Jennifer Yates's Linkedin Analytics

I care deeply about connection and empowering people in their expertise, which makes my human-first, human-centric approach to business operations and project execution different from industry standards. Most focus on process, frameworks, tools, or long-form documentation. Not me. Systems thinkers don't get anywhere without the ability to bring people along. <-- And that, right there, is what makes me different, a rebel, even. I start where work lives - with people. And that isn't just "fluff" speak. I truly understand them, their motivations, their work styles, what THEY think is working well or what could be better. "Bringing people along" is my superpower, and because of that, my outcomes stay with your business, they stay with the team, your people are empowered with knowledge, they become self-service, they become better decision-makers, better doers, and ambassadors. I don't just float in as a consultant, then "bye-bye" to you and your team. I make sure to leave your business in good hands - with your own people. With me as their guide, your people have a knowledge source, an advocate, and cheerleader who believes they are the key to meet the long-game. They feel seen, heard, and understood, yes, but more importantly, they feel, sense, and know I shine a light on their expertise, because I do. They are supported. How do I do it? By scoffing at certifications that are biased towards the wrong skillsets, like test-taking, document creation, and memorizing facts for a test. My “playbook” is peppered with my true certifications. Rebelliously kind. Perceptive. Imaginative. Intuitive. Nimble. Expert change agent. Guide, teacher, and mentor. For me, business is caring. It is connection. It is community. It is human. I'm a beauty-school dropout, former brat-punk bass player, former rice-farm tractor driver, and four-time founder and co-founder. My favorite food is gravy. It makes everything better. If you're curious, my past titles are: VP of Business Ops, Sr Project Manager, Business Owner, Board Member, Co-founder, Co-organizer, Dev Team Manager, QA Manager, Technical Project Manager, Product Owner, Solutions Manager, Statistical Modeler, Stats Manager, Event Organizer, Media Buyer, University Adjunct Lecturer, Public Speaker, Radio DJ, Food Blogger, Voice Over-ist