Adrienne C. Gainer
Richmond,VA
Summary
Operations and project coordination professional with experience managing teams, coordinating vendors, overseeing event logistics, and executing projects across hospitality, financial services, fitness operations, and education environments. Background includes managing multi-state projects, supervising teams of 30+ personnel, coordinating vendors and suppliers, and overseeing budgets exceeding $250,000. Known for strong organization, communication, and the ability to execute complex plans in fast-paced environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
James River High School
Chesterfield County, VA
01.2024 - Current
- - Teach World History II while managing classroom operations, curriculum planning, and student performance tracking.
- - Sponsor of the Step Team coordinating practices, events, and student leadership activities.
- - Co-Sponsor of the Weightlifting Club assisting with program organization and training schedules.
- - Collaborate with faculty and administration to support school programming and student success.
- - Maintain compliance with district policies, safety standards, and academic requirements.
Assigned Substitute Teacher
New Kent High School / Mechanicsville High School
01.2023 - 01.2024
- - Delivered instruction across multiple subjects while maintaining classroom operations and continuity of instruction.
- - Coordinated student logistics including testing environments and transportation schedules.
- - Proctored Career and Technical Education certification exams.
- - Supported special education classrooms including students with non-verbal autism.
Operations Manager
Glatter Fitness
Richmond, VA
01.2020 - 01.2023
- - Managed daily operations of a fitness facility including scheduling, member communications, and program coordination.
- - Maintained ongoing communication with members through email, text messaging, and social media.
- - Led group and individual coaching sessions while supporting member engagement and retention.
- - Ensured operational systems were maintained and running efficiently.
Account Coordinator
Mission Lane
Richmond, VA
01.2019 - 01.2019
- - Managed credit card accounts and resolved customer inquiries in a high-volume financial services environment.
- - Analyzed account information and maintained compliance with regulatory standards.
- - Consistently met performance expectations while supporting operational workflows.
Event Manager
Carlson Financial
Richmond, VA
01.2018 - 01.2019
- - Planned and executed corporate events with combined budgets exceeding $250,000.
- - Coordinated vendors including catering, entertainment, and production services.
- - Managed logistics for events across multiple offices in several states simultaneously.
- - Implemented project planning and risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful event execution.
Banquet Captain
White Lodging Marriott
Richmond, VA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- - Supervised teams of up to 30 staff members during large corporate and hospitality events.
- - Coordinated event logistics and ensured service standards were met.
- - Managed operational reporting and event preparation.
Director of Events
Kabana Rooftop
Richmond, VA
01.2016 - 01.2017
- - Planned and supervised 12–20 events per month.
- - Managed staff teams including hospitality staff, security personnel, and event vendors.
- - Negotiated vendor services and coordinated event logistics.
Director of Operations
Pizza Tonight
Richmond, VA
01.2014 - 01.2016
- - Directed catering operations for events ranging from 10 to 400 guests.
- - Managed staff scheduling, payroll, vendor relationships, and event logistics.
- - Coordinated budgeting and execution of multiple simultaneous events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies, Middle Eastern Studies
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05-2008
Virginia Teaching License - Social Studies
Skills
- Project Coordination
- Operations Management
- Logistics Planning
- Vendor Coordination
- Budget Oversight
- Team Leadership
- Scheduling & Resource Planning
- Process Improvement
- Client Relations
- Administrative Operations
- Microsoft Office Suite
Accomplishments
Earned and maintain Professional Athlete Status in three bodybuilding federations.
Certification
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) – Project Management Institute (Previously Certified)
- Health Coach Certification – Institute for Integrative Nutrition
- Praxis Social Studies Content Knowledge
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Agile and Scrum Concepts
- Project Planning and Management
- JIRA Fundamentals
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
James River High School
01.2024 - Current
Assigned Substitute Teacher
New Kent High School / Mechanicsville High School
01.2023 - 01.2024
Operations Manager
Glatter Fitness
01.2020 - 01.2023
Account Coordinator
Mission Lane
01.2019 - 01.2019
Event Manager
Carlson Financial
01.2018 - 01.2019
Banquet Captain
White Lodging Marriott
01.2016 - 01.2018
Director of Events
Kabana Rooftop
01.2016 - 01.2017
Director of Operations
Pizza Tonight
01.2014 - 01.2016
Virginia Teaching License - Social Studies
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies, Middle Eastern Studies
Old Dominion University