Jesus Granados

Dynamic, people-first leader with 10+ years of progressive experience — including 6+ years as Department Manager — within a prestigious USC Keck Medicine institution. Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams, manage complex operations, and deliver an uncompromising standard of excellence in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. Combines deep operational expertise with a lifelong passion for luxury fashion, an elevated personal aesthetic, and a natural talent for building meaningful client relationships.

Pursuing a purposeful transition into luxury retail, where leadership, precision, and genuine human connection define success.

Anatomic Pathology Manager at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital - USC Keck Medicine (2019-06 – 2025-10)

Directed all technical and administrative operations of a high-volume surgical pathology department within a prestigious academic medical institution, setting the benchmark for quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

• Led full-cycle hiring and onboarding: crafted role requirements, screened candidates, conducted interviews, and ensured new staff met rigorous departmental standards — building teams that performed with precision and care.
• Conducted regular performance evaluations and provided coaching and mentorship to supervisors, pathologists' assistants, and technical staff, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous growth.
• Managed departmental budget, controlled procurement of laboratory supplies, and oversaw maintenance and calibration of all instruments — ensuring seamless daily operations with zero tolerance for error.
• Served as the department's lead for a full Laboratory Information System (LIS) transition, spearheading change management and staff training across a complex, multi-role team.
• Collaborated closely with the Medical Director, Pathologists, hospital administration, and cross-functional department heads to implement new methodologies and resolve operational challenges with urgency and diplomacy.
• Led all CAP and CLIA regulatory inspection preparation; maintained full compliance across all pathology protocols and quality assurance frameworks — a responsibility requiring discretion, precision, and institutional trust.
• Maintained in-depth, continuously updated knowledge of all anatomical pathology workflows, including tissue dissection, histology processing, cytology, and digital pathology — the foundation of an environment where no detail is too small.

Histology Technician at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital — USC Keck Medicine (2016-03 – 2019-06)

• Prepared and processed complex histologic specimens with exacting precision; served as CAP Inspection Lead and proctor, updating departmental policies and procedures.
• Collaborated closely with pathologists across frozen sections, bone marrow biopsies, and fine needle aspirations — building deep expertise and institutional trust that paved the way for promotion into management.

Certified Phlebotomy Technician I at Garfield Medical Center (2015-07 – 2016-03)

• Collected and processed specimens, verified patient records, and maintained supply inventory in a fast-paced clinical environment — demonstrating early discipline and professional reliability.

Phlebotomy License – Wagner Training Institute (2011)

High School Diploma – Yucaipa High School (2011)