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Ally Taylor

Ally Taylor

Calgary,AB

Summary

Accomplished Vice President of Operations at CURO Financial Technologies, adept in strategic planning and execution, fostering organizational development for sustained growth. Leveraged business development skills to enhance operational efficiencies, achieving significant cost savings. Mentored teams towards high performance, driving company profits through innovative growth management strategies. Expert in process optimization and cross-functional team leadership.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President of Operations

Attain Finance
05.2023 - 01.2025
  • Supervised financial planning for long-term success.
  • Designed cohesive operations strategies by integrating resources in line with corporate objectives.
  • Streamlined operational workflows by identifying bottlenecks and implementing best practices.
  • Attained beneficial terms through effective contract negotiations with suppliers.
  • Fostered a high-performance culture by mentoring and empowering team members to take ownership of projects.
  • Analyzed performance metrics to inform continuous improvement initiatives and optimize resource allocation.
  • Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
  • Streamlined operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
  • Supported project management team for optimal performance.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to ensure seamless collaboration for optimal business outcomes.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by developing and implementing strategies to improve service quality.
  • Increased company profits through performance optimization strategies and efficiency improvements.

Regional Director of Operations

Attain Finance
10.2009 - 05.2023
  • Standardized operational procedures across all regional locations to ensure consistency in quality and performance.
  • Ensured successful project completion by establishing clear objectives, milestones, and communication channels.
  • Developed strong partnerships with key clients to expand business opportunities and drive revenue growth.
  • Collaborated with other Regional Directors to share best practices, align strategies, and foster a spirit of teamwork across the organization.
  • Provided regular updates on regional performance to senior leadership through comprehensive reporting and data-driven insights.
  • Enhanced employee satisfaction with targeted training programs and professional development opportunities.
  • Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.

District Manager

Attain Finance
10.2008 - 10.2009
  • Drove employee engagement initiatives for improved morale and retention.
  • Fostered strong client relationships to drive repeat business and referrals.
  • Established operational benchmarks to monitor performance and quality.
  • Aligned team objectives to organizational goals for cohesive direction.

District Manager

Momentum
04.2007 - 10.2008
  • Drove employee engagement initiatives for improved morale and retention.
  • Fostered strong client relationships to drive repeat business and referrals.
  • Aligned team objectives to organizational goals for cohesive direction.
  • Streamlined operational processes for increased productivity and cost savings.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures as well as federal/state regulations by conducting regular audits of operational practices at each location within the district.

Operations Manager

Liquor Stores GP
07.2000 - 04.2007
  • Conducted process audits to identify areas for improvement and implemented best practices.
  • Streamlined operational processes by identifying bottlenecks and implementing targeted solutions.
  • Managed departmental budgets by analyzing expenditures and reallocating resources for maximum impact.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.

Education

Journalism Arts - Print Media

SAIT Polytechnic , Calgary, AB
05.2000

Business Administration - Management

Jamestown University , North Dakota
05.1998

Skills

  • Business development
  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Growth management
  • Organizational development
  • Cost analysis and savings
  • Succession planning
  • Leadership training
  • Performance analysis

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Vice President of Operations - Attain Finance
05.2023 - 01.2025
Regional Director of Operations - Attain Finance
10.2009 - 05.2023
District Manager - Attain Finance
10.2008 - 10.2009
District Manager - Momentum
04.2007 - 10.2008
Operations Manager - Liquor Stores GP
07.2000 - 04.2007
SAIT Polytechnic - Journalism Arts, Print Media
Jamestown University - Business Administration , Management
Ally Taylor