Maia Cocallas
Senior Manager, Business Operations and Talent Strategy at Maverick- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Maverick
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Manager, Business Operations and Talent Strategy
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Nov 2021 - Present
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Securly
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United States
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Software Development
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200 - 300 Employee
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Business Operations and Human Resources Manager
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Jan 2018 - Nov 2021
• Human Resources: - Increased compliance with company objectives by 70% in under two fiscal quarters by integrating 15Five, a performance management platform- Worked with Executive Leadership to ensure 100% compliance on all MBOs- Executed eNPS survey, increasing score from 6 to 9 in first year of implementation - Implemented Greenhouse, a talent acquisition platform, increasing full cycle staffing by 30%- Developed company-wide new-hire and on-boarding plans, enabling the company to scale seamlessly from 50 to 160 personnel - Decreased process time from 6 hours to 30 minutes for monthly commission and bonus payout by integrating CaptivateIQ, a commission management platform.- Ensured successful roll-out of company’s first cultural diversity and sexual misconduct training:100% compliance- Point person for immigration process, including H1B and Visa for over 15 employees- Project managed the addition of UK, MX, and CA operations and office setup across 6 locations • Financial:- Supported co-founders in a successful Series B funding round to expand reach and product diversity- Post Series B, coordinated 40+ person team to build knowledge repository on financial planning and team incentive programs- Led a high quality, efficient due diligence process on company’s first M&A resulting in a successful purchase designed to increase product stability, brand awareness, and increase revenue streams- Managed out-sourced finance team on operating plans, taxes, A/R + A/P, stock options, and day-to-day finance• Legal: - Defined and implemented compliance requirements for talent with best practices for hiring, performance improvement plans, and termination of employment- Legal lead for contract reviews- Drove the GDPR certification for compliance in UK/Canada markets and SOC2 Type 2 Compliance• Management:- Promoted twice with a trajectory toward current role of Human Resource & Business Ops Manager- Managed 3 direct reports across 2 locations Show less
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Office Manager
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Sep 2017 - Jan 2018
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Golden Surrogacy
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Surrogate Coordinator
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Sep 2016 - Jul 2017
• Recruited Surrogates by posting ads on Craigslist, planning MeetUps, and attending MeetUps. • Conduct initial assessment of over 1,000 applicants to determine if candidates qualify as potential Surrogates and conduct interviews in order to make final determination of who becomes a Surrogate. • Onboarded Gestational Surrogates by providing information regarding agency process and compensation, composing and preparing confidential correspondence related to HIPPA and other medical history, acquiring medical records, and planning travel arrangements. • Cultivated positive relationships with Surrogates in order to: • Analyzing their personality and prerequisites in order to successfully match them with a set of Intended Parents. - Supporting them throughout their journey of pregnancy and delivery. • Assisted in establishing marketing initiatives including monthly podcasts and MeetUps: - Brainstormed podcast topics and worked with Program Director to record podcasts. - Produced marketing material and presentations to use at MeetUps to recruit Surrogates. • Established onboarding program for the Surrogate Coordinator role and effectively reviewed resumes, conducted phone interviews, in-person interviews, and trained new employees entering into the position. Show less
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Alpha Phi International Fraternity
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President of Programming & Education (Zeta Delta), Founding Member, Greek Week Co-Chair
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Dec 2015 - May 2016
• Arranged and executed sisterhoods, ceremonies, and new member events for over 170 women • Created a mentor program with a focus on academic retention, tutoring, and increased GPA levels • Managed a department of 15 subordinates and committee members (counted meeting minutes) • Negotiated vendor contracts and coordinated social events • Responsibly budgeted department expenses • Drafted and coordinated department handbook which outlined position responsibilities, expectations of behavior, and policies • Onboarded new sorority members by reviewing liability and financial contracts • Enhanced leadership skills by attending annual Alpha Phi conference • Monitored all events associated with Greek Week for over 300 students Show less
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Communications/Psychology Department
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Iowa State University
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Research Assisant
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Aug 2015 - May 2016
• Created a market research study and survey to evaluate undergraduates’ handling of professional relationships on Facebook • Proctored research lab during studies, coordinated and lead subjects on various research studies • Analyzed data and personality traits based on the studies conducted • Facilitated group discussions on research articles and effects on everyday behavior • Managed behavior analytics and communication patterns of study subjects • Created a market research study and survey to evaluate undergraduates’ handling of professional relationships on Facebook • Proctored research lab during studies, coordinated and lead subjects on various research studies • Analyzed data and personality traits based on the studies conducted • Facilitated group discussions on research articles and effects on everyday behavior • Managed behavior analytics and communication patterns of study subjects
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Church of the Holy Spirit
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications Intern
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May 2015 - Jul 2015
• Contributed to weekly e-newsletter with written articles, editing and proofreading • Monitored church's brand identity and messaging on social channels including Facebook and Twitter • Supported office in areas of customer service, filing and created PowerPoint presentations • Contributed to weekly e-newsletter with written articles, editing and proofreading • Monitored church's brand identity and messaging on social channels including Facebook and Twitter • Supported office in areas of customer service, filing and created PowerPoint presentations
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Chicago Bears
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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300 - 400 Employee
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Summer Marketing Intern
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Jul 2014 - Aug 2014
• Responsible for friendly and effective customer service • Restocked, organized, and arranged team merchandise and coordinating displays • Managed cash registers and balanced daily transactions • Prioritized assignments and frequently adapted to interruptions and changes • Responsible for friendly and effective customer service • Restocked, organized, and arranged team merchandise and coordinating displays • Managed cash registers and balanced daily transactions • Prioritized assignments and frequently adapted to interruptions and changes
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Education
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Iowa State University - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Bachelor's degree, Communication and Media Studies