Business Operations Management

Katalin Brennan

510-***-**** **********@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/katalin-brennan-108792 Business and Operations Professional

Experienced business operations professional with many years of success in achieving organizational improvement by managing cross-functional people, projects and change. Proven strategic thinker, creative problem solver, strong leader with excellent technical and people skills. Effective communicator with multiple levels, functions and personalities. Core competencies include:

Strategic Planning Leadership Partnering Research and Information Synthesis

Project Management Training and Mentoring Business and Operations Analysis

Communication Team Building and Motivation Innovative Solutions Generation Professional Experience

OPERATIONS CONSULTANT THE PRINTER WORKS, INC. 2015-PRESENT Provide ongoing assessment and management of e-commerce (website, Amazon, eBay) sales, production, accounting and personnel as well as solutions to business and production operation issues. Plan, promote and manage actions to manage challenges of necessary changes. MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT FRONTLINE LLC 2015

Led work process and load assessments. Advised clients (at Lucile Parckard Children's Hospital) on effective and efficient work assignments and appropriate measurements. Modernized software documentation and user support materials.

FOUNDER/RESEARCHER 12PROJECT.COM 2013-PRESENT

Developed research-based content and logic for mobile application to enhance human interaction. Built business and project plan and managed technologists.

OPERATIONS MANAGER LETTIERI & CO. 2012-2013

Managed business operations including accounting, logistics, personnel, vendors, and IT.

Initiated and managed ERP conversion and modernization of IT infrastructure to improve accounting and inventory capabilities

Streamlined inventory process that reduced discrepancies by an order of magnitude BUSINESS CONSULTANT TELXXIS LLC 2004-2012

2008 to 2012 at Various Clients

Operations, project, and financial management for industries including telecommunication, high-tech, general service, non-profit, manufacturing and construction. Page 2

Katalin Brennan

510-***-**** **********@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/katalin-brennan-108***-**** - 2007 at Perzonae, Amersfoort, The Netherlands (unified communication start-up) Business plan formulation, market assessment, organizational and personnel assessment for CTO. 2005 - 2006 at Tello Corporation, San Mateo, CA (IP communication start-up) Project management and personnel assessment in support of VP of Engineering. 2004 - 2005 at Tello Corporation, San Mateo, CA (IP communication start-up) Working with founders, successfully operationalized multi-state technology start-up company from conception through $5M A-round funding including setup of HR policies, practices (recruiting, reviews, separation), benefits, and administration, as well as accounting system and multi-location office infrastructure. Analyzed individual and team characteristics, effectiveness, and skill gap for Investors. OPERATIONS MANAGER ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ANALYSIS 1996-2004 Responsible for entire scope of operational activities, including administrative staff and vendor management, budgeting, accounting (in-house and outsourced bookkeeping, payroll, tax filings, licenses, contracts), office infrastructure management, and HR functions. Accountable for staff recruitment and development. Managed client project deliverables. Developed and implemented business process automation. Education

MBA 2002 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY HAYWARD

Major: Strategic Management

Highest Academic Achievement

BS 1999 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY HAYWARD

Major: Production and Operations Management

Skills and Attributes

Skills: effective communication, sound decision making, executive partnering, project and personnel management including team building and mentoring, research and analysis, comprehensive computer skills

(MS Office – Word, Excel, Access, accounting software, data management, CRM, ERP) Attributes: problem-solver, professional, proactive, confident, detail oriented, creative, flexible, dedicated, self-motivated, and curious.

Other

Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, Mechanical Engineering Certificate, Member (violin) and Treasurer of the Palo Alto Philharmonic, Language: fluent Hungarian

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