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Kaelyn Dawnyea

@kaelyndawnyea

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I’m currently in Austin Texas but will be relocating to Montpellier France August 5, 2025.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and strategic growth, where I can leverage my operational expertise to drive organizational success.

I am a results-driven operations leader with over a decade of experience in strategic and organizational excellence across various sectors, including technology, academic research, and executive support. As the COO and co-founder of KINDE Technologies, I have successfully directed operations strategy, implemented business process improvements, and integrated technology solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity.

My career has been marked by my ability to lead teams effectively, manage multi-million-dollar projects, and coordinate global operations. I have a proven track record of optimizing processes and supporting client relations in remote-based business environments. My previous roles at Meta and the University of Texas at Austin have further honed my skills in IP operations, administrative support, and cross-functional communication, allowing me to contribute significantly to organizational success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Co-Founder & COO

Current

KINDE Technologies

Jan 2025 - Present (6 months)

Directed operations strategy, business process improvements, and tech integrations. Led a team of executive assistants supporting global leaders and oversaw IP and AI operations.

Strategy Operations Business Process Improvement AI Operations

Senior Administrative Associate

University of Texas at Austin, Mechanical Engineering Depart

May 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Oversaw budgeting, purchasing, and reconciliation for the Molten Salt Digital Twin Initiative. Managed procurement of equipment and services, ensuring compliance with state and university policy.

Budgeting Purchasing Reconciliations Procurement Compliance Policies Records Management

Senior Administrative Associate

UT Austin, Institute for Urban Policy Research & Analysis

Aug 2017 - Present (7 years 11 months)

Served as liaison to the Texas Legislative Black Caucus. Led department operations, event logistics, and DEI initiatives.

Liaison DEI

Operations Program Manager

LawnStarter

Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 6 months)

Built international operations infrastructure and optimized vendor partnerships. Improved cost efficiency and project timelines through tech-led process improvements.

Partnerships Project Timelines Process Improvement Tech Led Solutions

Administrative Specialist

Meta (Facebook)

Delivered high-level administrative support across multiple global executive teams. Managed travel, scheduling, and internal communications across time zones.

Administrative Support Executive Support Travel Management Scheduling Internal Communications Global Team Management

IP Operations Specialist

Meta (Facebook)

Jun 2020 - Present (5 years 1 month)

Supported legal operations in global IP dispute management and AI-driven data systems. Streamlined cross-functional communications and reporting tools across international teams.

Cross Functional Communication Reporting Tools Legal Operations

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Sam Houston State University

B.A., Political Science

Completed 3.5 years of coursework toward a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Focused on developing a strong understanding of political systems and policies.