Diane Blair
Mount Laurel,NJ
Summary
Accomplished Chief Operating Officer at Associated Builders and Contractors - NJ Chapter, adept in operations management and executive leadership. Spearheaded organizational restructuring and process improvements, enhancing productivity and fostering a culture of continuous learning. Achieved significant cost savings, driving revenue growth through strategic negotiations and client engagement. Skilled in compliance management and fostering cross-functional teamwork. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operating Officer
Associated Builders and Contractors - NJ Chapter
02.2017 - 06.2024
- Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.
- Mentored team members by sharing knowledge, offering guidance, and providing constructive feedback; fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the organization.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations across multiple departments, ensuring timely delivery of projects and streamlined workflows.
- Guided teams through periods of significant change by providing clear communication and decisive leadership during transitions.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and maximize profits.
- Promoted a positive corporate culture by implementing employee engagement programs that recognized achievement and fostered collaboration among teams.
- Streamlined operations by implementing efficient processes and systems, leading to increased productivity and cost savings.
- Enhanced company reputation by establishing strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
- Negotiated favorable vendor contracts for cost-effective procurement solutions that supported business growth objectives.
- Drove revenue growth with the successful launch of new products and services to meet customer needs.
- Identified and pursued business development opportunities to grow organization and increase revenue.
- Spearheaded major organizational restructuring efforts, resulting in a more agile and responsive team structure.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ05.1974
Skills
- Operations Management
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Process Improvement
- Executive Leadership
- Compliance Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Human Resources Management
- Cost savings and reduction
- Operations Oversight
- Business Administration
- Personnel development
- Financial Management
- Management
- Organizational Development
- Client Engagement
- Staff Management
- Approachable leader
- Intuit QuickBooks
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer
Associated Builders and Contractors - NJ Chapter
02.2017 - 06.2024
Associate of Science - Accounting
Camden County College
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