Passion is defined as having a strong desire or devotion to some activity, object, or concept. Personally, my passion lies in the field of Operations. To achieve mastery in any endeavor, having passion becomes essential, as it ignites an unwavering desire to continuously grow and improve.I was immediately drawn to a career in operations by the variety in scope and the opportunity to pivot on a daily basis. I've been ops obsessed ever since I embarked on my initial position on the front lines. Starting as an individual contributor, I progressed through various management roles and eventually assumed positions as VP of Operations and COO. Along this journey, I have gained firsthand experience at every rung of the operations ladder, witnessing the essential elements necessary to inspire teams, effectively communicate expectations, and spearhead strategic initiatives.I consider my three superpowers to be Data, Process and People! I'm a data maniac who loves to interrogate numbers of all shapes and sizes until I am told what I need to know. I take pleasure in extracting and evaluating sophisticated data and translating results into understandable terms and actions. Simply put, I tell stories and create action plans with numbers. I’m an operations guru, excellent at clearing operational headaches, creating structure and driving organizational alignment. I am always scanning for opportunities to make improvements; I get a kick out of finding ways to make processes and procedures better. I have found that the best way to identify areas in need of improvement is to document business processes from end-to-end. I take great joy in creating process manuals and workflows to capture all the activities that are necessary to streamline operations.I prefer a hands-on approach to leadership. A team buy-in culture is extremely important to me and you do not arrive at that destination by standing on the sidelines. I believe in people empowerment and am always on the hunt to create opportunities that allow for a team stake in the decision making process.Mentorships and development workshops are opportunities that I take great joy in organizing. It is my experience that the path to building high performance teams is through patience, one-on-one coaching and continuous improvement which can only be achieved when leadership fosters a culture of collaboration and transparency.Connect with me today or send me an email at jjgaleas@gmail.com I'm always interested in making new professional acquaintances!