Jennifer Ober
Katy,TX
Summary
Hardworking, passionate leader and creative problem solver with over 30 years of management experience in various industries. Received a B.S. in Civil Engineering Technologies from the University of Houston and experienced in executive leadership, accounting, international business, data analysis, management, research, human resources, execution, and creative problem solving. Previously the President/Owner of Exploration Technologies Inc. (ETI), the Vice President of Operations for Caleb Insurance Group, and the Mergers & Acquisitions Transaction Coordinator for Inszone Insurance. Served as the Head of the Ladies Ministry for The Fellowship and facilitator for the Nikao group. Enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and painting.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Mergers & Acquisitions Transaction Coordinator
Inszone Insurance
04.2022 - 02.2024
- Facilitated the due diligence process, created deal packages, set up and monitored the data room, coordinated with third-party diligence providers, created checklists of documents, created daily reports, updated agency management system, coordinated with integration and operations team, created M&A SharePoint site, drafted letters of intent, and assisted in drafting schedules for closing.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to ensure seamless operation and timely completion of tasks.
- Ensured smooth transaction coordination by managing timelines, deadlines, and documentation requirements.
- Improved overall efficiency by creating templates and checklists for the transaction process.
- Streamlined transaction processes by implementing efficient organizational strategies and time management techniques.
- Organized and maintained digital files for easy access, streamlining document retrieval process during audits or inquiries.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Vice President of Operations
Caleb Insurance Group
03.2017 - 04.2022
- Responsible for supervising agency management software conversion, implementing carrier downloads, converting accounting system, enhancing processes, setting up remote work systems, processing payables, setting up ePay Policy, managing agency IT processes, assisting in preparing Caleb Insurance Group for sale, and completing requirements of diligence process and integration during acquisition by Inszone Insurance.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Championed employee development programs to enhance skills, increase retention rates, and build high-performance workforce.
- Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
President/Owner
Exploration Technologies, Inc.
04.1992 - 03.2017
- Jennifer brings extensive management experience from her years working with Exploration Technologies Inc., an internationally recognized leader in surface geochemical methods, with over three decades of experience in research, management, execution, and interpretation of geochemical programs pertaining to petroleum and minerals exploration and environmental assessments. ETI has generated over one hundred proprietary geochemical interpretation reports on the geochemistry of domestic USA and International basins. Jennifer spent her time working with clients negotiating contracts and the general management of client relationships, sales, and the coordination of field work.
- Implemented robust financial controls to increase transparency, reduce risk, and optimize resource allocation.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance. (Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, 401K, Health Insurance, Corporate Insurance)
- Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
- · Responsible for client proposals, and contracts. Handles logistics for both domestic and international jobs, moving equipment into different countries and making sure jobs run efficiently and smoothly. Manages Projects from start to finish. Interacts with clients, handles invoicing and collections.
- Worked assisting ETI's Senior Scientists and Environmental Project Managers with general project management and overview, creating health and safety plans for various remediation jobs, preparing and reviewing contracts and environmental reports, ensuring that all environmental and contractual requirements are being adequately met. Worked in every department at ETI and has a working knowledge of ETI's environmental assessment and remediation procedures. During college years worked in ETI's computer drafting department preparing graphical displays for client reports, reduced laboratory data and handled the QA/QC for environmental samples. After graduation worked as a field technician logging core samples from boreholes, collecting water samples from monitor wells and collecting soil gas samples for environmental assessments. Since that time, she has taken over the management and control of ETI's office and financial records
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering Technology
University of Houston
Houston, TX12.1995
Skills
- Payroll Management
- Project Management
- Human Resources
- Microsoft Office
- Executive Leadership
- Optimizing Processes
- Operational Reporting
- Financial analysis and reporting
Timeline
Mergers & Acquisitions Transaction Coordinator
Inszone Insurance
04.2022 - 02.2024
Vice President of Operations
Caleb Insurance Group
03.2017 - 04.2022
President/Owner
Exploration Technologies, Inc.
04.1992 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering Technology
University of Houston
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