Founder + principal consultant, Lindsey Tavares-Sabido
Lindsey Tavares-Sabido is a strategic operations leader and the Founder + Principal Consultant of Luminaris Consulting. Leveraging over five years of expertise, she is dedicated to empowering mission-driven organizations to navigate complexity and achieve lasting success. Lindsey brings a dynamic breadth of experience, having partnered with entities ranging from small non-profits (under 50 staff) to large global corporations (over 5,000 employees) across diverse sectors such as universities, museums, non-profit organizations, and SaaS companies. This varied background uniquely positions her to deliver tailored, high-impact solutions across various operational landscapes.
Lindsey specializes in translating strategic vision into actionable operational plans, ensuring holistic optimization including robust systems, efficient processes, and effective resource allocation. Her expertise as a Revenue Operations (RevOps) and Program leader is evident in her ability to streamline critical functions that drive organizational growth and efficiency. Her achievements include:
System Overhauls & Data Transformation
Led the complete project lifecycle for a full CRM transition for a non-profit organization, moving them from a legacy system to Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT. She architected a comprehensive data conversion strategy projected to free up 20 hours of staff time per week previously spent on manual data entry, enabling significantly improved and more accurate reporting capacities. At a tech company, she spearheaded the rebuild of their internal Content Management System (CMS)/Learning Management System (LMS), improving Go-To-Market user engagement by 40%.
Process Re-engineering & Efficiency
Designed a comprehensive “Moves Management Process” for individual donors, grants, and contracts at a non-profit, standardizing the funding lifecycle and creating a scalable model for fundraising activities. She also overhauled disorganized government contracts by designing a central SharePoint hub and developing the first dedicated tracking systems for invoices/budgets, authoring formal SOPs that significantly improved stakeholder collaboration and reduced siloed operations. These efforts have reduced operational drag by up to 30% in complex program environments.
Financial Oversight & Compliance
Conducted a full audit of past invoices and budgets for a non-profit, identifying and correcting systemic errors, investigating a $10K over-expenditure, and piecing together complete contractual history, eliminating significant compliance and financial risk.
Driving Revenue & Program Impact
Increased SMB & Commercial lead conversion rates by 15% through the development of enablement content like Account Research Plan templates, refined ICP (Ideal Customer Profile), and Sales Play Battlecards, reducing outreach time for a tech startup. Her strategic development efforts at an arts organization increased individual giving by 20%, improved grant application success rates by 40%, and boosted event fundraising outcomes by 15%. As a Program Manager, she developed and optimized digital content strategies and streamlined event workflows by authoring Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), reducing event coordination time by 30% for a university institute. She also led a team of 4 to execute 32 public exhibitions and events, increasing community engagement by 25% and program attendance by 20%.
Lindsey’s leadership at Luminaris Consulting embodies a philosophy of collaborative partnership. She believes that enduring change is forged through authentic relationships, rigorous data-driven strategy, and a relentless focus on creating meaningful societal impact. Her commitment lies in transforming fragmented systems into cohesive, data-driven frameworks that empower teams and ensure long-term operational stability and growth for mission-driven organizations.
What Clients & Colleagues Say
Lindsey’s work consistently delivers measurable results, transforming operational challenges into opportunities for growth and stability, earning strong recommendations from those she collaborates with.
“If you’re looking for a seasoned and comprehensive consulting process for your organization, look no further. Lindsey will caringly audit your current status, understand your organizational goals, identify growth opportunities, and communicate them with grace and patience. But she doesn’t stop at identifying problems. Lindsey will guide your organization toward bridging the gaps between you and your goals. She is calm, communicative, curious, and has a knack for nonprofit technology.”
Chris Drenth
Account Executive – Blackbaud
“Lindsey is such an incredible person to know. Her work ethic is astounding – she is always willing to jump in and give 110%. Lindsey is the ultimate ‘project manager.’ Her attention to detail and follow-through on each task to ensure successful completion is a skill that not everyone can master.”
Ron Elliott
Sales Enablement Business Partner – Zscaler
“Lindsey was an exemplary contributor and team player… She hit the ground running – serving as a key lead for building and executing our SDR, Commercial, and up-market onboarding programs. One of her top successes was rebuilding and rolling our internal CMS/LMS to the field. She leaned into every project, proposed creative ideas, and embraced a problem-solver mentality. The best thing about Lindsey was the passion and excitement she brought to the position.”
Jacqueline Booth
Sr. Sales Enablement Business Partner @ Zscaler
“Within days of joining our organization, Lindsey booked time on my calendar to get an understanding of my role and responsibilities, along with the charter of our team. This is a trait we rarely see in business and is practically unheard from young professionals just starting out. What’s even more impressive, is Lindsey actively listened to the answers to her questions and the advice given. She interacted with me, knew my strengths and when to deploy them.”
Dominic Pelletrino
Manager, Partner Enablement – Zscaler
“I had the pleasure of observing Lindsey dive head first into the world of enablement, and make a significant impact in a short period of time. She worked cross-functionally to support the planning, execution and ongoing improvement of our onboarding program. She spearheaded a rebuild of our internal CMS/LMS for the SDR and Commercial segments against a tight timeline. She is inquisitive, collaborative, polished and focused on measurable outcomes. I would HIGHLY recommend Lindsey to anyone looking to add a bright, passionate enablement professional to their team.”
Rachel Likens
Director – GTM Strategy
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Ready to discuss how Luminaris Consulting can help your organization achieve equitable, impactful, and lasting success? We’re eager to learn about your vision and explore how our expertise can support your mission.
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lindsey@luminarisconsulting.com
Based in California, serving clients nationally
We look forward to connecting with you and illuminating strategies for your lasting success!