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With more than 16 years in operations, strategy, market management, and sales operations, Prayer specializes in diagnosing operational bottlenecks, establishing SOPs and governance, using data to validate results, and stabilizing teams in high-pressure environments. Prayer has held operations roles at WillScot, ABW, Caliber Fleet Solutions, Lyft, Google, Amazon, Samsung Electronics America, and Target, and has also supported operational improvements at Uber. Prayer’s work includes P&L accountability for a $13 million ABW business unit, strategic operations for Lyft’s $200 million Fleet & Driver Support asset portfolio, and end-to-end regional and market launches. At ABW, Prayer increased productivity by 20%, reduced project turnaround time by 24%, improved CRM governance and tracking accuracy by 30%, and lifted CSAT and retention by 20%. At Lyft, Prayer delivered $1.5 million in annual vendor savings and improved workflow efficiency by 30%. Prayer holds a PMP and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, has Google Data Analytics training, and uses Tableau, Salesforce, SAP, SQL, spreadsheets, and AI tools to improve operational efficiency and training. ## Services - Fleet Operations - Data Modeling - Generative Design - Prompt Engineering - Agentic Automation - Artificial Intelligence \(AI\) - Agentic AI Development - Agentic Workflows - Data Analysis - Data Validation - Data Visualization - Data Processing - Tableau - Third-Party Vendor Management - Analytical Skills - Change Management - Multi-Store Operations - Return on Equity \(ROE\) - Business Requirements - Product Promotion - Quality Assurance - Quality Management - Resource Management - Communications Management - Risk Management - Project Planning - Vendor Management - Procurement - P&L Management - Design of Experiments \(DOE\) ## Highlights - Leads Production Supervisors, Dispatchers, and Drivers at WillScot’s multi-line Harmans, Maryland branch supporting Modular Offices & Storage, Fencing, and Cold Storage. - Absorbed Cold Storage production, preparation, delivery, and scheduling responsibilities, plus dispatch and scheduling for Cold Storage and Fencing deliveries and returns, after significant branch attrition at WillScot. - Manages inventory availability, inventory management, ordering, parts control, off-rent inspections, damage billing, and returned-unit work-order accuracy at WillScot. - Uses Tableau, Salesforce, and SAP to support cost control and compliance at WillScot. - Partners with HR on recruiting, workforce development, talent assessment, and training needs to rebuild WillScot branch capacity. - Balances supply constraints with exclusive enterprise-customer demand and manages delivery timelines and service expectations across projects of varying scale. - Led a Lean Six Sigma-based operational audit and SOP restructuring for a 43-person workforce at ABW, increasing productivity by 20% and cutting project turnaround time by 24%. - Held P&L accountability for a $13 million ABW business unit and used data-driven resource allocation to sustain 10% year-over-year growth. - Led a cross-functional CRM migration at ABW, improving data governance and tracking accuracy by 30%. - Redesigned ABW’s client-engagement framework and standardized communication protocols, increasing CSAT and retention by 20%. - Directed the end-to-end launch of Caliber Fleet Solutions’ Philadelphia region, establishing governance frameworks, KPIs, and SOPs for scalability. - Negotiated vendor contracts and streamlined supply-chain processes at Caliber Fleet Solutions, reducing operating costs by 25% and increasing revenue throughput by 36%. - Standardized regional service-delivery protocols at Caliber Fleet Solutions, improving quality-assurance scores and increasing customer satisfaction by 30%. - Oversaw strategic operations for Lyft’s $200 million Fleet & Driver Support asset portfolio across multiple distributed sites. - Unified siloed teams at Lyft through Agile collaboration practices, improving workflow efficiency by 30%. - Delivered $1.5 million in annual savings at Lyft through cost-benefit analysis and vendor-agreement renegotiation without compromising service quality or safety compliance. - Led Kaizen-oriented service initiatives at Lyft that improved NPS and CSAT metrics by 25%. - Led Google’s go-to-market strategy for a regional smart-home pilot, increasing adoption by 40%. - Standardized workflows across five Google markets, improving regional efficiency by 25%. - Managed 16 strategic locations at Amazon, driving a 32% year-over-year increase in product adoption. - Ranked consistently in Amazon’s top three regionally for operational excellence and partner-relationship metrics. - Optimized operations across 24 Samsung Electronics America retail partner locations. - Launched three new markets for Samsung Electronics America and created improvement strategies for underperforming markets. - Has experience improving broken operations at Lyft, Caliber Fleet Solutions, WillScot, and Uber. - Creates training systems and onboards new team members supports team stabilization and morale in high-pressure environments. - Holds PMP certification, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, Google Data Analytics Specialization, Google Project Management certification, and Google AI Professional certification. - Holds Vanderbilt University certifications in AI Agent Developer, ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis, Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT, OpenAI GPTs: Creating Your Own Custom AI Assistants, AI Agents and Agentic AI Architecture