Polished Geek
Rating
★ 5Partner since
2022
Locations
United States
Languages
English
About Polished Geek
We tackle monday.com differently: first understanding the process, people, and operational challenge, then shaping the technology around them. The result is a solution designed for the business, not a template forced onto it.
Expertise & focus areas
Across marketing, sales, service, PMO, finance, HR, and beyond, Polished Geek turns complex processes into connected monday.com workflows built around each team’s real operational needs.
Why work with us
We build with you, not for you. Your team brings the business knowledge; we bring process and monday.com expertise. Together, we shape a solution your people understand, trust, and can continue improving long after launch.
People
10
Michael Harrison
Sr. Solution Consultant, Polished Geek.
A true people person who thrives on interactions and relationship building. From on-site training to distance learning, he’s honed his skills as a sales and operations leader.
United States
English.
Ryan Benefiel
Account Manager, Polished Geek.
Ryan brings a mix of tactical expertise and charisma, making him a key player in driving growth and fostering strong, long-lasting partnerships.
United States
English.
Liz Perry, MSOD
Sr. Process Consultant, Polished Geek.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt driven by a passion for creating streamlined processes that truly work for people. She excels at combining efficiency with empathy, ensuring that every solution improves both the system and the experience for those at its heart.
United States
English.
Roy Dawes
Sr. Process Consultant, Polished Geek.
Roy Dawes, a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, is a process-obsessed project manager who’s been streamlining systems and launching SaaS solutions, all while road-tripping across the U.S. for two years straight. With a knack for turning complexity into clarity, he’s the guy you call when it’s time to get things done right.
United States
English.
Jeni Tholmer
Sr. Process Consultant, Polished Geek.
Jeni, a Lean Six Sigma expert, takes inefficient processes and turns them into streamlined, scalable workflows. With a background in organizational effectiveness and ops, she empowers teams to work smarter every day.
United States
English.
Shae Trievel
CSM Manager & Sr. Consultant, Polished Geek.
Shae firmly believes that tools should work for people, not the other way around. She enjoys gathering all the puzzle pieces to understand your process and goals to design intuitive, effective workflows built for real teams doing real work.
United States
English.
Tom Cox
Sr. Automation Engineer, Polished Geek.
With a knack for spotting opportunities to streamline workflows, he thrives on tackling complex challenges and finding creative, tech-driven solutions.
United States
English.
Bern Porras
Solutions Engineer, Polished Geek.
Meet Bern, his extensive IT experience fuels his pursuit of a challenging role in systems administration with a forward-thinking organization that values innovation, teamwork, and achievement.
United States
English.
Donald Champion
Principal Solution Architect, Polished Geek.
Meet Donald, our Principal Consultant. His knowledge and experience, especially in technological fields, drive his passion for creating effective and tailored solutions.
United States
English.
Deb Cinkus, PMP
CEO and Founder, Polished Geek.
Meet Deb, the driving force behind Polished Geek. With a sharp operational lens and attention to detail, she leads the team in building thoughtful, high-touch solutions that help organizations work better at every level.
United States
English.
Services
Integrations
Connect monday.com with your existing tools and third-party applications.
Setup & Configuration
Full setup of monday.com, tailored by experts to your unique business needs.
Data Migration
Seamlessly migrate your existing data from other platforms to monday.com.
Workflow Optimization
Optimize and streamline your existing workflows for maximum efficiency.
Automations
Automated workflows that reduce manual work and increase efficiency.
Strategy & Planning
Strategic consulting and planning to optimize your processes.
AI Enhancement
Leverage AI to enhance your workflows and automate complex processes.
Training & Enablement
Comprehensive programs and guidance to ensure your team adopts monday.com effectively.
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