Consulting · 2024 · 06 months
Internal Process Optimization & Automation Assessment, Maverick Group
"30 processes mapped and 10 to 12 high-priority automations identified."
Role
Quality Controller & Operations Specialist
Industry
Business Consulting
Tools
Google Forms, Draw.io, Excel, Executive Reporting
Overview
Selected as part of the Maverick Group, a high-impact internal team tasked with improving operational efficiency across departments. Consulted internal teams to identify repetitive, time-consuming processes, analysed workload and ownership, and designed automation-ready workflows. Findings were formally presented to senior management and technical teams.
Challenges
- Limited visibility into real day-to-day workflows and pain points.
- Fragmented data on task duration, frequency and dependencies.
- Need for data-driven insights to justify automation investments.
- Bridging gaps between business teams and technical implementation groups.
Approach & Solution
- Conducted structured consultations and interviews across workstreams.
- Designed and deployed Google Forms for quantitative data capture (task time, volumes, ownership).
- Documented as-is workflows and created flowcharts in Draw.io highlighting gaps and repetition.
- Proposed optimised to-be workflows designed for automation.
- Prepared visual reports, structured findings and executive presentations.
- Led follow-up sessions to clarify requirements and align stakeholders.
Results
- Delivered comprehensive visibility into operational inefficiencies enabling confident automation prioritisation.
- Bridged business and technical teams through clear, evidence-based recommendations.
- Positioned the Maverick Group as trusted internal efficiency advisors.
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