Catherine Smith
About Catherine Smith
Catherine Smith serves as the Director of Revenue Operations - Commissions at Talend, a position she has held since 2022. With a background in management and accounting from Georgia Tech, she has extensive experience in revenue operations and internal audit across various companies, including PGi and KPMG.
Work at Talend
Catherine Smith currently serves as the Director of Revenue Operations - Commissions at Talend, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the commission structures and ensuring accurate revenue operations. Prior to her current title, she worked at Talend as a Commissions Manager from 2021 to 2022, where she focused on managing commission processes and optimizing revenue strategies.
Education and Expertise
Catherine Smith earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Management and Accounting from the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business, completing her studies from 2002 to 2006. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in business management and financial principles, which she applies in her professional roles.
Background
Catherine Smith has a diverse professional background in revenue operations and auditing. Before joining Talend, she worked at PGi for five years as Global Agent Commissions from 2016 to 2021. Her earlier experience at PGi also includes roles as Internal Audit Manager and Internal Audit Senior. Additionally, she began her career as an Audit Associate at KPMG from 2006 to 2008.
Professional Experience at PGi
During her tenure at PGi, Catherine Smith held multiple positions that contributed to her expertise in revenue operations and auditing. She served as Internal Audit Manager from 2012 to 2015, followed by Internal Audit Senior from 2008 to 2012. Her role as Global Agent Commissions from 2016 to 2021 involved managing commission structures and ensuring compliance within the organization.
Career Progression
Catherine Smith's career progression reflects her expertise in revenue operations and auditing. Starting as an Audit Associate at KPMG, she advanced to various roles at PGi, culminating in her position as Global Agent Commissions. Her experience at Talend further demonstrates her capability in managing revenue operations, specifically in commissions.