Yasmin Ashouri
Berkeley
Summary
Seasoned Operations Coordinator with expertise in streamlining processes, managing projects, and coordinating cross-functional teams. Strengths include strong analytical skills, strategic planning abilities, and communication prowess. Previous roles have resulted in improved operational efficiency and enhanced team productivity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facilities/Lab Operations Coordinator - Battery Lab Technology
Supernal
Fremont
08.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: UAM division of Hyundai Motor Group
- Lead the execution of three major multi-million dollar lab build projects, coordinating with internal teams (R&D, Engineering, IT) and external vendors (architects, construction) to meet timelines and project milestones
- Manage permit tracking and proactively follow up on approvals to avoid delays
- Collaborate with construction teams and architects to support R&D projects, change requests, and the permitting of new equipment
- Day to day lab operations to ensure compliance with OSHA and CFC guidelines
- Track project progress, mitigate risks, and communicate updates to key stakeholders
- Coordinate lab space planning, layout design, and equipment setup with architects and contractors
- Ensure all lab builds meet regulatory, safety, and environmental standards
- Manage lab equipment and utility installations (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) with contractors
- Optimize lab environments to boost research efficiency and resource utilization
- Oversee Opex and Capex budgets, and submit PRs through SAP
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, ensuring cost-effective procurement of resources.
- Ensured compliance with organizational policies, regulations, and standards.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to streamline operations and enhance service delivery.
Senior Lab Operations Coordinator - AR/VR Labs
Meta Reality Labs/Oculus
Menlo Park
11.2019 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: via Mackin Talent
- Managed operations for 80+ engineering labs, ensuring compliance with safety, aesthetic, and operational standards
- Led large-scale lab relocation projects, coordinating the move of 200 labs with cross-functional teams (construction, facilities, EHS, workspace planning)
- Developed and implemented SOPs for permitting, IP waste disposal, and lab inspections
- Worked with architects and EHS to permit new lab equipment, ensuring adherence to CFC guidelines
- Coordinated inventory, maintenance, and safety protocols, improving efficiency and lab productivity
- Fostered communication between lab staff, vendors, and management for timely project execution
- Established quality control procedures, reducing errors and improving test accuracy
- Trained and mentored new lab technicians, promoting team excellence and reducing turnover
- Managed day-to-day operations, including submitting facilities, global security, and EHS tickets
- Utilized Asana to track projects and facilitated weekly meetings with stakeholders to align on progress and vision
- Coordinated lab maintenance efforts with EHS, facilities, and security teams
- Via Mackin Talent
- Oversaw compliance with safety and quality standards, significantly reducing incident rates.
- Managed communications between departments to ensure efficient operations.
Project Coordinator
Patriot Environmental Labs
San Jose
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Managed daily client inquiries and project requests, ensuring timely responses and accurate project delivery
- Successfully handled 100+ concurrent projects, ensuring completion within budget and timeline constraints
- Streamlined project documentation and data entry processes
- Led employee training and contributed to the development of new team processes
- Coordinated with department leads to identify and outline solutions to client-specified challenges.
- Assessed, monitored and reported on work progression.
- Managed communication channels between various teams involved in the execution of complex projects.
- Developed and implemented project tracker or calendar to meet and maintain standards.
Crisis Counselor
Bill Wilson Center
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Participated in weekly supervision meetings with clinical supervisor reviewing current cases.
- Created safe spaces for clients by maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical standards.
- Applied abilities in techniques like active listening and collaborative problem-solving to make positive impact.
Residential Counselor
Corbett Group Homes
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Implemented behavioral interventions designed to modify or reduce problematic behaviors.
- Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed.
- Fostered relationships with residents and worked with new residents to optimize acclimation and ease transition to new living environment.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss updates on client progress as well as strategies for improvement.
- Performed regular room checks for cleanliness standards as well as security purposes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Justice Studies
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA01.2021
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
De Anza College
Cupertino, CA01.2017
Skills
- Laboratory management
- Project management
- Strong Attention to Detail & Accuracy
- Excellent Communication & Problem-Solving Skills
- Collaboration with Cross Functional Teams
- Project management
- Budget management
- Cross-department collaboration
Certification
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - Obtained in 2025, certified by the Project Management Institute
Timeline
Facilities/Lab Operations Coordinator - Battery Lab Technology
Supernal
08.2023 - Current
Senior Lab Operations Coordinator - AR/VR Labs
Meta Reality Labs/Oculus
11.2019 - 08.2022
Project Coordinator
Patriot Environmental Labs
06.2018 - 07.2019
Crisis Counselor
Bill Wilson Center
01.2016 - 01.2018
Residential Counselor
Corbett Group Homes
01.2015 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Justice Studies
San Jose State University
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
De Anza College
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