![]() ![]() That love for problem-solving eventually led me to pursue a degree in Operations Research and upon graduation, I landed my first role as a Supply Chain Intern at Optimum Logistics.ĭuring my internship, I was part of a team that improved warehouse space utilization by 10%. ![]() Įver since I was a kid, I had a fascination with puzzles. I'd love to connect with fellow professionals or anyone interested in streamlining their supply chain processes. I've used my professional skills to boost their food distribution rate by 30% in the past year. ![]() It's a different kind of supply chain, but the goal remains the same - efficient and timely delivery. When I'm not knee-deep in spreadsheets and inventory reports, you can usually find me volunteering at the local food bank. In the last six months alone, we've managed to reduce our clients' operating costs by an average of 15%. I've had the privilege of working with clients across various industries, from manufacturing to retail, to healthcare. Now, I spend my days (and sometimes nights) at Efficiency Masters, a consulting firm that specializes in supply chain optimization. Over the course of two years, I led a team that designed and implemented a cloud-based inventory tracking system, which reduced errors in stock levels by 35%. I joined Innovative Supply Solutions as a Supply Chain Analyst. With my love of problem-solving and a Masters in Supply Chain Management under my belt, I was eager to take on bigger challenges. where I coordinated international freight transport.ĭuring my three-year stint, I managed to reduce transportation costs by 20%, all while ensuring on-time delivery rates never dipped below 98%. My initial foray into the world of logistics was with Global Logistics Inc. ![]() I've always had a knack for understanding complex systems, and it eventually led me to my passion - optimizing supply chains. When not Contessa-ing, you can find Lauren spending time with her family in Redondo Beach, CA where she lives with her husband and daughter.If you had to guess, you'd probably say I spent my childhood playing with toy trucks and Lego, right? Well, you wouldn't be far off. Lauren has a Bachelors in Education from the University of Oregon and a Masters in Communication Management from the University of Southern California where she wrote her thesis on millennials and career resources. Lauren is also author of Power Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose (2020), co-host of The Career Contessa podcast, and an educator/speaker on a variety of career topics.įormerly, Lauren was a University Recruiter for Hulu focused on hiring, employer branding, and program management. Fast-forward to today, Career Contessa is now the largest online career site built inclusively for women. With women accounting for more than 50% of the workforce and the workforce being less defined than ever before, it seemed crazy (and outdated) that a resource for us didn't exist. Lauren founded Career Contessa in 2013 after experiencing a gap in career development resources for women who might be job searching, soul searching, leading and managing, or trying to find new ways to advance within their careers. ![]()
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