Carroll Strong
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Customer-oriented and strategic-thinking professional with several years of experience in building relationships, cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Multi-tasking and self-motivated leader with expertise in expanding network connections, implementing pricing models and turnaround management. Multi-talented business leader bringing several years of experience as successful professional. Strategic problem solver and change manager. Visionary executive implements plans that meet current and future needs. Key expertise in industry.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Team Effort 4u2 Enterpeises Inc.
Brooklyn Park, MN
01.2003 - Current
- Managed personnel issues including recruitment, hiring, training, performance evaluation, and termination.
- Developed policies, procedures, and short-term and long-term goals for the organization.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders such as donors, volunteers, partners, and sponsors.
- Reviewed reports submitted by department heads to assess progress towards meeting objectives.
- Collaborated with staff members to ensure operational efficiency of the organization.
- Acted as an ambassador of goodwill for the organization by engaging positively with external parties.
- Initiated projects aimed at improving customer service standards across departments.
- Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
- Implemented strategic offerings to enhance company's suite of products and services.
- Strategized and implemented plans to transform and revitalize operations, capitalizing on emerging industry trends.
- Developed long-range plans for business growth, resulting in increase in annual sales.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
President
M & R Contracting and Cleaning Services
Brooklyn Park, MN
01.1992 - Current
- Managed personnel issues including recruitment, hiring, training, performance evaluation, and termination.
- Developed policies, procedures, and short-term and long-term goals for the organization.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders such as donors, volunteers, partners, and sponsors.
President
TEAM EFFORT 4U2 CONSULTING LLC
Brooklyn Park, MN
2008 - Current
- Evaluated existing systems and processes against industry best practices to enhance efficiency.
- Analyzed complex information from multiple sources to identify patterns or trends.
- Collaborated with clients to develop action plans to address specific challenges and objectives.
- Provided advice on operational processes, business development initiatives, organizational changes and other areas of improvement.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
- Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.
Executive Director
Transformation House
Crystal, MN
05.1996 - 2019
- Provided 1:1 support and utilized a strength-based approach for identified participants and staff, both regularly and as needed.
- Provided support to individuals through assistance in form completion, calls management, and accompanying to appointments or court.
- Maintaining accurate and thorough documentation for all contact, communication, and services rendered.
- Mentoring through self-disclosure of personal recovery experiences.
- Accompanying individuals and/or helping schedule activities that support recovery and/or harm reduction, such as self-help groups and obtaining sponsorship.
- Assistance accessing resources to obtain housing, employment, education, and advocacy.
- Managed the organization's financial resources and operations to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
- Performed risk assessments across multiple areas of operations in order to identify potential issues before they arise.
- Provided oversight of all team member to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Coordinated special events such as conferences or workshops designed to raise awareness about the organization's mission.
- Set organization direction and developed strategies and tactics to fulfill mission.
- Promoted public awareness of mission through outreach, advocacy and online presence.
- Recruited, hired, and trained employees on operations and performance expectations.
- Established strategic direction and goals to accomplish objectives.
- Created a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and encourages team member engagement.
Executive Director
Perseverance Place
Brooklyn Park, MN
01.1996 - 2019
- Provided 1:1 support and utilized a strength-based approach for identified participants and staff, both regularly and as needed.
- Assisted individuals with form completion, call management, and escorting to appointments or court.
- Maintaining accurate and thorough documentation for all contact, communication, and services rendered.
- Mentoring through self-disclosure of personal recovery experiences.
- Accompanying individuals and/or helping schedule activities that support recovery and/or harm reduction, such as self-help groups and obtaining sponsorship.
- Assistance accessing resources to obtain housing, employment, education, and advocacy.
- Managed the organization's financial resources and operations to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
- Performed risk assessments across multiple areas of operations in order to identify potential issues before they arise.
- Provided oversight of all team members to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Coordinated special events such as conferences or workshops designed to raise awareness about the organization's mission.
- Set organization direction and developed strategies and tactics to fulfill mission.
- Promoted public awareness of mission through outreach, advocacy and online presence.
- Recruited, hired, and trained employees on operations and performance expectations.
- Established strategic direction and goals to accomplish objectives.
- Created a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and encourages team member engagement.
