Laura Meyer Poll

About Laura Meyer Poll

I’m a caffeine-fueled, laser-focused operations professional who thrives on turning chaos into order. I’ve been told my energy, attitude, and sense of humor make for a creative and positive work environment, and my people skills make coming to work fun on the most stressful of days. Currently, I’m with Generation Growth Capital, Inc, where I take pride in being a trusted partner to C-suite leaders and stakeholders, ensuring their goals are met with precision and in a way that fosters growth. Whether it’s implementing new IT systems, optimizing workflows, or managing complex financial operations, I’m always focused on results and the bigger picture. I was a successful Marketing Project and Account Manager with some of Milwaukee’s top firms. It took courage and passion (and a little bit of crazy) to step away from a career I loved to raise my family. I re-entered the workforce part time, landing in nonprofit management and as a Zumba instructor. Yes, you read that right! Every role I took on required jumping in to triage, diagnose, and fix systems and workflows that I had to learn on the fly. I love the challenge of driving growth and efficiency, and I’m always looking for new ways to improve processes, save time, and keep things running without a hitch. I’m passionate about building strong relationships, both with my team and with clients, and always take a hands-on approach to support leadership and foster an environment of collaboration and success. Adept at streamlining workflows, overseeing financial operations, and managing vendor contracts to enhance efficiency and cost savings. Skilled in budgeting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and compliance coordination, ensuring seamless financial operations and regulatory adherence. Experienced in IT system integration, office automation, and confidential data management, ensuring smooth administrative functions and secure document handling. A trusted partner to executives, boards, and key stakeholders, with expertise in meeting coordination, event planning, HR support, and process optimization. Adept at handling sensitive information with discretion and professionalism, making her well-suited for professional firms requiring precision, organization, and confidentiality.

Experience

1. Operations Manager Acting as Chief of Staff to Cory Nettles

   Generation Growth Capital, Inc

   Dec 2021 — Present · Milwaukee, WI, US

   Private equity fund providing growth capital to small & lower-middle market companies in the upper Midwest. Manage day-to-day office administration, financial operations, C-suite executive support, governance & compliance & primary liaison between executive team & investors. Focus on efficiencies & modernization of systems & workflows, including automation of manual processes, software & vendor selection, implementation, & training. Top administrator to Cory Nettles, philanthropist & community leader, former Secretary of Wisconsin Department of Commerce. Oversight of financial operations, including payroll, expense management, accounts payable/receivable, invoicing, payment processing, wire transfers, & distributions for the firm & Limited Partners. Enhanced liquidity management through implementation of automated payment processing procedures, reducing approval processes from days to hours. Collaborate with CFO on monthly, quarterly, & annual reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy & integrity, facilitating seamless financial reporting & decision-making processes. Reduced billing & receivables backlog from 8 months to net 30 days. Created & implemented budgeting model increasing accuracy & efficiency of forecasting quarterly cash flow, optimizing financial performance & aligning strategies with organizational goals. Manage & negotiate IT & other vendor projects & contracts, ensuring efficient operations & cost-effectiveness. Serve as Board Liaison, planning & coordinating board meetings, key engagements, community events, & investor relations, including travel accommodations, site selection, & onsite meeting management. Ensure regulatory compliance by managing data for audits & tax filings, collaborating closely with external accounting providers to meet all regulatory requirements. Administer insurance & 401(k) programs, optimizing benefits & ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Education

• Milwaukee Area Technical College

  Certificate: Accounting Bookkeeper Trainee, Accounting

  2018 — 2019

• Mount Mary University

  B.A., Communication; Behavioral Science

Skills

• Team Leadership
• Leadership
• Internet Strategy
• Team Building
• Management
• Project Planning
• Time Management
• Budgeting
• Customer Service
• Strategy
• Marketing
• Business Development
• Strategic Planning
• * Budget Development, Tracking, and Accountability
• Marketing Strategy
• * Defining Program Metrics and Measurables
• Project Management
• Account Management
• Sales
• Budgets
• B2b
• New Business Development
• Direct Marketing
• Social Media
• * Drafting Design Specifications, Business Rules, Proposals