Janisa J Brunstein
Verified Expert in Support and Operations
Support & Operations Expert
Torrevieja, Spain
Toptal member since February 19, 2026
Janisa is a strategic operations leader with international experience managing complex, multi-market initiatives. She's skilled in process optimization, compliance coordination, vendor management, and cross-functional execution. She's known for structured thinking, resilience, and delivering measurable results in high-accountability environments. She combines entrepreneurial drive with analytical precision to scale systems efficiently and sustainably.
Expertise
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Governance
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- P&L Management
- Performance Analysis
- Risk Assessment
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Vendor Negotiation
Work Experience
Strategic Consultant and Performance Advisor
Self-employed
- Designed and implemented scalable operational frameworks in multi-jurisdictional environments, strengthening governance and efficiency. Led complex, high-stakes initiatives from strategy through execution with executive accountability. Built KPIs.
- Led cross-functional teams and external partners across multi-jurisdictional initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment, accountability, and on-time execution.
- Designed and implemented KPI dashboards and reporting systems to improve operational visibility, performance tracking, and financial discipline.
- Restructured operational workflows to eliminate inefficiencies, strengthen governance control, and improve scalability across markets.
- Managed vendor negotiations and contract oversight, optimizing cost structures while maintaining performance and compliance standards.
- Directed high-stakes strategic initiatives from planning through delivery-level accountability and risk mitigation.
Senior Operations and Strategic Coordination Consultant
Freelance Clients
- Structured multi-entity documentation systems, coordinated international communications, managed compliance documents across jurisdictions, and reduced operational inefficiencies.
- Designed and implemented structured workflows across multi-entity projects, improving coordination and efficiency by 30%. Built centralized documentation systems to manage complex contractual production and compliance materials.
- Coordinated stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions, aligning communications timelines and deliverables under high-pressure conditions. Managed international vendor relationships to ensure seamless execution of media and operational projects.
- Identified operational risks early and implemented mitigation strategies to prevent project delays and financial exposure. Established evidence-tracking and documentation processes in high-stakes environments.
International Project and Operations Manager
Freelance Clients
- Led multi-jurisdictional projects spanning media production, contractual coordination, and real estate operations. Directed cross-functional stakeholders across creative, legal, and operational domains.
- Managed cross-border media and production initiatives, coordinating vendors, creatives, and legal stakeholders across multiple time zones. Structured and centralized complex documentation systems for contracts.
- Produced materials and complicated records. Oversaw real estate transactions coordination, including due diligence tracking, vendor management, and regulatory documentation alignment.
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies to safeguard project continuity in high-pressure environments. Designed workflow optimization frameworks that improved communication efficiency and reduced execution delay by 25%.
- Directed multi-stakeholder negotiation and ensured alignment between legal and operational objectives.
Strategic Operations Consultant
Freelance Clients
- Advised clients on operational restructuring initiatives, improving process clarity, governance control, and cross-functional coordination.
- Designed execution roadmaps and KPI frameworks to enhance performance tracking, accountability, and measurable delivery outcomes.
- Led stakeholder assignment across multi-party initiatives, ensuring strategic objectives were translated into structured implementation plans.
- Optimized vendor engagement models, strengthening contract oversight, cost control, and operational efficiency.
- Identified structural inefficiencies and implemented data-informed process improvements to increase scalability and resilience.
Project History
International Media and Production Coordination Iniciative
Led cross-border media production and documentation coordination for multi-entity publishing and cinematic development initiatives.
I directed end-to-end coordination of international media production projects, including professional photo shoots, video recordings, documentary development, and stakeholder alignment across multiple jurisdictions.
Cross-border Real Estate and Compliance Coordination
Led multi-jurisdictional real estate transaction coordination, ensuring documentation integrity, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder alignment.
I provided operational oversight for cross-border real estate transactions, including multi-party coordination, tracking, vendor management, and regulatory alignment. I structured due diligence processes, centralized compliance documentation, and implemented workflow systems to streamline communication between stakeholders, legal representatives, and service providers. I also improved transparency and reduced administrative delays by implementing standardized reporting frameworks and optimizing processes.
Executive Operations and Crisis Management Framework
Designed and implemented structured operational and risk-mitigation frameworks in high-complexity, multi-stakeholder environments.
I led executive-level operational oversight of complex, high-pressure initiatives that required structured coordination among legal, creative, and administrative stakeholders. I designed governance frameworks, documentation, tracking systems, and escalation protocols to ensure operational continuity and risk mitigation. I also implemented process optimization strategies that improved communication clarity, reduced execution bottlenecks, and strengthened accountability across functional teams. I also oversaw sensitive time-critical deliverables while maintaining documentation integrity and compliance standards.
Skills
Administrative Operations
Workflow Design, Executive Support, Document Control, Documentation, Stakeholder Management, Proofreading, Calendar Management
Communication
Editing
Customer Experience
Cross-functional Coordination
Professional Skills
Stakeholder Alignment, Cross-cultural Communication
Scheduling & Meetings
Scheduling
Tool Features
Inbox Management
Travel & Events
International Travel Planning
Other
Executive Operations Leadership, Strategic Planning & Execution, P&L Oversight & Financial Planning, Cross-border Operations, Performance Analysis, Risk Assessment & Mitigation Modeling, Operation Resilience, Governance, Vendor Negotiation, Risk Assessment, KPI Design, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), P&L Management, Operations Management, Process Optimization, Strategic Planning, Cross functional, Stateholder management, Documentation Management, Law, Vendor Management, Risk Management, Real Estate, Project Management, Compliance, Operational Planning, Legal, Correspondence, Research, Document Preparation, Document Management
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