Katie Dappen
About Katie Dappen
Katie Dappen is the Controller at Elevate Services, managing financial operations across multiple international locations and leading process improvement initiatives.
Work at Elevate
Katie Dappen serves as the Controller at Elevate Services, where she manages financial operations across multiple international locations, including the United States, India, and the Philippines. In her role, she oversees essential financial functions such as customer billing, collections, accounts payable, treasury and cash management, and tax compliance. Dappen leads process improvement and cost-saving initiatives, focusing on the implementation of cloud-based information management tools and accounting process automation.
Education and Expertise
Katie Dappen studied at San Diego State University from 1999 to 2003, where she gained foundational knowledge in finance and management. Her educational background supports her expertise in financial operations and management, which she applies in her current role at Elevate Services. Dappen's experience in implementing cloud-based tools and process automation further enhances her proficiency in managing complex financial systems.
Background
Before joining Elevate Services in 2012, Katie Dappen worked at Med Legal Consulting Source as Controller and Human Resources Manager from 2006 to 2012 in Los Angeles, California. Her earlier experience includes a position as a Production Associate at Gai Klass Event Productions from 2004 to 2005 and at Wolfgang Puck Catering from 2005 to 2006, both also in Los Angeles. This diverse background in various roles has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of financial and operational management.
Professional Experience
Katie Dappen has accumulated significant professional experience in financial management and operations. Her tenure at Med Legal Consulting Source as Controller and Human Resources Manager provided her with a strong foundation in financial oversight and human resources. Additionally, her roles as a Production Associate at Gai Klass Event Productions and Wolfgang Puck Catering allowed her to develop skills in production and event management, further broadening her professional expertise.