Jen Schafer
@jenschafer
I improve operations, knowledge systems, and AI adoption so teams can scale.
What I'm looking for
I support program operations and enablement for a Fortune 500 telecommunications organization through Apex Systems, coordinating launch readiness, documentation, stakeholder communications, testing cycles, surveys, and voice-of-the-user feedback.
I turn messy, manual processes into clearer workflows people will actually use. My work spans SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Power Automate, Power BI, Copilot Studio, Jira, Confluence, and knowledge systems, with experience translating requirements into useful documentation and actionable communications.
I’ve also supported release readiness through manual QA at Orchestra and led customer-support operations, training, escalations, workflow improvement, and documentation at Shinesty and Direct Interactions. I’m drawn to mission-driven work where better systems can strengthen teams and improve experiences for people.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Contracted through Apex Systems to support internal program operations and enablement initiatives for a Fortune 500 telecommunications organization.
Responsibilities focused on coordinating ongoing programs, supporting product and launch readiness, maintaining documentation and knowledge systems, and delivering clear internal communications across stakeholder groups.
Work included supporting lar
Tested web applications across new features and releases, supporting UAT and release readiness through functional and UI validation
Logged, tracked, and verified defect fixes in Jira, partnering with developers and product stakeholders during bug triage
Built and maintained test checklists and test cases for core workflows using TestRail and Google Sheets, with a focus on repeatable validation
Customer Support & Operations Specialist (Training & Team Leadership)
Oct 2021 - Aug 2023 (1 year 10 months)
Provided multi-channel customer support across phone, email, and chat, handling complex cases with a focus on clear resolution, de-escalation, and accurate follow-through
Served as a functional team lead, supporting agent training, onboarding, and day-to-day guidance on tools, workflows, and communication standards
Built, maintained, and optimized support workflows in Gorgias, including macros,
Customer Support Lead (Agent Enablement & Escalations)
Dec 2020 - Oct 2021 (10 months)
Served as an Intake Specialist and functional Customer Support Lead in a high-volume, regulated contact center environment, supporting frontline agents during live chat and call operations.
Acted as a real-time enablement resource for agents, answering system, process, and policy questions, walking agents through application screens and workflows, and supporting accurate, confident customer inter
Contracted through NexRep to support data operations and database administration for State Unemployment Insurance and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) programs during a period of exceptionally high demand.
Performed secure data entry, validation, and database updates involving sensitive personal and financial information, operating under strict privacy, compliance, and accuracy requirements
Provided short-term customer operations support during a period of elevated demand, handling member services across phone and chat channels.
Managed escalations, fraud investigation reporting, and sensitive account issues, following established protocols and documentation requirements.
Submitted structured bug and error reports related to ordering, inventory, and fulfillment systems, supporting
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Texas at Tyler
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Pursued studies in Computer Science, focusing on software development and testing methodologies.
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Software and tools used professionally
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