I enjoy making things run smoother—whether that’s helping my team stay on track, improving a process, or turning messy data into something useful. Since graduating in 2023, I’ve built experience across human resources, operations, and marketing, contributing to projects that improved workflows, supported compliance, and helped outreach campaigns generate over $500K in revenue.
What I bring to the table is adaptiveness and consistency. I like being the person teams can rely on to emphasize the details, keep things moving, and make sure the work connects back to the bigger goals. I’m now looking for an HR, Operations, or Marketing Coordinator/Analyst role where I can keep building that foundation and contribute to long-term results.
I’m a business-minded operator with a sharp eye for inefficiencies, untapped potential, and underdeveloped systems. My background spans leadership, HR, and field operations—where I’ve consistently stepped into undefined or underperforming spaces and rebuilt them into productive, high-output environments.
Most recently, I served as an Area Marketing Director overseeing fundraising outreach teams across hundreds of activations, scaling revenue by over $500K. I specialize in translating big-picture strategy into frontline execution—whether that’s through workflow tools, team coaching, or performance frameworks. I’ve led cross functional initiatives, bridged executive vision with field reality, and created systems that help people move better and think smarter.
Before that, I worked in human resources and people ops roles—supporting employee relations, developing SHRM prep programs, analyzing large datasets, and coaching intern teams. I’ve worn many hats, but my strength is consistent: bringing clarity, stability, and forward motion to the environments I’m part of.
Along the way, I’ve taken pride in becoming the kind of person organizations can depend on—someone who leads with structure, adapts quickly, and shows up with a long-term mindset. Now, I’m looking for the next opportunity to apply that foundation and build something meaningful, sustainable, and scalable.
I’m a business-minded operator with a sharp eye for inefficiencies, untapped potential, and underdeveloped systems. My background spans leadership, HR, and field operations—where I’ve consistently stepped into undefined or underperforming spaces and rebuilt them into productive, high-output environments.
Most recently, I served as an Area Marketing Director overseeing fundraising outreach teams across hundreds of activations, scaling revenue by over $500K. I specialize in translating big-picture strategy into frontline execution—whether that’s through workflow tools, team coaching, or performance frameworks. I’ve led cross functional initiatives, bridged executive vision with field reality, and created systems that help people move better and think smarter.
Before that, I worked in human resources and people ops roles—supporting employee relations, developing SHRM prep programs, analyzing large datasets, and coaching intern teams. I’ve worn many hats, but my strength is consistent: bringing clarity, stability, and forward motion to the environments I’m part of.
Along the way, I’ve taken pride in becoming the kind of person organizations can depend on—someone who leads with structure, adapts quickly, and shows up with a long-term mindset. Now, I’m looking for the next opportunity to apply that foundation and build something meaningful, sustainable, and scalable.
I am a thoughtful, systems-minded professional who approaches challenges with curiosity, structure, and a genuine desire to contribute meaningfully to the success of those around me. My value has never been limited to a single function. My strength lies in My ability to understand the broader picture, identify what’s holding progress back, and help build the tools, clarity, or coordination needed to move things forward.
Originally from New York, I earned My B.S. in Leadership and Human Resource Development from Louisiana State University, while taking on various leadership roles—each one reinforcing my belief in accountability, structure, and service. From supporting nonprofit causes to mentoring peers, My academic and extracurricular journey was rooted in helping people grow both individually and as part of something larger.
Professionally, I worked across multiple levels of organizations, often serving as a bridge between day-to-day operations and the bigger-picture goals of leadership. My high performing outreach, coordinated hundreds of public events, and helped generate over $500,000 in revenue through all-encompassing systems and coaching. My real impact has often come from the quiet but deliberate ways he improves performance— whether tailoring training systems, bridging critical communication gaps, or transforming stagnant strategies into actionable momentum.
Colleagues often describe Me as someone who brings order to complexity without overwhelming it. I listens before acting, considers multiple perspectives, and stays anchored in the belief that execution and improvement are not opposing forces—they should coexist. I am not motivated by titles or accolades, but rather by being part of a team that values progress, ambition, and continuous learning.
Throughout My career, I have consistently adapted to meet the needs of each role— often stepping into undefined spaces and turning ambiguity into momentum. I thrives alongside ambitious, collaborative people—whether teammates or leaders—who are hungry for further success and results. In return, I bring a mindset rooted in adaptability, strategic problem-solving, and contributions that help organizations work smarter and scale stronger over time.
Now, I am seeking My next opportunity—one where I can not only bring my perspective to the table but cement myself as a pivotal force in driving sustainable growth. I am drawn to those environments where challenge is constant, shifting gears is second nature, and
solving complex problems isn’t a disruption—it is the job.
