SABRINA SVEDBERG
Operations & People Leader
Seattle,WA
Summary
Operations and People Leader with 15+ years of experience leading multi-state operations, talent acquisition, workforce development, employee engagement and organizational growth. Proven success recruiting and developing high-performing teams, improving retention, reducing costs, and implementing operational strategies that drive measurable business results. Recognized for building scalable people programs, strengthening organizational performance, and leading teams across sales, construction, retail, and automotive industries.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Manager / Recruiting and Operations Lead
Bridgford Foods
06.2022 - Current
- Recruit, hire, onboard, train, and develop sales professionals across a 15 state territory, maintaining employee retention above 90%.
- Led workforce planning, talent acquisition, and performance management initiatives supporting regional growth.
- Developed employee coaching and training programs that improved productivity, retention, and overall team performance.
- Coordinated operational planning, scheduling, travel logistics, and cross functional support for regional sales teams.
- Consistently ranked among the Top 10 sales reps nationally out of 250 team members.
- Recipient of H.H. Bridgford Award of Excellence (2024) and Top 10 MVP Award (2023).
Scan Department Manager
Sprouts Farmers Market
Denver, CO
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Responsible for all department functions including supervision of weekly schematic resets, weekly and monthly price changes, weekly audits, store walks, and priority execution of manager special adjustments.
- Forecasted department needs of labor to effectively delegate tasks in order of priority; verifying accuracy of corporate and legal guidelines during regular audits, and the timely correction of any discrepancies.
- Ensured seamless communication by collaborating with departmental stakeholders daily to ensure effective prioritization of daily needs and goals.
- Performed limited administrative and HR functions on a day to day basis unless escalation was required with HR and store management.
Owner & Director of Operations
Zen Construction LLC
Denver, CO
04.2016 - 12.2021
- Founded and directed a construction operations consulting firm supporting contractors nationwide with workforce development, recruiting, operational strategy, and organizational growth initiatives.
- Designed and implemented recruiting systems, onboarding programs, and employee development initiatives that increased client revenue by up to 100% within 6 months.
- Advised business owners on organizational design, workforce planning, leadership development, operational strategy, operational scalability, and process improvement initiatives.
- Directed projects exceeding $1M in contract value while leading teams of up to 29 employees.
- Developed leadership training and mentoring programs that improved employee engagement, retention, and advancement opportunities.
Jewelry Warranty Specialist
Shane Co. Jewelers
Denver, CO
02.2014 - 02.2015
- Managed warranty operations, quality control, and cross-functional coordination for customer repair programs at corporate headquarters.
- Implemented tracking and process improvements that increased departmental efficiency by more than 15% while improving asset accountability.
Reconditioning District Manager
Carhop
Bay Area, CA
06.2010 - 08.2013
- Managed all department operations for 5 dealerships across California, including department administration, HR, training, supervision and delegation, profit and loss, vehicle inventory management, and sales support.
- Led district improvement initiatives that moved the region from 7th to 1st place in operational efficiency among 9 districts within 12 months.
- Improved overall department efficiency from 72% to 90% within 1 fiscal year and simultaneously lowered district department cost by 37%.
- Built a collaborative team culture focused on communication, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Education
Business Administration
Pima Community College
Skills
- Leadership and People Operations
- Talent Acquisition
- Employee Relations
- Workforce Planning
- Employee Development
- Performance Management
- Coaching and Mentorship
- Operations and Strategy
- Operations Management
- Process Improvement
- Organizational Development
- Change Management
- Strategic Planning
- Budget Administration
- Business and Compliance
- Stakeholder Management
- Vendor Management
- Compliance Management
- Risk Management
- KPI Analysis
- Contract Administration
Professional Highlights
- Co-led operations across territories spanning 12+ states.
- Directed projects exceeding $1 million in value.
- Increased client revenue by up to 100% within 6 months through workforce development and operational improvements.
- Improved district efficiency from 72% to 90% while reducing operating costs by 37%.
- Maintained 90%+ retention among recruited and trained employees.
- Recipient of the H.H. Bridgford Award of Excellence (2024) and Top 10 MVP Award (2023).
- Ranked top 10 nationally among 250 sales representatives at Bridgford Foods.
Skills
Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Workforce Planning, Employee Development, Performance Management, Coaching and Mentorship, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Organizational Development, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Budget Administration, Stakeholder Management, Vendor Management, Compliance Management, Risk Management, KPI Analysis, Contract Administration
Timeline
Business Development Manager / Recruiting and Operations Lead
Bridgford Foods
06.2022 - Current
Scan Department Manager
Sprouts Farmers Market
12.2021 - 05.2022
Owner & Director of Operations
Zen Construction LLC
04.2016 - 12.2021
Jewelry Warranty Specialist
Shane Co. Jewelers
02.2014 - 02.2015
Reconditioning District Manager
Carhop
06.2010 - 08.2013
Business Administration
Pima Community College