Dynamic operations leader with a proven track record in both private and nonprofit sectors, recognized for enhancing workflow efficiency and generating $2.4 million in annual savings. Expertise in budget management and team leadership drives performance improvements, fostering employee engagement and resulting in significant productivity gains and reduced turnover.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations / Operations Manager
Private, Government, and Nonprofit Organizations
NYC, Virginia, Washington DC
01.2000 - Current
Oversaw day-to-day operations across multiple departments, improving workflow efficiency by 30% through lean process implementation.
Managed operating budgets of up to $25 million, identifying cost-saving opportunities that resulted in annual savings of $2.4 million without sacrificing quality.
Supervised, trained, and mentored teams of up to 100 staff across various locations, achieving a 40% increase in productivity and a 25% reduction in staff turnover.
Introduced performance management systems that led to a 20% improvement in service delivery metrics, year over year.
Led enterprise-wide operational audits and implemented recommendations that improved compliance scores by 35%.
Negotiated vendor contracts and service-level agreements, decreasing procurement costs by 15%.
Directed strategic initiatives that increased organizational capacity by 40% to meet expanded service demands.
Collaborated with executive leadership to align operations with organizational goals, supporting 15% year-over-year growth.
Operational Excellence: Reengineered workflows and removed redundancies, cutting project delivery timelines by 20%.
Employee Engagement: Developed leadership training programs that increased employee satisfaction scores by 32% in annual surveys.
Technology Integration: Spearheaded system upgrades that streamlined reporting and reduced administrative workload by 50%.
Crisis Response: Maintained business continuity during emergencies and rapidly shifted operations without losing service availability.
Education
Graduate degree - Human Services
Lincoln University
Lincoln, PA
Graduate degree - Education
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Budget management
Performance management
Crisis management
Project management
Team leadership
Employee training
Workflow optimization
Data analysis
Strategic planning
Compliance management
Change management
Stakeholder engagement
Cost control
Operational efficiency
Quality assurance
Process improvements
Business management
Strategic planning and execution
Leadership training
Performance analysis
Operations oversight
Process improvement
Program optimization
Policy development
Analytical skills
Organizational structuring
Business strategy
Operations management
Recruitment and hiring
Management team building
Problem-solving
Needs assessment
Multitasking capacity
Policy/program development
Purchasing and planning
Adaptability and flexibility
Reliability
Customer service
Training management
Customer retention
Time management abilities
Staff training/development
Organizational skills
Marketing strategies
Hiring and onboarding
Staff training
Budgeting
Data Dashboards & KPI Reporting Tools
Workflow Automation & Project Management Systems
Leadership Achievements
Operational Excellence: Reengineered workflows and removed redundancies, cutting project delivery timelines by 20%.
Employee Engagement: Developed leadership training programs that increased employee satisfaction scores by 32% in annual surveys.
Technology Integration: Spearheaded system upgrades that streamlined reporting and reduced administrative workload by 50%.
Crisis Response: Maintained business continuity during emergencies and rapidly shifted operations without losing service availability.
Timeline
Director of Operations / Operations Manager
Private, Government, and Nonprofit Organizations
01.2000 - Current
Graduate degree - Human Services
Lincoln University
Graduate degree - Education
Cambridge College
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