Maureen Callaghan Jacobson

Vice President Internal Operations @Candela Systems Corporation

Hawthorne, NY, US

Lead the company’s strategic growth initiatives, driving operational excellence and team alignment across all departments (Finance, HR, Office Management, Projects).• Developed and continuously refine the company’s Strategic Growth Plan to ensure long-term success.• Spearheaded recruitment efforts, hiring key employees and consultants with a growth-oriented mindset.• Managed day-to-day operations for a staff of 12, ensuring seamless integration of cross-functional teams and optimizing performance.• Directed comprehensive change management initiatives, ensuring business continuity and staff morale during organizational transitions.• Developed and led the Pre-Apprentice / Career Pathway Program, and successfully launched a New York State Approved Electrical Apprenticeship Program.• Collaborated with area trade schools and higher education institutions to build workforce development pipelines.• Navigated business challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, negotiating temporary pay cuts for senior leadership and staff (repaid in full at the end of 2020), ensuring business continuity.• Instrumental in growing the business\' gross income by 300%, with a notable increase in its growth trajectory.

Le College International de Cannes

French Studies

University of Saint Joseph

BA / BA, Industrial Psychology / French