Lauren Alvear
Lauren Alvear

Operations Manager

Open to offers · Member since 11 Oct 2026
Location
Woodbridge, United States
Desired salary
30–65 USD/hourly
Work preference
Remote Only / Full Time, Part Time
Experience level
Mid

About

Professional summary

I am an experienced operations, administrative, and customer service professional with a strong background in waste management, recycling, procurement, accounting support, and team coordination.

I manage daily business operations, including driver routes, customer support, sales, procurement, invoicing, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. I am comfortable balancing multiple priorities while maintaining dependable service and accurate records.

I have experience supervising staff, coordinating with drivers, vendors, customers, accounting teams, and management. I focus on professional communication, positive company representation, and practical problem-solving.

My background includes purchasing and government-contract procurement, where I developed vendor relationships, obtained quotes, placed purchase orders, maintained audit documentation, and supported compliance requirements.

I am proficient with office and accounting systems including Microsoft Office, QuickBooks Online, Costpoint, Deltek, DesertMicro Starlight, and Dispatcher. I am adaptable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently or collaboratively.

I am open to relocation within Virginia and Maryland and am authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Skills

43 capabilities

Experience

Career history

Operations Manager/Coordinator/Safety Manager LCS Roll-Off Services of Virginia, LLC

Manage the daily operations of a roll-off, recycling, and trash services business. Oversee three to four drivers, coordinate routes, and support operational continuity.

Provide customer service, sales support, accounts payable and receivable processing, invoicing, payroll, and procurement of dumpsters, truck parts, and office supplies. Maintain and communicate safety protocols to drivers on a regular basis.

Customer Service Representative/Administrative Assistant Industrial Disposal Services

Entered customer work orders into DesertMicro and ensured requested dumpster and site services were delivered accurately and on time. Responded to customer questions and resolved service-related issues.

Tracked deliveries, terminations, and other services while coordinating with operations, dispatch, and drivers. Maintained customer and site data, compiled LEED recycling reports, and managed signed work-order tickets for accounting and customer accounts payable processing.

Primary Care Giver Family Members

Provided daily personal care assistance, including dressing and bathing. Completed household responsibilities such as laundry, cooking, cleaning, shopping, and errands.

Coordinated transportation to medical appointments, tracked appointments and prescriptions, and ensured medications were administered according to required schedules.

Pro Desk Sales Specialist (Contractor Services) The Home Depot

Developed relationships with industrial, commercial, and professional customers to support project needs. Prepared material bids, placed orders, and managed material packages and special orders for contractors and large-scale customers.

Maintained relationships with new and existing customers through responsive service and project support.

Special Services Associate The Home Depot

Assisted customers with special orders, installation projects, and delivery requirements. Ensured products and services were provided accurately and on time.

Answered customer questions by phone and in store, and coordinated with vendors, installers, trucking and shipping companies, and internal associates.

Administrative Assistant TeleTek Strategies, LLC

Assisted with writing telework policies and procedures for clients. Performed bookkeeping support for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and sales schedules.

Managed office supply ordering and inventory and served as a first point of contact for current and prospective clients.

Associate Buyer SAIC

Procured commercial off-the-shelf materials, printed circuit boards, cable assemblies, sheet metal, and facilities support for multiple SAIC locations. Coordinated with project managers, engineers, production managers, vendors, and accounts payable teams to meet delivery schedules for government contracts.

Obtained quotes, placed purchase orders, resolved vendor return issues, maintained audit-ready procurement files, supported cost-savings documentation, and ensured compliance with FAR and DFAR requirements. Supported proposals involving Jordanian SOCOM, MRAP vehicles and simulators, and Lockheed Martin naval smart displays.

Purchasing Assistant Swan Secure Products

Supported purchasing activities for Swan Secure Products.

Additional responsibilities were not specified in the resume.

Billing Associate Success For All Foundation, Inc

Worked as a Billing Associate for Success For All Foundation, Inc.

Additional responsibilities were not specified in the resume.

Procurement / Office Manager RTZ Communications, Inc

Held a Procurement and Office Manager role at RTZ Communications, Inc.

Additional responsibilities were not specified in the resume.

Education

Learning history

Mountain View High School

High School Diploma

Completed a high school diploma.

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