Sonya Derocher
Zionsville,IN
Summary
Dynamic operations leader with a proven track record at St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church, enhancing operational efficiency and driving strategic planning initiatives. Skilled in team leadership and decision-making, I successfully implemented inventory management systems and developed training programs, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and achieving organizational goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Operations
St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church
Zionsville, IN
06.2005 - Current
- Assisted in developing operational procedures to enhance productivity and efficiency.
- Collaborated with teams to streamline communication and improve workflow processes.
- Supported implementation of inventory management systems for accurate tracking of resources.
- Conducted research on best practices to optimize operational performance across departments.
- Documented standard operating procedures to ensure consistency in task execution.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to assess team progress, providing constructive feedback and guidance for continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
- Mentored and coached team members to foster productive and engaging work environment.
- Enhanced employee engagement by developing training programs, fostering a collaborative culture, and promoting professional development opportunities.
- Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals and drive sustainable growth.
- Analyzed business operations and implemented strategies to improve operational cohesiveness.
- Established and monitored quality assurance standards to achieve operational excellence.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful completion of projects, resulting in increased productivity.
- Achieved team goals through formalized training plans, coaching, and performance management.
- Contributed to talent acquisition efforts by participating in recruitment activities, identifying top candidates and facilitating smooth onboarding processes.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement by leading workshops and training sessions on best practices and innovative operational strategies.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Skills
- Operational efficiency
- Operations oversight
- Strategic planning
- Strategic planning and execution
- Leadership training
- Operations management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of six in the development of Safety Team.
Certification
- Senior Certified Professional, SHRM - 2020 to date
- Six Working Genius Facilitator, The Table Group - 2025
Timeline
Director of Operations
St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church
06.2005 - Current