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Ernest Gauss III

Florissant,MO

Summary

Director with lived experience in the St Louis Region. A complete understanding of the needs assesment of the St Louis Region and how important Saint Louis Community College is to moving forward. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Director

Validated Housing
08.2013 - Current

As a Regional Director I am responsible for the East Regions business operations, financial performance, investments, and ventures. Supervising, guiding, and delegating executives in their duties. Ensuring our companies policies and legal guidelines are clearly communicated. Assessing, managing, and resolving problematic developments and situations.

Project Coordinator

Vision For Children At Risk
08.2016 - 06.2021

As the System of Care Project Coordinator, I coordinated the building of a SAMHSA funded grant program that in current in place now and meeting the needs of the our St Louis Region. I oversaw the collaborative network of organizations, agencies, and families committed to a family-driven and youth-guided approach to providing care for children and youth with mental health challenges.

General Manager

Verizon Wireless Corporation
01.2005 - 06.2015
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.

Education

Certificate of Completion - Grass Roots

Neighborhood Leadership Fellows
Ferguson, MO
06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO
08.2000

Skills

  • Business Forecasting
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Environmental Impact Management
  • Recycling and Conservation
  • Sales Promotion
  • Grant Program Creation
  • Grant Program Implementation

Timeline

Project Coordinator

Vision For Children At Risk
08.2016 - 06.2021

Regional Director

Validated Housing
08.2013 - Current

General Manager

Verizon Wireless Corporation
01.2005 - 06.2015

Certificate of Completion - Grass Roots

Neighborhood Leadership Fellows

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Lincoln University
Ernest Gauss III