LAUREN LOPEZ
EL Cajon,CA
Summary
Operations Supervisor and Navy Veteran leveraging 15+ years of leadership in a dynamic, fast-paced environments. Possess a comprehensive background in operational planning, program development, process improvement, regulatory compliance, and emergency management. Oversaw programs and assets valued at +$10M while managing risk, safety, and quality assurance. Resourceful and passionate with an aptitude for networking and building strong industry connections. Career supported by extensive military experience and training.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Business Administrator
GitLab Inc.
02.2022 - Current
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
- Maintained open lines of communication with upper management to provide regular updates on operational progress and challenges faced by the team.
- Consistently met deadlines for high-priority tasks or projects while maintaining a strong attention to detail and quality work output.
- Facilitated clear communication between internal departments and external stakeholders regarding legal matters.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Oversaw the successful execution of special events, including community engagement activities, that showcased the organization's impact.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Spearheaded change management initiatives that improved organizational structures and streamlined processes.
- Balanced multiple responsibilities simultaneously without compromising on the quality of work delivered under tight deadlines.
- Streamlined administrative processes by implementing new and efficient procedures.
- Managed complex projects for successful completion within deadlines and budgets, ensuring client satisfaction.
Operations Supervisor
Naval Information Warfare Training Group
02.2016 - Current
- Led manning and operational tasking for 60 personnel to streamline travel; executed $1.3M travel and training budget
- Managed 69 senior personnel; leveraged 16 committees for a cohesive approach to training objectives, ensuring all events were aligned with mission, vision, and guiding principles
- Reviewed and approved 85 travel authorizations and 90 travel orders, ensuring proper utilization of a $500K budget supporting 92 out of area missions
- Created and implemented 3 divisional internal platforms; updated with current data to be shared and accessed by 79 personnel assigned to the department, providing continuity and ease of communication flow within the department
- Directed 73 personnel through the planning and execution of 255 training events world-wide
- Guided a $670K budget for the execution of 100+ basic, intermediate, and advanced training events; led 35 personnel on policy, guidance, training, and assessments.
Operations Supervisor
United States Navy
01.2002 - Current
- Provided cyber operations, information operations, and electronic warfare (EW) to naval and joint forces
- Enabled improvement and readiness through training, assessment, and augmentation.
Defense Travel System Lead
Naval Special Warfare Activity ONE
05.2012 - 01.2016
- Oversaw the daily administrative and professional development of 25 personnel; managed and controlled a $150K budget, coordinating and deconflicting 13 critical training courses for 200+ personnel
- Oversaw daily operations and administration; established job qualification standards and oversaw professional development for 71 personnel, deconflicting schedules to staff a rotating 4 section unit
- Managed inventory and maintenance of $11M of equipment, achieving a 92% operational readiness
- Spearheaded the implementation and procedural development for the Unique Data Process Center; evaluated 2.1K validation reports critical to mission success
- Lead 27 department personnel in the execution of a $2.99M travel budget and the processing of 672 authorizations and 623 travel vouchers for 353 personnel
- Audited 353 government travel accounts totaling $1M; resulted in a 37% decrease in travel card delinquencies.
Group Leader
Naval Special Warfare Mission Support Center
03.2009 - 04.2012
- Led and supervised 6 personnel in the collection, identification, and intermediate analysis of real-time data providing up-to-date information to upper echelon leaders
- Managed 7 subordinate commands and developed strategy, doctrine, and tactics for naval special warfare forces supporting fleet and joint special operations; managed/supervised 17 System supervisors
- Conducted 2.1K hours of metadata analysis; provided critical analytical products that refined efforts and identified significant concerns
- Developed 280 working guides to cross train personnel: prepared products for deployed units
- Enhanced deconfliction and data sharing activities across multiple units; led a team of 22 facilitators in the scheduling, organization, and facilitation of 15 related courses.
Technical Instructor
Center for Information Dominance
08.2006 - 02.2009
- Lead instructor and course manager for the surface electronic warfare operations course
- Managed the development of instructor lesson plans, trainee guides, 15 combat threat analysis scenarios, and testing materials for 24 lesson topics
- Provided training and career management to junior and senior personnel under four different departments
- Supervised 6 senior personnel and managed 4 technical courses; led the research, development, and implementation of a comprehensive 120-hour course revision.
Education
Associate of Arts - Media/Communications
Coastline Community College
01.2006
Skills
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Team Collaboration
- Strategic Planning
- Databases
- Partnership Building
- Resource development
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- Work Center Supervisor - 2019
- Master Training Specialist - 2016
- National Operational Intelligence Analyst - 2012
Accomplishments
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Lead 27 department personnel in the execution of a $2.99M travel budget and the processing of 672 authorizations and 623 travel vouchers for 353 personnel
- Led manning and operational tasking for 60 personnel to streamline travel; executed $1.3M travel and training budget
- Trained 442 students in 52 courses on basic and advanced electronic theory and troubleshooting; revised 200 hours of electronic curriculum course saving $125K in annual contractor costs
- Led a team of 71 personnel in the successful execution of 255 basic and advanced training events across the Pacific Fleet; dedicated 22 hours to the review/update of vital criteria, ensuring compliance with the defense reporting system
- Planned, developed, and executed $40M annual program budget and $135M budget over multiple Fiscal Years
Technical Competencies
Microsoft Office Suite 365, Mac / Microsoft Windows
Timeline
Executive Business Administrator
GitLab Inc.
02.2022 - Current
Operations Supervisor
Naval Information Warfare Training Group
02.2016 - Current
Defense Travel System Lead
Naval Special Warfare Activity ONE
05.2012 - 01.2016
Group Leader
Naval Special Warfare Mission Support Center
03.2009 - 04.2012
Technical Instructor
Center for Information Dominance
08.2006 - 02.2009
Operations Supervisor
United States Navy
01.2002 - Current
Associate of Arts - Media/Communications
Coastline Community College
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