Adept at transforming challenges into triumphs, I leveraged strategic partnerships and attention to detail at Atlanta's Mission, My Sister's House, empowering over 50 women. My background in production and visual merchandising management, coupled with proven skills in team leadership and problem-solving, drives impactful outcomes in fast-paced environments, evidenced by a 30% program completion rate increase.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Atlanta's, My Sister's House
Atlanta, GA
02.2024 - Current
Developed and facilitated Empowering Choices courses for women experiencing homelessness
Guided participants through goal setting, financial literacy, and life skills development
Fostered a collaborative learning environment with case managers, volunteers, and community partners
Tracked participant progress and made recommendations for program improvements
Result: Empowered over 50 women to achieve personal goals and improve their financial literacy, leading to a 30% increase in program completion rates.
Production Manager
Peacetree Productions
Macon, GA
02.2022 - 12.2022
Managed wardrobe and costume design for a large production team, showcasing project management and team collaboration skills crucial for nonprofit event coordination
Oversaw multiple stakeholders to ensure alignment with the overall vision, demonstrating skills valuable for nonprofit programming and multi-party collaborations
Delivered high-quality results within tight timeframes, benefiting nonprofit organizations working on limited budgets or grants
Result: Successfully managed a budget of \$50,000, delivering the project on time and under budget.
Production Buyer
DC Entertainment
Atlanta, GA
02.2021 - 12.2021
Managed vendor relationships and negotiated purchases for wardrobe and materials, demonstrating strong contract negotiation and relationship management skills that are highly transferable to nonprofit grant procurement and vendor management
Collaborated with internal teams to ensure seamless integration of resources, similar to the coordination required in nonprofit program management
Maintained rigorous attention to detail and tracked inventory, key skills for nonprofit resource management and event logistics
Result: Negotiated cost savings of 15% on procurement contracts, enhancing budget efficiency.
Visual Merchandising Manager
Forever 21
Atlanta, GA
01.2019 - 12.2019
Led a team of visual merchandising associates, providing coaching and support, which directly translates to volunteer management in nonprofit settings
Worked cross-functionally with store management and marketing teams to execute in-store strategies, transferable skills for managing nonprofit events, campaigns, and initiatives
Developed actionable plans to drive profitability, mirroring the strategic planning and resource optimization skills required in nonprofit organizations with limited budgets
Acted as a liaison between upper management and associates, cultivating an open line of communication, an essential skill in nonprofit leadership roles
Result: Increased store sales by 10% through effective merchandising strategies and team leadership.
Visual Merchandising Manager
Target
Woodstock, GA
10.2015 - 01.2019
Managed a high-volume store environment, where time management and team collaboration were key to success—skills that are easily transferable to nonprofit operations and volunteer management
Trained and developed staff on merchandising techniques and store operations, which is applicable to training nonprofit volunteers on their roles and responsibilities
Generated reports and tracked performance metrics, directly relevant to monitoring nonprofit program success and ensuring that goals are met
Result: Enhanced store layout efficiency, leading to a 15% increase in customer satisfaction scores.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
Newbury College
05.2008
Master of Science - Masters of Public Administration - undefined
Kennesaw State University
Skills
Strategic partnerships
Attention to detail
Marketing and promotion
Donor solicitation and fundraising
Relationship building
Team leadership
Community outreach
Volunteer orientation
Client relations strength
Problem-solving
Computer skills
Coaching and mentoring
Timeline
Volunteer
Atlanta's, My Sister's House
02.2024 - Current
Production Manager
Peacetree Productions
02.2022 - 12.2022
Production Buyer
DC Entertainment
02.2021 - 12.2021
Visual Merchandising Manager
Forever 21
01.2019 - 12.2019
Visual Merchandising Manager
Target
10.2015 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
Newbury College
Master of Science - Masters of Public Administration - undefined