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Heather Lacy

Springdale,Arkansas

Summary

Energetic go-getter with 15 years of business building experience and 10 years of international experience.

Focused leader with years of experience finding innovative ways to grow revenue and increase margins. Well-versed in managing cross-functional teams, negotiating high-level deals, and producing results-driven performance improvements while leading strategic initiatives.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Director of Operations

Keyrenter
04.2022 - Current
  • Led cross-functional teams to execute high-impact projects on time and within budget constraints to improve long term profitability
  • Identified key performance metrics to keep staff motivated towards company goals
  • Identified opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement through system implementations and project management
  • Enhanced employee engagement by developing training programs, fostering a collaborative culture, and promoting professional development opportunities
  • Delivered exceptional customer experiences by implementing strategies focused on meeting evolving needs and expectations
  • Drove revenue growth through the identification of new market opportunities and the expansion of existing products/services offerings

Cross-Cultural Trainer

SIRVA
01.2022 - Current
  • Coached executives on best practices, providing constructive feedback to support their professional growth
  • Optimized employee productivity levels by providing guidance on talent management and team building strategies
  • Provided ongoing support to clients post-relocation, ensuring they were settled comfortably into their new homes and communities

CEO/Founder

Breathe Essential Oils
06.2016 - 03.2022
  • Conceptualized, planned, and launched small business in international context
  • Led staff of 14 employees to successfully create and deliver products to customers
  • Developed partnerships and managed relationships with retailers and international suppliers

Financial Advisor

Northwestern Mutual
09.2007 - 12.2009
  • Helped individuals and families build and execute wealth management strategies based on unique goals and objectives
  • Educated clients in personal financial planning and provided professional recommendations based on each client's individual needs
  • Managed over $5 million for personal clients

Marketing Consultant

Independent Contractor - Sojo's
02.2010 - 02.2012
  • Successfully developed marketing plan working alongside Thai and Burmese co-workers
  • Created marketing materials for sales presentations and client meetings
  • Increased sales by 15%

Director of Recruitment

Beautiful Feet
09.2020 - 03.2022
  • Established recruitment pipeline to attract and mobilize talented individuals to international positions
  • Designed and executed marketing strategy resulting in multiple new partnerships in the industry
  • Improved organizational culture by conducting leadership and coaching training for executive staff
  • Guided potential workers through personal and professional evaluations to determine appropriate job match
  • Coached workers currently living in Asia dealing with cultural stressors and helped refocus goals and expectations for international living

Cross-Cultural Coach & Public Speaker

Independent Contractor - Perspectives Global
02.2020 - Current
  • Teach potential cross-cultural workers about topics such as worldview, cross-cultural communication, acclimation to a new culture, religion and diversity
  • Coach individuals and families exploring moving or currently moving internationally in self discovery, job matching, healthy expectations, overcoming adversity, cross-cultural relationship development and cross-cultural understanding
  • Assess candidates' strengths, weaknesses, and suitability for international living and cross-cultural work
  • 5 star rating on Perspectives Global instructor review site

CEO/Founder

Living Mosaics Jewelry & Design
02.2012 - 02.2019

For eight years Living Mosaics hired and trained exploited and trafficked individuals, providing a positive work environment enabling employees to thrive outside of the red light district.

  • Trained employees in jewelry making techniques
  • Provided personal and professional mentoring
  • Collaborated with counselors, physicians and nurses to plan or coordinate needs
  • Recruited and trained western staff to grow organization
  • Raised $100,000 to launch and maintain project

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR
08.2003 - 05.2007

Skills

    Small Business Startup and Traction Management

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Timeline

Director of Operations

Keyrenter
04.2022 - Current

Cross-Cultural Trainer

SIRVA
01.2022 - Current

Director of Recruitment

Beautiful Feet
09.2020 - 03.2022

Cross-Cultural Coach & Public Speaker

Independent Contractor - Perspectives Global
02.2020 - Current

CEO/Founder

Breathe Essential Oils
06.2016 - 03.2022

CEO/Founder

Living Mosaics Jewelry & Design
02.2012 - 02.2019

Marketing Consultant

Independent Contractor - Sojo's
02.2010 - 02.2012

Financial Advisor

Northwestern Mutual
09.2007 - 12.2009

Bachelor of Science - Finance

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
08.2003 - 05.2007
Heather Lacy