Micayla R.

CEO

Miami, Florida, United States10 yrs 3 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Scaled operations from $120M to $700M valuation.
  • Led successful SPAC transition for a $1.6B company.
  • Built high-performing teams in fast-paced environments.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and B2C operations leader with extensive experience in scaling startups.

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Core Skills

Business OperationsGrowth StrategySpac ManagementOperations Leadership

Other Skills

Business StrategyCommunicationCustomer ServiceEvent PlanningFacebookLeadershipManagementMarketingMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft OutlookOperational WorkstreamsOutlookPerformance TrackingPowerPoint

About

Every growing company has untapped potential—potential that can be unlocked through strategic operations, efficient systems, and strong leadership. My goal is to help ambitious startups reach that potential. As a VP of Operations and strategic advisor, I've spent the last decade helping tech companies navigate their most critical growth phases—from early-stage scaling through IPO, acquisition, and SPAC transitions. I specialize in building operational infrastructure from the ground up, leading cross-functional teams, and implementing systems that drive measurable results in hyper-growth environments. Most notably, I scaled business operations at Novo during its growth from $120M to $700M valuation, leading a business unit launch that drove 3-4x revenue growth. At BARK, I managed executive operations during their $1.6B SPAC transition. Today, I build at an AI company as VP of Operations, and mentor and advise emerging tech leaders on operational strategy, organizational design, and scaling decisions. I thrive in fast-paced startup environments where I can build 0-to-1 operational systems and develop high-performing teams. Whether you're looking for a hands-on operations leader or strategic guidance on scaling your company, I'd love to connect. You can find me at micayla.co Specialties: operations leadership, operational excellence, business operations, team scaling, cross-functional leadership, startup growth acceleration, executive advisory

Experience

Aldea

2 roles

Vice President Operations

Promoted

Oct 2025Present · 5 mos

  • AI startup · Partner with C-Suite to drive company-wide initiatives and operational infrastructure at rapidly growing technology company.

Head of Strategic Initiatives

Jun 2025Oct 2025 · 4 mos

  • Strategy & Execution
  • + Lead strategic initiatives including product launches, performance optimization, and business development projects
  • + Translate executive vision into operational plans across all business functions
  • Operations & Team Development
  • + Own talent acquisition and hiring operations while building scalable people processes
  • + Establish HR infrastructure and employee experience programs supporting 50+ person organization
  • Organizational Leadership
  • + Coordinate department collaboration and communication across engineering, product, and business teams
  • + Design operational frameworks enabling rapid growth while maintaining quality standards

Micayla.co

Advisor & Mentor

Aug 2023Present · 2 yrs 7 mos · Miami, Florida, United States

  • Gain entrepreneurial perspective and channel my operational expertise into building something of my own—an experience that fundamentally shifted how I approach scaling, leadership, and strategic decision-making.
  • Mentor
  • + Guide emerging Chiefs of Staff through complex organizational challenges and strategic project execution
  • + Provide framework development for managing executive priorities and cross-functional initiatives
  • Advise
  • + Partner with executives on operational strategy, organizational design, and scaling decisions
  • + Guide leadership teams through hiring strategy, process design, and growth planning
  • Build
  • + Built content business to 35k engaged audience with partnerships across 20+ major brands
  • + Developed scalable content operations achieving 5.2M+ views and consistent audience growth

Novo

2 roles

Director of Business Operations, Ecosystem

Jan 2022Jan 2023 · 1 yr · Miami, Florida, United States

  • Fintech startup · 300+ employees · $700M Series B valuation · Led Business Unit launch and operations during rapid growth phase.
  • Business Operations & Growth
  • + Drove Business Unit expansion resulting in 3-4x revenue growth and two new product launches
  • + Built operating processes and performance tracking systems for new division
  • Product & Revenue Operations
  • + Transformed underperforming Perk Program from 5% to 30% engagement, adding 10k customers
  • + Managed product partnerships generating $60k in additional revenue streams

Chief of Staff

Jan 2021Jan 2022 · 1 yr · Miami, Florida, United States

  • As a member of the Executive team, I built and led various departments and managed executive operations during company valuation increase from $120M to $700M.
  • Executive Operations & Department Leadership
  • + Managed three-person team while overseeing Administration, Facilities, and Internal Communications
  • + Served as strategic advisor to CEO on growth strategy and operational decisions
  • Talent Operations & Organizational Development
  • + Built talent acquisition function from two to six people, achieving 85% hire success rate
  • + Established recruiting processes and systems supporting rapid headcount growth

On deck

Chief of Staff Fellow (ODCoS2)

Jan 2021Jan 2023 · 2 yrs

Bark

Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

Jan 2020Jan 2021 · 1 yr · Manhattan, New York, United States

  • B2C subscription company (NYSE: BARK) · 500+ employees · $1.6B SPAC valuation · Managed executive operations and organizational initiatives during SPAC transition at 500+ person consumer company.
  • SPAC & Transition Management
  • + Coordinated due diligence, communications, and operational workstreams for public company transition
  • + Partnered with General Counsel on legal and regulatory compliance processes
  • Internal Operations & Communications
  • + Led company-wide communication strategy, improving employee engagement scores to 20 eNPS
  • + Streamlined executive hiring and onboarding processes across C-level positions

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Strategic Programs Analyst (Office of the Chief of Staff)

Jan 2019Jan 2020 · 1 yr · Manhattan, New York, United States

  • Education technology company (2,500+ employees) · Owned by Vista and Onex · Position created within the Office of the Chief of Staff to oversee and ensure successful integration of Schoology acquisition.
  • M&A Integration & Program Management
  • + Led integration planning and execution for major acquisition, tracking progress against company KPIs
  • + Developed scalable integration processes and managed Customer Leadership Council
  • Operations & Office Management
  • + Coordinated New York office relocation including site selection, budget management, and vendor coordination
  • + Collaborated with leadership on culture integration and strategic planning initiatives

Schoology

Executive Assistant to CEO / Co-Founder

Jan 2015Jan 2019 · 4 yrs · Manhattan, New York, United States

  • Education technology startup · 200+ employees · Successful exit via acquisition by PowerSchool · Built organizational infrastructure and executive operations to prepare company for acquisition.
  • Strategic Operations & Acquisition Support
  • + Led research and data analysis for strategic initiatives including acquisition preparation and business development
  • + Coordinated acquisition process including due diligence, stakeholder communication, and timeline management
  • Operations & Team Management
  • + Owned Administration and Facilities departments with direct reports, managing budgets and office operations
  • + Created operational procedures for task prioritization and led multiple office relocations maintaining business continuity

Zynga

Executive Assistant to VP, Casino Division

Apr 2011Sep 2012 · 1 yr 5 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

  • Technology and social game developer · 2,000+ employees · Experience with IPO · Supported VP overseeing 190+ person organization across four game studios during public company transition.
  • Executive Operations & Team Support
  • + Managed operations for Casino Division VP and five General Managers overseeing 190+ employees across multiple studios
  • + Coordinated global meetings and executive communications for geographically distributed teams
  • Strategic Projects & Operations
  • + Led office relocation logistics for 95-person team and managed onboarding processes for remote locations
  • + Coordinated strategic initiatives including product development, focus groups, and cross-departmental partnerships

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Diversity & Inclusion

Jun 2010Aug 2010 · 2 mos · Montvale, New Jersey

Education

Rutgers University

BA

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