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Kristan Frontz

Director Of Operations
Reading,PA

Summary

Forward-thinking leader with over 20 years of project and operations management experience in various corporate environments, including 13 years within Pharmaceutical Consulting and 5 years in the hospitality industry. Collaborative with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships, with a diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

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Languages
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years of post-secondary education
19
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years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, Global Administration & Operations

Two Labs Holdings LLC (formerly Pennside Partners)
Wyomissing, PA
02.2008 - Current
  • Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
  • Developed professional, timely and accurate a proposals (PowerPoint and Word) to maximize potential to maintain current accounts and secure additional business, this included maintenance and development of division templates
  • Maintained SalesForce records, created reports and dashboard as well as led weekly sales meeting to report on business development opportunities
  • Coordinated travel arrangements, including booking airfare, hotel and ground transportation.
  • Propelled continuous improvements and strategically implemented procedures to improve effectiveness of division and staff
  • Onboarded new employees, including training, mentoring and new hire documentation.
  • Applied internal clients feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs.
  • Developed and maintained cross-divisional relationships as well as with client and suppliers through continual and consistent communication.
  • Offered office-wide technical support and training, including troubleshooting issues and optimizing usage.
  • Improved operational planning and business frameworks to enhance resource utilization and improve efficiency.
  • Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
  • Conferred with executive management on departmental policies and projects.
  • Composed internal memos and external correspondence for senior management and reviewed all documentation to eliminate errors.
  • Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data.
  • Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and created documents (PowerPoint, Word) for all-hands, team and annual meetings.
  • Evaluated suppliers by assessing quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.
  • Previously held positions within Two Labs/Pennside as Senior Administrative Assistant, Technical Writer and Office Manager

Customer Support Liaison and Supervisor

Ikon Office Solutions
King of Prussia, PA
06.2004 - 02.2008
  • Acted as a liaison between Executive team, Sales, Customer Care Center, Management Services and SErvice Organization
  • Built partnerships with diverse internal teams and sales, finance and operations departments to streamline processes.
  • Introduced higher standards for customer service and increased efficiency by streamlining operations.
  • Provided training via WebEx training sessions utilizing PowerPoint presentations as well as classroom setting on any new Sales Packages, on-line tracking systems and web reports used by the sales force
  • Provided support the sales team to enhance their sales effectiveness and reduce their non-selling activities through coaching, training and problem resolution
  • Acted independently in determine the appropriate course for resolution to escalate Customer Issues
  • Supervised 8 employees and assessed performances
  • Completed special projects by using effective decision making, critical thinking and time management skills.
  • Previously held positions as Executive Assistant to the Director of Finance and Sales

Award

  • Beyond the Call of Duty award for BY05 presented by the Area Vice President

Executive Assistant to the Vice President

Galaxy Scientific
Warminster, PA
10.2002 - 06.2004
  • Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies.
  • Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
  • Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.
  • Distributed company-wide announcements, booked conference rooms and coordinated catering for annual staff meeting.
  • Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data.
  • Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
  • Designed effective PowerPoint presentations for internal and external clients
  • Researched, proposed and implemented office vendor agreements to decrease costs and improve services.

Awards

  • (2) Galaxy Scientific Corporation Employee Efficiency Awards for outstanding Company-Wide Cost Reduction Recommendation and Implementation

Administrative Assistant/Project Designer/Travel Service Agent

Rosenbluth International
Philadelphia, PA
1997 - 2002

Administrative Assistant

  • Assisted with overall efficiency of the Business Unit while providing support for the GEneral Manager up to the Executive LEadership team in overall account and business management
  • Produced monthly staffing plans, reports, including management and generation of the budget
  • Managed urgent client issues in absence of the General Manager/Account Manager
  • Created client quarterly report presentations (PowerPoint and Excel documents)
  • Managed office and equipment
  • Reconciled Client Settlement Statement as well as Profit and Loss statements

Project Designer

  • Delivered outstanding service to clients to not only maintain but to extend relationship for future business opportunities.
  • Improved proposal content and design through consistent hard work and dedication to Business Development Services
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Produced sales proposals in a professional, timely and accurate manner to maximize potential to maintain current accounts and secure additional business
  • Consistently updated products and services database for proposals
  • Managed multiple projects in an extremely deadline oriented service area
  • Assisted with pro-forma financials for accuracy and completely so that realistic financial projections can be determined
  • Consulted with internal clients in order to strategize presentation approach

Corporate Travel Services Associate

  • Provided comprehensive and cost-effective travel services to corporate clients
  • Successfully complete Rosenbluth's eight week Apollo training course
  • Exceeded productivity levels in transactions and phone calls
  • Facilitated tours of the Philadelphia Headquarters Reservations center as well as provided demonstrations for current and prospective clients

Leader in Learning

  • Coordinated and facilitated various learning experiences for the associates
  • Organized programs to improve knowledge and efficiency of the Business Unit
  • Created and organized Benchmarking and Incentive Programs

Education

Political Science And German Language & Literature

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
08.1992 - 05.1997

Skills

Operations

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Software

Microsoft Office Suite

SalesForce

OpenAir

Concur Travel and Expense

Apollo Focalpoint

ADP Workforce

Order Management Distribution System (OMD)

Deltek Timesheet Collection and Deltek Costpoint Accounting System

Timeline

Manager, Global Administration & Operations

Two Labs Holdings LLC (formerly Pennside Partners)
02.2008 - Current

Customer Support Liaison and Supervisor

Ikon Office Solutions
06.2004 - 02.2008

Executive Assistant to the Vice President

Galaxy Scientific
10.2002 - 06.2004

Political Science And German Language & Literature

Temple University
08.1992 - 05.1997

Administrative Assistant/Project Designer/Travel Service Agent

Rosenbluth International
1997 - 2002
Kristan FrontzDirector Of Operations