Cottina Perry
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of working with my community, community leaders, civil rights organization, politicians, incarcerated loved ones and families of those who are incarcerated. I stand for fighting for what is right and wont quit until I see VICTORY!!
Work History
Company Owner
5 Years 8 Months- Oversaw daily business operations and financial decisions to drive profitability and growth.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
- Developed comprehensive marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and grow the customer base.
- Supported company goals through careful reinvestment of profits.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and service providers to secure favorable terms of service.
- Developed long-term relationships with key clients, vendors and service providers.
- Resolved customer service issues with timely and professional resolutions.
- Forecasted and managed budgets to boost cost-effectiveness and profitability.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
High School Diploma
Skills
Affiliations
I am affiliated with Sacramento NAACP, Sacramento & Oakland Chapter of All of Us or non, JRC Civil Rights, Co-leader of "It's Not OK Moms For Change!", Los Angeles, Oakland and Sacramento Chapter of Essie Justice, Sacramento The Village Advocates and Sacramento MOMZ.