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Charity Kation-Buhrow

Charity Kation-Buhrow

Berlin

Summary

Resourceful professional in management operations known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in strategic planning, team leadership, and operational improvement. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless execution of business strategies and enhancement of team performance.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Store Manager

Dollar General Market
Redgranite
10.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw aspects of maintenance, inventory, and daily activity management.
  • Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
  • Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.

Owner/CEO

Twisted Willows Outdoor Adventures
Berlin
01.2021 - Current

All things related to the outdoors, off-grid and tiny house living, we direct, coordinate, build and equip our clients in achieving their dreams of full independence and enjoyment of nature, however that may look for them. As owner and CEO, I oversee the full operations and coordination of our company, our clients, marketing, accounting, supplies, merchandising, continuing education, safety, security and I.T. of the company and the homes we build.

Board Certified Therapist/CEO

Halcyon Awakenings/RYZ Empowerment
Berlin
07.2020 - Current
  • Board Certified in Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), allowing me to help others through life's journey, whether they are dealing with recovery from addiction to simply changing their own mindset
  • Teach others that the way we speak to others, to ourselves and about ourselves matters and greatly influences our own personal behaviors and the patterns we see in others
  • Focus on taking personal responsibility and openly receiving constructive criticism to better ourselves as individuals

Owner/CEO

The Tribe Youth Empowerment
Poy Sippi
04.2020 - Current
  • Wrote state approved empowerment curriculum for young adults
  • Arranged, led and taught young adults valuable life skills, such as compassion, empathy, work ethic, business ownership, personal responsibility
  • Connected young adults with other global CEOs and business owners and paired the young adults with appropriate business leaders for guidance in entrepreneurship.
  • Connected young adults with community non-profits to assist them through volunteering in the community to give back and serve.

Assistant Store Manager

Dollar General Store
Poy Sippi
07.2022 - 03.2023
  • Oversaw aspects of maintenance, inventory, and daily activity management.
  • Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
  • Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Managed the day-to-day operations of the store, including customer service, inventory management and staff scheduling.

Assistant Store Manager

Family Dollar
Wild Rose
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Oversaw aspects of maintenance, inventory, and daily activity management.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Trained new employees on store policies, procedures and customer service standards.

Human Resources Manager

Midwest Real Estate Development
Oshkosh
01.2001 - 11.2004
  • Liaised between management and employees by relaying work information, adjustments and grievances.
  • Developed employee orientation and training programs for new hires.
  • Assisted in employee recruitment, hiring and interview processes.
  • Launched innovative incentive program to achieve low turnover rate in highly competitive market.
  • Reported on workplace health and safety compliance to superiors.
  • Scheduled meetings with employees to address concerns and grievances.
  • Managed full-cycle human resource operational activities to maximize HR employee performance.
  • Worked with management to create performance measurement, employee development and employee compensation strategies.
  • Used data and analytics to improve company processes for recruitment, selection and onboarding.
  • Created job postings, tracked applicants and maintained applicant database.
  • Encouraged open communications, promoting positive and pro-employee work environment.
  • Directed HR programs, policies and processes to improve operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with department managers to develop comprehensive training programs that meet the needs of each individual team member.
  • Identified, screened and interviewed potential employees.
  • Implemented organizational change initiatives effectively while minimizing disruption in operations.
  • Recruited new employees and built relationships, driving visibility.
  • Managed compensation, insurance and vacation days within employee benefits programs.
  • Resolved conflicts between different departments or personnel using sound judgment to maintain a harmonious work environment.
  • Organized employee directories and updated individual contact information.
  • Coordinated various benefits programs such as medical insurance, retirement plans and vacation policies.
  • Created staff teams based on employee strengths and made adjustments to promote overall productivity.
  • Conducted background checks and reference checks of prospective employees.
  • Reviewed job descriptions regularly to ensure accuracy of duties assigned to each position.
  • Advised leadership on vacation and sick time, benefits, job services and employment discrepancies.
  • Attended conferences, workshops and special events to recruit qualified candidates for company.
  • Initiated employee evaluation process and recommended policy changes to help staff progress toward desired readiness goals.
  • Investigated workplace issues with professionalism and sensitivity and detailed incidents in reports to senior executives.
  • Advised leadership and personnel on driving HR policies, union negotiations, and business strategy implementation.
  • Investigated employee relations matters through interviews with involved parties to ensure a fair resolution.
  • Provided guidance on labor law compliance issues such as FMLA, ADA, Title VII.
  • Aligned HR policies with federal and local regulations.

Education

Associate of Science - Neuro Linguistic Programming

Neuro Linguistic Programming Institute - ABNLP
07-2021

Skills

  • Employee training
  • Visual merchandising
  • Customer service
  • Inventory management
  • Team building
  • Sales strategies
  • Promotional campaigns
  • Budget management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Operational compliance
  • Market analysis
  • Performance evaluation
  • Process improvement
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Problem-solving
  • Financial administration
  • Customer service and engagement
  • Store operations
  • Relationship building
  • Business leadership
  • Reliability
  • Analytical thinking

Affiliations

  • Built to specs, the Pret-A-Manger restaurant located next to the look out tower in the One World Trade Center, Manhattan, NYC, NY in 2016
  • Designed and built the Duke Cannon retail display crates located across the United States in 2015
  • Marketing and Membership Liason for the Poy Sippi Lions Club from 2020 to 2022
  • Marketing Director for Hangry Dave's Carnivore Catering (Co-Owner) from 2020 to present
  • Member of C-Suite Network as both a Global Thought Leader and distinguished Executive from 2020 to 2024 (I am still personally connected to the founding director Jeffrey W Hayzlett and CEO Tricia Benn, along with many other global leaders)
  • Co-Host of Coaching Queens TV show, found on YouTube
  • Guest of several global vlogs and podcasts highlighting my passion - empowerment, service to others, and off grid living

Timeline

Assistant Store Manager

Dollar General Market
10.2024 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

Dollar General Store
07.2022 - 03.2023

Assistant Store Manager

Family Dollar
01.2022 - 07.2022

Owner/CEO

Twisted Willows Outdoor Adventures
01.2021 - Current

Board Certified Therapist/CEO

Halcyon Awakenings/RYZ Empowerment
07.2020 - Current

Owner/CEO

The Tribe Youth Empowerment
04.2020 - Current

Human Resources Manager

Midwest Real Estate Development
01.2001 - 11.2004

Associate of Science - Neuro Linguistic Programming

Neuro Linguistic Programming Institute - ABNLP
Charity Kation-Buhrow