Nora Freimane
Amsterdam
Summary
Nora is a results-driven Lean Management Consultant adept at helping companies improve operational efficiency, team productivity, and employee motivation. Hands-on leader with exceptional organizational, critical thinking, and prioritization skills. Possessing over 16 years of related experience and passion for contributing to business success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lean Management Consultant
BIZEF
08.2014 - Current
- Served 34 companies operating in the following industries: Manufacturing, IT&T, Service, Agriculture, Energy, Construction, Insurance, Banking, FinTech, Retail, Logistics, and Waste Recycling.
- Planned, performed, and implemented lean manufacturing practices to eliminate waste and non-value-added time.
- Conducted thorough reviews of operations to devise and deploy improvement strategies. Most recent results achieved for a logistics company: reduced cycle time for breakdown process by 15,8%, increased turnover of goods by 22,2%,
cost savings of ~3% in operational expenses. - Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Service Delivery Director
Visma Enterprise
04.2015 - 04.2016
- Facilitated lean implementation, and training for 150 company employees.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
Strategy Programme Director
Lattelecom
10.2013 - 04.2014
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Led a team of 5 operational excellence experts.
- Improved end-to-end processes, delivering yearly cost savings of 10%.
Customer Support Division Director
Lattelecom
02.2012 - 09.2013
- Trained staff and provided successful techniques to improve overall service to customers.
- Provided strategic direction for team of 130.
- Improved IT & Technical support processes using lean tools and techniques, saving 1,8mEUR/yearly.
Head of Finance Information Department
Lattelecom
08.2008 - 02.2012
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired new department employees.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Supported the chief financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
Education
MBA - Lean Enterprise Excellence
South East Technological University, Ireland
Waterford, Ireland01.2026
Master of Science - Finance
BA School of Business And Finance
Latvia01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Finance
BA School of Business And Finance
Latvia01.2005
Skills
- Operational Excellence
- Problem-solving
- Waste Reduction
- 5S Methodology
- Value Stream Mapping
- Operations Management
- Performance Measurement
- Strategic Planning
- Change Management
- Business Process Reengineering
- Data-driven Decision-making
- Project Management
Languages
Latvian
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Spanish
Upper intermediate
B2
German
Intermediate
B1
Russian
Elementary
A2
Italian
Beginner
A1
Additional Information
- 10/2023 Speaker at European Lean Educators Conference in 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
- 10/2023 Speaker at Business Efficiency Association Conference in Riga, Latvia
- 2022-2023 Participant in Lean Missions in Europe (Lithuania, Germany, Italy) organized by EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
- 05/2022 Guest Lecturer in Lean and Project Management at TU Dublin School of Creative Arts, Ireland
Certification
- Emotional Intelligence Assessment Scale, Genos International, Australia - 11/2020
- Women in Leadership, Stockholm School of Economics in Riga - 11/2019
- Lean Leadership Masterclass, Shinka Management, Japan - 09/2018.
- Lean Japan Tour, Shinka Management, Japan - 01/2018.
- Support Center Director, HDI, USA - 03/2013
- Lean, CSI Business Consulting, Belgium - 06/2012.
- Certified Business Accountant, CIMA - 05/2011
Timeline
Service Delivery Director
Visma Enterprise
04.2015 - 04.2016
Lean Management Consultant
BIZEF
08.2014 - Current
Strategy Programme Director
Lattelecom
10.2013 - 04.2014
Customer Support Division Director
Lattelecom
02.2012 - 09.2013
Head of Finance Information Department
Lattelecom
08.2008 - 02.2012
MBA - Lean Enterprise Excellence
South East Technological University, Ireland
Master of Science - Finance
BA School of Business And Finance
Bachelor of Science - Finance
BA School of Business And Finance
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