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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
05.2019 - 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
01.2021 - 12.2022
  • 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
12.2017 - 05.2019
  • 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
05.2017 - 12.2017
  • 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, WI
05.2017

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
01.2021 - 12.2022

Director of Operations

Envest Microfinance
05.2019 - Current

Implementation Specialist

Health EFilings
12.2017 - 05.2019

Distribution Center & Supply Chain Management Inte

Lands' End
05.2017 - 12.2017

BBA - Operations And Technology Management

University of Wisconsin - Madison

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