Dana Adams

Operations/Leadership

Amazon

Liberty, Missouri

01.2023 - Current

Provide strategic leadership in daily operations, workforce management, and organizational performance to align business goals with Amazon’s long-term growth strategy.
Drive cross-departmental collaboration to optimize workflows, improve efficiency, and strengthen accountability across shipping operations.
Lead strategic planning and execution of key initiatives, ensuring measurable outcomes in productivity, cost reduction, safety, and service delivery.
Partner with senior leadership to identify emerging opportunities, mitigate risks, and maintain compliance with Amazon’s standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
Mentor and develop leadership teams, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Directed strategic waste management and operational problem-solving initiatives, achieving measurable cost savings and efficiency improvements.
Led cross-functional teams in resolving systemic challenges, implementing lean practices, and driving continuous improvement across Amazon operations.
Balanced executive-level strategy with hands-on crisis resolution, mentoring leaders and ensuring compliance, sustainability, and long-term performance outcomes.
Recruited, trained, mentored, and engaged highly successful operations leadership team.
Mentored new managers in the essential skills required for successful operations leadership roles at the distribution center level.
Coordinated with regional leadership to address concerns related to regulatory compliance or potential legal issues arising from daily operations.
Delivered presentations to executive leadership and stakeholders outlining performance metrics, achievements, and future goals for the operations service department.
Monitored system operations to improve effectiveness, efficiency and regulatory compliance.
Provided comprehensive briefings for senior leadership on the status of ongoing operations, enabling informed decision-making at higher levels.
Partnered closely with senior leadership teams to identify areas of concern within the workplace and address these proactively.
Collaborated with suppliers on continuous improvement projects, resulting in enhanced product quality and more efficient supply chain operations.
Applied knowledge of regulations, employment law, and tax code to keep operations in compliance with applicable standards.
Implemented performance tracking systems to monitor key metrics, enabling continuous improvement of dispatch operations.
Proactively communicated challenges or roadblocks encountered during overnight operations, collaborating with leadership to develop efficient resolutions.
Presented regular progress updates to executive leadership, demonstrating successful project management skills and maintaining stakeholder confidence.
Organized regular briefings for senior leadership on current threats and ongoing operations, fostering informed decision-making processes.
Developed training programs for new hires, significantly improving their understanding of logistics operations.
Established strong communication lines with team members to ensure smooth operations and address any concerns proactively.
Demonstrated strong leadership skills by overseeing daily clinic operations while delegating tasks appropriately to ensure smooth functioning of the practice.
Managed day-to-day operations including staffing schedules, claims handling procedures, compliance audits, office maintenance, and inventory management.
Spearheaded succession planning efforts for leadership roles, ensuring continuity of business operations during leadership changes.
Addressed high-priority incidents with urgency, ensuring minimal disruption to client operations.
Liaised effectively between senior leadership stakeholders, ensuring alignment of strategic priorities with day-to-day operations within the Design Department.
Oversaw inventory management systems to maintain adequate supplies of necessary equipment for daily operations.
Participated in audits by regulatory agencies, demonstrating compliance with all applicable rules and regulations governing laboratory operations.
Supported continuous improvement initiatives by providing feedback on areas for process optimization and cost reduction in bag manufacturing operations.
Optimized supply chain operations, leading to significant improvements in lead times and delivery performance metrics.
Managed inventory levels of tools, materials, and equipment required for daily operations, ensuring minimal delays due to shortages or unavailability.
Managed financial operations, effectively reducing expenses while maintaining optimal service levels.
Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures throughout the organization''s operations.
Demonstrated strong leadership skills by effectively managing high-stress situations while maintaining a calm demeanor, fostering trust and respect from both patients and staff alike.
Maintained open lines of communication with store leadership, reporting any relevant updates or concerns regarding overnight operations.
Led weekly staff meetings to review project milestones, discuss upcoming tasks or challenges faced by the team during daily operations.
Mentored junior managers in developing their leadership skills and understanding of night operations management principles.
Successfully managed day-to-day operations during times of transition or leadership absences.
Analyzed discrepancies within datasets to identify patterns that could suggest fraud or other irregularities in business operations.
Collaborated with other managers to develop strategies for optimizing overall store operations during night shifts.
Kept accurate records of all completed tasks, providing valuable data for future improvements in operations.

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Operations/Leadership

Process Operations / Training Lead

Education

Bachelor’s - Radiology

High School Diploma - undefined

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Process Operations / Training Lead

Operations/Leadership

Bachelor’s - Radiology

High School Diploma - undefined

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