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Raydale Bonivel

Raydale Bonivel

Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

Strategic Business Professional with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with 10 years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Site Director

Bridge Street Ministries
11.2023 - Current
  • Managed team of 4-10 professionals, ensuring high-quality performance and adherence to company standard.
  • Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements while continuously seeking opportunities for process improvement based on best practices.
  • Provided leadership and guidance to staff through ongoing training initiatives, boosting employee retention rates.
  • Developed strategic plans for site growth, resulting in increased revenue and profitability.
  • Successfully managed several projects from inception through completion demonstrating strong project management skills.
  • Cultivated culture of excellence by setting clear expectations for team members while providing support for their professional development goals.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones on time and within budget constraints.
  • Conducted regular site audits to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous process enhancements.
  • Optimized resource allocation, reducing costs and improving overall site productivity.
  • Spearheaded successful marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness within community.
  • Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.

Owner

Realize Everything Counts, LLC
05.2016 - Current
    • Founded and managed professional service business, growing revenue to $60,000 in first year
    • Managed day-to-day business operations
    • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
    • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
    • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
    • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
    • Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
    • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
    • Capitalized on social media platforms to increase market awareness and recruit sales agents.
    • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs

Environmental Services Senior Technician

Spectrum Health
09.2019 - 05.2020
    • Trained staff on safe operation of cleaning equipment, tools, devices and chemical and cleaning agents to efficiently perform duties and reduce harm to floors, fixtures, staff and environment.
    • Distributed supplies and goods to staff at beginning of shift to manage inventory and maintain proper supplies while controlling expenses.
    • Evaluated employee performance and recommended promotions, transfers and dismissals.
    • Coordinated daily workflow through task prioritization and concise scheduling.
    • Efficiently assisted service workers with problematic transactions to maintain customer satisfaction and quickly rectify issues.
    • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
    • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
    • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
    • Created simplified processes that boosted company productivity and morale by 10%.

Executive Administrative Assistant

Grand Rapids Community College
09.2016 - 04.2018
  • Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Assisted with transition to college life by providing one-on-one support.
  • Facilitated group activities among assigned students and promoted community bonds through engaging events.
  • Sustained collaborative relationships with faculty, staff and administration.
  • Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
  • Counseled, educated, and advised over 1,500 university students in span of 1 year.
  • Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Organized and updated schedules for executives.

Law Office Intern

Varnum, LLP
06.2014 - 08.2016
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
  • Provided administrative support to Director of Operations and 50+ team heads in office while helping HR with employee orientation and training.
  • Reviewed case files and reported case progress to clients.
  • Handled electronic court filings and coordinated court activities.
  • Reviewed and analyzed government and judicial structures, as well as arbitration concepts and negotiation techniques.
  • Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
  • Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
  • Scanned, converted and organized records into electronic format with consistent naming convention.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
  • Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
  • Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.

Law Firm Assistant

Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones
06.2013 - 06.2014
    • Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
    • Reduced time spent on inventory by 20% by reorganizing physical storage of supplies.
    • Helped with office tasks, taking messages, scanning documents and answering phone inquiries.
    • Searched at library and in scholarly databases to locate necessary information for research projects.
    • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
    • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
    • Created policies for entire Administrative team and streamlined processes that helped boost employee morale by 15%.
    • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
    • Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
    • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
    • Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.

Education

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI
04.2018

High School Diploma -

Creston High School
Grand Rapids, MI
06.2013

Skills

    • Strategic Direction
    • Social Media Knowledge
    • Proper Phone Etiquette
    • Account Management
    • Team Bonding
    • Client Service
      • Business Administration
      • Program Management
      • Investor Relations
      • Quality Management Systems
      • Verbal and Written Communication
      • Adaptable and Flexible

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Master Life Coach Professional
  • CPR, AED and First Aid

Affiliations

  • Eric Thomas & Associates LLC
  • Project Management Institute

Timeline

Site Director

Bridge Street Ministries
11.2023 - Current

Environmental Services Senior Technician

Spectrum Health
09.2019 - 05.2020

Executive Administrative Assistant

Grand Rapids Community College
09.2016 - 04.2018

Owner

Realize Everything Counts, LLC
05.2016 - Current

Law Office Intern

Varnum, LLP
06.2014 - 08.2016

Law Firm Assistant

Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones
06.2013 - 06.2014

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Grand Rapids Community College

High School Diploma -

Creston High School
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Master Life Coach Professional
  • CPR, AED and First Aid
Raydale Bonivel