The Broad Center for the Management of School Systems

The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business

The University of Texas at Austin

Chief Operating Officer at New Teacher Center

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Leading the development, execution, and achievement of NTC's mission-driven theory of change with direct responsibility for ensuring the proper financial and operational practices, administrative and reporting procedures, technology, and people systems are in place to sustain and grow the currently $25MM organization through a period of transformation.• Building and refining a performance management culture and approach across the organization, including developing any necessary systems, metrics, and tools to ensure clear and equitable processes for retention, compensation and promotion practices• Partnering with the Chief Program Officer to ensure technology investments and new online platforms exceed both client partner and internal demand• Refreshing NTC's business model in service of an updated program strategy, mission, and vision• Leading and strengthening key finance, technology, and human resource functional areas while prioritizing org-wide improvements that will support an optimized program strategy

New Teacher Center

Chief Operating Officer

Forbes Nonprofit Council

Official Member

Targeted boutique consulting firm specializing in human capital, strategy formulation, and authentic community engagement best practices for mission-driven organizations and teams.

Mills Management Group

Founder and President

Led the design and implementation of Fulton's progressive talent management strategy to build a more accountable organizational culture, increase staff capacity, and dramatically improve people management capability through a prioritized array of innovative human capital initiativesImplemented a strong talent management platform with effective practices, policies, and programs, including:• Talent Pipeline Development and Acquisition Strategies• Succession Management• Leadership Selection and Development• Career Development Coaching and Feedback• Performance Management and Competency Models Oversaw the creation of new transformational talent acquisition strategies to ensure Fulton attracts, hires, develops and retains the highest quality employees for the district's schools and central office teamsCollaborated with the Superintendent's Office to develop an adaptive organizational philosophy that is aligned with the district's Charter System implementation and focus to increase local school autonomy where appropriate

Fulton County Schools

Executive Director, Talent Management and Organizational Strategy, Talent Division

Designed, implemented, and managed Fulton's new Project Management Office to provide leadership and guidance on system initiatives and change management principlesBuilt increased awareness and adpotion of the district's new 5-year strategic plan to ensure delivery of related student achievement and organizational improvement outcomes Leveraged proven community engagement processes and resources to successfully implement Fulton's new Charter System governance modelOversaw district's continuous improvement planning and initiatives at both the school and central office department level

Director, Project Management Office, Division of Strategy and Innovation

Broad Foundation Resident and Project Manager that led new and continuing enterprise-wide initiatives to increase student achievement and enhance strategic planning activities for Fulton County Schools in Atlanta, Georgia Led the district's 20 month "Exploring Fulton as a Charter System" community engagement campaign to become Georgia's largest charter system  Drove the development of the district's Building Our Future: Strategic Plan 2017 vision to transform student outcomes over the next five years through creating more personalized and challenging learning opportunities for students, a strong focus on human capital development, leveraging technology, and more authentic and engaging community involvement

Broad Resident, Division of Organizational Advancement

Identified key strategies and led initiatives to deliver 20% annual growth in $55MM export market for General Mills’ Caribbean and Central and South America’s Andean regions.   Managed operational, financial, and legal concerns for new General Mills Colombia entity. Accelerated key Nature Valley and Haägen-Dazs global brand development in support of General Mills’ international expansion.

General Mills

International Finance Manager, Latin America Developing Markets and General Mills Colombia, Ltda.

Implemented frameworks for sustainable growth as regional financial and business consultant in a rapidly growing region for General Mills.  Had key role in identifying strategic business opportunities and provided project analysis expertise for the region and local market leadership teams.  Supplied additional hands-on analytical and management support for less mature markets while individually developing regional in-market finance teams and analysts, including serving as an acting interim Finance Director for General Mills South Africa in 2008.

International Regional Controller, Latin America and S. Africa Region, International Division

Analyzed new product opportunities, pricing decisions, and communicated business performance in collaboration with brand team, divisional, and senior corporate partners. Led medium and long-range strategic planning processes and competitive reviews, providing business development and overall profitability guidance that increased brand profitability 65% in two years.

Sr. Financial Analyst, Meals Division, Progresso Soup

Completed and presented two summer assignments to quantify the Snacks Division’s competitive advantages and disadvantages, formulate and suggest FY04-FY05 strategy, and redevelop criteria for new product launches and capital projects.

MBA Summer Intern, Snacks Division

Reported operational activity metrics, performed quarter-end audits and physical inventories, and provided finance expertise on plant cost-per-box and efficiency initiatives that reduced overall inventory by 64% and DSI by 55% in FY01-FY02.

Dell

Finance Consultant, Dell Americas Organization

Coordinated group financial and business reporting for the Americas, Europe/Middle East/Africa, and the Asia-Pacific regions for two (2) quarters and developed turnaround strategies to regain market share and drive incremental growth.

Corporate Finance Advisor, Worldwide Home & Small Business Group

Analyzed and rationalized facility and equipment capital investment and lease acquisition proposals to drive domestic and international business development. Managed, forecasted, and audited $530MM equipment budget for Intermodal, Grain, Chemicals, and Materials business units.

BNSF Railway

Assistant Manager, Capital Planning

Built and managed $664MM 1999 business unit budget and worked with Business Unit President to develop public and internal presentations, board materials, and media communications.Completed Corporate Leadership Training Program, Intermodal & Automotive Business Unit

Assistant Manager and Senior Financial Analyst, Intermodal & Automotive Business Unit

Financial Planning and AnalysisCorporate External ReportingRisk and Portfolio AnalysisAchieved Six-Sigma Yellow Belt Certification4-Year Undergraduate INROADS Intern

Arthur Mills