Leslie Varela
@leslievarela
I’m a principal consultant specializing in process improvement, structured evaluation frameworks, and precise operational documentation.
What I'm looking for
I’m an analytical operations professional with 32 years of cross-sector experience in process improvement, workflow design, and structured documentation. I bring rigorous critical thinking, precise written communication, and disciplined evaluation of complex operational scenarios—especially when content is ambiguous or multi-layered.
Right now, I work as an independent AI response evaluator, producing clear, well-evidenced rationales while applying strict, guideline-based judgment for accuracy, coherence, and reasoning quality. I also founded and lead Legacy Line Operations, creating the Operational Clarity Framework™ and a 125-point Operational Clarity Scorecard™ to deliver criteria-based scoring, SOPs, and improvement plans without relying on AI writing assistance. Previously, I led and supported service operations and financial workflows, including reducing billing cycle time by 60% and dramatically compressing process timelines (16 days to under 24 hours) through structured workflow evaluation and redesign.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
AI Response Evaluator
Project Ohm — Handshake AI
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Evaluates AI-generated responses for accuracy, coherence, and reasoning quality against structured assessment guidelines, providing clear evidence-based rationales. Applies consistent, honest judgment while strictly adhering to evaluation rubrics.
AI Response Evaluator
Project Hedgehog
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Conducts structured evaluations of AI-generated content across multiple modalities using detailed task guidelines with high accuracy. Identifies reasoning errors and delivers precise written feedback addressing underlying evidence quality.
Founder & Principal Consultant
Legacy Line Operations
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Designed the Operational Clarity Framework and a 125-point Operational Clarity Scorecard with structured diagnostic tools, scoring rubrics, and evaluation protocols. Authored criteria-based case study research and produced process documentation and improvement plans without using AI writing assistance.
Service Operations Leader
Comfort Dynamics, Inc.
Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)
Led operational analysis across service, billing, and documentation processes, producing structured reports identifying inefficiencies and improvement pathways. Reduced billing cycle time by 60% through workflow evaluation and redesign and built tracking systems for accuracy across high-volume operations.
Enterprise Service Ops Analyst
Grundfos CBS
Jan 2021 - Jan 2024 (3 years)
Supported global operations across service, finance, and supply chain teams by conducting structured workflow and operational data analysis. Reduced process timelines from 16 days to under 24 hours and maintained operational reporting systems requiring precise documentation and data accuracy.
Service Administrator
R.F. MacDonald Co.
Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)
Managed billing workflows and documentation with strong attention to detail and data accuracy. Supported reconciliation, validation, and reporting processes and improved documentation systems for consistency.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Leadership (Project Management)
Grade: GPA: 3.63
Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership with a Project Management concentration at Arizona State University, expected December 2026.
Oxnard College
Associate of Science, Liberal Arts
Grade: Honors
Associate of Science in Liberal Arts (Honors) from Oxnard College.
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Website
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