Results-oriented management professional with extensive experience in operations, production management, organizational development, and team building across diverse industries.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Supervisor/Barista
Starbucks Corporation
Scottsdale, AZ
11.2016 - 05.2025
Anticipates customer and store needs by constantly evaluating the environment and customers for cues.
Assists with new partner training by positively reinforcing successful performance, and giving respectful and encouraging coaching as needed.
Follows all cash management and cash register policies, and ensures proper cash management practices are followed by the shift team.
Conducted weekly inventory of supplies, equipment, and food items.
Enforced company policies fairly while maintaining an open door policy for staff concerns.
Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
Monitored staff performance to ensure quality standards were met.
Performed cash handling duties such as counting money, balancing registers, and preparing bank deposits.
Ensured all safety and sanitation regulations were met throughout the shift.
Served as a role model for other employees by demonstrating professional behavior at all times.
Independent Insurance Agent
Family First Life
Phoenix, AZ
10.2020 - 01.2024
Engaged customers and provided a high level of service by carefully explaining details about documents.
Analyzed customer needs and provided the best options, upselling products and services.
Received underwriting approvals after accurately completing applications for insurance coverage.
Coordinated appointments and consultations with clients to identify individual needs and gain a better understanding of overall financial situations.
Conducted meetings or phone calls with potential clients to present insurance policies, and answer questions.
Followed up with customers to check on changing needs, and propose new offerings.
I wrote policies, finalized documents, and filed paperwork.
Developed and maintained relationships with clients to ensure they received the best possible insurance coverage.
Operations Manager
Sweet Life Group Inc
Mesa, AZ
06.2021 - 06.2022
Managed the director's calendar, and prepared the meeting agenda and materials.
Arranged appropriate travel, visas, agendas, necessary contacts, and other information for executive travel.
Managed external contacts, and kept track of periodic communication needed for priority actions.
Tackled and addressed top-level, high-priority issues with professional administrative discretion.
Revised and maintained a master calendar to coordinate meetings across multiple time zones.
Scheduled and arranged travel, and hotel reservations for meetings, conferences, and seminars.
Opened, read, and replied to emails, letters, and correspondence on behalf of executives.
Configured and maintained the company website to drive interest and increase company revenues.
Entered customer information and updates in the database system to track leads, interactions, relationships, and propel sales opportunities.
Leveraged word processing software to create proposals, letters, and memos.
Maintained company confidence and protected business operations by keeping sensitive information confidential.
Collaborated with internal teams to support long-term research, marketing, and ad hoc projects.
Obtained signatures for financial documents, and internal and external invoices.
Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training, disciplinary action as necessary.
Assessed employee development needs and provided feedback on their progress towards meeting goals.
Maintained accurate inventory records to track stock levels and minimize costs.
Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
Quality Manager
Agents, American Income Life
Mesa, AZ
02.2019 - 09.2019
Provided leadership in developing best practices for continuous improvement initiatives across all departments.
Created KPIs related to process performance metrics such as defect rate, and scrap rate.
Prepared reports summarizing findings from inspections, tests, investigations and other QA activities for senior management review.
Provided technical guidance on quality control activities to support efficient operations.
Developed SOPs outlining quality control policies and procedures.
Server
IPic
Scottsdale, AZ
08.2018 - 08.2019
Anticipates customer and store needs by constantly evaluating the environment and customers for cues
Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
Follows all cash management and cash register policies
Assist in order-taking, delivering food, and following up with guests.
Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
Sales Executive
Clearlink
Scottsdale, AZ
08.2018 - 02.2019
Anticipate customer needs by providing HVAC services in serviceable areas.
Set up protection plans and/or service appointments.
Resolved any issues or complaints raised by customers in a timely manner.
Negotiated contracts with vendors while ensuring compliance with company policies.
Implemented effective cross-selling techniques to increase revenue from existing customers.
Developed and implemented inbound sales strategies to increase customer base.
Negotiated prices with customers to maximize profitability while still providing quality services.
Office Manager
The Asbestos Institute
Phoenix, AZ
10.2017 - 03.2018
Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen, or forward calls, providing information, taking
messages, or scheduling classes
Hear and resolve complaints website issues
File and maintain registration forms, sign-in sheets, and certifications
Perform duties, such as taking care of plants or straightening brochures and business cards to maintain
lobby or reception area
Receive payment and record receipts for services
First Assistant/Assistant Manager
Sonic Drive
Phoenix, AZ
05.2012 - 03.2017
Manages, trains, monitors and coaches Team/Crew Members
Monitors and makes appropriate adjustments to staffing levels, inventory levels and food cost control
Completes weekly inventory as needed
Assists in administrative duties including maintaining files, records and all required documentation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Paradise Valley High School
Phoenix, AZ
05.2013
Skills
Project management
Inventory management
Customer service
Quality assurance
Team building
Data analysis
Employee training
Time management
Performance monitoring
Planning and implementation
Cultural awareness
Continuous improvements
Case management
Cash management
Policy enforcement
Additional Information
Insurance Producer License Life & Health Insurance License
Director of Operations – Grants Management & Donor Engagement at Jewish Family & Children’s ServiceDirector of Operations – Grants Management & Donor Engagement at Jewish Family & Children’s Service