Robin Brinkman

Robin Jennifer Brinkman

Executive Director

Professional Summary

Robin provides strategic leadership and innovative solutions to assist the college in achieving its operational goals. Her primary responsibilities include overseeing building management, events, class scheduling, college rankings, and elevating the recognition of Lindner as the leading co-op business school. Robin manages the Strategic Operations team, which is comprised of the Building Operations, Marketing Communications, and Scheduling & Analytics departments. Robin has over 25 years of experience providing financial and business advisory services in a variety of sectors. She specializes in the development of data-driven tools to support strategic decision-making, improve efficiencies, and foster innovation and collaboration. Robin is a Lindner graduate holding degrees in finance and business analytics.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration: University of Cincinnati (Finance & Business Analytics)

Positions and Work Experience

2014 -2020 Managing Consultant, Ricondo & Associates, Inc.,

2020 -2026 Executive Director Strategic Operations, UC Lindner College of Business,

2011 -2014 Associate Director (Business Affairs), UC Lindner College of Business,

2010 -2011 Business Analyst (Office of the Dean), UC Lindner College of Business,

2008 -2010 Assistant Director (Business Affairs), UC Lindner College of Business,

2007 -2008 Financial Analyst, Executive Jet Management, Inc. / Berkshire Hathaway Co.,

2005 -2007 Senior Consultant, Ricondo & Associates, Inc.,

2001 -2002 Internal Bank Auditor, Provident Financial Group, Inc.,

2000 -2001 Investment Advisors Accountant, Fifth Third Bancorp,

1997 -1999 Financial Analyst Co-op, Delta Air Lines, Inc.,

2002 -2005 Consultant, Ricondo & Associates, Inc.,

Honors and Awards

2026 UC Staff Excellence Award

Service

UC Bearcat Fan Council Member Type:University/College Service 2025 -2026

UC Return to Campus / Space Czar Team Member Type:University/College Service 2020 -2026

UC Proudly Cincinnati Faculty & Staff Campaign Steering Committee Committee Member Type:University/College Service 2012 -2013

Lindner Staff Development Committee Committee Member Type:University/College Service 2013 -2014

UC Proudly Cincinnati Campaign Type:University/College Service 2012 -2013

UC Proudly Cincinnati Campaign Type:University/College Service 2011 -2012

Lindner Retention Task Force Type:University/College Service 2011 -2012

UC Proudly Cincinnati Campaign Type:University/College Service 2010 -2011

Lindner Staff Development Committee Committee Chair Type:University/College Service 2021 -2025