Catherine Bloom, MBA, Pmp
About Catherine Bloom, MBA, Pmp
Catherine Bloom is the Director of Business Development at Tapestry Solutions, where she has worked since 2010. She holds an MBA in Financial Management and has extensive experience in project management and product development, significantly improving company performance and efficiency.
Work at Tapestry Solutions
Catherine Bloom has served as the Director of Business Development at Tapestry Solutions since 2010. In this role, she has focused on driving growth and enhancing operational efficiency. Her leadership has contributed to significant advancements in product development and market strategies within the company. Bloom's tenure at Tapestry Solutions spans over 14 years, during which she has played a crucial role in shaping the business's direction and success in the Greater San Diego Area.
Education and Expertise
Catherine Bloom holds an MBA in Financial Management from National University, where she studied from 1991 to 1992. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Texas A&M University, completing her studies from 1980 to 1983. Additionally, she obtained a Master of Science in Systems Engineering from the University of Denver, studying from 1990 to 1993. Currently, she is completing another Master of Science in Systems Engineering, further enhancing her expertise in the field.
Background
Catherine Bloom has a robust background in project and program management, having worked at BAE Systems for 26 years in various roles. She served as Program Director from 2000 to 2010 and as I-C4ISR Engineering Director from 1984 to 2000. Throughout her career, Bloom has managed profit and loss responsibilities for businesses ranging from $5 million to $50 million, demonstrating her capability in overseeing significant financial operations.
Achievements
Catherine Bloom has led initiatives that resulted in substantial growth and efficiency improvements. She successfully increased IT system product growth from $20 million to $70 million over two years, achieving a 12% increase in gross profits. Bloom transformed project management practices to achieve Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI) Level 3, positioning her company among the top 1% of U.S. companies. Additionally, she generated multi-site product development and integration labs, resulting in over $10 million in annual savings.