Kristen Vargas
Tampa ,FL
Summary
Seasoned Operations Manager with 8 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Sentry Event Service Inc.
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Strong organizational skills with staffing agencies and scheduling employees.
- Managing hundreds of staff for NFL football games, concerts and events at Raymond James Stadium, Florida State Fair Grounds, and other venues.
- Premier security and event management provider.
- Payroll, scheduling employees, review contracts and any HR needs.
- Supervise and motivate employees in a safe environment.
- Enhanced event safety by implementing comprehensive security plans and procedures.
- Reduced incidents at events by hiring, training, and overseeing a team of skilled security personnel.
NICU Volunteer Support Group Leader
Brandon Regional Hospital
02.2016 - 09.2023
- Providing education, information, and support to families
- Working with the hospital kitchen to create healthy new meal ideas for members
- Serves as the volunteer event coordinator for holiday and special occasion events
- Led a bi-weekly meeting with current NICU family members.
- Enhanced patient care by providing emotional support and comfort to NICU families.
Community Service Liaison
Miracles Outreach
06.2016 - 04.2023
- Coordinating and hosting events for a teen girl's group home
- Working with sponsors, food banks and local resources to provide any needs and give hope
- Connecting organizations together by sharing the vision and mission, which recruits like-minded volunteers to support the events and organization
- Partner with nonprofits, foodbanks, business, and individuals to obtain donations.
- Established effective communication channels between departments by organizing and facilitating cross-functional meetings.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FLSkills
- Organized
- Fundraising
- Event Management
- Public Speaking
- Community Outreach
- Action Oriented
- Data Confidentiality
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Teams
Related Experience
"Kristen is highly motivated to care for people. She has a big heart and an enthusiastic "can do" spirit. She willingly takes on small and large tasks that add value to organizations and people. She is a self-starter with solid organizational skills. Any organization will benefit from what she brings to the table."
References
Tina Blount, Community Pastor, ARISE Church
Timeline
Operations Manager
Sentry Event Service Inc.
11.2022 - 11.2023
Community Service Liaison
Miracles Outreach
06.2016 - 04.2023
NICU Volunteer Support Group Leader
Brandon Regional Hospital
02.2016 - 09.2023
Associate of Arts -
Hillsborough Community College
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