Elena Dodd Email & Phone Number

Excelsior, Mn, Us

Bloomington, Minnesota, United States

- Promoted to work within the business transformation team, overseeing the development and implementation of continuous improvement strategies across approximately 50 projects and over 115 team members, spanning various business verticals, which significantly enhanced my problem-solving and analytical skills - Oversaw the implementation of the division-wide SharePoint system, leading the training, and usage for 470+ employees, significantly improving document management and internal communicationContinuous Improvement Intern (May 2024 – August 2024)

Bloomington, Minnesota, United States

- Selected as 1 of 83 interns from a pool of 27,000+ applicants and earned Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma (L6S) Certification, applying Kaizen and L6S methodologies to improve operational efficiency in a $34.96B healthcare SaaS company - Developed and launched a division-wide Microsoft SharePoint site for 470+ people through strategic research and collaboration with 35+ leaders, improving document navigation, governance and communication

Bloomington, Indiana, United States

- Enhanced technical proficiency and data modeling skills including PowerBI, R, Google Data Studio and Tableau - Engaged in corporate events with industry leaders, focusing on recruiting, networking, and practical skills development, fostering connections and gaining valuable insights into professional opportunities and career growth strategies

Bloomington, Indiana, United States

- Appointed to lead the development of a new mental health initiative, collaborating with the Rob Liu Memorial Fund Board to create a flexible framework for supporting mental well-being, coordinating logistics, and driving engagement - Selected as one of 29 new members out of a highly competitive application pool of 350+ applicants after a rigorous, multi-round application process including professional interviews and networking events- Experienced an intense nine-week pledgeship process fostering personal and professional development

Bloomington, Indiana, United States

-Orchestrated and executed successful fundraising events within an 8-week tenure in the pledge class, resulting in generating over $5,000 in revenue for the Rob Liu Memorial Fund

-Mastered conflict resolution with staff, customers, and management ensuring consistent and quality service to over 50 guests per shift and enhanced problem-solving skills -Mentored and trained ~3 new team members per month on standard job duties, safety measures in the restaurant, and customer service resulting in a promotion to Lead Host in under 2 years

Excelsior, Minnesota, United States

-Directed a team of 4 junior counselors, ages 12 to 16, by delegating workload and coordinating daily schedules to minimize confusion and increase efficiency between small groups of 10 campers -Orchestrated both large group and small group activities to engage over 70 young children which fostered a positive camp experience and strengthened adaptability and creative thinking

Minnesota, United States

-Led a dynamic research team of 5 peers, spearheading agricultural production product promotion initiatives. -Collaborated with the Senior Director of Science and Technology to delve into the intricacies of the fertilizer system, analyzing the repercussions of a 500% increase in fertilizer cost on crop yield and influencing farmer decisions regarding crop choice.-Uncovered valuable relationships within the data to optimize operational efficiency and provided strategic suggestions informed by data-driven insights.

Minnesota, United States

-Collaborated with Cambria's Director of Channel Management/Sales Operations and Vice President of Channel Marketing to optimize data utilization through Cambria's scoring model. -Developed a bespoke scoring model to derive actionable insights, steering profitable sales, and guiding strategic investments for Cambria's Kitchen & Bath Retailer. -Honed my analytical thinking, time-management, and public speaking skills, contributing to effective cross-functional collaboration and impactful decision-making.

-Worked with a group of my peers and executive director Patrick kindler to create a business development plan to identify an audience and determine how to market the one heartland facility to increase and diversify business and occupancy rate.-As Communication Director, I led and coordinated seamless communication channels within the team, mentors, and project sponsors, ensuring alignment with project objectives for successful project completion.

Bachelor'S Degree, Sophmore

Business Analytics, 12Th

VANTAGE is Minnetonka High School’s experiential, project-based learning program. Students learn and develop skills for high-demand.

High School Diploma, General Studies

Global Business, 11Th

VANTAGE is Minnetonka High School’s experiential, project-based learning program. Students learn and develop skills for high-demand.