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Background

Job Description

An accomplished leader with 25+ years of experience in the technology and medical devices, I oversee all aspects of Treasury for Edwards Lifesciences, a company that is passionate about providing innovative solutions for people fighting cardiovascular disease.

I have extensive experience in building and scaling the treasury operations of growing global companies. I am analytical, process-focused, and add value through disciplined investment evaluation and processes to monitor and manage execution. I am driven by simplifying processes and automating to create scalable infrastructure for growth. I am solution driven and deliver results while collaborating with my colleagues and business partners.

Global Cash management, Investments, Capital Markets, capital allocation, insurance and risk.

Company Description

Travel and Technology

Employment History

Please see LinkedIn.

Education

MBA, Finance, ºìÌÒÊÓƵ
BA, Finance, University of Washington

No civic involvement entered

Mentoring Objectives & Scope

As a mentor, I can support students in the following: 
- Resume review, interview prep, LinkedIn branding
- Career exploration, matching interests and talents with professions and industries
- Student transition from college to first professional role
- Building technical or subject matter expertise (hard skills)
- Improved communication and interpersonal skills
- Development of leadership skills, confidence, and executive presence
- Expanding a network, building connection, navigating an organization
- Helping entrepreneurial students define a business or product and business plan
- Career Pivot - transition to new role, career, and industry

When and where do you hold meetings with your students?

Hybrid. Can meet in person at Expedia office in Seattle. 

Additional Information

I deeply enjoy learning new things and thrive in a dynamic environment where the Finance Leader is considered a business and thought leader in addition to being an expert in financial matters. As part of the leadership team, I enjoy negotiating and managing external partnerships to realize incremental revenue while reducing costs. I have deep operational focus and proven track record of managing the P&L and Balance Sheet combined with international experience in highly challenging, high growth companies. I am a calm leader in the face of uncertainty and evolving business environment.

I care deeply about education, leadership, and diversity & inclusion.