Education
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Harvard Business School, Leading Professional Service Firms
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Clark Atlanta University, M.B.A., Honors Graduate
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George Washington University, B.A.
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Ralph
Allen
Chief Operating Officer
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2550 M Street, NW
Washington,
DC
20037
T:
202-457-6330
F:
202-457-6315
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Ralph Allen has more than 25 years of experience working in professional service organizations including law firms, consulting firms, and advertising and marketing communications firms. Mr. Allen also has more than 10 years of experience in executive operations and finance positions. He has a proven and consistent track record of increasing sales, revenues and profits. He is seasoned in operational and financial analysis, business strategy and planning, and establishing policies, processes, and performance monitoring systems in achieving established goals.
As the firm’s Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Allen leads a team that is responsible for firm infrastructure, including information technology, advertising and marketing communications, public relations, business development, human resources, legal and risk management, finance and accounting, procurement and facilities and practice department management. He strives to develop and promote a unified culture and infrastructure, enterprise accountability and worldwide coordination for all firm locations, practices and subsidiaries.
He has earned a reputation for clear and consistent vision, his people and leadership skills and creating a harmonious team culture delivering results consistently.
Before joining Patton Boggs, Mr. Allen held several senior level positions, including both Chief Operating Officer, and Chief of Practice Group Operations at Howrey LLP, General Manager at FTI Consulting, Inc., both Director of Finance & Administration and Controller at Jackson and Campbell, Assistant Controller at Hogan Lovells LLP and Senior Financial Analyst at Wilmer Hale, LLP.
Mr. Allen is a native of Washington, D.C. and now lives in Manassas, Virginia with his wife and two children.
Professional Affiliations
- Board of Directors, The Don Bosco Cristo Rey Academy
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