Deanna Schaefer
Senior management
Saint Augustine,FL
Summary
Skilled management analyst with background in optimizing operational efficiencies and crafting strategic business solutions. Have led projects that resulted in streamlined processes, cost reduction, and enhanced productivity across various teams. Strengths include critical thinking, analytical problem-solving, and effective communication skills. Known for ability to translate complex data into actionable insights leading to improved business outcomes.
Successful Consultant promotes aggressive drive toward organizational change through research, optimization and systems development. Experience conferring with employees and management to address problems with internal controls and procedures negatively impacting business operations. Focused on reducing costs, streamlining processes and maximizing resource utilization.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Management Consultant
Cristian Jewels
Port Saint Lucie
04.2014 - 02.2025
- Met with clients to discuss expectations to ascertain best ways to meet projected goals.
- Reviewed established procedures to assess areas in need of improvement.
- Devised new and improved records management programs to organize and protect data.
- Performed research and analyzed content of records to make disclosure determinations.
- Led valuation, due diligence and contracting as part of acquisition process.
- Created presentations outlining project plans, objectives, timelines and deliverables.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to reduce costs.
- Reviewed diverse organizational problems to assess concerns with workflows, communication, and cost controls.
- Mentored junior staff members on best practices related to consulting methodologies.
- Generated thorough and useful reports for use in business decision-making.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
- Performed gap analysis between current performance levels and expected targets.
- Taught business managers how to effectively oversee areas.
- Evaluated internal systems and prepared training initiatives to mitigate ongoing problems.
- Collaborated closely with internal departments on various initiatives related to product launches or system upgrades.
- Optimized management roles, facilitated communication and adjusted culture to be more open and productive.
- Documented research findings and prepared polished reports highlighting results and potential improvement strategies.
- Collected, tracked and evaluated current business and market trend data.
- Conducted record searches and coordinated with other units on procedural problems involving complex cases.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Education
Nutrition - Nutrition Sciences
International Sports Science Association
Carpinteria, CA02-2025
International Sports Science Exam - Sports And Fitness Administration
International Sports Science Association
Carpinteria, CA01-2025
CPR/AED Adult, Child, Infant - Certificate of Continuing Medical Education
American Health Care Academy
Englewood, CO11-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedical Medical Aesthetics Training
FCNH
Fort Lauderdale, FL08-2010
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY05-1997
Skills
- Nutrition assessment
- Customer service
- Data analysis
- Strategic planning
- Marketing strategies
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Public speaking
- Contract negotiation
- Business analysis
- Innovation management
- Organizational development
- Corporate governance
- Data analytics
- Human resources strategy
- Digital transformation
- Operations optimization
- Business administration
- Profit growth strategies
- Staff management
- Mission support optimization
- Customer relations
- Negotiation
- Business solution development
- Business improvement
- Process updates
- Client support
- Business development
- Succession planning
- Organizational design
- Consulting
- Data gathering
- Resource utilization
- Acquisition planning
- Client administration
- Trend modeling
- Operations management
- Trend forecasting
- New technology integration
- Contract management
- Change management
- Program enhancement
- Data review
- Employee motivation
- Management controls
- Financial management
- Utilization reviews
- Operating models
- Operational cost reduction
- Strategy development
- Data mining
- Cost controls
- Business case validation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Client relationship management
- Creating project plans
- Relationship building
- Stakeholder relations
- Multitasking
- Policy development
- Risk assessment
- Interpersonal communication
- Teamwork
- Competitive analysis
- Procedure analysis
- Forecasting
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Time management
- Crisis management
- Goal setting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Study planning
- Active listening
- Personnel interviewing
- Team building
- Market research
Timeline
Senior Management Consultant
Cristian Jewels
04.2014 - 02.2025
Nutrition - Nutrition Sciences
International Sports Science Association
International Sports Science Exam - Sports And Fitness Administration
International Sports Science Association
CPR/AED Adult, Child, Infant - Certificate of Continuing Medical Education
American Health Care Academy
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedical Medical Aesthetics Training
FCNH
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
SUNY Brockport
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