Mariana Arceo

Operations at Amazon

San Diego County, California, United States

About

I'm a driven and people-focused operations leader. Throughout my career, I’ve been passionate about developing high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and fostering a culture of leadership and accountability. Currently, I’m excited to be on a short-term assignment with Amazon University Talent, supporting recruiting efforts in the Southern California region. In this role, I’m leveraging my firsthand experience from the operations floor to help identify and connect with the next generation of Amazon leaders. I thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments and take pride in mentoring others and supporting their career growth. Whether it's managing large-scale operations or helping future talent find their path at Amazon, I’m motivated by impact, growth, and people.

Experience

  • Amazon (5 yrs 2 mos)
    • Operations Area Manager ll
      Jun 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 1 mo

      Strategic and results-driven operations leader with 5+ years of experience driving technology adoption and operational excellence in high-volume retail environments. Expertise in cross-functional leadership, stakeholder engagement, and executing initiatives that improve inventory accuracy, reduce operational overhead, and enhance customer experience. Proven ability to translate complex business needs into technical requirements and deliver continuous improvement through data-driven insights.

    • Area Operations Manager
      May 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 2 mos

      Leading operational excellence, inventory optimization, and team development initiatives in high-volume fulfillment environment managing thousands of units daily. Drive improvements in inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration.

    • Amazon University Talent Acquisition (AUTA)
      Sep 2025 - Dec 2025 · 4 mos

      Supported Amazon’s University Talent Acquisition (UTA) team in executing high-impact, sourcing, in-person interview events—coordinating travel logistics, event planning, and on-site operations.

  • Sales And Marketing Intern at ONO Overnight Oats
    Feb 2021 - May 2021 · 4 mos

    Developed and executed a comprehensive digital marketing strategy encompassing social media, email marketing, and paid advertising to drive brand growth and visibility.

  • Marketing Intern at ONO Protein Overnight Oats
    Feb 2021 - May 2021 · 4 mos

    Supported digital marketing initiatives through content creator engagement, campaign analysis and performance tracking to strengthen brand visibility and audience engagement.

  • Event Director and Sales Representative at That's A Wrap, Inc.
    Oct 2014 - Sep 2019 · 5 yrs

    Led client-facing event operations. Partnered with teams and vendors delivering high-quality experiences while managing the entire process.

  • Director of Event Management at THAT'S A WRAP, INC
    Oct 2014 - Sep 2019 · 5 yrs

    Led client-facing event operations in fast-paced environments. Partnered with teams and vendors delivering high-quality experiences while managing the entire process.