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Katarína Babiaková

Katarína Babiaková

Nová Dedinka

Summary

Experienced and versatile project and process manager with over 7 years of experience in managing people, projects, and day-to-day operations. For the past 3 years, I have worked in a tech company as a Process & Operations Manager, bridging customer needs with the technical capabilities of the development team. I am responsible for internal tools and ticketing systems, co-create the product roadmap, and actively engage in process optimization and change management. Although I have been in the IT sector for a relatively short time, I bring long-term experience in team leadership, process setup, operational optimization, and working with various stakeholders (both internal and external), especially from roles as a Team Leader in international logistics and my own entrepreneurial ventures. I focus on effective communication, cross-functional collaboration, building stable processes, and supporting teams during change. I have experience with client onboarding, change management, churn and risk processes setup, and HR-related agendas. I actively expand my knowledge in ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA) and contributed to ERP-aligned tool implementation projects, including vendor evaluation, deployment, and cross-department integration. I am also building my expertise in agile delivery methods (SAFe), project management (Google Project Management Certificate), and AI foundations, which support my ability to manage change and deliver complex solutions effectively.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Process & Operations Manager

Zooza s.r.o.
Bratislava
10.2022 - 05.2025
  • Leading and coaching the customer service team; setting KPIs, streamlining workflows, mentoring, and reporting.
  • Intensive collaboration with the DevOps team: backlog prioritization, sprint planning, changelog creation, and testing of new features.
  • Actively listening to client needs and requests, translating them into clear and structured inputs, analyzing and evaluating them before passing them on to the DevOps team. A key part of this role is distinguishing between what customers say they want and what they actually need-ensuring that new feature proposals make sense for the overall functionality of the application, which is designed to serve a broad client base rather than individual customization.
  • Creating, revising, and distributing internal and external knowledge: manuals, process maps, client guides, and training.
  • Developing and testing internal tools integrated with Zoho Desk and Zoho Portal.
  • Selection, testing, and successful deployment of a new ticketing system based on a comprehensive vendor analysis.
  • Cross-department optimization: documenting, revising, and standardizing processes between teams; active promotion of best practices.
  • Setting up and improving churn management and client retention; identifying risk signals and proposing preventive measures.
  • Contributing to the creation of a risk management framework - identifying process weaknesses and suggesting mitigations.
  • Planning the roadmap for product changes and participating in internal change management processes.
  • Onboarding and training new platform clients, including consultations and customized implementation.
  • Internal HR support: conducting interviews, onboarding, creating work documentation, collaborating with legal advisors.

Owner of a Craft Bakery

Self-employed
Most pri Bratislave
01.2020 - 06.2022
  • Founded and managed bakery operations from scratch, including production, delivery, service, and sales.
  • Developed and tested original recipes, handled nutritional values, labeling, allergens, packaging, and product labels.
  • Active sales: finding new business partners, pricing, negotiating terms, and closing deals.
  • Communication with clients and suppliers, handling orders, delivery notes, and invoicing.
  • Personal sales and customer service in the shop during production.
  • Organizing participation in local events and markets for marketing and brand development.
  • Administration: cooperation with accountant and lawyer, record-keeping, ensuring legal compliance.
  • Communication with authorities (Public Health Authority, Trade Licensing Office, Health & Safety, etc.).
  • Team management: recruitment, contracts, shift planning, and daily internal communication.

Team Leader AFR Import/Export

DHL Global Forwarding
Bratislava
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Managing and supporting a team of specialists in air freight import and export processes.
  • Ensuring compliance with regulations and internal standards in shipment handling.
  • Monitoring and improving team performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Collaboration with internal departments and external partners to ensure smooth transport operations.
  • Identifying training and development needs of team members.
  • Participating in annual budget preparation in cooperation with the department manager.
  • Active participation in airline tenders, including condition evaluation and offer preparation.

Education

Master's Degree - Andragogy (Adult Education)

Comenius University in Prague
Czech Republic
/2008 - /2012

Skills

  • Jira, Confluence, ClickUp
  • Zoho Desk
  • Looker Studio
  • Google Workspace
  • BackOffice system
  • Hubspot, Pipedrive
  • Miro
  • Canva
  • Mandrill
  • Superfaktúra
  • POEditor
  • Agile
  • Critical Path Method
  • Stakeholder management
  • Change management
  • Testing
  • Cross-department workflow alignment
  • Internal system integration

Certification

Finished:

  • Google AI Essentials Certificate, Coursera, 03/2025
  • Product Management Introduction, Aj Ty v IT, 11/2024
  • Project Management Academy, Aj Ty v IT, 12/2024

Ongoing:

  • Google Project Management Certificate, Coursera, ongoing, 05/2025
  • SAP S/4HANA Introduction, Udemy, ongoing 05/2025
  • SAFe Agile Framework Fundamentals, Udemy, ongoing 05/2025

Languages

Slovak
Native
English
Upper intermediate
Spanish
Beginner

Affiliations

  • books
  • music
  • travelling
  • thai box

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Process & Operations Manager

Zooza s.r.o.
10.2022 - 05.2025

Owner of a Craft Bakery

Self-employed
01.2020 - 06.2022

Team Leader AFR Import/Export

DHL Global Forwarding
01.2012 - 01.2014

Master's Degree - Andragogy (Adult Education)

Comenius University in Prague
/2008 - /2012
Katarína Babiaková