in Python, and AI Agents and Agentic AI with Python & Generative AI. - Speaks English and French. ## Experience - **Branch Operations Manager III at WillScot** (2026-05-01–present) — Provide direct managerial oversight of Production Supervisors, Dispatchers, and Drivers across a multi-line branch \(Modular Offices & Storage, Fencing, Cold Storage\) in Harmans, MD, including fleet inventory availability and service delivery Absorbed full production responsibilities for Cold Storage units \(prep, delivery, scheduling\) and dispatch/scheduling for Cold Storage and Fencing deliveries and returns, alongside inventory management, ordering, and parts control, following significant branch staff attrition Manage off-rent inspections, damage billing, and work order accuracy for returned units, driving cost control and compliance using Tableau, Salesforce, and SAP Partner with HR on recruiting and workforce development to rebuild branch capacity following attrition, actively assessing talent and training needs Balance supply constraints against enterprise customer demand — the branch's exclusive customer base — across small to large-scale projects, managing delivery timel - **Sales Operations Manager at ABW** (2024-07-01–2026-05-01) — Led a Lean Six Sigma–based operational audit and SOP restructuring across a 43-person workforce, lifting productivity 20% and cutting project turnaround time 24% Held P&L accountability for a $13M business unit, applying data-driven resource allocation to sustain 10% YoY growth Directed a cross-functional CRM migration, running stakeholder workshops to define requirements and improve data governance and tracking accuracy by 30% Redesigned the client engagement framework and standardized communication protocols, lifting CSAT and retention by 20% - **Operations Manager at Caliber Fleet Solutions** (2023-05-01–2024-02-01) — New Market Entry & Project Management: Directed the end-to-end launch of the Philadelphia region, establishing governance frameworks, KPIs, and Standard Operating Procedures \(SOPs\) from the ground up to ensure scalability. Cost Optimization & Vendor Management: Negotiated strategic vendor contracts and streamlined supply chain processes, achieving a 25% reduction in operating costs while simultaneously driving a 36% increase in revenue throughput. Quality Assurance & Compliance: Standardized service delivery protocols across the region, aligning cross-functional teams to improve quality assurance scores and lift customer satisfaction by 30%. - **District Operations Manager at Lyft** (2020-10-01–2023-05-01) — Fleet & Asset Management: Oversaw strategic operations for a $200M asset portfolio \(Fleet & Driver Support\), ensuring regulatory compliance and safety standards were met across multiple distributed sites. Change Management & Organizational Alignment: Unified siloed cross-departmental teams into a cohesive operational unit, improving workflow efficiency by 30% through the implementation of Agile collaboration practices. Strategic Cost Reduction: Executed a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis and renegotiated vendor agreements, delivering $1.5M in annual savings without compromising service quality or safety compliance. Continuous Improvement \(Kaizen\): Led targeted service initiatives across rental and support hubs, resulting in a 25% improvement in Net Promoter Score \(NPS\) and CSAT metrics. - **Market Manager at Google** (2018-05-01–2020-10-01) — Program Management \(Pilot Launch\): Led the Go-to-Market \(GTM\) strategy for a regional smart home pilot program, achieving a 40% increase in adoption rates through precise project execution. Market Strategy & Standardization: Standardized operational workflows across five key markets, improving regional efficiency by 25% and ensuring consistent brand execution across diverse territories. - **Market Manager at Amazon** (2014-08-01–2018-05-01) — Strategic Partnerships & Growth: Managed a portfolio of 16 strategic locations, driving a 32% year-over-year increase in product adoption through high-level partnership development and channel management. Performance Management: Consistently ranked in the top 3 regionally for operational excellence and partner relationship metrics. - **Market Lead at Samsung Electronics America** (2011-03-01–2014-08-01) — Optimized operations across 24 retail partner locations, enhanced market sales performance and customer satisfaction. • Spearheaded the launch of three new markets, guaranteeing seamless operations and market entry, expanding the company's footprint. • Designed and executed market improvement strategies that revitalized underperforming markets, achieving significant improvements in KPI targets. - **Electronics Team Lead at Target** (2005-08-01–2011-03-01) ## Education - Bachelor's degree, Marketing — University of Maryland Global Campus (2018-01-01–2022-01-01) - Associate of Arts - AA, Business Administration and Management, General — PGCC (2011-01-01–2013-01-01) ## FAQ ### What does Prayer do at WillScot? Prayer is the Branch Operations Manager III at WillScot. Prayer provides managerial oversight of Production Supervisors, Dispatchers, and Drivers across a multi-line branch in Harmans, Maryland, supporting Modular Offices & Storage, Fencing, and Cold Storage. ### What are Prayer's core professional strengths? Prayer leads operational stabilization, process improvement, SOP and governance design, data-driven decision-making, project management, vendor management, market launches, and team development. Prayer is especially focused on fixing broken operational processes and helping teams move faster without sacrificing service, compliance, or