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Ruby Blauvelt

@rubyblauvelt

Operations leader and independent consultant who improved planning alignment by 18% and reduced inter-team conflicts by 22%.

United States
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As an independent consultant, I lead planning initiatives that strengthened workflow accuracy and operational alignment by 18%. I build cross-functional frameworks and improve communication between supply, demand, and operations partners.

I also designed structured demand and supply review cycles that reduced inter-team planning conflicts by 22%. These reviews supported stronger decision-making and alignment across operations, finance, supply chain, and leadership teams.

At Amazon, I managed fulfillment operations, including a robotics operation with more than 300 associates. I improved productivity, quality, and throughput by 12%, and partnered with HR, Legal, and Safety to reduce safety events by 15%.

At Starbucks, I managed high-volume culinary and retail operations. Strategic forecasting and operational controls contributed to a 16% revenue increase and 35% less food and operational waste; I also hold an MBA from Willamette University.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Self-employed logoSE
Current

Independent Consultant

Dec 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)

• Strengthened workflow accuracy and operational alignment by 18% by leading end-to-end planning initiatives, building cross-functional frameworks, and optimizing communication channels between supply, demand, and operational partners. Positioned teams to scale effectively through clearer ownership, standardized processes, and measurable performance indicators.

• Reduced inter-team planning confl

Amazon logoAM

Senior Operations Manager

Jan 2022 - Mar 2023 (1 year 2 months)

• Elevated site performance standards by driving a 12% improvement across productivity, quality, and throughput metrics, leading a 300+ associate robotics fulfillment operation and coaching multiple layers of leadership to consistently exceed targets.

• Reduced management turnover by 200% by interactive leadership development program that strengthened frontline manager capability, improved succes

Amazon logoAM

Operations Manager

Sep 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 4 months)

Increased shift productivity by 25% by developing and executing labor planning strategies, optimizing workflow allocation, and coaching frontline leaders to improve decision-making and staffing efficiency across multiple departments.

• Strengthened performance management by improving documentation quality and reducing recurring employee relations issues by 20% through targeted leader coaching, cl

Starbucks logoST

Operations Manager

Jun 2018 - Sep 2020 (2 years 3 months)

• Increased internal promotions by 22% by designing and implementing talent pipelines, leadership development programs, and coaching initiatives that prepared partners for higher-responsibility roles and strengthened succession planning.

• Drove a 16% revenue increase and reduced food and operational waste by 35% through strategic demand forecasting, operational controls, cross-training teams, an

Starbucks logoST

Store Manager

Sep 2009 - Jun 2018 (8 years 9 months)

• Improved labor efficiency by 18% by implementing optimized scheduling strategies, workload balancing, and proactive coaching, enabling the team to consistently meet productivity targets while maintaining service quality.

• Reduced turnover 15% year-over-year by addressing employee relations issues, strengthening team accountability, and fostering a culture of recognition, engagement, and profes

Red Lobster logoRL

Culinary Manager

Aug 2007 - Nov 2008 (1 year 3 months)

• Directed daily restaurant operations and culinary strategy, improving kitchen efficiency by 25%, accelerating menu innovation cycles, and elevating quality standards, resulting in enhanced guest satisfaction.

• Maintained 100% brand and regulatory compliance, sustaining a perfect food-safety record for 18 consecutive months through rigorous protocols, employee training programs, and continuous

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

GO

Google

Foundations of Project Management

Feb 2024

WM

Willamette University MBA

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

FU

Florida State University

Bachelor's Degree, Hospitality Administration/Management

2003 - 2007

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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