Ayana M. Ames

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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.

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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.

  • 13 years' experience
  • Joined July 2026

Industry experience

  • Energy & Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services
  • Wholesale & Distribution

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Work experience· 5 roles

R&D Associate – Sustainability · Sew ValleyJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

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 · Certified Tall LLCJan 2021 – Jan 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo

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 · Proof of Concept (Global Purchasing Companies)Jan 2021 – Jan 2024 · 3 yrs 1 mo

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 · Ames Funeral Home, Inc.Jan 2018 – Jan 2026 · 8 yrs 1 mo
Owner · AM.A -Line Collections LLCJan 2013 – Present · 13 yrs 11 mos

Education

M.S. Sustainability – Energy & Materials Management · University of Oklahoma2024 – 2026
A.A.S. Funeral Service & Mortuary Science · John Tyler Community College2016 – 2017
B.S. Human Environmental Sciences – Apparel & Textile Design · University of Alabama2010 – 2014

Certifications and awards

OSHA safety manual (authored)2025

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