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Jessica Walford

Las Vegas

Summary

Accomplished operations professional with extensive experience in operational management. Ready to utilize expertise to drive business performance. Skilled in identifying and implementing process improvements, fostering a collaborative environment to achieve organizational goals. Known for reliability and teamwork, prioritizing adaptability and consistently delivering targeted results. Proficient in strategic planning and operational efficiency, well-equipped to contribute to the success of any organization.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager II, Machine Learning Data/Investigations

Amazon FBA
06.2022 - 03.2025
  • Supervised operations leaders and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
  • Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
  • Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
  • Utilized data-driven decision-making approaches to inform strategy development and optimize outcomes.
  • Coached team members on professional development opportunities, contributing to improved overall performance.
  • Improved program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving solutions.
  • Streamlined communication channels to facilitate efficient collaboration among team members and stakeholders.
  • Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.

Area Manager

Amazon-LAS1
10.2020 - 06.2022
  • Planned operations to meet established labor hours, factoring in productivity and business forecasts.
  • Resolve conflicts promptly to promote positive environment for associates.
  • Evaluate production levels, quality standards and maintenance actions to identify and address operational problems and maintain targets.
  • Assess reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements and implement changes.
  • Write end of shift bridging reports to help Operations and Senior leadership with recap of shift.
  • Supervised up to 300+ associates, overseeing efficiency of Receive Prep and Decant (RPND) including Problem Solve, ISS, Customer Returns and the Inbound Dock.

Store Sales Manager

Justice
09.2005 - 08.2020
  • Analyze and achieve financial metrics and goals including Comps, ADS/UPT, and Conversion
  • Promoted from running $700,000 in annual store sales to $1.5 million in annual store sales
  • Foster team commitment and create positive working environments, increasing retention and overall morale
  • Lead associate training and development for staff of up to 30 associates
  • Reevaluate sales projections and adjust payroll accordingly
  • Build brand and customer loyalty through interpersonal skills, team selling and continued customer experience training with all associates
  • Lead customer loyalty programs such as point of sale (POS) capture and Private Label Credit Cards
  • Take initiative in making decisions with urgency based on needs of business
  • Lead all activities related to providing excellent customer experience, from special customer facing events to how to handle upset customers
  • Provide excellent product knowledge, utilizing features and benefits to increase sales
  • Head of all human resource objectives in store, including interviews, new hire paperwork, orientations, training, scheduling, disciplinary action and termination
  • Maintain low shrink percentages by managing and training all aspects of loss prevention

Education

Bachelors of Science - Kinesiology

University of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
05.2012

Skills

  • Effective leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Multitasking
  • Team development
  • Analytical decision-making
  • Employee relations management
  • Operations management
  • Policies and procedures implementation
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Process improvement
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Detail-oriented

Timeline

Operations Manager II, Machine Learning Data/Investigations

Amazon FBA
06.2022 - 03.2025

Area Manager

Amazon-LAS1
10.2020 - 06.2022

Store Sales Manager

Justice
09.2005 - 08.2020

Bachelors of Science - Kinesiology

University of Nevada Las Vegas
Jessica Walford