Kathleen Contreras
North Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Experienced and enthusiastic Business Manager with track record of success across wide range of industries. Possesses exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills to provide advice and expertise to client organizations improving business performance. Experienced in all aspects of operations, strategy and finance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant
Roldan Solutions LLC
12.2023 - Current
- Work closely with clients or internal stakeholders to understand their unique business objectives, challenges, and requirements
- Provide tailored recommendations and solutions aligned with their strategic goals and operational constraints.
Finance Director
Saint Joseph Husband of Mary Roman Catholic Church
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Oversaw day to day operations of accounting department, account analysis, reconciliations, compliance with accounting standards, and financial reporting
- Collaborated with other departments to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning process
- Managed and supervised payables, count team and outside accounting firm
- Provided guidance on technical accounting database and ensured compliance with GAAP
- Monitored cash flow, banking and oversaw treasury functions.
Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Velocity Truck Centers
10.2016 - 02.2022
- Project management, ensuring successful execution and completion of multimillion-dollar generating projects
- Conducted comprehensive process improvement reviews
- Identified and implemented efficiencies that led to national organization recognition and adoption of best practices
- Collaboration and completion of several Black Belt projects
- Successfully developed, implemented, and aligned performance with organizational KPI’s
- Strategic and analytical skillset
- Efficient time management with the ability to prioritize tasks and focus on high impact activities.
Operations Manager
Hertz Corporation
02.2011 - 09.2016
- Managed day-to-day operations, process improvement and customer satisfaction
- Analyzed sales data and trends
- Inspired, motivated, coached, and developed sales team
- Implemented sales strategies to align with business goals
- Assessed market trends and competitor activities
- Negotiation skills to navigate deals and agreements
- Utilized sales tools, CRM systems and other relevant technology
- Resilience in handling setbacks in the sales process while maintaining a positive attitude to motive team during challenging times.
Education
Master’s - Business Administration
Western Governors University
Las Vegas, NV2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada2006
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Change Management
- Project Management
- Training, Development & Auditing
- Analyze and Present Data
- Fiscal Planning/Reporting
- Safety/OSHA
- GAPP Practices
- HR/Payroll
- Employee Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Organizational Development
- Forecasting and Reporting
- Data Analytics
- Analytical Thinking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Accomplishments
National Change Management Award, Daimler -2018
National Best Practice Award, Daimler-2019
Additional Information
- National Change Management Award, Daimler
- Service Excellence Award, Hertz
Affiliations
- U.S Air Force 1988-1996
Certification
- Certified Yellow Belt, Hertz-2011-2017
- Certified Green Belt, Daimler -2016-2017
- Black Belt lead, Velocity Truck Centers-2017-2020
Timeline
Consultant
Roldan Solutions LLC
12.2023 - Current
Finance Director
Saint Joseph Husband of Mary Roman Catholic Church
03.2022 - 12.2023
Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Velocity Truck Centers
10.2016 - 02.2022
Operations Manager
Hertz Corporation
02.2011 - 09.2016
Master’s - Business Administration
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Nevada
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