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Martha Kausch

Bridgeport,CT

Summary

Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 20 years of experience in Private Equity applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of XX, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to reduce XX and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Investor Relations Associate /Corporate Operations Manager

PPC Enterprises LLC
09.2010 - Current
  • Provide high-level investor coordination servicing which includes assisting investors with questions regarding their accounts, account maintenance, tax preparation reports and various other requests.
  • Handing the processing and tracking of new investor paperwork.
  • Enter new investor information in Investment Cafe.
  • Set up new investor XX in Investment Cafe.
  • Collaborate with the CFO, COO for quarterly reporting, capital calls and all investor reporting.
  • Regularly interface with financial institutions Merrill Lynch, JPM Morgan, Charles Schwab, Fidelity and TD Ameritrade on servicing related matters.
  • Spearheaded two conversions with Advent Software.
  • Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping.
  • Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs.
  • Complete bi-weekly payroll for 20+ employees.
  • Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.

Operations Manager

The Tokarz Group Advisers LLC
09.2004 - Current

TTGA is a registered investment adviser with the SEC and is currently the investment adviser to MVC PE Fund and previously to MVC Capital, Inc. a private equity firm which was publicly traded on the NYSE:MVC.


Serve as Family Office Manager and Project Manager. Assist the CEO with prioritizing, scheduling, and managing all financial, investment, accounting, real estate, directorships, and personal endeavors.

· Improved office efficiency through streamlined process improvements and workflow by creating, organizing, and maintaining accurate electronic and hard-copy records, filing systems and inventories.

· Oversee and manage the CEO’s AR/AP handle incoming/outgoing wires, bank deposits, accounts payable/receivable. Liaison to tax / finance team for all tax and financial matters.


Direct day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.

  • Managed company operations with responsibility for XX, XXX, XXX and XXX.
  • Deliver positive investor experiences by implementing effective quality assurance practices.
  • Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
  • Continuously develop and implement initiatives driving process improvements and operations work flow.
  • Improved morale and management communication by creating employee recognition and rewards practices.

Varied Positions

Xerox Corporation
03.1991 - 04.2004

Throughout my tenure I held various positions, each with commiserating responsibility and promotion were received.


Origination Analyst

· Identified revenue opportunities of unbilled dollars in the amount of $12M for 2003.

· Identified & transferred $900K in aged credits from AR to Collection Services. Efforts allowed aged credits to be applied to customer accounts which were previously written off.

· Supported billing and collection organization through analytical work.

· Attended Six Sigma Quality Training; Critical to Quality, Capital Courier & Process Mapping.

Manufacturing Supervisor

· Responsible for daily rate, quality and safety of over 100 Industrial Staff who built tested and shipped some of Xerox’s first digital products.

· Worked with supervisors on opposite shifts to ensure consistency, quality and coverage of manufacturing operations.

· Responsible for writing reviews grievances and labor reports of Industrial Staff who reported to me. Resulting in termination of employees based on rules of conduct negotiated between union and company.

· Exceeded quarterly IPO schedules by utilizing production downtime.

· Completed Industrial Relations Training & Management.

Product Technical Support

· Successfully responded to approximately 140 inbound phone calls daily; receiving numerous letters of appreciation from external Xerox customers.

· Participated in Pilot Program supporting Sales Force web initiative.

· Deflated excess inventory at carrier sites through working DNI (Delivered Not Installed).

Logistics Representative

· Resolved system inventory discrepancies arising from receipt and shipping of equipment.

· Successful reconciliation of equipment in legacy systems for quality shipment to DR Carriers.

· Cross trained team members on system upgrades and internal processing; acted as focal point for quality initiatives.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
07.2009

Skills

  • Data management
  • Training & Development
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Active listening
  • Relationship building
  • Troubleshooting
  • Flexible
  • Maintenance & Repair
  • Time management
  • Identifying opportunities
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Logistics Oversight
  • Business Planning
  • Process Improvement
  • Organizational Management
  • Document Control
  • Cross-Functional Communication
  • Operations Management
  • Onboarding and Orientation
  • Customer Relations Specialist
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Superb Time Management Skills
  • Project Management
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Unsurpassed Work Ethic
  • Decision-Making
  • Continuous Improvements
  • Client Relations

Timeline

Investor Relations Associate /Corporate Operations Manager

PPC Enterprises LLC
09.2010 - Current

Operations Manager

The Tokarz Group Advisers LLC
09.2004 - Current

Varied Positions

Xerox Corporation
03.1991 - 04.2004

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Cornell University
Martha Kausch