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

Send us Fan MailImagine 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/If Mallory’s journey from paper-heavy days to cutting-edge efficiency has inspired you, be sure to hit that subscribe button! Don’t forget to leave a review—it helps more folks discover the magic of Behind the Screens. And hey, share this episode with a colleague or friend who could use a little inspiration.Until next time, keep those background checks sharp, and remember—stay curious, stay compliant!Connect with US:Les Rosen- https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesterrosen/Subscribe to our YouTube Channel- https://www.youtube.com/@BehindtheSCreens200