Kate Molina
@katemolina
Strategic Operations Leader | Chief of Staff | Operations Business Partner | Executive Assistant
AustraliaWhat I'm looking for
Proven track record partnering with C-suite executives to drive strategic operations, organizational performance, and business outcomes. Demonstrated success bridging high-level strategy and in-the-weeds execution as a de facto Chief of Staff, Operations Business Partner, and trusted right hand to executive leadership.
Deep experience across product, engineering, and cross-functional teams in high-growth, public tech companies. Scope has spanned board engagement, org design, leadership offsites, workforce planning, executive communications, and program management of strategic initiatives. Equally adept in strategic advisory and hands-on operator roles.
Valued for proactive leadership, crisp communication, and relentless drive. Known for cutting through ambiguity, bringing order to chaos, and elevating executives to operate at their highest point of leverage. Thrive in fast-paced, unstructured environments requiring sound judgment and creative problem-solving.
Targeting Chief of Staff, Strategic Operations, and Leadership Business Partner roles in product and engineering organizations. Industry-agnostic; most energized by complex operational challenges in scaling tech companies.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Selected by the Head of Engineering for a newly created exec role. Built and scaled OKR and operating rhythms to sustain alignment through leadership transition. Defined program architecture and redesigned senior leadership forums to sharpen decision-making, ownership, and execution.
Progressed from EA Manager to executive partner to Block’s CTO (5k+ Eng). Built and scaled operating systems (OKRs, governance, cadences) and led cross-functional execution. Helped scale AI to #1 company priority, ensured continuity through org change, and delivered critical programs end-to-end.
Client Communications Manager
A-ESQUE
Aug 2013 - Jun 2019 (5 years 10 months)
Managed retail operations, e-commerce, and client communications for a luxury accessories brand, launching Shopify and Chinese payment integrations to expand channels and building a custom CRM that improved client retention and lead generation. Led high-profile brand partnerships and activations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Science, Merchandising
Bachelor of Science in Merchandising with a Minor in Business Foundations focused on retail merchandising, e-commerce, and business fundamentals.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
AustraliaAuthorized to work in
United StatesSalary expectations
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Job categories
Skills
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