Brandeis International Business School

Copenhagen Business School

Brandeis University

Strategy Execution Lead at HarbourVest Partners

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

HarbourVest Partners

Strategy Execution Lead

Senior Business Process Engineer

Business Process Engineer

Led transformation and improvement efforts using Six Sigma methodology and advanced Excel, VBA, and Minitab data analysis to enhance customer service and optimize operational productivity.

Supported the deployment and best practices of Lean Management tools by mentoring workers through Green Belt certification, leading Kaizen events, and providing Black Belt expertise on various projects throughout the organization.

Sun Life Financial

Lean Solutions Sr. Consultant

The RLDP includes an accelerated training and diverse work experience curriculum designed to provide broad business exposure, build business competencies, and develop leadership skills.

Investment Analyst, Portfolio Management (Aug 2013 - Aug 2014)
Assisted managing over $25 billion assets across 60 portfolios according to investment goals, compliance metrics, and regulatory mandates. Researched and implemented reporting tools and process improvements to enhance information receipt practices, reporting procedures, and booking protocols.

Project Management Consultant (Aug 2012 - Aug 2013)
Supported 7 projects under varying business unit sponsors by developing detailed project schedules, facilitating weekly meetings, and leading matrix teams. Led the development and execution of a short-term disability department reorganization to improve workflow distribution, customer communication, and employee engagement.

Short Term Disability Benefits Analyst (Aug 2011 - Aug 2012)
Adjudicated 1,134 claims and 5,400 supporting items in this hands-on operations role developing in-depth product knowledge and ability to work with varying customers in a production environment.

Rotational Leadership Development Program

Assisted in determining the selling strategy for a new product launch including examining distribution methods, hiring, recruiting and training process, budget and compensation schedules, and coordination with state approval timeline.

Strategic Planning and Linked Benefits Intern

Coordinated with the high school varsity coach to set standards and goals to improve player development and executed three summers of training that encompassed all skill and fitness levels.

Taryn Kelley