Cennita France
Senior Business Advisor
Midlothian,TX
Summary
Retired Military Veteran of 25 years and Senior Business Advisor with a broad base business background and track record of success in the contracting field. Attention to detail and proactive mindset.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
10KSB Senior Business Advisor
Goldman Sach's
Dallas, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Facilitate a Cohort of 40 Small Business Owners for 14 weeks each cycle.
- Analyze and tracked data to prepare forecasts and identify trends.
- Facilitate and managed business development plan based on market and industry research.
- Identifiy target customers and developed forward-thinking sales and marketing plans to promote company growth.
- Assist ownership in business exit strategies for business transition and new business acquisition.
- Provide advice and guidance to business owners on best practices in managing their operations.
CEO/President
CML Contractors
Midlothian, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Established clear review process throughout contract period to assess performance against expectations and requirements.
- Read through contracts, regulations and procedural guidelines to verify comprehension and compliance.
- Participated in meetings with vendors in order to discuss upcoming projects or changes in requirements.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure competitive pricing for goods or services.
Senior HR Manager/Operations Manager
United States Army Active Duty- Retired
, MS, AL, TX
05.1978 - 09.2022
- Created process improvements, policies, procedures and knowledge management to resolve employee discrepancies.
- Supervised an HR Department of 10 employees by directing activities and monitoring performance.
- Hired, onboarded, trained, screened and released employees.
- Oversaw financial management, budget management, accounting and payroll activities.
- Implemented communication channels with customers, clientele and key vendors, prioritizing opportunities and ensuring quick problem resolution.
Assistant VP-Branch Manager/Training Manager
North Shore Bank
Milwaukee, WI
10.2004 - 03.2010
- Responsible for successfully managing 5 bank locations in the South Region as a Branch Manager simultaneously.
- Created the first Banking program inside our local Elementary School.
- Created sales action plans to exceed employee retention, profit and lending goals.
- Participated in community events to increase the Bank's visibility and to enhance new and existing business opportunities.
Education
Master’s Program - Human Resource Management
Columbia Southern University
05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Human Relations
University Of Wisconsin Parkside
06.2002
Skills
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Process Improvement
- Complex Problem Solving
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Financial Management and Reporting
- Data Management
- Business Planning
- Project Management
Timeline
10KSB Senior Business Advisor
Goldman Sach's
08.2023 - Current
CEO/President
CML Contractors
01.2022 - Current
Assistant VP-Branch Manager/Training Manager
North Shore Bank
10.2004 - 03.2010
Senior HR Manager/Operations Manager
United States Army Active Duty- Retired
05.1978 - 09.2022
Master’s Program - Human Resource Management
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Human Relations
University Of Wisconsin Parkside
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