Business Operations Specialist
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Liz Watson previously worked as Client Specialist - Business Operations at Higherring and Freelance Consultant at Self-Employed. Liz Watson holds Bachelor Of Science - Bs, International Business from Illinois State University.
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I am dedicated to ending climate change and biodiversity loss through operational excellence.I'm an Operations Specialist with experience leading projects and optimizing processes. I leverage analytical and communication skills, attention to detail and cross-functional collaboration to drive conservation solutions.I want to make an impact by helping others make an impact. You might be saying "Hey, wait a minute, Liz... but, you worked at a utility company. Are you really a tree hugger?" Ok, I admit that I discovered my passion for environmental sustainability after I started there. They were a good employer which helped me financially support my family. (Husband, daughter, son, cat & dog... if you were wondering). When you learn more, you make different decisions. So, when I realized that I was not setting a good example by staying in a stagnant role in an industry that didn't match my values, I made the decision to leave. No safety net. Just jumped. Then, I got a safety net - that's another story.I started networking. I had never prioritized that because my 'customers' were my fellow employees. Lesson learned. There was another world out there - small business - and I fell in love. The small biz owners I met were the most joyful and supportive people. I gained the confidence to start my own business and found a community of like-minded folks (aka project & process geeks) in the Director of Operations program to help me step up. (thanks, Natalie)A fun ride it was. I came across an opportunity to bring on a client that needed a full time project manager for 3 months. But, if I did that, I wouldn't have time for other clients. Based on some great advice (thanks, Pat), I went for it and fell in love. I said I wouldn't be an employee again. Never say never. Serving historically excluded entrepreneurs through Hello Seven allowed me to continue making an impact. I learned so much about running a business and about myself. I was fortunate to work with an amazing group of folks that brought their full selves to work.It was time to take a break. A long one. I had never taken off more than one week at a time. I decided to prioritize myself and resign my position. I am happiest in the woods or kayaking, so I spent hours every day outside. It confirmed that I needed to dedicate the remainder of my career to saving the wonderful lands and waters that provided me the space to just breathe.I’m continuing to learn and grow. The next right opportunity is on the way. Thanks for stopping by.
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12 roles · 28 years
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Client Specialist - Business Operations
Freelance Consultant
Self-Employed
I provide strategic planning, process optimization and and project management services for socially and environmentally responsible small businesses and nonprofits so they can expand their impact and be a force for good.
Client Specialist
HigherRing is the ethical outsourcing partner for socially responsible companies. They are on a mission to harness business as a force for good and partner with impact organizations to lighten their load and further their purpose. Certified B Corp, 1% for the Plant member and certified Climate Neutral. I am serving their amazing, impactful clients through fractional operations support services.
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Career Break
I started this experience by taking care of me through hiking and kayaking adventures. Then, I shifted to ... enhancing my knowledge for a career transition to conservation.I have enjoyed these opportunities:* Learning about climate sectors and solutions as a Climatebase fellow * Gaining an understanding of the Conservation Standards through the Conservation Project Management & Design course through Conservation Careers* Volunteering at The Nature Conservancy’s Wisconsin Chapter to develop a planning process for volunteer tree planting events* Volunteering on the planning committee for the 2025 Midwest Climate Summit
Jul 2023 - Aug 2024
Climatebase Fellow
As a Cohort 5 Fellow I obtained a Certificate of Completion to enhance my knowledge and gain experience for a transition to a career in conservation.* Through the 12 week curriculum I expanded my literacy about climate sectors and solutions including: Climate Fundamentals, Energy, Transportation, Food & Agriculture, Nature-Based Solutions, Corporate Sustainability, Carbon Removal, Circular Economy and Buildings, Cities & Adaptation* As a capstone project team member, I learned how to search for federal and state grant funding to help a climate tech startup obtain non-dilutive funding* I was recognized as a Maximizer and co-hosted a community event about Project Management & The Circle Economy
Mar 2024 - May 2024
Director Of Operations
Business training and membership community for historically excluded entrepreneurs * Led a team of 5 direct reports in the Operations and Customer Service departments* Supported data-driven decision making by tracking and reporting on company key performance indicators* Improved progress visibility by establishing and maintaining a metrics tracking dashboard for a portfolio of 30 cross-departmental projects* Facilitated strategic planning to establish quarterly goals and prioritize initiatives to support goal achievement* Reduced monthly software spend by streamlining license approval process and removing tools providing duplicate functionality* Increased Net Promoter Score from 4 to 40 within 7 months through enhancements in program delivery and member communications
Jan 2022 - Jun 2023
Project Manager
Jul 2021 - Dec 2021
Project Management Consultant
* Developed and delivered a project management training session which was incorporated as a resource within the Director of Operations certification program that has served over 400 participants* Provided expert guidance as a project management coach for 60 people during 3 cohorts of the Director of Operations certification program* Provided fractional operations support to 2 small business owners in a business coaching program
2020 - 2021
~1 yr
Business Owner
The Impact Trail
The Impact Trail provided strategic planning, process optimization and fractional Director of Operations services to small businesses focused on the triple bottom line of people, planet and profit.Achieved 2020 Green Master Program Certification - Green Apprentice designation through the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council.Client examples: digital marketing agency, travel agency, software consulting firm, bookkeeping firm, divorce financial services, public speaking trainer
2019 - 2021
~2 yrs
Project Office Lead
* Coordinated Project Management Office activities within the Information Technology department; provided work direction to 4 IT leaders and 2 administrative support staff* Developed and continuously improved project management methodology and supporting materials to help process participants excel in their roles* Delivered process training workshops to 50 project managers and department leaders and provided ongoing mentoring which resulted in improved project delivery consistency and an increase in the percentage of projects completing on time and within budget* Produced monthly project portfolio metrics report representing 40 IT projects and shared analysis with leadership team to informdepartment priorities and budget management
2012 - 2019
~7 yrs
Project Manager
* Managed technology projects including a 3 year, $10 million project to upgrade 4,000 computers used by 3,000 employees. Implemented communication plan which resulted in an increase in cross-department collaboration which led to exceeding client satisfaction targets while accomplishing the project objectives on time and within budget.* Managed business process improvement projects including standardization and automation of project and portfolio management processes.
1999 - 2019
~20 yrs
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Liz Watson education
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Illinois State University
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Liz Watson holds Bachelor Of Science - Bs, International Business from Illinois State University.
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