Celia M.

Celia M.

Int'l Credit & Collections Finance

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Founder & Artist

  • Education

    • University of California, Los Angeles

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      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Business-Economics Cum Laude

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Psi, Bruin Consulting, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, Undergraduate Business Society

  • Experience

    • CBS Television Distribution

      Mar 2011 - Sept 2011
      Int'l Credit & Collections Finance

      - Advised on suitable credit limitations for new clients by assessing their financial solvencies through research and analysis of credit reports, SEC filings, and litigation history- Collected and analyzed international tax receipts, allowing over $13.4 million in taxes withheld to be reimbursed by the IRS- Produced extensive sales office reports (Excel pivot tables, VLOOKUP) to be sent to international headquarters

    • Deloitte

      Aug 2013 - Jan 2015
      Business Risk Consultant

      - Identified risks and causes of business process inefficiencies through data analysis, gap assessments, and client walkthroughs; provided cost-benefit analyses for each option- Recommended long- and near-term improvements to increase efficiency, mitigate risks, and improve timeliness and accuracy of communication and financial reporting- Led client workshops and brainstorming sessions to address knowledge gaps and pain points, assign action plans, and promote employee buy-in and accountability- Assured the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls across various business cycle stages and enterprise applications Show less

    • Medallia

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2021

      For each client that engages with Medallia's Customer Experience Management (CEM) product, I configure a robust platform end-to-end, from customer feedback collection to reporting. The end results are happy clients, customers that feel heard, and improved business outcomes (retention, sales, cross-sell, and more)!Role highlights:- Customized CEM program to clients' business needs and advised based on industry and technical best practices- Led key design and configuration workstreams, managing multiple analysts alongside ambiguity, complex requests, and changing scope while meeting deadlines- Delivered platform modules and documentation with attention to detail and technical sustainability, resulting in zero quality incidents and smooth servicing transitions- Maintained strong relationships with the client and fostered their view of Medallia as a business partner Show less

      • Business Operations Senior Manager

        Aug 2019 - Jan 2021
      • Business Operations Manager

        Apr 2018 - Aug 2019
      • Business Operations Senior Analyst

        Jan 2017 - Mar 2018
      • Professional Services Senior Analyst

        Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
    • Paint the Town

      Aug 2016 - now
      CEO & Founder

      Paint the Town helps guests create beautiful memories and keepsakes through social art experiences. We bring people together through mobile painting parties (in-person, virtual) and other team building events. Paint the Town was listed as the #338 Fastest Growing Company in 2022 by Inc Magazine!As the founder and CEO, my responsibilities include:- Oversee all operations (sales, events, biz dev, staffing, recruiting, inventory, logistics)- Manage team of 5 event coordinators and drive towards sales goals- Oversee event quality and manage the Instructor Management team, which hires, trains, staffs, and coaches 400+ artists across 80 cities in the US- Refine services and operations through continuous process improvements and feedback collection- Expand business through targeted ad campaigns and business partnerships- Delight customers with great service and customized events (over 800 five-star reviews across Yelp and Google!)www.paintthetown.com Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Internal Auditor

      IIA Indianapolis Chapter
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Celia M.
      1st Place - Intel Finance-Strategy Case Competition (UCLA) Intel Corp. Oct 2011 - Directed team to assess the feasibility, profitability, and risks of Intel Corp. entering the smart phone and tablet markets- Devised entry strategies and supported recommendations with thorough research, exit alternatives, and financial analysis
    • Awarded to Celia M.
      1st Place - L.E.K. Consulting Case Competition (UCLA) L.E.K. Consulting Oct 2011 - Researched key trends and competitors in the domestic beer market and forecasted future revenues, costs, and opportunities- Advised on acquisition feasibility of fictitious craft beer brewer and suggested implementation strategies