Burunda Prince

Chief Operating Officer @Russell Innovation Center For Entrepreneurs

Atlanta, GA, US

Reports to the CEO governing a budget of $7MM and eight direct reports (VPs/Dir/Ops) while driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of innovation. Executes all internal functions and strategic initiatives to expand the company footprint. Transformed a community wealth-building initiative that created 2K jobs in ATL, resulting in a $6.5M tax increase; bolstered AA household income by $70M and talent acquisition across 50 companies. Developed and implemented a SMART dashboard, centralized tracking, communication, and accountability; monitored KPIs through effective decision-making that enabled data visualization of business impact across 350+ companies. Conducted a thorough analysis of infrastructure and tech requirements and implemented a corporate-wide LMS/CRM and an automated accounting system. Orchestrated a comprehensive innovation ecosystem that incubated 30 high-growth start-ups; drove economic development, job creation, investment capital, and community impact. Established a robust talent acquisition and development program through targeted recruitment, training, and mentorship; fulfilled roles for all internal positions resulting in 125% headcount growth. Inspired a culture of innovation that positioned the center as a leading hub for emerging Tech and Entrepreneurs; strategized on 45+ panels/events monthly to enhance brand partnerships. Formulated strategic partnerships with renowned academic institutions, industry leaders, and VCs to expand the center\'s network and capabilities; facilitated knowledge exchange and drove funding for the business. Developed and executed a comprehensive operational plan, optimizing resource utilization and streamlined workflows; devised scalable processes leveraging automation yielding a 20% improvement in Ops efficiency. Established a robust governance framework to ensure compliance and implemented effective risk management strategies, enhancing data privacy and security protocols.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering

Harvard Business School

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General