quality. ### How has Prayer supported WillScot during branch staffing changes? Following significant branch attrition, Prayer absorbed production responsibilities for Cold Storage units, including preparation, delivery, and scheduling. Prayer also took on dispatch and scheduling for Cold Storage and Fencing deliveries and returns, as well as inventory management, ordering, and parts control, while continuing operations-management responsibilities. ### What systems and controls does Prayer manage at WillScot? Prayer manages off-rent inspections, damage billing, and returned-unit work-order accuracy to support cost control and compliance. Prayer uses Tableau, Salesforce, and SAP in this work. ### How does Prayer support workforce development and customer delivery at WillScot? Prayer partners with HR on recruiting and workforce development to rebuild branch capacity after attrition. Prayer assesses talent and training needs, balances supply constraints with the branch’s exclusive enterprise customer demand, and manages delivery timelines and service expectations across projects of varying scale. ### What did Prayer accomplish at ABW? At ABW, Prayer led a Lean Six Sigma-based operational audit and SOP restructuring across a 43-person workforce. The work increased productivity by 20% and reduced project turnaround time by 24%. ### What P&L and systems work did Prayer lead at ABW? Prayer held P&L accountability for a $13 million business unit at ABW and applied data-driven resource allocation to sustain 10% year-over-year growth. Prayer also led a cross-functional CRM migration, using stakeholder workshops to define requirements and improve data governance and tracking accuracy by 30%. ### How did Prayer improve the customer experience at ABW? Prayer redesigned ABW’s client-engagement framework and standardized communication protocols, lifting CSAT and retention by 20%. ### What did Prayer do at Caliber Fleet Solutions? At Caliber Fleet Solutions, Prayer directed the end-to-end launch of the Philadelphia region. Prayer established governance frameworks, KPIs, and SOPs from the ground up to support a scalable market entry. ### What results did Prayer deliver at Caliber Fleet Solutions? Prayer negotiated strategic vendor contracts and streamlined supply-chain processes at Caliber Fleet Solutions, reducing operating costs by 25% while increasing revenue throughput by 36%. Prayer also standardized regional service-delivery protocols, improving quality-assurance scores and increasing customer satisfaction by 30%. ### What did Prayer do at Lyft? At Lyft, Prayer oversaw strategic operations for a $200 million Fleet & Driver Support asset portfolio across multiple distributed sites, with responsibility for regulatory compliance and safety standards. Prayer unified siloed cross-departmental teams through Agile collaboration practices, improving workflow efficiency by 30%. ### What operational improvements did Prayer deliver at Lyft? Prayer conducted a cost-benefit analysis and renegotiated vendor agreements at Lyft, delivering $1.5 million in annual savings without compromising service quality or safety compliance. Prayer also led Kaizen-oriented service initiatives across rental and support hubs that improved Net Promoter Score and CSAT metrics by 25%. ### What did Prayer accomplish at Google? At Google, Prayer led the go-to-market strategy for a regional smart-home pilot program, increasing adoption rates by 40%. Prayer also standardized operational workflows across five key markets, improving regional efficiency by 25% and supporting consistent brand execution across territories. ### What did Prayer accomplish at Amazon? At Amazon, Prayer managed a portfolio of 16 strategic locations and drove a 32% year-over-year increase in product adoption through partnership development and channel management. Prayer was consistently ranked in the top three regionally for operational excellence and partner-relationship metrics. ### What did Prayer do at Samsung Electronics America? At Samsung Electronics America, Prayer optimized operations across 24 retail partner locations to improve market sales performance and customer satisfaction. Prayer launched three new markets and developed market-improvement strategies for underperforming markets, producing significant improvement in KPI targets. ### What was Prayer's role at Target? Prayer previously served as an Electronics Team Lead at Target. ### How does Prayer approach chaotic or underperforming operations? Prayer has experience fixing broken operations at Lyft, Caliber Fleet Solutions, WillScot, and Uber. Prayer is skilled at prioritizing under pressure, stabilizing operations and team morale in chaotic environments, creating training and onboarding systems, and independently learning new functions. ### What are Prayer's AI and data-analysis capabilities? Prayer is proficient with AI tools, including Claude, for operational efficiency and training. Prayer is intermediate with SQL and spreadsheets and uses them for data analysis, but does not code. ### What is Prayer's education? Prayer earned a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of Maryland Global Campus in 2022 and an Associate of Arts in Business Administration and Management, General from PGCC in 2013. ### What project-management, process-improvement, and analytics credentials does Prayer hold? Prayer holds Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification from the Six Sigma Society. Prayer also completed the Google Data Analytics Specialization through Coursera and holds Google Project Management certification. ## Links - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prayeragabi