Emily Hobbs
Summary
Dynamic Studio Manager at Grove Street Games with expertise in recruitment and budget optimization. Proven ability to enhance team performance and streamline operations. Skilled in scheduling and vendor negotiation, fostering a thriving office culture while executing impactful events. Committed to driving success through effective staff management and strategic planning.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Studio Manager
Grove Street Games
Gainesville, Florida
2022.05 - 2025.11
- Responsible for working with the Chief Operating Officer, and directly managing the scheduling, and keeping the studio's calendar current on a daily basis.
- Proactively managed the permanent recruitment process. Including the search, identification, initial vetting, and eventual onboarding of all new hires.
- Ordering all studio supplies and equipment, with frequent inventories to optimize budgets.
- Organized complex logistics for trips, including flights, accommodations, and ground transport.
- Ensured that staff are well-informed of studio special events, programs, and services, and can respond to contractor inquiries in a professional manner.
- Execution of weekly and monthly events for employees.
- Aided in establishing the studio's best working practices and creating an office culture in which employees can thrive, both professionally and personally.
Assistant Property Manager/Resident Service Manager
Midtown Apartments
Gainesville, Florida
2021.09 - 2022.03
- Coordinated property management, maintenance, and development associated with the daily operations of a 589-bed property to ensure increased revenue and general performance is in line with company policies and standards.
- Motivated, engaged, and coached a team of six leasing professionals to effectively market, lease, and operate.
- Trained new employees in company software, data entry, and knowledge of the company product to better assist customers in their leasing journey.
- Managed the physical and financial performance of the property in accordance with the established budget; balanced accounts payable and receivable.
- Monitored timely receipt and reconciliation of rent collections in accordance with landlord and resident statutes.
- Developed positive relationships with vendors and tenants, addressing account inquiries as needed.
Information Technology Intern
W.S. Badcock Corporate Offices
Mulberry, FL
2018.08 - 2018.12
- Led the organization and installation of over 800 Surface Pros for all Badcock Furniture stores.
- Mobile Device Management.
- Assisted in creating an online shopping interface.
- Aided in the phone service conversion for the corporate office.
- Participated in weekly team and department meetings.
Experience Coordinator
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL
2017.01 - 2018.05
- Planned and facilitated ten annual events for the Missions Department.
- Responsible for the complete, allowed budget.
- Delegated tasks to team members according to their specific skills.
- Directed setup and teardown for all events.
Education
Bachelors of Business Management -
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL05.2020
Skills
- Scheduling
- Bookkeeping
- Staff Management
- Financial Reporting
- Contract Preparation
- Leasing and Sales
- Coordinating Travel
- Recruitment Process
- Budget Optimization
- Vendor Negotiation
- Human Resources Management
Timeline
Studio Manager
Grove Street Games
2022.05 - 2025.11
Assistant Property Manager/Resident Service Manager
Midtown Apartments
2021.09 - 2022.03
Information Technology Intern
W.S. Badcock Corporate Offices
2018.08 - 2018.12
Experience Coordinator
Southeastern University
2017.01 - 2018.05
Bachelors of Business Management -
Southeastern University