Valerie Kirk
About Valerie Kirk
Valerie Kirk serves as the Director of Business Operations at Castle, where she has worked since 2021. With a decade of experience in finance and operations, she has held various roles in organizations such as Etheric Networks and the International Finance Corporation.
Work at Castle
Valerie Kirk has held the position of Director of Business Operations at Castle since 2021. In this role, she leads the annual forecasting and budgeting process, concentrating on SaaS metrics to assess company performance. Prior to her current role, she served as Senior Business Operations Manager at Castle from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure, she implemented a security and compliance program that resulted in SOC 2 certification and overhauled the financial infrastructure to align with industry benchmarks.
Education and Expertise
Valerie Kirk holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Economics from Valparaiso University and a Master of Arts in Middle East Studies from The American University in Cairo. She has also studied at the University of California, Berkeley. Her professional expertise includes financial planning and analysis (FP&A) with a decade of experience in finance and operations. She possesses practical experience in setting up ERP and CRM systems to enhance business processes.
Background
Valerie Kirk has a diverse professional background that spans various roles in business operations and project management. She worked at Etheric Networks as Operations Manager from 2013 to 2019 and held the position of Head of Operations at Loop Med, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she has experience in international development, having worked as a Project Manager/Consultant at the International Finance Corporation and as a Technical Expert at USAID in Cairo, Egypt.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Valerie Kirk has successfully implemented significant initiatives, including a security and compliance program that led to SOC 2 certification at Castle. She has also led efforts to overhaul financial infrastructure to meet industry benchmarks. Her work in international development has equipped her with negotiation skills and the ability to maintain composure under pressure.
Professional Interests
Valerie Kirk has interests in strategic philanthropy and healthcare technology, which complement her professional focus on cybersecurity and data analytics. Her diverse interests reflect her commitment to leveraging her expertise in finance and operations to contribute positively to various sectors.