldwide strategic IT and business process related programs. Responsible for financial and management reporting for the Readiness team and the preparation and presentation of all financial and operational data to senior management. Created and presented project budgets and resource plans to team leaders as well as organizational impact analyses and mitigation plans.
Associate Manager of Business Analysis
Avon Products
Provided overall integrated financial planning, data gathering, analysis, recommendations and reporting support to the U.S. Marketing group. Presented management updates including weekly sales trends, external reporting for wall street analysts’ meetings. Managed business units expense budgeting and forecast process.
Central Budget Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis,
Saks Fifth Avenue
Responsible for monthly financial forecasts of the Off 5th division. Conducted the monthly accounting closing process for several corporate divisions. Presented quarterly trend and variance analysis to senior management along with the annual operations budget.
Analyst, Business Planning & Reporting
Tiffany & Co.
Monitored and reported monthly sales and inventory for domestic and international business units. Maintained rolling-inventory sales forecast to support merchandising and production team operations.
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