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Jennifer Lazari

Glendale,AZ

Summary

Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Facility Administrator

DaVita
10.2022 - Current
  • Streamlined facility operations by implementing efficient policies and procedures. Which increased DaVita Quality Index from 11% in 2022 to 67% MTD.
  • Enhanced staff productivity through effective communication and training which improved metrics from 80% to 100% month over month.
  • Minimized operational costs by efficiently managing budgets and reducing expenses.
  • Created a safe working environment through regular safety inspections and adherence to compliance standards for all CMS and AZDHS which lead to a zero deficiency state survey.
  • Surpassed yearly company conversion goal by 200%.
  • Established a culture of teamwork among staff members, fostering collaboration towards common goals. Which lead to an increased teammate satisfaction from 40% to 97%.
  • Received recognition from SVP for positive patient feedback forum.
  • Received Core Value Award for Service Excellence throughout 2023 at a regional level.

Area Manager II

Amazon
07.2021 - 10.2022
  • Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Reduced turnaround time for project completion through effective resource allocation and team management by teaching and training 200 + associates.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Achieved higher employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
  • Championed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment, reducing workplace accidents significantly.

Executive Team Leader

Target Corporation
10.2018 - 07.2021
  • Established sales goals and strategies that contributed to increased growth in sales and profitability.
  • Managed and coached sales teams of up to 200 including training, goal setting and evaluation.
  • Team engagement with guests is shown with a 113% year to date for our loyalty goal.
  • Retrained team to work more efficiently allowing our transaction rate to increase from 2 million to 2.8 million transactions year to date.
  • Successfully ran and operated a 100 million dollar business while managing a team of 250 + to ensure optimal productivity to drive client retention.
  • Optimized sales and marketing directives by closely monitoring employee progress, reviewing regional and local markets and effectively managing inventories.
  • Recruited and hired talented individuals bringing depth and experience to organization.
  • Built relationships with team members to encourage willingness to address concerns and issues.

Senior Team Leader

Target Corporation
10.2015 - 10.2018

Monitored team performance and reported on metrics.

  • Generated and shared comprehensive and detailed reports about team performance, mission-related objectives, and deadlines.
  • Assisted management in the hiring process and new team member training.
  • Suggested and organized team building activities and rewarded accomplishments.
  • Won store of the quarter award
  • Successfully ranked number in district for three consecutive years
  • Conducted inspections of equipment before, during and after shifts to immediately resolve issues that could cause project delays.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
  • District trainer, supporting up to four stores at a time.
  • Took over a department which was red in metrics and successfully turned it around with a comp of 10% year to date.
  • Discovered training needs and provided coaching.
  • Set clear team goals and delegated tasks and set deadlines.

Starbucks Barista

Starbucks
02.2010 - 07.2013
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work
  • Collaborated with others to discuss new ways to increase sales and profit margins
  • Responsible for onboarding and training all new baristas
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions, allowing sales to increase now less than 40k per week.
  • District trainer

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
06.2015

Skills

  • Team leadership, training and development
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Coaching and consulting skills
  • Partnered with executive team to develop long-range strategic initiatives
  • Executive recruiting strategies
  • Spot trends and identify emerging needs
  • Able to build trust with peers thanks to strong expertise and judgement
  • Cultural awareness
  • Procedure implementation
  • Operations oversight
  • Business development and planning
  • Staff oversight
  • Growth planning

Timeline

Facility Administrator

DaVita
10.2022 - Current

Area Manager II

Amazon
07.2021 - 10.2022

Executive Team Leader

Target Corporation
10.2018 - 07.2021

Senior Team Leader

Target Corporation
10.2015 - 10.2018

Starbucks Barista

Starbucks
02.2010 - 07.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Azusa Pacific University
Jennifer Lazari