• Scaled revenue growth exceeding $500,000 for outreach teams through market selection & 1:1 career training
• Supervised teams of 5+ across 500 fundraising activations focus on building employee management skills
• Real-time process improvements— underperforming systems, retraining staff, and redesigning task flows
• Created custom workflow optimization tools, including visual training aids, modules, and execution checklists
• Supported decision-making, translating executive vision into frontline, building bridges across departments
• Oversaw compliance and operational standards, including managing business relationships
• Specialized in generating high-performance atmospheres along with individual team execution
• Tailored coaching elevating behavioral consistency, team identity alignment & organizational values, fostering
long-term career maturity
• Preemptively resolved Exec. needs executing emotional awareness, & internal understandings
• Increased market penetration and awareness by 30% as face of partnerships with national retailers
• Designed SMART-based performance frameworks and operation plans for 20+ representatives at a time
• #1 National representative for 4 consecutive months
• Directed 300+ community events for 501(c)(3) clients, ensuring seamless logistics
• Solutions-first mindset, organizing people, communication channels & context to preserve performance & morale
• Developed organizational chart for 3500+ employees.
• Tracked and recorded Corrective Action cases for over 300 employees.
• Assisted SHRM Certification Director in the development of various SHRM-CP prep courses
• Proofread and corrected grammar and technical errors in all outgoing HR documents.
• Identified behavioral trends over the course of 1000+ incoming Corrective Action cases.
• Proficient in Excel, including pivot tables, charts, graphs, and advanced functions.
• Identified training needs and administer coaching to 15+ HR interns as needed.
• Developed and implemented onboarding and recruiting process for GAOTek’s Northeast Region.
• Tasked with HR intern development, promotion, and termination
• Insured implementation of policies, upheld operations and performance standards
• Set clear objectives, delegated responsibilities, and ensured deadlines.
• Reported & facilitated weekly team meetings, documented action plans & outcomes.
• Insured implementation of call center policies, operations and performance standards
• Data analysis for over 100 individual agents providing individual coaching
• Manage, process, and review timesheets, payroll, and daily attendance
• Managed daily opening and closing procedures
• Responsible for Monthly Employee Reviews and Evaluations
• Reviewed all account audits and weekly operating reports
• Provided peer mentorship to colleagues in the same role to support their development and performance.
• Responsible for all operations in the absence of Program Center Manager (PCM)
• Devised process improvement initiatives and systems working closely with PCM
Chris owns what he says and does. People trust him because he follows through and takes responsibility, especially when it matters most.
Chris was raised around hustle. He’s no stranger to grinding, but he’s learned to work smarter—focusing his energy where it creates real impact.
Chris isn’t flashy for the sake of it. He’s inventive in how he solves problems and naturally sees different angles in business, structure, and people.
Chris instinctively zooms out to understand how things connect. Whether he’s building systems or navigating relationships, he thinks in cause-and-effect and moves three steps ahead.
Chris reads people well—tone, intent, and unspoken frustration. He notices what others miss and uses that insight to lead, coach, or protect the people around him.
Chris’s mental endurance is elite. He doesn’t fold when things fall apart—he reflects, adapts, and comes back stronger. This has been a defining trait in his growth.
I’m at my best when I’m helping teams organize, align, and push productivity. My strengths include building clear processes, supporting collaboration across groups, and finding small improvements that make a big impact.
I’ve applied these skills in HR, operations, and marketing—analyzing data, coordinating projects, and developing simple tools that improved efficiency and team performance. Above all, I’m dependable: someone who keeps details in order and momentum moving forward.
I was raised by two entrepreneurial, work-driven parents who showed me that success isn’t luck—it’s built. From a young age, I was pushed to think critically, move strategically, and take ownership of every step I took. That mindset shaped everything that came next.
Though I’ve moved around throughout my life, I’m rooted in New York. I chose to attend LSU—the furthest school I got into—because I believe growth happens outside of your comfort zone. Louisiana was a new world to me, and I leaned into that discomfort, knowing I’d come out sharper.
At my core, I believe in this:
“If you really want to understand something, step into someone else’s shoes and look at the world from their angle.”
To me, life is a circle—with infinite points, each one representing a unique perspective. My goal is to collect as many of those perspectives as I can. That principle shows up in how I lead, how I listen, how I build. I don’t just want to be effective—I want to be expansive, because real progress comes from seeing more than your own angle.
Over the years, I’ve worked in hospitality, customer service, sales, leadership, and strategic growth roles—from Hilton Hotels to nonprofit marketing firms to independent business consulting. I’ve stepped into teams that needed support, territories that needed structure, and operations that needed clarity. And each time, I brought momentum, not just management.
But more than any title or task, the real work has been internal.
In the last four years, I’ve made it a priority to build myself into a foundation: someone reliable, reflective, and intentional. I journal daily. I study people. I set high standards for myself and keep my promises. I’ve focused on becoming a person who doesn’t just get results—but holds steady when life gets chaotic.
This next chapter isn’t about chasing jobs. It’s about building legacy. And I’m ready to lay bricks with people who want to build something real.
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