Functional Skills

Strategic Planning
Variance Analysis
Accounting
Financial Management
Pricing Strategy
Communications
Operations Management
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Marketing Analytics
Forecasting / Projections

Software Skills

Microsoft Excel

Sector Experience

Business Services
Financial Services
Media & Entertainment
Big 4 Accounting
Top Consulting Firms

Experience

Solana + 71 South Start-Up
Founder & Owner
12/2021 - Present
• Built and owned all financial models, budgets, and cash flow forecasts for two entrepreneurial ventures
• Led end-to-end financial strategy across operations, marketing, and product development
• Negotiated vendor contracts, developed pricing strategies, and implemented cost controls to improve margins
• Created dashboards and KPIs to monitor performance and guide strategic planning
• Managed key vendor and distribution partnerships to ensure sustainable growth
Discovery Finance
FP&A (Strategic Finance Partner
10/2018 - 1/2022
• Managed $850M+ operating budgets across HGTV, DIY, and GAC Networks; overseeing variance analysis, forecasting, and executive reporting
• Stepped up as acting VP of Finance during leadership transition, independently owning financial planning, reporting, and executive communication
• Led financial analysis for major initiatives including the Magnolia Network joint venture
• Forecasted programming amortization tied to premiere schedules, content acquisitions, and talent contracts for marquee talent including Christina Haack, Tarek El Moussa, and the Property Brothers
• Crafted the financial story behind programming investments, delivering ROI insights and recommendations to creative leadership and CFO to support greenlights and talent deals
KPMG Accounting
Audit Senior Associate
1/2016 - 10/2018
• Led audits for Fortune 500 clients; supervised, trained, and mentored audit teams