Vice President Operations
CurrentManages teams spanning between Finance, Operations, and Service Delivery. Provides strategic direction and creates processes and procedures to maximize efficiency and productivity. Directs all hiring to build high-performing teams and achieve organizational goals. • Promoted from Director of Business Operations to Vice President of Operations due to exceptional knowledge, leadership, and performance.• Reduced email volume by 30% and increased efficiency by implementing a structured form for advisors to submit requests while streamlining processing by service team.• Spearheaded selection and implementation of a new CRM system impacting 30 employees and nearly 400 travel advisors; partnered with sales team to conduct beta testing, worked with developers on customization, managed data transfer, and led trainings to promote system adoption.• Decreased time required to enter bookings by 93% and generated 40% reduction in overall labor demands through automating processes and introducing a new CRM system.• Oversees contract with managed service provider and develops quarterly budget to support IT infrastructure, equipment updates, cybersecurity, and system enhancements; strengthened security features and training to reduce risk of cyberattacks achieving 100% pass rate on first company test.• Implemented Performyard to standardize performance reviews, improve feedback and recognition processes, manage data, and increase employee engagement.• Coaches and mentors team members to enhance leadership skills and performance; leverages predictive index to tailor communication style and feedback to employee preferences.