Samantha Jara
Rancho Cucamonga,CA
Summary
Experienced team leader that utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving desired results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager III, Operations
Amazon Corporate
07.2025 - Current
- On July 6, 2025, received a promotion for Manager III, Operations, (Level 6).
Area Manager II
Amazon Corporate
05.2021 - 07.2025
- Joined the team as a college hire (Level 4) in May 2021 – started in the process path Outbound and stayed within this area for one year and eight months. Managed five different areas or process paths, each with their own unique characteristics and challenges.
- Promoted to Area Manager II (Level 5) in March 2023 – moved to a new team and shift.
- Oversaw various operational functions and assumed the role of the most senior manager when Operational Managers were not present. Managed the shift for safety, cost and quality.
- President of the warehouse’s Women’s Affinity Group. Becoming the primary strategic leader and contact for all onsite and community outreach events in the Inland Empire.
- From April-June 2025, assumed the manager role for night shift. During that time, the night shift had a notable improvement on cost week over week. Before joining the team, the shift’s average rate was 267.2 (March), and while leading the shift, those numbers improved by 7% to a 285 (June).
American Read Tutor
University of Redlands
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Worked with grade school students one on one or in groups to improve literary skills.
Internship - Assembly member Eduardo Garcia
California State Assembly District Office 56th
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Work with Eduardo Garcia gaining first-hand experience of the legislative process. Assisted constituents with legislative bills and services and provided information on bills under review. Event organization and setup within the community of Coachella Valley.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts - Global Business, Arts in Spanish
University of Redlands
04.2020
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Universidad Complutense de Madrid
03.2019
Skills
- Team leadership
- Staff training and development
- Task delegation
- Operations management
- Strategic planning
- Policy implementation
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Manager III, Operations
Amazon Corporate
07.2025 - Current
Area Manager II
Amazon Corporate
05.2021 - 07.2025
Internship - Assembly member Eduardo Garcia
California State Assembly District Office 56th
06.2017 - 08.2017
American Read Tutor
University of Redlands
03.2017 - 03.2018
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Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts - Global Business, Arts in Spanish
University of Redlands