
Julia Andreas
@juliaandreas
Business Operations & AI Transformation Lead at LocalBini AG who built an AI booking agent processing 100+ bookings a week.
What I'm looking for
At LocalBini AG, I work with the founder and C-suite to identify operational breakdowns and build practical fixes. I built an end-to-end AI booking agent that processes more than 100 bookings a week, alongside a matching algorithm for assigning bookings to local guides.
Together, these systems removed about 50% of the operations coordinator’s daily workload and eliminated after-hours booking monitoring. I also built automated upsell detection to identify revenue opportunities in upcoming bookings.
Previously, at Deep Dive Dubai, I restructured daily operations using Lean principles and helped scale service from five to seven days a week without additional headcount. I also implemented a custom operational platform and developed SQL and Power BI capabilities that automated core processes, eliminated $60,000 in software costs, and reduced planning errors by 50%.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Business Operations & AI Transformation Lead
LocalBini AG
Mar 2026 - Present (7 months)
Mapped operational breakdowns with founder and C-suite, designed and built fixes, including an AI booking agent processing 100+ bookings weekly and a custom matching algorithm for 3,000+ guides, removing ~50% of operations workload.
Strategic Operations Consultant
Freelance
Dec 2025 - Mar 2026 (3 months)
Advised a solar company on franchise expansion, redesigning sales-to-operations communication flows and operating processes to support scaling, owning the project end-to-end.
Operations Manager
Deep Dive Dubai
Sep 2021 - Mar 2024 (2 years 6 months)
Restructured daily operations using Lean principles, scaling service from 5 to 7 days a week with zero additional headcount while increasing customer throughput. Spearheaded implementation of a custom operational platform and built data analytics capabilities, eliminating $60k in software costs and reducing planning errors by 50%.
Assistant Manager
TGI Maldives
Dec 2020 - Sep 2021 (9 months)
Streamlined daily operations, resource allocation, and team scheduling across high-end service environments, reducing operational waste while acting as the core liaison between staff, management, and clients.
Co-Owner
Cape Town Dive Centre
Jun 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 6 months)
Managed the full business P&L, cash flow, logistics and vendor contracts, using financial data to guide decisions. Kept operations stable through major crises by creating rapid contingency plans.
Field Operations & Lead Instructor
Prodivers, Ollava Dive Centre
Dec 2016 - Jun 2018 (1 year 6 months)
Managed safety, logistics, and emergency protocols for high-volume groups in remote, challenging environments. Led multi-cultural teams in high-stakes settings, focusing on clear communication, risk management, and customer experience.
Global Load Control Agent
Lufthansa
Jun 2016 - Dec 2016 (6 months)
Executed time-critical flight weight-and-balance logistics with zero tolerance for error, ensuring full international aviation safety and compliance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Cape Town
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
2024 - 2025
Grade: Distinction
Activities and societies: Co-Chaired the Sustainable Business Club; Speaker & Sponsor, Women in Business Club.
Master of Business Administration with distinction, focusing on building resilient supply chains in high-volatility markets.
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Science, Informatics
2019 - 2023
Bachelor of Science in Informatics completed part-time and via distance learning.
University of Oxford
Global Network Week, Psychology, Economic Decisions and Financial Markets
Completed GNAM Global Network Week on Psychology, Economic Decisions and Financial Markets at Saïd Business School.
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