Makeila Blatner
About Makeila Blatner
Makeila Blatner serves as the Strategic Operations Lead at Forge, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in business operations and strategy from companies like Airbnb and Uber, she also plays a key role in fostering company culture through her involvement in Forge's Culture Council.
Current Role at Forge
Makeila Blatner serves as the Strategic Operations Lead at Forge, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on evaluating the cultural climate within the organization to ensure alignment with the company's values and goals. She is also a founding member of Forge's Culture Council, where she implements cultural initiatives designed for new hires and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
Previous Experience at Forge
Prior to her current role, Makeila Blatner worked at Forge as an Associate in Operations from 2020 to 2022. During her two years in this position, she contributed to various operational processes and strategies that supported the company's growth and efficiency.
Experience at Airbnb
Makeila Blatner was employed at Airbnb as the Business Operations & Strategy Lead for Hotels from 2019 to 2020. Her role involved overseeing business operations and developing strategies to enhance the hotel segment of the company while based in San Francisco, California.
Background in Operations at Uber
Makeila Blatner held multiple positions at Uber, starting as an Operations Associate in Onboarding for three months in 2018. She then advanced to Operations Lead, Onboarding, from 2018 to 2019, where she managed onboarding processes for new employees over a nine-month period.
Education and Academic Background
Makeila Blatner earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Communication Studies from Loyola Marymount University. Her academic background provides a foundation for her roles in operations and strategic initiatives within various organizations.