Cecile Nelson
Gulf Shores,AL
Summary
Ambitious Executive successful at setting policies, improving performance and updating processes. Looking to apply knowledge and expertise to contribute to business sustainability and growth. Pursuing challenging new position at a growing organization.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant
Nelson Boatyard, Inc
Gulf Shores, AL
01.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase executive efficiency.
- Established relationships with key partners and vendors to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in existing business processes.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
Event Manager
Nelson Charter Fishing
Gulf Shores, AL
01.2016 - 03.2022
- Answered all phone calls, emails and text messages in order to book charter fishing trips.
- Point of contact for all Captains on the Nelson Charter Fishing team as well as managing captains calendars while fishing on multiple boats running concurrently.
- Created user friendly website to help increase SEO for Nelson Charter Fishing as well as provide content to encourage users to book with us.
Director of Special Programs
Columbia
Gulf Shores, AL, AL
10.2012 - 02.2014
- Planned, coordinated, managed, and directed various training events, special programs, and a variety of workshops, conferences, seminars and other activities.
- Supervised, assigned, and evaluated special programs staff.
- Managed Special Programs budget and resource allocations.
- Reviewed, advised, and negotiated on contracts/agreements that are applicable to events conducted by Special Programs.
- Research industry training needs as they related to degree programs offered by the university as well as to the professions served.
- Promoted and facilitated professional and development opportunities for staff.
- Traveled to various events and conferences as necessary to promote Special Programs and events and to establish essential relationships.
Educational Travel Representative
Columbia Southern University
Gulf Shores, AL
10.2007 - 10.2012
- Provided customer service by answering educational related questions.
- Maintained knowledge of current degree programs, policies regarding accreditation, and cost per credit hour.
- Consistently met daily performance goals set by management team members.
- Created displays at tradeshows to showcase our degree programs in a professional manner.
- Created and managed my calendar with 50% travel time while being efficient with time and resources.
- Followed company guidelines for expenses and managed company credit card reconciliations monthly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Spring Hill College
Mobile, AL05-2005
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Strategy Development
- Purchasing
- Staffing
Affiliations
- Certified Spin Instructor
- Group Fitness Instructor
Accomplishments
- Youngest Director at Columbia Southern University
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Executive Assistant
Nelson Boatyard, Inc
01.2020 - Current
Event Manager
Nelson Charter Fishing
01.2016 - 03.2022
Director of Special Programs
Columbia
10.2012 - 02.2014
Educational Travel Representative
Columbia Southern University
10.2007 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Spring Hill College