Kellen Smith
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Ken Medlock
Kellen is extremely bright, responsible, diligent and motivated. She is also very personable, which is a quality that serves her well in dealing with her peers in both team and individual settings. Finally, she is very capable of internalizing her experiences so she can put them to good use should the opportunity arise.
Ken Medlock
Kellen is extremely bright, responsible, diligent and motivated. She is also very personable, which is a quality that serves her well in dealing with her peers in both team and individual settings. Finally, she is very capable of internalizing her experiences so she can put them to good use should the opportunity arise.
Ken Medlock
Kellen is extremely bright, responsible, diligent and motivated. She is also very personable, which is a quality that serves her well in dealing with her peers in both team and individual settings. Finally, she is very capable of internalizing her experiences so she can put them to good use should the opportunity arise.
Ken Medlock
Kellen is extremely bright, responsible, diligent and motivated. She is also very personable, which is a quality that serves her well in dealing with her peers in both team and individual settings. Finally, she is very capable of internalizing her experiences so she can put them to good use should the opportunity arise.
Experience
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Exceptional Women Alliance
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United States
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Awardee & Member
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Jun 2023 - Present
Dedicated to investing in and partnering with women leaders for lasting success, fulfillment, and lifelong happiness Dedicated to investing in and partnering with women leaders for lasting success, fulfillment, and lifelong happiness
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Point B
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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EVP Operations and Chief Financial Officer
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Jul 2022 - Present
Served as the operations and finance executive at Point B, a mid-sized management consulting firm, to establish operations and finance functions for an organization transitioning from a private ESOP to a PE- backed investment Served as the operations and finance executive at Point B, a mid-sized management consulting firm, to establish operations and finance functions for an organization transitioning from a private ESOP to a PE- backed investment
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U.S. Legal Support
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United States
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Law Practice
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400 - 500 Employee
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President
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Jan 2022 - Jul 2022
Co-led USLS, a PE-backed litigation support services firm, owning the full company P&L, driving sustained revenue and profit growth, and serving as a board member Co-led USLS, a PE-backed litigation support services firm, owning the full company P&L, driving sustained revenue and profit growth, and serving as a board member
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U.S. Legal Support
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United States
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Law Practice
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400 - 500 Employee
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Executive Vice President & CFO
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Mar 2017 - Aug 2021
Managed and scaled all corporate operations to support rapid-growth and M&A and successfully led the company through a private equity transaction
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Vice President of Finance
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Nov 2016 - Mar 2017
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Manager Financial Analysis & Reporting
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Apr 2014 - Nov 2016
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Accenture
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Ireland
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Strategy Consultant - Operational Strategy
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Sep 2012 - Apr 2014
Served clients across multiple industries including global oil & gas, consumer goods, and news & entertainment; advised clients on product and customer profitability by providing financial visibility; developed business cases and recommendations for go-to-market strategies, pricing, discounts, sales compensation and incentives, product mix, and customer mix strategies to maximize profits
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Strategy Analyst - Management Consulting
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Aug 2010 - Aug 2012
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James A Baker III Institute for Public Policy, Energy Forum, Rice University
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Houston, Texas Area
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Energy Forum Intern
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Jan 2010 - May 2010
Provided research and analysis to supplement projects and papers focusing on carbon solutions and natural gas markets, specifically the liberalization of the natural gas markets Provided research and analysis to supplement projects and papers focusing on carbon solutions and natural gas markets, specifically the liberalization of the natural gas markets
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FTI Consulting
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Houston, Texas Area
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Summer Intern
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Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
- Analyzed financial statements, company documents, and litigation-related materials to provide client support in fraud and intellectual property investigations - Researched company and product industries, markets and positioning to give recommendations through expert reports and affidavits - Analyzed financial statements, company documents, and litigation-related materials to provide client support in fraud and intellectual property investigations - Researched company and product industries, markets and positioning to give recommendations through expert reports and affidavits
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Growth Capital Partners, L.P.
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Houston, Texas Area
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Summer Intern
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May 2008 - Aug 2008
- Created and presented valuation models for various industries including petrochemical, oil and gas, and construction - Prepared materials highlighting industry trends, client options and recommended strategies to meet client goals - Created and presented valuation models for various industries including petrochemical, oil and gas, and construction - Prepared materials highlighting industry trends, client options and recommended strategies to meet client goals
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Education
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Rice University
BA, Mathematical Economic Analysis