Missy Deerin

Experience

1. Director of Operations

   Thorn Run Partners

   Mar 2025 — Present

   Operational Leadership• Work closely with leadership to develop internal policies and operational strategies • Manage independent special projects• Oversee critical business activities and maximize efficiencies through the development, implementation and management of streamlined processes• Act as a liaison between leadership and other internal and external administrators and contractorsFinance• Maintain close oversight of daily banking functions and incoming/outgoing invoices• Approve and execute payroll, expense reports, and budgets• Support the CFO in recording and maintaining banking, taxes and accounting recordsAdministration• Manage day-to-day business operations and client relations• Identify and implement firm-wide risk management strategies • Execute compliance actions required by local and federal entities• Update insurance policies and licenses as needed; monitor other compliance mattersHuman Resources• Develop strategic HR policies and procedures to support company growth• Manage onboarding of new employees• Maintain all employee records and company handbooks, documents and policies• Act as benefits manager to ensure employees receive and understand benefits and pay

Education

• Loyola University New Orleans

  B.A.

  1990 — 1994

Skills

• Interiors
• Window Treatments
• Bedding
• Slipcovers
• Bathrooms
• Floor Plans
• Retail
• Organization Skills
• Stores
• Finish
• Design
• Styling
• Residential Homes
• Merchandising
• Visual Merchandising
• Customer Service
• Retail Design
• Furnishings
• Interior Design
• Textiles
• Organizational Design
• Color Consulting
• Fabric Selection
• Holiday Decor
• Furniture
• Space Planning