Lisa Standeford
Denver,CO
Summary
Detail-oriented and diligent business management and human resources professional with solid record managing finances and scheduling for Fortune 500 organizations. Proficient at improving team performance through innovative management techniques and providing resources to succeed.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Operations Manager
Guerrero Trucking company
Denver, CO
08.2023 - Current
- Prepared team schedules with focus on maintaining optimal employee coverage for business needs
- Organized regular inventory counts to keep records accurate and identify supply needs or loss points
- Reviewed operations regularly to identify and capitalize on opportunities to eliminate waste
- Offered friendly and knowledgeable customer service to team members and employees
- Organized and conducted orientation sessions, job skills training and employee development initiatives
- Maintained and updated employee records to reflect changes in employment, compensation and withholdings
- Interviewed applicants and administered pre-employment evaluations
- Entered information onto digital systems to maintain data quality and accuracy
- Supported workflow of daily administrative tasks to achieve targets and deadlines.
Operations Optimizer/ Scheduler
Phillips 66
Denver, CO
11.2019 - 08.2023
- Increased profits by streamlining receivables management, regularly reviewing processes to identify deficiencies
- Optimized staffing levels based on forecasted workloads, incorporating knowledge of business growth and upcoming projects
- Maintained team compliance, verifying work accuracy and quality against Industry standards
- Managed smooth workflows, scheduling and assigning tasks based on demand requirements and specific employee knowledge
- Assisted with month-end closings through timely account reconciliations
- Identified and resolved inventory issues to enable continuous operations
- Monitored output versus production plan to Identify gaps and drive solutions
- Addressed and resolved production issues to minimize delays in production
- Liaised between departments to communicate customer needs and production abilities.
Senior Executive Assistant
DCP Midstream
Denver, CO
04.2019 - 11.2019
- Mailed letters, sent emails and memos regarding important announcements and events
- Developed presentations, reports and minutes of meetings for department
- Coordinated scheduling for internal and external meetings, travel plans, conference calls and day-to-day executive obligations
- Handled routine responses to telephone and email inquiries on behalf of executives
- Organized events, seminars and lectures for department
- Conserved executive's time by acting as gatekeeper and reviewing information in advance
- Arranged transportation and accommodations, facilitating executive travel
- Used discretion, confidentiality and good judgment to protect c-level matters
- Performed tactical and strategic administrative support tasks for upper executive-level employees
- Served as lead to facilitate office administration functions
- Answered telephone calls, email requests and written correspondence to achieve internal and external communication objectives
- Organized complex calendars and schedules, resolving scheduling issues
- Collaborated with other members of admin team to provide seamless support for company.
Executive Assistant/Plant Administrator
Tri-State Generation And Transmission, Inc.
Westminster, CO
04.2012 - 09.2018
- Supported company financial health by maintaining accounts receivable levels within accepted parameters
- Prepared and managed plant budgets
- Controlled inventory based on expected production demand
- Covered executive telephone lines, documenting messages, handling emergencies and using sound judgment on email communications
- Assisted with efficient expense reporting, compiling key data, producing graphs and preparing presentations
- Oversaw schedules by engaging individuals through text, call and email
- Established and maintained effective vendor relationships
- Increased efficiency by evaluating team performance and clearly identifying roles and standards.
- Assessed training needs based on performance evaluations or feedback from managers.
- Compiled reports related to hiring, termination, promotions, absences, turnover rates.
- Managed recruitment processes, including job postings and interviews.
- Developed training programs for new hires and existing employees.
Marketing Coordinator
Hilton Grand Vacations Asia/Pacific Executive
Honolulu, HI
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Coordinated and planned marketing campaigns
- Worked with sales and executive teams to roll out new gift incentives
- Designed, developed, and rolled out new campaigns
- Tracked and analyzed the effectiveness of current campaigns
- Coordinated events for employees, current owners, and future owners
- Answered general marketing department inquiries by email, phone, and mail
- Tracked and reported on marketing campaign responses
- Organized logistics for marketing and proposal strategy meetings
- Created engaging brochures and flyers to use for promotional materials and distribution
- Planned and executed internal and external marketing events
- Researched, monitored and analyzed market trends, customer insights and competitors to avail of resources and exercise strategic decisions
- Managed relationships with external vendors and contractors to acquire mutually benefiting contracts and successful project delivery.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
11.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of Phoenix
12.2023
Associate of Arts - Business Administration and Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ01.2010
Skills
- Schedule Development
- HR Generalist
- Customer Service
- Financial Controls and Processes
- System Management
- Confidentiality
- Budget Planning
- Deadline Management
- Production Coordination
- Demand Forecasting
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Materials Coordination
- Project Management
- New Hire Onboarding
- Talent Acquisition
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Business Operations Manager
Guerrero Trucking company
08.2023 - Current
Operations Optimizer/ Scheduler
Phillips 66
11.2019 - 08.2023
Senior Executive Assistant
DCP Midstream
04.2019 - 11.2019
Executive Assistant/Plant Administrator
Tri-State Generation And Transmission, Inc.
04.2012 - 09.2018
Marketing Coordinator
Hilton Grand Vacations Asia/Pacific Executive
01.2007 - 01.2011
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Business Administration and Management
University of Phoenix
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