Episode 10: From Paper Trails to Lean Machines – A Screening Pro’s Evolution With Mallory Opperman

Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les Rosen

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Imagine juggling a high-powered background screening career, chauffeuring kids to sports meets, and still finding time to perfect your golf swing—all without breaking a sweat. If that sounds like a superhero origin story, it’s probably because you haven’t met Mallory Opperman yet. In this episode, Mallory takes us on a joyride through her career, from the Wild West of paper-packed screening days to revolutionizing workflows with lean processes. Spoiler alert: she’s better at improving operations than I am at sinking a putt—and that’s saying something.

Pro Conversation You don’t want to miss!

• Mallory’s Start in Screening: From criminal research assistant in 2007 to senior project manager today, Mallory walks us through her career journey, including her early days navigating manual processes and faxes (yes, faxes!).
• Leaning into Efficiency: A deep dive into Mallory’s expertise in lean processes—reducing waste, enhancing teamwork, and even saving trees by ditching all that paper.
• Life Beyond Screening: Mallory opens up about balancing her career with family life, competitive dance, cross-country meets, and the occasional (mini) golf swing.

Connect with Mallory Opperman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallory-oppermann/

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