Kat Brewer

About Kat Brewer

Highly analytical and results-driven Operational Leader and a motivational people leader with a proven track record of developing and empowering high-performing teams. Experienced in leading complex, enterprise-wide functions and driving consistent, measurable results through the creation of highly structured and disciplined operational processes. Driven to achieve rapid and scalable growth by cultivating a people-first culture and building robust operational models. Adept at spearheading major organizational transformation projects and leveraging a unique blend of visionary leadership and data analytics to drive organizational excellence and deliver high-impact results in dynamic business environments.

Experience

1. Director, Operations

   Cars Commerce

   Apr 2025 — Present

   Lead, develop, and mentor a team of 5 managers and senior leaders across multiple product verticals, overseeing strategic talent acquisition, professional development, and driving accountability for departmental KPIs- Provide strategic direction and oversight across core operational functions related to Onboarding and Fulfillment across the entire Cars Commerce Network, spanning Marketplace, Website, and Appraisals products- Direct process optimization efforts via the Operational Enablement Team, successfully standardizing critical operational workflows to ensure consistency, efficiency, and enterprise-wide operational excellence. Our team creates processes to scale business operations, designs and implements standardized, future-proof processes that support rapid organizational growth and new product adoption- Initiate and champion in partnership with VP of Technology the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced automation tools to simplify and perfect QA and Audit processes, significantly reducing review time and enhancing data integrity- Establish the foundation for data-driven decision-making by overseeing all operational data analytics, providing critical data for capacity, KPI\'s, projections, and workforce management- Deliver executive-level operational data reviews and partner with Sales Teams across all brands to align operational capacity with revenue goals- Spearhead major organizational transformation projects, including technology system migrations (Salesforce/CPQ), customer package repackaging initiatives, and high-impact new product and feature rollouts for maximum revenue growth achievement- Serve as a key stakeholder in successfully delivering the internal build and launch of the first-ever Inventory Management System (IMS) for Cars Commerce, marking a significant new product achievement.

Education

• Indiana University Bloomington

  Bachelor of Science in Education, Visual Art Eduction with a focus in Photography and a minor in Art History

  2007 — 2011