Career Journey
My career is built on delivering excellence in project management and process optimization. With extensive experience across industries, I excel at leading teams, streamlining workflows, and driving strategic solutions that achieve business goals. I am dedicated to improving operational efficiency and maximizing value in every project I undertake.
From Challenges to Achievements: My Career Path
Explore the milestones of my career journey, where each role has honed my expertise in project management, client engagement, and operational efficiency.

Senior Project Manager
Amari Consulting 2023 – Present
Led comprehensive website redesigns for Amari Consulting, enhancing client engagement and driving project efficiency through innovative processes and tools.
  • Developed and implemented ClickUp workflows that boosted productivity by 85%.
  • Created a two-part customer service system with a chatbot and support ticket backend, enabling real-time client responses and efficient task assignment.
  • Built a client engagement framework in ClickUp for real-time updates, approvals, and seamless communication.
  • Managed projects from small business sites ($1K–$10K) to enterprise platforms ($50K+), ensuring timely, budget-compliant delivery.

Senior Sales Executive
Millennium Trust Company 2022 – 2023
Oversaw high-stakes employee benefits projects, managing budgets up to $1M+ and ensuring regulatory compliance for diverse client solutions.
  • Led cross-functional teams to deliver customized benefits packages, meeting both client and employee needs.
  • Drove national sales through strategic initiatives and expanded client reach via channel partnerships.
  • Created detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
  • Integrated benefits systems with HRIS and payroll platforms, maintaining compliance and enhancing client satisfaction.

Sales Director
MASA Global 2021 – 2022
Managed the development and implementation of employee benefits solutions, expanding profitability and client engagement through strategic partnerships.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to deliver customized benefits for clients across varied industries.
  • Expanded services into new territories, achieving growth through strategic channel partnerships.
  • Implemented employee benefits solutions, optimizing processes for both clients and internal teams

Employee Benefits Broker | Owner
Dynamic Benefits Solutions 2016 – 2022
Applied project management principles to enhance open enrollment processes, driving efficiency and improving client satisfaction.
  • Directed open enrollment workflows, managing benefit solutions for clients with budgets up to $1M.
  • Led process improvements that streamlined client interactions and increased enrollment efficiency.
  • Educated clients on employee benefits, aligning solutions with their organizational goals.

District Sales Coordinator
Aflac 2013 – 2016
Managed district sales operations, optimizing benefit processes for client satisfaction and coordinating cross-functional teams during open enrollment.
  • Initiated process improvements that enhanced client satisfaction and reduced enrollment times.
  • Led district sales initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders to align benefit offerings with client objectives.
  • Conducted client education sessions on voluntary benefits, boosting engagement and retention.

Managing Partner / Owner
Sapphire Salon 2018 – 2020
Managed the daily operations of a salon serving the special needs community, overseeing financial sustainability and customer satisfaction.
  • Established an inclusive environment for clients with special needs and their families.
  • Managed financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and expense management.
  • Directed daily operations, ensuring high service quality and customer satisfaction.
Volunteer
Falkland Fire Department
September 2018 – Present
  • Served as Christmas Parade Director
  • Led community organization initiatives
  • Spearheaded fundraising activities
Excited to connect with like-minded professionals to explore how a focus on efficiency and process optimization in project management can bring added value to future projects
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