Bree McKoy
College Park,MD
Summary
Operations and project management professional with extensive experience leading teams and managing cross-functional initiatives. Successfully drives operational excellence and enhances employee engagement through effective project management and strategic planning in diverse sectors.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations & Events Associate
The Rockefeller Foundation
Washington, DC
01.2023 - Current
- Managed project planning and operational execution for World Bank Week 2023, supporting strategic goals for World Bank Week 2024–2026.
- Led project management and operational execution for executive-level meetings, board convenings, donor engagements, and multi-stakeholder events supporting Foundation priorities.
- Led planning and execution of annual #DCRocks Crab Feast, coordinating timelines, vendor management, communications, logistics, and overall event delivery.
- Coordinated Ask Raj and Town Hall livestream productions in partnership with Events and AV teams, ensuring seamless execution for in-person and virtual audiences.
- Collaborated with the President's Office, Events Team, RFCC, GEA, Sustainable Operations, Special Projects, AV, Security, Facilities, and external stakeholders.
- Managed internal communications, conference room operations, reception services, and employee engagement initiatives for the Washington, DC Field Office.
- Developed project plans, briefing materials, stakeholder communications, and post-event analyses to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Resolved complex operational challenges while maintaining exceptional stakeholder service and executive-level professionalism.
- Apply sustainable operations principles to event planning and office operations through specialized training completed in partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University.
Operations Manager
Ulta Beauty
Hyattsville, MD
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Managed daily operations for high-volume retail location, overseeing workforce planning, inventory management, compliance, customer experience, and operational performance to drive seamless operations.
- Led operational initiatives and process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and supported business objectives.
- Monitored operational and business performance metrics to identify opportunities for enhancing efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
- Supervised, coached, and developed a team of 15+ employees through onboarding, training, performance management, and professional development.
- Managed escalated customer concerns and implemented solutions that strengthened service delivery and accountability.
- Coordinated cross-functional activities among management, associates, and corporate stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication.
Office Co-Manager
University of Florida, Industrial & Systems Engineering Department
Gainesville, FL
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Streamlined communications among faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders to ensure clarity and collaboration.
- Facilitated departmental operations, project coordination, scheduling, and administrative workflows to enhance team efficiency.
- Managed confidential records and contributed to office management initiatives to uphold organizational standards.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Entrepreneurship
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD05-2028
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD05-2026
Skills
- Project Management
- Program Management
- Operations Management
- Process Improvement
- Workflow Optimization
- Change Management
- Strategic Planning
- Vendor Management
- Client Success
- Customer Experience Management
- Onboarding & Training
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Team Leadership
Websites
Timeline
Operations & Events Associate
The Rockefeller Foundation
01.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
Ulta Beauty
01.2019 - 01.2023
Office Co-Manager
University of Florida, Industrial & Systems Engineering Department
01.2017 - 01.2018
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Entrepreneurship
University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus