Karen Perez
Manteca,California
Summary
Reliable Area Manager successful at operating in high-volume, fast-paced environment. Skilled in leading teams to meet objectives on stringent timelines. Empowering leader with superior communication and collaboration abilities demonstrated over 3 years of management performance. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Seeking an opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of 818 Spirits as an Area Manager in Northern California
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Launch Area Manager
Amazon SCK6
10.2022 - Current
- Successfully led the operational readiness testing/audits for the site in collaboration with the Amazon Start-up Global Engineering team, ensuring safe operations before site opening
- Implemented a comprehensive training schedule and provided training to 350 new hires, cross-training employees to other departments as needed
- Established a solid foundation for site inventory by leading product transfer teams within Inbound and Outbound departments
- Led management review meetings to assess the effectiveness of quality production systems, objectives, corrective action requests, audits, and improvements, resulting in a 100% increase in throughput to plan
- Implemented new standard work rotations in the Inbound department, promoting a safe work environment and reducing department injuries by 60% across all shifts in Q1-Q3
- Drove continuous improvement in KPIs within safety, quality, sustainability, and cost in the Inventory Stow department
- Led Cost product installation project, maximizing return on investment by reducing quality errors downstream and mitigating safety hazards from dangerous goods in Amazon Air shipments, saving approximately $15 per error package.
Operations Area Manager
Amazon LGB7
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Cultivated an inclusive team focused on cultural awareness and belonging, actively participating in the women's affinity group to promote women in operations and leadership positions
- Implemented sustainable standard work to decrease company transportation carbon footprint by optimized trailer utilization
- Both serving the environment and customer
- Lowering the weekly average misses and enhancing KPIs in Delivery Estimated Arrival metrics through the implementation of standard work, audits, and process improvements
- Led productive Daily End-of-Day management review meetings, continually enhancing the effectiveness of quality, performance, and safety systems
- Trained and led a dynamic cross-functional internal audit team, promoting completeness and accountability in audit reports.
Trade Services
World Trade Center Savannah
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Conducted qualitative trade research on focus countries, potential partners/companies, or local business partners to drive economic development growth in Savannah
- Built initial relationships with potential partners through international networking
- Collaborated with the Savannah Economic Development Authority to perform qualitative data and a 2020 Cost of Living report in Savannah, GA.
Operations Area Manager
Amazon Fresh UTX4
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Operated as an inbound and outbound lead in a complex fresh food specialties fulfillment center
- Acted as the Food Safety Team Leader, overseeing the food safety team's operations and providing essential training and education
- Led and developed a team of 120 associates, focusing on motivating, mentoring, and coaching
- Embraced Lean culture and principles, integrating Lean principles such as Standard Work and Audit of Standard Work into daily operations, achieving a 95% satisfaction rate in quality KPIs for same-day delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Business - Global Logistics International Business
05.2021
- Member, International Student Association | 2019-2021
- Student Scholar Athlete Track Cross Country | 2019-2021
- Member, Confucius Institute | 2019-2020
- DLS Logistics Research | 2020
- Assistant Manager, ACE Space Management Project | 2019
- GPA: 3.5
Associate of Arts, Design -
01.2019
- Member, Phi Theta Kappa | 2018-2019
- Member, Art Club | 2018-2019
- Co-President, Art Club | 2018-2019
- Chapter Officer, Phi Theta Kappa | 2018-2019
- Volunteer, Phi Theta Kappa | 2018-2019
- Student Scholar Athlete Track and Cross Country | 2017-2019
- GPA: 3.55
Skills
- Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, Onenote)
- Google workspace
- Slack
- Social Media
- Salesforce
- Organizational Leadership skills
- Cross-cultural communication
- Inclusive Management
- Multicultural and multi-ethic understanding
- Customer Obsession
- Time management
- Excellent communication
- Negotiation
- Relationship Building and Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Business Development and Planning
- Controlling Costs
- Order Management
Certification
Lean Six Sigma
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Launch Area Manager - Amazon SCK6
10.2022 - Current
Operations Area Manager - Amazon LGB7
09.2021 - 10.2022
Trade Services - World Trade Center Savannah
09.2020 - 05.2021
Operations Area Manager - Amazon Fresh UTX4
05.2020 - 08.2020
Savannah State University - Bachelor of Business , Global Logistics International Business
Allen Community College - Associate of Arts, Design,
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