Education
EPA LEAD Certified - EPA
Kaplan Professional Schools
St Cloud MN01-2010
Journeyman Biohazard Tech - Bio Recovery
American Bio Recovery Association
Washington, DC01-2010
OCT Odor Control Tech - Restoration / Inspections
IICRC Institute of Inspection/ Restoration
Las Vegas, NV01-2009
JWRT Journeyman Water Restoration Tech - Restoration / Inspection
IICRC Institute of Inspection/ Restoration
Las Vegas, NV01-2009
JRRT Carpet Repair / Reinstallation - Restoration / Inspection
IICRC Institute of Inspection/ Restoration
Las Vegas, NV01-2009
JCCT Journeyman Carpet Cleaning Tech - Restoration /Inspection
IICRC Institute of Inspection/ Restoration
Las Vegas, NV01-2009
CMT Certified Mold Tech - Restoration / Inspection
Interactive Occupational Training & Certification
Parker, CO01-2009
Real Estate Closer - Real Estate
Kaplan Professional Schools
St Paul MN01-2008
Residential Building Contractor - Building Construction Technology
PROSOURCE / Kaplan
St Paul MN01-2007
Notary -
National Notary Association
Chatsworth, CA01-2003
Signing Agent -
National Notary Association
Chatsworth, CA01-2003
Associate of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
MSTA Business College
Chicago IL.01-1986
Carpentry / Cabinet Making - Building Construction Technology
Chicago Vocational
Chicago IL.01-1980
Skills
- Revenue Growth
- Brand Management
- Staff Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Cost Control
- Business Planning
- Company Representation
- Employee Relations
- Project Management
- Process Improvement
- Talent Recruitment
- Program Oversight
- Leadership Team Building
- Program Management
- Consulting
- Operations Management
- Organizational Leadership
Websites
Team Effort 4U2 Consulting / Realistic View of Self
Realistic View Of Self is a therapeutic intervention that involves providing individuals both youth and adults, that suffer from but not limited to Substance Use Disorder with information about their mentality , perspective , thought, feelings and behaviors or the method of treatment used.
Realistic View Of Self is more than simply sharing information with the individual, it refers to a structured and specific method of providing knowledge. The goal of Realistic View Of Self is to help the individuals understand and cope with their disorder and recommendations, as well as improve treatment adherence . We believe if an individual understand their disorder ,they will be able to follow through on recommendation better.
BENEFITS)` Realistic View Of Self has been found to improve treatment outcomes for wide variety of individuals that suffer from but not limited to Substance Use Disorder. Realistic View Of Self empowers individuals with knowledge and tools to help better understand and control their conditions rather than having the condition control them.
Motivational Consulting Inc
Facilitate lectures sharing lived experience and information with the individual both youth and adults with a structured and specific method of providing knowledge. The goal is to help the individuals understand and cope with their SUD and recommendations, as well as improve treatment adherence . We believe that if an individual understand their disorder ,they will be able to follow through on recommendation better.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
President
Team Effort 4u2 Enterpeises Inc.
01.2003 - Current
Executive Director
Transformation House
05.1996 - 2019
Executive Director
Perseverance Place
01.1996 - 2019
President
M & R Contracting and Cleaning Services
01.1992 - Current
President
TEAM EFFORT 4U2 CONSULTING LLC
2008 - Current
EPA LEAD Certified - EPA
Kaplan Professional Schools
Journeyman Biohazard Tech - Bio Recovery
American Bio Recovery Association
OCT Odor Control Tech - Restoration / Inspections
IICRC Institute of Inspection/ Restoration
JWRT Journeyman Water Restoration Tech - Restoration / Inspection
IICRC Institute of Inspection/ Restoration
JRRT Carpet Repair / Reinstallation - Restoration / Inspection
IICRC Institute of Inspection/ Restoration
JCCT Journeyman Carpet Cleaning Tech - Restoration /Inspection
IICRC Institute of Inspection/ Restoration
CMT Certified Mold Tech - Restoration / Inspection
Interactive Occupational Training & Certification
Real Estate Closer - Real Estate
Kaplan Professional Schools
Residential Building Contractor - Building Construction Technology
PROSOURCE / Kaplan
Notary -
National Notary Association
Signing Agent -
National Notary Association
Associate of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
MSTA Business College
Carpentry / Cabinet Making - Building Construction Technology
Chicago Vocational
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