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Michaela West

Centennial,CO

Summary

Results-oriented Project Manager with a proven ability to lead teams by fostering a unified strategic direction. Adept at cultivating strong professional relationships and effectively guiding diverse groups toward achieving project objectives. Demonstrates exceptional business acumen and influential communication skills, applying data-driven insights to meet and surpass goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Rewards and Recognition Manager

Dish Network Corp
08.2022 - Current
  • Applied knowledge and skills to build engagement program for 1600 employees
  • Developed successful detailed plans based on minimal guidance and direction
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills
  • Consistently managed multiple budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements
  • Built strong relationships with stakeholders by providing high-quality communication and administration

Team Lead, Verifications – Customer Experience

Carvana
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • Lead, mentor and motivate a team of customer care advocates
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Responsible for addressing and effectively managing complex and sensitive customer-facing issues
  • Proactively communicating with leadership regarding business decisions, performance, risks to the business, etc
  • Manage performance-related issues on the team, including documentation, performance conversations, and terminations

Store Manager

STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
05.2014 - 06.2021
  • Managed a team of 40+ employees
  • Set clear performance expectations for employees and implemented improvement plans to help each reach targets
  • Drove single-year sales growth of 22%, setting a new record for store sales
  • Grew store Customer Connection Score from 30% to 62%, the top 10 in Arizona
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Project Management

Colorado State University - Global Campus
Denver, CO
02.2026

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

Arizona State University
12.2018

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Business Analytics
  • Budget Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Change Management

Timeline

Rewards and Recognition Manager

Dish Network Corp
08.2022 - Current

Team Lead, Verifications – Customer Experience

Carvana
06.2021 - 07.2022

Store Manager

STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
05.2014 - 06.2021

Master of Business Administration - Project Management

Colorado State University - Global Campus

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

Arizona State University
Michaela West