CHRISTINA LYTTLE
Nashville,TN
Summary
Experienced Operations Director with a unique and varied background. Known for reliability, adaptability, strategic vision and effective problem-solving. Track record of structuring and directing a successful start-up company in Nevada then buying, investing and selling a Nashville small business for profit. Skilled in financial management, vendor marketing, contract negotiations, dispute resolution, public speaking, human resources, team leadership and customer relations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner Operator
Yin Yang Tea
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Managed all day-to-day business operations, ten+ employees, supplies and transactions.
- Adjusted financial aspects of the business, including budgeting and financial reporting.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Sold business for a profit.
Operations Director
West Coast Auto Recovery
01.2004 - 03.2024
- Structured the start-up company: procured licensing & vendors, drafted compliance manuals, hired/trained employees.
- Managed day-to-day operations: vendor marketing, relationship liaison, contract negotiations, problem solving, team building.
- Developed strategic plans for business expansion: enabled the company to expand its market share and increase revenue.
- Grew business from two employees/one location to 25+/multiple offices.
- Won multiple South Region 1st Performance Winner awards from Chase Bank (largest U.S. banking institution).
Director, Business & Legal Affairs
American Realty Group
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Represented principal investor purchasing multimillion dollar real estate throughout the Las Vegas Valley.
- Negotiated agreements and drafted documents.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within required timeframes.
Manager, Legal Affairs
Hearst Entertainment
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Drafted writer, director, producer, actor, sync, master & associated agreements for the multi-media. conglomerate including networks A&E, The History Channel & Lifetime Television
- Hired and trained legal interns.
- First law student to be hired upon graduation as legal manager.
- Researched Writer's Guild Association litigation, Hearst prevailed in the lawsuit.
Education
J.D. -
Southwestern University School of Law
Los Angeles, CABachelor of Arts - Public Relations & Advertising
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NVSkills
- Operations Management
- Regulatory Compliance including start-up experience
- Multi-Site Supervisor
- Business Development
- Vendor Marketing & Relationship Liaison
- Financial Planning, Budgeting & Risk Management
- Contract Negotiation, Drafting & Renewals
- Sales Management
- Human Resources, staff training/development
- Labor Relations
- Customer Relations
Timeline
Owner Operator
Yin Yang Tea
02.2024 - 06.2024
Operations Director
West Coast Auto Recovery
01.2004 - 03.2024
Director, Business & Legal Affairs
American Realty Group
01.2002 - 01.2004
Manager, Legal Affairs
Hearst Entertainment
01.2000 - 01.2002
J.D. -
Southwestern University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations & Advertising
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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