Kate M

Supported CEO and Founder of a $200M prestige beauty brand, driving strategic projects, executive operations, and cross-functional execution to advance company priorities. ● Translated CEO and Founder vision into actionable plans, collaborating cross-functionally to drive alignment and results while managing communication across internal and external stakeholders with professionalism, discretion, and diplomacy ● Directed change management efforts through CEO transition, establishing decision-making frameworks and communication cadence that accelerated alignment and preserved team momentum ● Prepared board materials, Town Hall decks, and confidential reports, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with leadership messaging ● Facilitated executive onboarding, offboarding, and internal communications to enhance team cohesion and organizational clarity

Supported the CEO as a strategic partner, balancing executive needs with full ownership of office management and organizational alignment. ● Led LA office build-out post-acquisition, overseeing vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of a functional workspace ● Directed change management efforts through CEO transition, establishing decision-making frameworks and communication cadence that accelerated alignment and preserved team momentum ● Directed cross-functional initiatives, bridging communication gaps and keeping projects on track from start to finish ● Managed end-to-end planning of executive, departmental, and companywide in-person events; managing budgets and tracking spend to drive efficient and cost-conscious execution

Responsible for day-to-day operations—including budget management, logistical oversight, inventory tracking, and production support—focused on driving operational efficiency in order fulfillment. ● Oversaw budgeting, vendor relationships, and contract negotiations, ensuring streamlined and fiscally responsible operations ● Contributed to product formulation and batch production across Just Dog and OH.SO product lines, ensuring quality and consistency

Spearheaded new business development, driving client acquisition, revenue growth, and market expansion. ● Enhanced travel incentive programs through customer segmentation, testing, and performance evaluation, driving engagement and ROI ● Collaborated with President, SVP, and Product Manager to ensure the business catalog remained accurate and aligned with evolving priorities

Developed and maintained service center business streams to enhance timely product placement and target marketing growth strategies. ● Oversaw $12M in capital equipment across two divisions, ensuring proper allocation, utilization, and compliance ● Worked closely with territory managers to maximize warranty sales through targeted up-selling and cross-selling initiatives

Drive cost-effective purchasing decisions by sourcing, evaluating, and negotiating with suppliers to secure the best value in price, quality, and delivery. ● Achieved $275K in fiscal year cost savings by negotiating favorable pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers ● Collaborated cross-functionally with operations, finance, logistics, and other teams to align purchasing with business needs

Developed tailored proposals and negotiated contracts to align solutions with client needs. ● Built and nurtured client relationships to drive repeat business and establish long-term partnerships ● Exceeded sales targets, contributing to revenue growth and Increased local brand visibility