Kayla Bright
Hampton,Virginia
Summary
Dynamic management executive with over a decade of successes in catapulting revenues, growing market share and building highly profitable account bases for diverse organizations. Strategic in establishing top-performing teams committed to surpassing business objectives in alignment with corporate mission, policies, procedures and service standards. Dedicated to continuous delivery of top quality products and services to clients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Survivor Ventures
Norfolk, VA
01.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategic business plans to increase company profitability.
- Created and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, government agencies, and other industry partners.
- Overseen the daily operations of the organization and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Managed executive team members to ensure successful execution of projects in a timely manner.
- Directed long-term research initiatives to identify new markets for growth opportunities.
- Assessed financial performance of the organization on a regular basis and identified areas for improvement.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, and managed employees at all levels within the organization.
- Established policies and procedures that promoted an ethical work environment.
- Cultivated relationships with external organizations to build partnerships that benefited both parties.
- Reviewed current systems and processes regularly for potential improvements or upgrades.
- Represented the organization at conferences, events, networking activities., as needed.
- Collaborated with marketing teams on campaigns aimed at increasing brand visibility in target markets.
S2E Program Director DE
Survivor Ventures
Hampton, Virginia
08.2022 - Current
- Managed program operations and provided strategic leadership for workers.
- Oversaw administrative support staff to facilitate day-to-day program activities.
- Designed organizational development, embodying mission and core values.
- Delivered required reporting data to help leadership create organization strategic plan.
- Offered technical support to address issues and comply with policies and procedures.
- Traveled in and out of state to attend program director meetings and conferences.
- Conferred with professional and supervisory staff to coordinate plans and service delivery.
- Devised evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine need for improvements.
- Fostered community connections and networks, driving collaborations with local organizations and businesses.
- Partnered with internal and external teams to maximize resources and program effectiveness.2
- Coordinated with finance to create operating and capital budgets and provide fiscal oversight of resources.
- Established strategy for program using evaluation outcomes and research to set goals and direction.
- Collected key program data and analysis to support continuous improvement.
- Liaised between organizations, partners, stakeholder and members to promote and improve services and communication.
Executive Manager
Bonaire
Norfolk, VA
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Facilitated creation and implementation of strategy designed to grow business.
- Guaranteed overall delivery and quality of unit's offerings to customers.
- Oversaw daily operations of multiple business units.
- Maintained retail store presentation by overseeing merchandise replenishment, customer courtesy and inquiry response.
- Recruited and hired individuals demonstrating passion, dedication and added value to team.
- Represented integrity and professionalism in business, serving as mentor and role model to staff.
- Stylist for all custom garments and shoes.
- Identified client business and operational needs and introduced services to provide solutions.
- Maximized time and manpower by consolidating data, payroll and accounting programs into centralized system.
Education
Communications and Marketing
West Virginia University
Continued Education
Skills
- Adaptability & Flexibility
- Detail oriented & Structured
- Sound judgment
- Schedule management
- Recruiting and hiring
- Exceptional in Microsoft Office, Outlook & Google Programs
- Leadership Skills
- Creative & Critical thinking
- Perceptive & Assertive
- Problem solving & Mulitasking
References
References Available Upon Request
Interests
Board of Directors
- Duke University: Survivor Advisory Board Member "Last Girl Project"
- Angel Healing Board of Directors
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- Gamma Sigma Sigma National Service Sorority: served 100+ hours of service
- Philanthropy Chair for Pledge Class and Recruitment Chair
- Volunteered with a church’s seasonal activities and annual community service
- Monthly volunteer assistance with a local ministry in Prison Outreach
Timeline
CEO
Survivor Ventures
01.2024 - Current
S2E Program Director DE
Survivor Ventures
08.2022 - Current
Executive Manager
Bonaire
08.2021 - 03.2022
Communications and Marketing
West Virginia University
Continued Education
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