Jennifer L. Yruegas
Denver,CO
Summary
Dynamic, results-oriented executive with expertise in strategic leadership, operational excellence, and financial management within large organizations. Proven track record of driving growth and profitability through innovative business strategies, team development, and effective stakeholder engagement. Committed to transforming complex challenges into opportunities for success. Exceptional communication and negotiation skills facilitate a collaborative corporate culture while leveraging data-driven insights to inform decision-making and propel organizational objectives. Recognized business leader adept at developing and implementing management initiatives that enhance productivity and assess employee performance, fostering strong relationships with partners and suppliers through keen business acumen.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Business Leader – Infinite Sustainable Solutions (ISS)
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS
05.2018 - Current
- Company Overview: S135M REV sustainability business, North American business, 750 employees
- Restructured and developed ISS as a stand-a lone business within Univar Solutions
- Lead the naming, rebranding, and launching of ISS (Infinite Sustainable Solutions, formally OSS (On-site Services)
- Established financial modeling and forecasting for ISS
- Double digit growth YoY since 2020 ($91M in 2021 to $135M+ in 2024
- Stakeholder engagement with Board of Directors
- Lead divestiture of ISS
- Marketed ISS to Private Equity Firms (112+ interested buyers)
- Lead sustainability efforts within the market focusing on opportunities for zero waste to landfill
- Partnered with Blue Chip customers to lead the market in emerging sustainability efforts
- Expanded ISS into Mexico as a green field site
Sr. Human Resource Manager
Optive
07.2017 - 05.2018
Human Resources Manager
COMCAST
06.2016 - 07.2017
Human Resources Business Partner
ARROW ELECTRONICS INC.
05.2015 - 06.2016
Human Resources Specialist/Generalist
CENTURA HEALTH
09.2013 - 05.2015
Office Manager
APPLIED NUTRITIONAL RESEARCH, LLC
08.2006 - 09.2013
Education
B.S. - Psychology, Criminology
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, ColoradoMBA -
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, Colorado08-2026
Skills
- P&L Ownership
- M&A, and Divestiture Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Operational Leadership
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Revenue Growth
- Cost Management
- Risk Assessment
- Innovation and Development
- Change Management
- Culture Transformation
- Global Expansion
- Corporate governance
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Stakeholder management
- Innovation management
Accomplishments
Successfully completed the Executive Leadership Development Program at Chicago Booth Business School with Most Influential Award.
Affiliations
- Women in Chemicals
- Lean In
Certification
- Executive Leadership Development Chicago Booth Business School
- SPHR (Senior, Human Resource Certificate)
- Investigations in the Workplace 2-Day Workshop Mountain States Employers Council
- Prosci ADKAR Change Management
- Insights Discovery Practitioner
Timeline
Sr. Business Leader – Infinite Sustainable Solutions (ISS)
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS
05.2018 - Current
Sr. Human Resource Manager
Optive
07.2017 - 05.2018
Human Resources Manager
COMCAST
06.2016 - 07.2017
Human Resources Business Partner
ARROW ELECTRONICS INC.
05.2015 - 06.2016
Human Resources Specialist/Generalist
CENTURA HEALTH
09.2013 - 05.2015
Office Manager
APPLIED NUTRITIONAL RESEARCH, LLC
08.2006 - 09.2013
B.S. - Psychology, Criminology
Metropolitan State University of Denver
MBA -
Metropolitan State University of Denver
SENIOR BUSINESS DIRECTOR
Seeking to play a vital part in a forward-thinking company towards sustainable growth and market leadership while creating a collaborative culture.
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