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.
