Julia Potter Email and Phone Number

AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Business Transformation ● Digital Transformation ● Change Management ● Business Strategy ● Technology Integration ● Operational Innovation ● People, Process & SystemsPROFESSIONAL PROFILE:I am a transformational leader-manager with a broad yet comprehensive understanding of the mission imperative in business operations coupled with the unique ability to execute tactically across all key result areas. Colleagues would say I am astute to the fine points of operational improvement and what it takes to scale and execute in a highly competitive and increasingly dynamic, process-and-systems-oriented, commodity line of business. Throughout my career at Casella, I have been recognized as a high-potential working leader adept at driving organizational and operational innovation, cross-functional collaboration and technology deployment. My strength is that I am skilled at getting results with and through people—inspiring confidence, building coalitions and fostering a healthy work culture. I consider myself a true business partner, change agent and thought leader committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.AREAS OF EXPERTISE:● Leadership of business transformation and change management initiatives involving people, processes, systems and technology.● Continuous quality improvement through systematic ongoing enhancements to products, services, processes and performance management.● Business strategy and tactical execution on multiple, simultaneous initiatives with global business impact.● Cross-functional team empowerment and delegation—often working with implied or inferential authority.● Talent management & staff development, including coaching & mentoring of high-potential candidates.● Decision support at the c-level, including collecting, analyzing & presenting data to senior management.● High cultural competence in working effectively with and motivating a diverse workforce.● Vendor management & contract negotiation across the supply chain.TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:● ERP and CRM tools. Proficient in Microsoft® Dynamics 365 used in managing various critical business functions, including customer service, field service, operations, finance and project management.● Fleet management tools. Proficient in Routeware fleet management, route optimization & productivity improvement software.● Performance management tools. Proficient in insightsoftware Longview used in financial reporting, tax planning and enterprise performance management.LET'S CONNECT:The best way to reach me is via LinkedIn or Julia.Potter@casella.com