
President at Vianova and Corporate Social Responsibility Consultant
Greater San Diego Area

President at Vianova and Corporate Social Responsibility Consultant
Greater San Diego Area
Seasoned strategic and tactical project development, business operations consultant and corporate social responsibility champion with years of local and national experience directing complex projects from concept to fully operational status.
The Vianova Group, LLC helps organizations improve performance and gain competitive advantage by integrating social, ethical and environmental standards into business operations.
At Vianova, we believe that a strategically aligned and integrated corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy creates tremendous opportunities for business growth and sustainability while at the same time leverages the power of business to benefit society and the environment.
Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability, Project Management, Event Management, Cause Marketing, Business Planning, Process Improvement, Employee Engagement, Non-Profit Collaboration, Management Development, Social Enterprise, Strategic Planning, Board Development, Volunteerism, Travel Management, Change Management, Stakeholder Collaboration, Supplier Relations
(Management Consulting industry)
July 2008 — Present (1 year 5 months)
Provide strategic and tactical project development, business operations and corporate social responsibility consulting to small to large organizations, both profit and not-for-profit. Typical client engagements include business and fundraising development strategy design, process improvement strategy development and execution and board governance consulting.
(Management Consulting industry)
October 2005 — September 2008 (3 years )
Founded Project Designworks, a boutique management consulting firm headquartered in San Diego, CA. Core services and solutions designed to transform the way organizations and their people develop and manage special projects, events and critical initiatives; thus, enabling them to make a positive and measurable impact in the marketplace, the workplace, the community and on the environment.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)
August 1998 — December 2004 (6 years 5 months)
Managed multiple revenue generation, cost reduction, quality, and operational effectiveness projects supporting the small business travel division. Provided direct support to the division vice president with the implementation of strategic plans and as a contributing member of the division’s leadership team. Managed a team of project coordinators and business analysts.
(Public Company; AXP; Financial Services industry)
October 1997 — August 1998 (11 months)
Managed team of 98 employees in 6 phone centers with an annual sales volume of $40 million in leisure travel sales. Led process redesign teams resulting in substantial improvements in customer and employee satisfaction as well as shareholder results. Achieved high performance scores in integrating diversity, demonstrating integrity, coaching and developing staff and driving results.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; AXP; Financial Services industry)
June 1994 — October 1997 (3 years 5 months)
Managed over 100 Commission Sales Representatives accounting for over $15 million in leisure and group travel sales annually. Increased net revenue 31% over prior year and revenue/sales ratio from 11% to 13% adding an additional $80,000 to net income.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; AXP; Financial Services industry)
August 1990 — July 1994 (4 years )
Report to Regional Director with full accountability for a full-service travel office in the upscale Back Bay area of Boston with four satellite locations, and 12 employees, and annual sales volume of $16 million.
Vistage
Net Impact
LEAD San Diego
Greater San Diego Business Association
Social Enterprise Institute
Social Enterprise Alliance, San Diego Performing Arts League, GLAAD
Community Service Award from San Diego LGBT Pride (2001
American Express' 150 Great Citizens Award
American Express Chairman's Award for Quality
American Express Presidents Club (2000, 2002)