CareerGuy

1 Job

4 Employees

About the Company

Darrell Gurney became the Career Guy in 1996. He spent his early career with Arthur Young (Ernst & Young) in London. Conferring with a career-coaching firm at the age of 24, he utilized a "stealth" job search method to meet with 7 CFOs of the top Hollywood entertainment studios and landed an international financial position with MGM/United Artists Pictures. Through these initial experiences, he developed an understanding of networking and what it takes to get in to meet important people...and get ahead. Based in Los Angeles, he educates clients in his Stealth Search(tm) method. Darrell is the author of Headhunters Revealed! Career Secrets for Choosing and Using Professional Recruiters, winner of the Clarion Award for Best Book by the Association for Women in Communications and reviewed in Publishers Weekly. His newest Amazon bestseller, Never Apply for a Job Again: Break the Rules, Cut the Line, Beat the Rest, has been endorsed by bestselling thought leaders such as Harvey Mackay, Keith Ferrazzi, and Dr. Ivan Misner. It and his other books have become highly touted resources in the careers field. His newest ebook is Finding the S Spot: Career Pleasure Secrets for Merging Skills, Pay and Play. Darrell has been featured in CBS Moneywatch, Fortune.com, Forbes.com, Wall Street Journal's CareerJournal.com, BusinessWeek Online, MSN Careers, CareerBuilder.com, and on Wall Street Journal Radio. He has been a guest on local and national radio and television programs and has been quoted in newspapers, magazines, and journals. He has consulted for the largest worldwide corporate outplacement organizations, and speaks and leads workshops for both professional and trade associations as well as leading MBA programs. He is currently completing his next book about midlife transitions, entitled "The Back Forty: The Ride of Your Life. 7 Critical Embraces for Life's Radical Second Half" (due out in 2019) and developing an inspiring reality show, "Dream Job Life" (DreamJobLife.com).

Listed Jobs

Company Name: CareerGuy
Job Title: Operations Manager
Job Description: Job Title: Operations Manager Role Summary: Lead and streamline daily business operations, develop and refine processes, and drive continuous improvement to support scalable growth and excellence across all functions. Expecations: - Deliver operational excellence and efficiency. - Ensure processes are scalable and adaptable to evolving business needs. - Maintain compliance with internal policies and external regulations. - Provide data‑driven insights for decision‑making. - Support financial stewardship and resource allocation. Key Responsibilities: - Oversee daily operations to align with organizational objectives. - Design, document, and continuously improve SOPs and workflow procedures. - Lead cross‑functional projects, ensuring timely and accurate completion. - Implement automation and technology enhancements to boost productivity. - Track performance KPIs, generate operational reports, and recommend improvements. - Manage budgeting, vendor relationships, and resource allocation. - Serve as the liaison among executive leadership, staff, and external partners. Required Skills: - Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities. - Proven experience in process mapping, workflow optimization, and continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma). - Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, Monday.com). - Data analysis and reporting using Excel, Power BI, or Tableau. - Budgeting, financial oversight, and vendor management. - Excellent written and verbal communication; stakeholder management. - Capable of identifying and implementing automation and tech solutions. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field. - Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in operations or project management. - PMP, Six Sigma Green/Black, or equivalent certification preferred.