Sara Haghighi
Irvine,CA
Summary
Operations and strategy leader with experience driving organizational efficiency, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering high-impact solutions across healthcare, consulting, and luxury retail. Skilled in operational strategy, process improvement, client relations, and executive-level advisory.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Strategy & Operations
MedPoint Management
01.2018 - Current
- Serve as a principal advisor to the Chief Operating Officer on strategic initiatives, operational priorities, and executive decision-making.
- Lead three multi-disciplinary teams (22 people) across operations, project management, and reporting & analytics. Maintain clear accountability and consistent delivery while fostering team morale and development.
- Own operational strategy and execution for a portfolio of complex client engagements, with accountability for performance and outcomes
- Serve as a senior advisor to executive clients, presenting analyses and recommendations that drive efficiency, cost optimization, and sustainable growth
- Oversee onboarding and integration of new clients, ensuring continuity of service and alignment with agreed objectives, and ongoing monitoring of Key Performance Indicators
- Play an active role in talent selection, coaching, and development, with responsibility for hiring decisions and team structure
- Represent the organization in high-stakes client presentations and proposals, contributing directly to business development success
Senior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Drove operational insight and strategic decision-making within a large-scale enterprise transformation
- Partnered with international teams to shape transformation frameworks and implementation roadmaps
- Advised senior leadership through structured analysis, translating complexity into clear, actionable direction
- Developed executive-level reporting to monitor performance, organizational effectiveness, and transformation progress
- Assessed organizational structures and operating models to inform future-state design
- Oversaw delivery across distributed teams, ensuring consistency, quality, and disciplined execution
- Partnered with international teams to shape transformation frameworks and implementation roadmaps
Operations & Strategy
Kaiser Permanente
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Consolidated financial and operational analyses across multiple locations, identifying opportunities to optimize costs, revenue, and overall P&L performance
- Prepared high-quality business cases for regional initiatives, successfully securing approval from executive committees
- Analyzed service utilization trends and advised leadership on operational expansions that enhanced throughput, resource effectiveness, and financial performance
Marketing Strategy & Brand Associate
Adidas
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Contributed to the development of marketing strategy for brand partnerships and experiential campaigns, elevating cultural relevance and client engagement
- Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure consistency in brand presentation and storytelling across digital and in-person channels
- Supported execution of initiatives designed to strengthen influencer and partner relationships
Sales Associate
Abercrombie & Fitch
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Delivered exceptional personalized service and consistently exceeded client expectations.
- Supported inventory management and merchandising.
- Collaborated with team to maintain seamless store operations and high presentation standards.
Education
Master of Science - Health Administration
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA01-2019
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics & Economics
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA01-2015
Skills
- Strategic & Operational Leadership
- Cross-Functional Team Management
- Client Relations & Executive Advisory
- Process Improvement & Efficiency Optimization
- Data Analysis & Dashboard Development
Timeline
Senior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2021 - 01.2023
Manager, Strategy & Operations
MedPoint Management
01.2018 - Current
Operations & Strategy
Kaiser Permanente
01.2018 - 01.2021
Marketing Strategy & Brand Associate
Adidas
01.2016 - 09.2016
Sales Associate
Abercrombie & Fitch
01.2011 - 01.2014
Master of Science - Health Administration
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics & Economics
University of California, Los Angeles