Vp operations and project management

Resume – Christina Koulouris

Tucson, AZ 520-***-**** ************@******.***

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christina-koulouris-46a9831b7

Executive Summary

Strategic operations and risk leader with 20+ years of experience driving financial insights, compliance, and enterprise transformation across Fortune 100, nonprofit, and government organizations. Proven track record of measurable results: 56% operational cost reduction, 37% product savings, $200K recovered, $1M revenue growth. Trusted advisor to executives and cross-functional teams.

Key Highlights

• Reduced operational costs by 56% Cut product spend by 37%

• Improved audit scores from 64.3% 98.7%

• Recovered $200K in discrepancies via audit processes

• Negotiated commercial & government contracts adding $1M in revenue

• Automated ERP/finance systems for stronger compliance

Core Competencies

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Audit Readiness & Compliance (US GAAP, J-SOX) Procurement & Contract Negotiation ERP & Systems Integration (SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Paylocity) Risk Mitigation Cross-Functional Leadership Lean Six Sigma PMP-Equivalent

Professional Experience

Vice President of Operations & Project Manager

Beacon Group – Tucson, AZ 2022 – Present

- Designed and implemented audit frameworks improved scores 64.3% 98.7%.

- Negotiated government & commercial contracts securing $1M revenue.

- Recovered $200K+ in discrepancies through proactive audits.

- Reduced costs: 56% operations 37% products.

- Automated ERP and finance platforms, enhancing compliance & efficiency.

Operations VP, Business Risk & Control Officer

Citibank – Tucson, AZ 2015 – 2022

- Built governance frameworks and automated compliance monitoring.

- Partnered with procurement/legal to align contracts with GAAP & regulations.

- Closed compliance gaps through new policy frameworks.

- Delivered financial reports to support executive decision-making.

CMIS Business Control Manager

CitiMortgage – Tucson, AZ 2013 – 2015

- Developed risk dashboards for executive oversight.

- Automated tracking systems, strengthening audit readiness.

- Updated policies to improve compliance integrity.

Earlier Roles – CitiMortgage (2007–2013)

- Sr. Lead Analyst, Data Quality & Reporting standardized protocols.

- Homeowner Support Specialist Lead launched live chat support, boosting retention.

Education

Accounting & Finance (In Progress) – Pima Community College (Expected 2026)

BS, Biochemistry – Loyola University Chicago

Certifications

Lean Six Sigma Practitioner PMP-Equivalent CRCP (In Progress)

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