Sarah Lesar
Atlanta,GA
Summary
I am an early-career operations professional with a knack for solving problems and adding joy to the workplace. My work in small organizations has molded me into a quick learner and adaptive team member.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Envest Microfinance
2019.05 - Current
- Responsible for internal operations of $10M microfinance investment vehicle (>40% growth in AUM during tenure)
- Established operations of company’s second microfinance fund
- Traveled to Uganda and Kenya for seven in-depth partner visits
- Lead Envest’s accounting, audit, systems management, HR, Board communications, certified B Corporation operations, investor relations, and some international financial analysis
- Co-created CRM and task management system
- Act as “Chief Problem Solver” in startup environment
- Transformed physical operations manual into virtual, dynamic operations directory
Chair
B Local Wisconsin
2021.01 - 2022.12
- Co-led planning of three in-person and several virtual events
- Participated in B Corp panel highlighting Wisconsin women leaders
- Develop social media, website, and newsletter content that reached over 300 people in network
Implementation Specialist
Health EFilings
2017.12 - 2019.05
- Responsible for onboarding of over 30 clients to software
- Developed workflow for partner health system
- Established company’s social media presence
- Co-managed hiring process for additional team member
Distribution Center & Supply Chain Management Inte
Lands' End
2017.05 - 2017.12
- Co-led night shift in packing department of distribution center, leading staff of over 60 employees per shift
- Collaborated with intern peers on project to enhance company’s rewards program experience
- Completed projects related to waste reduction and delivery optimization
- Member of sustainability team and holiday choir there
Education
BBA - Operations And Technology Management
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI05.2017
Skills
- Financial Management
- Strategic Planning
- Budget Development
- Business Forecasting
- Training and onboarding
- International relations
- Systems management
- Management Team Building
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Chair
B Local Wisconsin
2021.01 - 2022.12
Director of Operations
Envest Microfinance
2019.05 - Current
Implementation Specialist
Health EFilings
2017.12 - 2019.05
Distribution Center & Supply Chain Management Inte
Lands' End
2017.05 - 2017.12
BBA - Operations And Technology Management
University of Wisconsin - Madison