Candace Crew
Richmond,TX
Summary
Motivated business professional bringing 30 years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/President
HomeCorp Relocation And Real Estate Service
1998.10 - 2021.01
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Mentored staff members on best practices in customer service and sales techniques, leading to increased performance levels.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
VP of Operations
Camden Corporate Housing
1994.10 - 1997.05
- Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Optimized supply chain management for improved product availability and reduced lead times.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of improvement and drive continuous process optimization.
- Developed cross-functional teams to foster collaboration, resulting in increased productivity and performance.
- Cultivated strong vendor relationships, enabling effective negotiation on pricing and terms for better cost control.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to develop strategic plans that align with company objectives, driving revenue growth while minimizing operational complexities.
- Evaluated existing workflows to identify inefficiencies and propose innovative solutions that enhance productivity across the organization.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the organization by implementing best practices in operations management and providing ongoing training for staff members.
District Manager
Oakwood Worldwide
1991.06 - 1993.10
- Supervised 5 locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation.
- Located, developed, and promoted talented employees to cultivate collaborative and hardworking leadership team.
- Modeled best practices for sales and customer service.
- Coordinated with other district managers to actualize performance improvement strategies.
- Exceeded sales targets with well-developed sales strategy and empowering team coaching.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Held meetings with director to identify techniques to overcome sales obstacles.
- Modeled strong negotiation skills to help team members close tough deals with lucrative clients.
- Increased district sales by implementing effective marketing strategies and fostering strong relationships with key partners.
- Enhanced company reputation through community involvement, developing partnerships with local organizations and participating in charitable events.
- Boosted employee morale by creating a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities.
Senior Vice President/Marketing
The Dinerstein Companies
1981.01 - 1991.10
- Enhanced company performance by implementing new strategies and streamlining operations.
- Restructured departments for increased efficiency, optimizing resource allocation and improving communication between teams.
- Developed and executed strategic initiatives to drive business growth, resulting in higher revenues and market share expansion.
- Strengthened relationships with key stakeholders, fostering trust and collaboration across the organization.
- Championed innovation by encouraging cross-functional teams to pursue creative solutions to complex challenges.
- Improved employee retention rates through enhanced talent management processes and targeted professional development programs.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, leading by example to drive operational excellence across the organization.
- Directed successful mergers and acquisitions that expanded company capabilities while minimizing integration challenges.
- Attracted top industry talent by developing competitive compensation packages and promoting an inclusive corporate culture.
- Influenced organizational change initiatives that resulted in significant improvements in workplace efficiency and employee satisfaction.
- Collaborated with executive leadership team members on long-term strategic planning that ensured sustainable success for the company.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Cultivated positive relationships with employees by implementing monthly leadership events to resolve issues, provide feedback and brainstorm.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
- Established and directed successful programs focused on resident retention / increased occupancy and lower turnover
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
- Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Merritt Island High School
Merritt Island, FL06.1974
No Degree - Realtor
Champions School of Real Estate
Houston, TX06.1990
Skills
- Business Management
- Sales Leadership
- Administrative Oversight
- Budget Administration
- Consulting
- Negotiation
- Strategic Planning
- Bidding Processes
- Budget Development
- Client Service
- Employee Development
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Project Management
- Relationship Building
- Talent Development
- Marketing
- Operations Management
- Business Development
- Business Planning
Timeline
Owner/President
HomeCorp Relocation And Real Estate Service
1998.10 - 2021.01
VP of Operations
Camden Corporate Housing
1994.10 - 1997.05
District Manager
Oakwood Worldwide
1991.06 - 1993.10
Senior Vice President/Marketing
The Dinerstein Companies
1981.01 - 1991.10
High School Diploma -
Merritt Island High School
No Degree - Realtor
Champions School of Real Estate
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