Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Honors And Awards
Timeline
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Deisha Gardner

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

An accomplished leader with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results, and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager

Neighborhood Housing Services of New York City
2023.02 - Current
  • Brief the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in advance of high-level meetings with various stakeholders
  • Responsible for the facilities day-to-day operations
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
  • Evaluated employee records and productivity and submitted evaluation reports.
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Transcribed meeting minutes to support sales, business development and senior management teams.
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Chaired weekly meetings with executive leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, establish milestones, and tailor products to individual markets.
  • Spearheaded recruitment and hiring process and compiled training materials for new and existing team members.

Procurement Compliance Specialist

NYS Homes And Community Renewal
2017.02 - 2023.05
  • Directed and implemented strategic improvement plans to integrate solutions to audit findings and workflow process issues.
  • Served as subject matter expert by advising staff and customers and working directly with external agencies throughout audits or to remedy compliance issues.

Emergency Rent Relief Program (ERAP) Coach

  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience, and respect for others.

COVID Rent Relief Program Supervisor

  • Achieved high satisfaction rating through proactive one-call resolutions of customer issues.
  • Oversaw employee performance to foster accurate prioritization and achievement of sales and productivity goals.
  • Supervised 20 Call center representative in providing excellent customer service to callers requiring assistance for COVID emergency and housing issues.

Administrative Assistant

Savills Studley Inc.
2014.02 - 2016.05
  • Provided clerical and administrative support for Accounting and Executive teams at a Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Firm
  • Responsibilities included making bank deposits, preparing reports, tax audit support, and reviewing payroll and commission reports
  • Managed data entry functions for processing purchase orders and expense reports
  • Organized and coordinated logistics and resources for board meetings, committee meetings, and staff events
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping of papers and presentations, and efficient management of correspondence and files.

Senior Project Manager

Cerebral Lounge
2011.05 - 2013.10
  • Managed logistics and staffing for TV post-production process
  • Scheduled creative staff based on deadlines, skill level, and budget
  • Worked with multiple teams of writers, editors, designers, and producers
  • Developed estimates and proposals for potential clients
  • Conducted client calls and arranged meetings to generate business
  • Handled billing and resolved budgetary disputes
  • Provided solutions to client concerns about high-definition, digital media, and multiple formats
  • Supervised post-production process for standard and high-definition videos and commercials.

Education

Bachelor of Mass Media Arts – Radio, Television, Film -

Clark Atlanta University

Skills

  • Operational Excellence
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Succession Planning
  • Crisis Management
  • Talent Development
  • Incidents Management
  • Recruitment and Hiring
  • Continuous Improvements
  • Vendor and Contract Negotiations
  • Events Logistics Management
  • Meeting Planning
  • Business Administration
  • Project Oversight
  • Business Writing

Honors And Awards

  • 2021 Outstanding Contribution Award – Emergency Rental Assistance Program
  • 2021 Above and Beyond Award – COVID Rent Relief Program: Call Center
  • 2021 Above and Beyond Award – COVID Rent Relief Program: Appeals Team

Timeline

Office Manager

Neighborhood Housing Services of New York City
2023.02 - Current

Procurement Compliance Specialist

NYS Homes And Community Renewal
2017.02 - 2023.05

Administrative Assistant

Savills Studley Inc.
2014.02 - 2016.05

Senior Project Manager

Cerebral Lounge
2011.05 - 2013.10

Bachelor of Mass Media Arts – Radio, Television, Film -

Clark Atlanta University
Deisha Gardner