Sarah J. Beltz Dobias

Senior Project Manager Corporate Development (Assistant Director) @Crowe

Chicago, IL, US

Led M&A projects ranging from $5M -$20M through Due Diligence, Integration Planning, and Close phases, overseeing cross-functional teams to ensure successful project completion typically within 3-6 month timelines.• Contributed to deal origination and execution by managing the identification and evaluation of ideal M&A targets, achieving year-over-year pipeline growth of 30%(2023 vs 20024).• Defined and implemented annual M&A strategic goals, supporting corporate objectives in 12 different pipelines and ensuring alignment with overall business strategy.• Created and delivered visual reports for senior stakeholders, providing clear, data-driven updates on M&A project status and industry pipelines.• Established a formalized lessons-learned process, gathering feedback to identify improvement opportunities, resulting in the implementation of several key optimization projects.• Spearheaded the implementation of a CRM, Project Management and VDR software platform driving enhanced collaboration across the M&A pipeline and improving operational efficiency. • Co-created the M&A Playbook to standardize Due Diligence and Integration best practices, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and knowledge transfer across teams.• Identified and implemented process improvements to optimize M&A workflow, reducing project timelines and improving overall team productivity.• Coached and mentored a team of Analysts and Interns fostering professional growth and developing future leaders.• Coordinated with Finance and Business Unit Leadership to ensure alignment of KPI targets for M&A deals.• Tracked and reported M&A deal outcomes, presenting detailed KPI performance analysis to Senior Leadership, the Investment Committee, and the Board, to inform strategic decision-making.

The George Washington University School of Business

Master of Science

Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago

Project Management Certificate

University of Michigan

Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification