Austin Kaelin
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Hello! I'm Austin Kaelin, a dynamic professional known for my ability to create positive impact and bridge organizational gaps. With diverse industry experience and a proven track record, I bring adaptability, vision, and execution to any team. Renowned for exceptional people skills and collaboration, I thrive on driving transformation and fostering innovation. Passionate about blending my love for people, products, and great experiences, I aspire to be a program owner, delivering exceptional results and building lasting relationships. Let's connect and make waves together!
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior- Strategic Planning & Transformation- Audit & Assurance
Deloitte
09.2021 - 03.2024
- Spearheaded the strategic sensing function, leading efforts in comprehending and identifying competitive landscapes to optimize business strategies
- Managed the incubation of the firm's enabling areas, with a primary focus on talent functions, contributing to the enhancement of human capital
- Extensive experience in stakeholder management, strategic sensing, and business case development, which helped in streamlining processes and fostering business growth.
Manager- Strategy, Business Development
Luxottica Retail (EyeMed)
Cincinnati, OH
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Managing company’s highest growing sector with 70+ of the nation’s leading health plan partners
- Executing plan offering deliverables to retain and grow beyond our 38 million members
- Responsible for business operational success, as well as, client-facing end-to-end execution.
Sr. Analyst- Strategy, Product, & Innovation
Luxottica Retail (EyeMed)
Cincinnati, OH
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Co-lead the go-to-market launch of a direct-to-consumer ecommerce business providing individual vision insurance
- Responsible for all data, modeling, and growth scaling for the line-of-business
- Executed initiatives to accomplish +20% in the number of lives gained, which produced $5 million or more additional revenue in year 2020.
Sr. Analyst- Business Intelligence
Luxottica Retail (EyeMed)
Cincinnati, OH
07.2018 - 12.2019
- Lead and executed all network reporting initiatives for the EyeMed brand
- Managed and produced tools for accessible network reporting which assisted nearly 20,600 opportunities and 6,400 wins/renewals in the 2019 sales year
- Highlighted gaps in the process and implemented Sales Force, automation tools, and a new reporting structure in order to improve overall efficiency
- Collaborated with the Executive Leadership team from all departments to ensure the highest quality reporting that meets standards of efficiency and accuracy.
Treasury Analyst
University of Notre Dame
South Bend, IN
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Executed four main functions: Cash Management, Debt, Capital Planning, and Real Estate
- Lead the creation and communication efforts for the Appendix A 2017 $400 million taxable bond issuance, which involved 27 different individuals and a high-level of detail
- Optimize data analyzation and presentation through advanced Excel techniques, PowerPivot, and Tableau
- Produced new models and reporting decks for potential arbitrage opportunities, a focus which resulted in $400 million of value creation in fiscal year 2017.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance & Entreprenuership
Williams College of Business, Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH05.2017
Skills
Attention to Detail Business Strategy Competitive Analysis
Competitive Intelligence Design Thinking
Executive Communication Management Presenter
Product Development Project Management Resource Management Sensing Service Delivery Stakeholder Management Strategy Team Management Workload Prioritization
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior- Strategic Planning & Transformation- Audit & Assurance
Deloitte
09.2021 - 03.2024
Manager- Strategy, Business Development
Luxottica Retail (EyeMed)
01.2021 - 08.2021
Sr. Analyst- Strategy, Product, & Innovation
Luxottica Retail (EyeMed)
01.2020 - 12.2020
Sr. Analyst- Business Intelligence
Luxottica Retail (EyeMed)
07.2018 - 12.2019
Treasury Analyst
University of Notre Dame
07.2017 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Finance & Entreprenuership
Williams College of Business, Xavier University