Meredith E. Friedman

About Meredith E. Friedman

I am a senior business leader known for driving consistency, efficiency, and measurable results across complex organizations—by pairing disciplined execution with a deep people focus. I lead large-scale, revenue-generating initiatives that strengthen operations, improve performance, and accelerate business outcomes, while ensuring teams remain aligned, engaged, and accountable through change.I bring a practical, human-centered approach to operational excellence. Whether standardizing ways of working, integrating teams during periods of growth, or executing enterprise initiatives that impact top-line and bottom-line performance, I focus on creating clarity, momentum, and sustainable results. I excel at turning ambiguity into action and translating strategy into execution.Throughout my career, I have partnered closely with executives and cross-functional stakeholders as a trusted advisor, aligning diverse perspectives around shared goals. My ability to influence without authority and collaborate across functions enables successful delivery of complex initiatives at scale. This approach has earned recognition, including Delaware Valley HR Person of the Year, while my impact consistently extends beyond traditional functional boundaries.I lead through inclusion, collaboration, and accountability, and I am especially proud of the diverse, high-performing teams I have built and empowered over time. I believe relationships are the catalyst for meaningful change—when stakeholders are aligned and people understand both the “why” and the path forward, organizations move faster and deliver stronger results.At my core, I am a human-centric leader who drives revenue growth by bringing out the best in people and building high-performing organizations.Connect with me on LinkedIn Areas of ExpertiseOperational Excellence • Enterprise Program Leadership • Revenue-Generating Initiatives • Cross-Functional Execution • Stakeholder Alignment • Large Scale Process Improvement • Human-Centered Leadership

Experience

1. Senior Director of Operations Management

   CubeSmart

   Mar 2024 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US

   Drives strategic transformation initiatives that optimize business processes, enhance efficiencies, and deliver sustainable results. Responsible for developing and implementing consistent processes across 1,500 stores in 44 states that increase revenue. Provides data-driven insights and recommendations to senior executives to inform critical decisions that impact growth, profitability, and operational efficiency. Builds strong relationships across teams to ensure coordinated execution and alignment on strategic outcomes. Leads a high-performing team of 12.

Education

• Harvard University

  BA, Psychology

• The Wharton School

  Graduate of The Wharton Management Program, Business Administration and Management

Skills

• Business Analysis
• Employee Recognition
• Organizational Leadership
• Budget Process
• Employment Law
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Employee Benefits
• Employee Relations
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Handbooks
• Employee Surveys
• Recruiting
• Strategic Thinking
• Leadership Development
• Operations Management
• Project Management
• Sphr
• Compensation & Benefit
• Employee Engagement
• Training
• Strategic Leadership
• Leadership
• Human Resources
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Benefits Administration
• Organizational Development
• Change Management