Crystal Varela

Sr. Manager, Process Improvement & Governance

Role
Sr Manager, Process Improvement & Governance at Harbor Freight Tools
Location
Riverton, UT, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Crystal Varela

I am passionate about creating and implementing effective processes for efficient operations and project delivery while continuing to evaluate how our overall team can grow individually and together.I am an experienced project manager and director with a passion for technology and customer satisfaction. I believe project performance, operations, and delivering critical strategic initiatives for technological implementations and transformations are imperative to a company\'s success. I have demonstrated proven success with cross-product, cross-functional teams within my company and with the customer’s company. I am experienced in managing customer escalations involving executives on both sides of the project. I have proven experience leading remote teams across the United States as well as internationally.

Experience

  1. Sr Manager, Process Improvement & Governance

    Harbor Freight Tools

    Jul 2024 — Present

    Strategic leader driving operational excellence and compliance across supply chain initiatives. I lead governance frameworks, optimize processes, and manage cross-functional projects to ensure alignment with enterprise goals. I specialize in removing barriers to success, enhancing visibility, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Skilled in Workfront, Smartsheet, Tableau, and more, I thrive in dynamic environments and deliver results through collaboration, innovation, and data-driven decision-making.

Education

  • Strayer University-Maryland

    MBA, Project Management

    2011 — 2013

  • UNM Anderson School of Management

    Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing

    2004 — 2009

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Training
  • Budgets
  • Events
  • Public Speaking
  • Project Management
  • Crm
  • Forecasting
  • Microsoft Office
  • Team Building
  • Management
  • Microsoft Word
  • Close Attention to Detail
  • Payroll
  • Analysis
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Powerpoint
  • Software Documentation
  • Marketing Budget
  • Peoplesoft
  • Marketing
  • Time Management
  • Organization
  • Leadership

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