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Strategic business operations & sustainability leader with 11+ years of experience driving cross-functional execution, designing scalable infrastructure, and optimizing operational systems. I translate strategic vision into measurable business results through process design, stakeholder alignment, and data-driven reporting. I’ve improved sorting and fulfillment efficiency by 50–60%, reduced overhead costs, and strengthened compliance across OSHA and FTC requirements. I lead sustainability initiatives, manage multi-stakeholder programs, and turn operational metrics into executive-level insights.…Strategic business operations & sustainability leader with 11+ years of experience driving cross-functional execution, designing scalable infrastructure, and optimizing operational systems. I translate strategic vision into measurable business results through process design, stakeholder alignment, and data-driven reporting. I’ve improved sorting and fulfillment efficiency by 50–60%, reduced overhead costs, and strengthened compliance across OSHA and FTC requirements. I lead sustainability initiatives, manage multi-stakeholder programs, and turn operational metrics into executive-level insights.

Ayana M. Ames

Project Manager, Brand Strategist, Wardrobe, +4

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Strategic business operations & sustainability leader with 11+ years of experience driving cross-functional execution, designing scalable infrastructure, and optimizing operational systems. I translate strategic vision into measurable business results through process design, stakeholder alignment, and data-driven reporting. I’ve improved sorting and fulfillment efficiency by 50–60%, reduced overhead costs, and strengthened compliance across OSHA and FTC requirements. I lead sustainability initiatives, manage multi-stakeholder programs, and turn operational metrics into executive-level insights.…Strategic business operations & sustainability leader with 11+ years of experience driving cross-functional execution, designing scalable infrastructure, and optimizing operational systems. I translate strategic vision into measurable business results through process design, stakeholder alignment, and data-driven reporting. I’ve improved sorting and fulfillment efficiency by 50–60%, reduced overhead costs, and strengthened compliance across OSHA and FTC requirements. I lead sustainability initiatives, manage multi-stakeholder programs, and turn operational metrics into executive-level insights.

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Strategic business operations & sustainability leader with 11+ years of experience driving cross-functional execution, designing scalable infrastructure, and optimizing operational systems. I translate strategic vision into measurable business results through process design, stakeholder alignment, and data-driven reporting.

I’ve improved sorting and fulfillment efficiency by 50–60%, reduced overhead costs, and strengthened compliance across OSHA and FTC requirements. I lead sustainability initiatives, manage multi-stakeholder programs, and turn operational metrics into executive-level insights.

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Work Experience

R&D Associate – Sustainability at Sew Valley

January 1, 2025 - Present

Optimized sorting efficiency by 50% through standardized SOPs. Lead quarterly sustainability reporting and convert metrics into executive-level insights. Manage 20+ external stakeholders to align circularity initiatives. Authored an OSHA safety manual ensuring 100% regulatory compliance.

Designer / Brand Consultant at Certified Tall LLC

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Increased niche engagement by 20% through brand positioning strategy. Secured 4 global manufacturing partners to support scaling. Developed data-informed sizing systems improving product-market fit.

Brand & Operations Assistant at Proof of Concept (Global Purchasing Companies)

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024

Improved fulfillment productivity by 60% via inventory control redesign. Managed 50+ wholesale and A/R accounts to drive revenue growth. Translated showroom demand into scalable supply chain execution.

Office Manager & Funeral Service Licensee at Ames Funeral Home, Inc.

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2026

Redesigned operational workflows, increasing staff efficiency by 50%. Reduced overhead costs by 10% through strategic vendor sourcing and financial modeling. Standardized compliance procedures across OSHA and FTC regulations.

Owner at AM.A -Line Collections LLC

January 1, 2013 - Present

Built a circular business model reducing environmental impact by 15%. Expanded brand visibility by 30% through strategic partnerships. Directed global supply chain logistics and financial planning for production cycles.