Yasmin Towheed-Whittle

Executive Operations professional with more than 26 years of experience serving as a trusted partner to business owners and senior leadership, supporting organizational growth through strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and operational excellence. Throughout my career, I have worked alongside executive leadership to coordinate initiatives that strengthened business operations, supported organizational expansion, improved communication, and enhanced operational efficiency. Recognized for building trusted relationships, exercising sound judgment, managing confidential information, and bringing structure to complex projects that required collaboration across multiple departments.

Known for translating executive priorities into actionable plans while ensuring projects, communications, and organizational initiatives move forward with clarity, accountability, and professionalism.

Executive Operations & Special Projects at Standard Auto Wreckers (2024-02 – 2026-07)

Returned to partner directly with ownership, providing executive-level operational support and coordinating strategic initiatives designed to strengthen organizational effectiveness across a multi-location business.

• Served as a trusted partner to ownership, coordinating strategic initiatives and executive priorities across multiple business functions.
• Facilitated communication between executive leadership and departments across several locations, ensuring organizational alignment and project continuity.
• Coordinated cross-functional projects involving Operations, Sales, Customer Service, Information Technology, Inventory Management, and Administration.
• Gathered, analyzed, and presented operational information and business metrics that supported executive decision-making.
• Supported confidential organizational initiatives involving operational planning, personnel-related matters, and business process improvements while maintaining discretion and professionalism.
• Worked closely with leadership to identify opportunities to improve communication, streamline workflows, and strengthen organizational processes.
• Produced executive reports, documentation, presentations, and business correspondence supporting ongoing organizational initiatives.

Career Sabbatical & Family Business Administration at Family Business (2018-04 – 2024-01)

Dedicated time to family responsibilities while providing ongoing administrative and operational support to a family-owned business, maintaining and expanding professional business administration skills.

• Supported day-to-day administrative operations and general office functions.
• Performed data entry and maintained accurate electronic business records.
• Assisted with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities, including invoice processing, payment tracking, and customer account follow-up.
• Maintained organized filing systems and business documentation.
• Assisted with customer correspondence, scheduling, and administrative support.
• Continued developing organizational, administrative, and business support skills while contributing to daily operations.

Special Projects Manager at Standard Auto Wreckers (2005-07 – 2017-09)

Partnered with ownership and the Senior Management Team for more than a decade to coordinate strategic initiatives supporting organizational growth, operational excellence, and business transformation.

• Collaborated with ownership and senior leadership to coordinate annual strategic planning initiatives supporting long-term organizational objectives.
• Coordinated weekly Senior Management Team meetings, including agenda development, meeting documentation, action item tracking, and stakeholder follow-up.
• Led planning and coordination supporting the successful opening of three new facilities, collaborating across Construction, Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology, Sales, and Executive Leadership.
• Coordinated organizational documentation supporting the company's Initial Public Offering (IPO).
• Produced executive reports, organizational communications, employee bulletins, and business documentation supporting informed decision-making.
• Developed enterprise-wide Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, operational standards, and training documentation.
• Conducted operational reviews to identify process improvement opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinated cross-functional projects involving multiple departments while maintaining communication between leadership teams and operational staff.
• Developed job descriptions, onboarding documentation, training materials, and organizational resources supporting employee development.
• Built trusted working relationships across every level of the organization while consistently supporting leadership priorities.

Production Manager at Standard Auto Wreckers (2004-04 – 2005-07)

• Supervised a team of approximately 15 employees within Production Operations.
• Coordinated daily operational activities to support production efficiency and customer service.
• Developed departmental procedures and training documentation.
• Monitored productivity, quality, and workflow improvements.

Bachelor's Degree – York University (2007)