Cherrelle Wightman
Kissimmee
Summary
Accomplished CEO well-versed in assessing risk, developing solutions and implementing positive changes to achieve sustainability and growth in challenging market conditions. Adept at building and strengthening business and customer relationships, with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Bubbles And Squeak
04.2022 - Current
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
- Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base and solidify market presence.
Manager of Operations
Elles Carats And Events
05.2019 - 01.2022
- Established positive and effective communication among and clients, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Worked with clients to obtain budget information that can be effectively worked with.
Retail Supervisor
White House Black Market
08.2016 - 11.2018
- Processed exchanges, refunds and team member purchases to keep cashiers focused on efficiently checking out regular customers.
- Coordinated merchandising displays, signage and sales enablement.
- Monitored cashiers' work and balanced registers to maintain strong financial controls.
- Scheduled workers and delegated assignments to effectively meet expected customer and business demands.
- Trained and oriented associates to maximize team performance.
Resource Assistant
US Air Force Base
05.2014 - 01.2016
- Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
- Answered and redirected incoming phone calls for office.
- Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
- Assist Military personal and their families with obtaining Visa's an Passports within the UK.
- Coordinated employee training programs to improve productivity and performance.
Wedding and Event Co-ordinator
Lynford Hall
06.2012 - 03.2014
- Complied with mandated organizational and regulatory mandates to maintain guests safety and privacy.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Corresponded with clients to answer questions and resolve issues.
- Conferred with event staff at event site to coordinate details.
- Performed face-to-face meetings to finalize contract for services and event details.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Reviewed event bills to confirm accuracy and approve payment.
- Designed and implemented efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships.
Education
Associate of Arts - Fine Art And Design
Southend Collage
Southern, UK06.2024
Professional Wedding Planner & Event Management
Wedding Planner School
London, UK03.2014
High School Diploma -
Rainsford High School
Chelmsford, UK07.2002
Skills
- Speech Writing
- Financial Management
- Business Alliance
- Public Relations Understanding
- Policy Development and Optimization
- Market Research
- Business Development
- Business Administration
- Project Oversight
- Attention to Quality
- Relationship Management
- Organizational Leadership
- Productivity Performance
Timeline
CEO
Bubbles And Squeak
04.2022 - Current
Manager of Operations
Elles Carats And Events
05.2019 - 01.2022
Retail Supervisor
White House Black Market
08.2016 - 11.2018
Resource Assistant
US Air Force Base
05.2014 - 01.2016
Wedding and Event Co-ordinator
Lynford Hall
06.2012 - 03.2014
Associate of Arts - Fine Art And Design
Southend Collage
Professional Wedding Planner & Event Management
Wedding Planner School
High School Diploma -
Rainsford High School
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