CARRIE ARAIZA
Indianapolis
Summary
Executive support professional with 10+ years spanning administrative leadership, operations management, and technical project coordination. Combines executive-level communication and organization with strong analytical and process-improvement skills. Trusted partner to senior leaders; excels in environments requiring high judgment, structure, and persistent follow-through.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Specialty Gas Lab Manager (Executive Support Functions)
Indiana Oxygen Company
05.2025 - Current
- Coordinate executive calendars, vendor meetings, and communication across multiple departments.
- Draft SOPs, documentation, and technical reports used in regulatory and executive settings.
- Lead cross-functional project planning, tracking progress, and ensuring execution across technical and operational initiatives.
- Improve workflows by identifying bottlenecks, implementing structured processes, and supporting leadership decision-making with data.
- Manage documentation accuracy and compliance for regulated workstreams.
DC Supervisor
Tractor Supply Company
10.2022 - 05.2025
- Managed daily planning, communication flow, and schedules for operational leadership.
- Produced reporting summaries and trend analysis used for staffing, quality, and process decisions.
- Developed training materials, standardized documentation, and coached teams across shifts.
- Implemented workflow improvements that strengthened throughput, accuracy, and alignment.
- Coordinated cross-department problem-solving and issue resolution.
Operations Manager / Senior Operations Administrator
FedEx Ground
08.2020 - 10.2022
- Served as administrative and operational partner to multiple managers.
- Built dashboards, ran reports, and prepared weekly performance summaries for senior leadership.
- Managed system access, troubleshooting, and training for 400+ users.
- Facilitated meetings, documented action items, and improved communication flow between departments.
- Achieved major compliance improvements through targeted tracking and communication.
Executive Administrative Assistant
Tier 5 Labs
01.2015 - 07.2020
- Supported Director of Operations with executive scheduling, communication, and documentation control.
- Developed and maintained digital documentation systems and part-numbering structures.
- Created polished executive reports and customer-facing communication used by leadership.
- Tracked production workflows, work orders, and non-conformances to ensure timely resolution.
- Improved administrative processes through structured documentation and training.
Education
A.S. - Applied Science — Executive Assistance & Administrative Specialist
College of DuPage
01.2017
Skills
- Executive Support & Calendar Management
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Project Coordination & Prioritization
- Workflow & Process Optimization
- Reporting, Dashboards & Data Tracking
- Vendor & Training Coordination
- Documentation Control & SOP Development
- Team Leadership & Coaching
- Problem-Solving & Root-Cause Analysis
- Microsoft Office (Advanced)
- Outlook
- Teams
- SharePoint
- Google Workspace
- CRM Platforms
- Data Entry & Tracking
- Reporting Tools
- Document Systems
Certification
- Administrative Support Essentials
- Office Technology Specialist
- Microsoft Word Specialist
- Administrative Support Specialist
- First Aid/CPR
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT • OPERATIONS & PROJECT COORDINATION
Executive support professional with 10+ years spanning administrative leadership, operations management, and technical project coordination. Combines executive-level communication and organization with strong analytical and process-improvement skills. Trusted partner to senior leaders; excels in environments requiring high judgment, structure, and persistent follow-through.
Timeline
Specialty Gas Lab Manager (Executive Support Functions)
Indiana Oxygen Company
05.2025 - Current
DC Supervisor
Tractor Supply Company
10.2022 - 05.2025
Operations Manager / Senior Operations Administrator
FedEx Ground
08.2020 - 10.2022
Executive Administrative Assistant
Tier 5 Labs
01.2015 - 07.2020
A.S. - Applied Science — Executive Assistance & Administrative Specialist
College of DuPage