Audri B. Cabness
Upper Marlboro,MD
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Bless My Hair! LLC.
01.2020 - Current
- In this Entrepreneurial Leadership Role, I handle all of the day-to-day operations required to run a hair product manufacturing and distribution company.
- I interface with the public and vendors behind the scenes, fulfill all contractual obligations, handle shipping fulfillment and execute written objectives within a timely manner.
- Responsible for all state and local licensing, registration, and fiscal management.
- Responsible for implementation of partnership initiatives.
- Key liaison between the brand and manufacturing supply chain.
- Hiring of Independent Contractors for various tasks- event, marketing, etc.
DC & Maryland Licensed Realtor
Keller Williams
01.2018 - Current
- As a DC and Maryland-licensed Realtor, I specialize in Residential and Commercial real estate transactions benefitting both Buyer and Seller clients.
- My work throughout the course of a transaction consists of adhering to strict deadlines, drafting and negotiating contracts to the benefit of my client, acting as a liaison between Buyer/Seller, Mortgage Lender, Transaction Coordinator and Cooperating Agents for fruition of transaction.
- It is also my responsibility to keep all licensure and continuing education requirements current.
Educational Enrollment Specialist
K12 Inc.
06.2012 - 08.2014
- In this Learning Management position, I enroll children and adults in virtual public schools around the country in order to provide any child with access to world-class individualized education.
- Within this results-driven atmosphere, I walk families through the entire enrollment process.
- This requires my staying abreast of state and county ordinances to make sure that enrollees are in compliance and meet all pertinent criteria.
- This position requires specialized state-specific training, attention to detail, and an ability to help families of diverse backgrounds to explore online educational options.
- 90% average on series of QA calls which resulted in $1600 bonus in 3rd month of employment and earned an addt’l $1400 for meeting goals and maintaining performance.
- Marketing of the accredited K12 public schools in four territories.
- State-specific knowledge of laws and ordinances required.
- Assist families each step of the way from the application process to acceptance.
- Act as a school representative and articulate the K12 experience.
- Assess families problems and support them in the decision-making process.
- Active caseload up to 500 families and seven schools.
Educational Advocate
The Law Offices of Joy Freeman-Coulbary, Esq.
07.2011 - 10.2011
- I provided educational advocacy for children and families facing difficulty within the D.C. Public School system due to economic hardship, behavioral and health-related issues.
- I made recommendations for the best educational opportunities possible in partnership with school counselors and leadership.
- These were tailored to each child’s individual needs, with an emphasis on maximizing their strengths and overcoming challenges.
- Work in tandem with clients’ social workers and psychologists to develop Individualized Educational Plans for children with disabilities.
- Maintain correspondence with parents, schools, lawyers and other service providers.
- Locate, analyze, research and compile data for individualized reports.
- Work with culturally diverse clientele.
Owner
Spectrum Media-A Luxury Service Provider
Tampa, FL
01.2007 - Current
- In this supervisory role, I manage a staff of six, as well as a rotating database of sub-contractors.
- Execute and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.
- This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members, and third-party contractors in order to deliver projects according to plan.
- Define the project objectives and maintain quality control throughout and up to completion.
- This position has imbued in me exceptional social networking skills and the ability to interact well with diverse age groups and populations as well as outstanding written and oral presentation skills.
- City of St. Petersburg Certified Vendor (Gov’t Bids).
- Contract clients and luxury property owners to establish mutually-desirable terms of occupancy for event-related short-term rentals.
- Coordinate all travel and accommodations for clients and staff.
- Planning Committee Member for Tampa’s Annual Youth Hip Hop Conference.
- Coordinated book signing for MTV’s Justine Simmons children’s book.
- Create employment opportunities for D.C./NY/FL beauty professionals.
- Secure sponsorship for various events and programs.
- Marketing/promotions, press releases, media packaging and event planning.
- Oversee all licensing, bidding and billing procedures, contractual drafting and negotiation.
- Developed partnerships with service providers/agencies.
- Responsible for all financial affairs and monetary allocation.
Community Relations Coordinator and Youth Counselor
Tampa Housing Authority
Tampa, FL
01.2006 - 09.2007
- Acted as a liaison between Tampa Housing Authority, local, and national organizations to help THA/Haven Poe and third party entities to meet grant criterion.
- Worked independently and required little to no direct supervision.
- Possess exceptional organizational skills.
- Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite and Raiser’s Edge software.
- Independently conceptualized and prepared proposals: 'Maximizing The Success Rate of The Neighborhood Networks Program' and 'No Child Left Behind: What The Statistics Say' in which specific grant initiatives regarding the greater Tampa Community were targeted and new directives were assigned.
- Conducted home visits and community outreach for families in crisis.
- Coordinated speaking engagements at Haven Poe Runaway Shelter.
- Created and implemented a grant-ready program to provide assistance to adolescent girls (The GEMs Program).
- Represented THA at fundraisers, community meetings and events.
- Identified and mapped social service resources available on site, in the community and through local government.
- Performed daily youth Intake and Assessments.
- Developed weight scale for Annual Staff Assessments based upon pertinence of the task to the position and how well it was executed.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively interact with employees and managers at all levels of the organization.
Timeline
CEO
Bless My Hair! LLC.
01.2020 - Current
DC & Maryland Licensed Realtor
Keller Williams
01.2018 - Current
Educational Enrollment Specialist
K12 Inc.
06.2012 - 08.2014
Educational Advocate
The Law Offices of Joy Freeman-Coulbary, Esq.
07.2011 - 10.2011
Owner
Spectrum Media-A Luxury Service Provider
01.2007 - Current
Community Relations Coordinator and Youth Counselor
Tampa Housing Authority
01.2006 - 09.2007