Brenda Sykes
Byhalia,MS
Summary
Multi-talented Senior Manager well-versed and highly effective at developing, executing and directing key improvements to enable business enhancements and growth. Visionary leader with solid success leading business operations toward growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager of Operations
Williams-Sonoma
Olive Branch, Mississippi
10.2003 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
- Conducted regular performance appraisals for direct reports to provide feedback on their work performance.
- Participated in recruitment initiatives by interviewing potential candidates and selecting suitable hires.
- Collaborated with cross-functional team members to build and execute development plans.
- Used data and analytics to diagnose trends and link to business performance outcomes.
- Provided operational updates to executive team to mitigate areas of concern.
- Selected, developed and evaluated personnel to achieve business objectives.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Management
Rust College
Holly Springs, MS05-1982
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Data Analytics
- Operations Management
- Process Optimization
- Data-driven decision-making
- Financial Budget Management
- Operational Workflow Coordination
- Professional Growth Initiatives
- Corporate Communications
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Influencing and negotiating
- Reporting Process Management
- Competitor Analysis
Accomplishments
- CPR Certified
- Six Sigma methodology
- Howard Lester Award
- Mnagaer of the year Award
Timeline
Senior Manager of Operations
Williams-Sonoma
10.2003 - Current
Associate of Science - Business Management
Rust College
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