Advertus Hoff
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
Ton Of Visions
06.2018 - Current
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
- Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
- Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
- Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
- Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
Festival Director
Julive Festival
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
- Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.
- Monitored and controlled event expenditures to meet budgets.
- Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.
- Implemented protocols and procedures to effectively manage planning process.
- Analyzed event costs to identify areas of improvement and cost savings.
- Fulfilled contractual obligations for rehearsal and day of event coordination.
- Produced concept plans for high-profile corporate meetings and events.
- Oversaw event registration process by collecting and tracking attendee information.
- Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.
- Developed detailed event reports, documenting all aspects of each event.
Technical Project Manager
Digital Apparel Printing
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Served as technical liaison, supporting engineering, management, procurement, sales and marketing, quality assurance and supply base.
- Developed project plans and managed project scope using methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation and maintenance.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Monitored and tracked project progress to support timely completion.
- Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes, and operational specifications.
- Accomplished client goals by providing quality technical projects.
- Managed 2 project teams in Agile environment, realizing success through application of SDLC methodologies and exceptional leadership skills.
Print Production Manager
Digital Apparel Printing
03.2017 - 06.2018
- Researched latest industry trends and technologies, boosting knowledge and understanding of industrial production.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Devised and administered cost control initiatives saving $[Amount].
Education
High School Diploma -
Independence High School
Charlotte, NCUniversity of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NCNorth Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NCSkills
- Focus Group Facilitation
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Team Leadership
- Coaching and Counseling
- Business Planning
- Risk and Mitigation Analysis
- Cost Containment
- Multi-Unit Operations Management
- Client Relations
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Agile Methodology
- Release Planning
Certification
CSM Certified Scrum Master
Certified Teamwork management
Timeline
Festival Director
Julive Festival
11.2021 - 07.2022
Executive Director
Ton Of Visions
06.2018 - Current
Technical Project Manager
Digital Apparel Printing
06.2018 - 08.2019
Print Production Manager
Digital Apparel Printing
03.2017 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Independence High School
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
North Carolina A & T State University