Maisha Popoola
@maishapopoola
Strategic Operations Leader with 10+ years of experience optimizing ops.
What I'm looking for
I am a Strategic Operations Leader with over 10 years of experience in optimizing operations for SaaS, E-Commerce, and Non-Profit organizations. My expertise lies in strategic planning, process improvement frameworks, and data-driven decision-making. Currently, I work as a Client Operations Associate at JustFund, where I drive revenue growth initiatives and enhance operational efficiency through strategic data analysis and CRM infrastructure improvements.
Previously, I served as an Operations Manager at Shoppable, where I led cross-functional teams to manage client portfolios, generating over $5M in annual revenue. My focus on data-driven business operations strategies has enabled me to track success metrics and optimize processes that directly impact revenue generation and client success. I am passionate about leveraging technology to improve service delivery and customer onboarding, ensuring that organizations can achieve their operational goals effectively.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Client Revenue Operations Operations Manager
JustFund
Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Drove revenue growth initiatives by identifying and implementing strategic internal and external process optimizations based on OKR/KPI analysis, directly supporting improved service delivery and customer onboarding. Engineered and deployed CRM infrastructure improvements within product management and customer success platforms, including process mapping and workflow automation, resulting in enhan
Director of Operations
Shoppable
Oct 2021 - Apr 2023 (1 year 6 months)
Led cross-functional support and success teams to manage client portfolios and product end users, generating over $5M in annual revenue. Managed revenue operations for key CPG client marketing initiatives, exceeding $1M in recurring annual revenue through strategic data analysis and reporting.
Operations Manager
Leadership Newark
Aug 2019 - Oct 2021 (2 years 2 months)
Managed and maintained two CRM donor and constituent databases encompassing over 20,000 contacts, ensuring data integrity and enabling targeted communication strategies. Oversaw strategic and operational initiatives, including large-scale event planning and the implementation of virtual platforms for the organization's first digital public policy summit.
Strategic Operations Manager
HelloFresh
Oct 2016 - Sep 2019 (2 years 11 months)
Led strategic process and project redesign for customer care operations, leveraging Lean Six Sigma principles to drive efficiency and improve customer experience. Oversaw B2B key accounts, including two national non-profit organizations, exceeding $500K in annual revenue.
Operations Assistant
Uncommon Schools
Apr 2015 - Mar 2017 (1 year 11 months)
Provided operational support across 5 school campuses, streamlining clerical tasks under the Director of Operations, contributing to strategic initiatives. Managed critical student attendance data for over 5,000 student records, ensuring accuracy and efficiency crucial for operational planning.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Rutgers University
Entrepreneurial Scholarship, Global Entrepreneurship Program
Participated in the Mielle Organics Global Entrepreneurship Program, focusing on entrepreneurial studies and global business initiatives.
Thomas Edison State University
Organizational Leadership, Organizational Leadership
Pursued studies in Organizational Leadership, developing skills in strategic planning, team management, and operational efficiency.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Certification, Operations Management Strategy & Quality for the Digital Age
Completed a certification in Operations Management Strategy & Quality for the Digital Age, gaining expertise in modern operational strategies and quality control.
Essex County College
Paralegal Studies, Paralegal Studies
Studied Paralegal Studies, acquiring knowledge in legal research, documentation, and administrative support within the legal field.
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