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Laura Baxter is a seasoned operations professional with 11+ years of experience in managing teams, leading departments, and driving growth. She holds an MBA from Utah Valley University and is fluent in Spanish.

Experience

    • United States
    • Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Operations Director
      • Jul 2023 - Present

      Coached department leaders in personal growth and team operationsManaged contract negotiationsEnsured smooth department operations

    • Senior Operations Manger
      • Jan 2022 - Jul 2023

      Managed Permitting, Non-Standard, Incentives, Inspections, and Quality Assurance teamsMentored developing leadersEnsured teams met quarterly financial targetsScaled departments through periods of rapid growth

    • Permitting Manager
      • May 2021 - Jan 2022

      Managed a growing team of young professionalsEnsured permit applications were processed efficientlyIncreased department throughput and productivity by 35%Managed project work for department improvement

    • Product Development Manager
      • Aug 2018 - Apr 2021

      Managed team of product development associatesEstablished and maintained product roadmap timelineDrove product steering committeeManaged product-based promotionsManaged legal library and assetsManaged an events pilot program

    • Product Development Specialist
      • Mar 2018 - Aug 2018

      Developed and executed strategies for all new productsDeveloped and maintained product roadmapDeveloped product development processesEstablished and executed quality control processesProject managed all new products through development stages

    • Arts & Crafts
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Product Development Supervisor
      • Apr 2014 - Mar 2018

      Managed team of product development specialistsWorked closely with management of other departmentsDeveloped & executed strategies for new product lines & releasesImproved communication & simplified processes among departments & with vendorsDeveloped & managed product-based promotionsDirected design & art in keeping with established strategiesOversaw press checks & production runs

    • Product Development Specialist
      • Jan 2013 - Apr 2014

      Trained new team membersAnticipated and drove new & updated product in time for releasesSuggested retiring items based on sales, trends, & inventoryNegotiated costs & established retail values for new productsOwned and managed product lines

    • Product Development Assistant
      • Nov 2011 - Jan 2013

      Managed new products from concept to deliveryCommunicated with vendors & maintained healthy business relationshipsTested & established production standards for new productsRan sales reports, analyzed, & presented resultsCreated presentations for new product approvalsResearched trends & incorporated within new productsManaged sample flow & organizationDocumented development rounds & feedback

    • Stamp Artist
      • Apr 2007 - Nov 2011

      Created commissioned artwork following strict guidelines & marketing strategiesDeveloped new art techniquesTaught large crafting classes in English & Spanish

    • Consultant Services Writer
      • Oct 2006 - Apr 2007

      Provided customer support via emailAssisted fellow employees on phones as neededTasked with special projects

  • Tri-City Medical Clinic
    • American Fork, UT
    • Receptionist
      • Jun 2005 - Oct 2006
      • American Fork, UT

      Balanced communication among doctors, staff, & patientsMade purchases, deliveries, & pick upsProcessed records requests & digitally organized old recordsOpened & closed office for other employeesProvided & edited information on databases & intranet

Education

  • 2018 - 2019
    Utah Valley University
    Master of Business Administration - MBA, Management
  • 2007 - 2009
    Utah Valley University
    Associate of Arts - AA, Fine and Studio Arts
  • 2006 - 2009
    Utah Valley University
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, English Language and Literature, General

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