Karen Gonzalez
Provo,UT
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at American Craft Council, excelling in team management and employee development. Adept at optimizing processes and enhancing productivity through strategic decision-making and effective communication. Recognized for reducing operational costs while fostering a motivated and cohesive team environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Líder
American Craft Council
Orem, UT
05.2021 - 02.2025
Experience
Experience leading teams and supervising staff
Experience training and mentoring new employees
Experience managing teams
Skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain process efficiency
Problem-solving and quick decision-making skills
Effective communication skills
Ability to motivate and guide the team toward achieving goals
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Lider
Maple Mountain High School
Orem, UT
09.2017 - 03.2019
- Adhered to all company policies, procedures, and safety regulations, maintaining an excellent safety record throughout tenure.
- Read blueprints accurately to ensure proper placement of materials according to project specifications.
- Increased work output by optimizing welding and cutting processes.
- Improved overall productivity by implementing efficient material handling techniques.
- Experience
- Experience leading teams and supervising staff
- Experience training and mentoring new employees
- Experience managing teams
- Skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain process efficiency
- Problem-solving and quick decision-making skills
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to motivate and guide the team toward achieving goals
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Shipping
Elite Ops
Spanish Fork, UT
07.2014 - 09.2016
- Reduced shipping costs with the optimization of packaging dimensions and weight distribution.
- Coordinated with shipping and transport companies on behalf of clients.
- Reduced shipping costs with strategic negotiation of freight contracts and carrier partnerships.
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
- Expedited the shipping process with proper labeling and documentation of packages.
- Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
Education
Cecyted
Puerto Vallarta07.2011
Skills
Effective Communication:
Know how to convey ideas clearly and persuasively, as well as actively listen to others
Empathy:
Understand and comprehend the needs and emotions of your team, creating a positive and trusting work environment
Decision-Making:
Analyze available information and make sound and responsible decisions, considering the impact on the team
Conflict Resolution:
Handle disagreements constructively, seeking solutions that benefit everyone
Delegation:
Know your team's strengths and delegate tasks effectively, allowing for the development of skills and autonomy
Motivation:
Inspire and motivate your team to achieve common goals and objectives, fostering commitment and dedication
Adaptability:
Be flexible and able to adapt to changing situations, seeking opportunities and innovative solutions
Strategic Thinking:
Identify long-term objectives and develop strategies to achieve them, considering the context and available resources Emotional Intelligence:
Recognize and manage your own emotions, as well as those of your team, creating a healthy and productive work environment
Integrity:
Be honest, transparent, and ethical in your behavior, earning the trust and respect of your team
Timeline
Líder
American Craft Council
05.2021 - 02.2025
Lider
Maple Mountain High School
09.2017 - 03.2019
Shipping
Elite Ops
07.2014 - 09.2016
Cecyted