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Kristina Ezell

Spring,Texas

Summary

Versatile Regional Manager experienced in wide range of business needs, including strategic planning, promotional activities and human resources. Accustomed to stepping into different roles every day to enable business operations to evolve and meet changing demands. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Manager

Natalie's Candy Jar
08.2021 - Current
  • Primary Office: Houston, Texas

Travel Required: Boston, Dallas, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Orlando

Job Summary:

  • Oversees and manage operations across multiple locations, including Boston, Dallas, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and Orlando.
  • This role involves significant travel to these locations while being based out of Houston, Texas. Authorized Signatory in the Airport Badge system for all locations
  • Responsible for employee, reporting and scheduling, inspecting and assessing job-related issues, conducting daily inventory and analysis.

Conduct site visits to ensure compliance with company standards and protocols.

  • Employee Reporting and Scheduling:
  • Manage and coordinate schedules for employees across multiple locations.
  • Ensure accurate and timely reporting of employee performance and attendance.
  • Address and resolve any scheduling conflicts or staffing issues.
    • Conduct inspections to assess operational efficiency, safety, and compliance.
    • Identify and resolve any job-related issues promptly.
    • Implement improvements based on assessment findings to enhance operational performance.
    • Perform daily analysis of inventory levels across all locations and ensure accurate inventory records and address discrepancies.
    • Coordinate with various vendors to maintain optimal inventory levels.
    • Prepare and submit detailed reports on operational status, employee performance, and inventory levels.
    • Communicate effectively to the Owners of the company.
    • Provide regular updates on travel schedules and inspection outcomes.
    • Lead and mentor regional teams to achieve company goals.
    • Promote a positive and productive work environment.
    • Identify training needs and facilitate professional development opportunities for employees.
  • Established and maintained operational standards for 16 locations.
  • Elevated market penetration to generate $10 million in gross annual revenue from Natalie's Candy sales.

Food Production

Chelsea United Airlines
07.2020 - 08.2021
  • Pack hot and cold food and beverage, slices and prepare salads and sandwiches
  • Wrap food and beverages to prepare for flights
  • Maintain inventory of incoming and outgoing products
  • Sanitation of inbound and outbound equipment, placing them in the proper containers, wash and maintain and operate equipment.
  • Improved food production efficiency by implementing new strategies and equipment.

Product Expert Specialist

Wayfair.com
05.2019 - 05.2020
  • Meet monthly sales goals and sustain client
  • Provide high quality and efficient customer service for inbound and outbound calls
  • Developed into client’s direct subordinate
  • Maintain comprehensive knowledge of products and services in order to create agreeable experience
  • Independently manage scheduled shifts/time.
  • Implemented strategic business objectives to generate $100,000 in sales.
  • Boosted sales growth by proactively identifying opportunities for upselling and cross-selling within existing accounts.

Patient Authorization Specialist

Cleveland Clinic
12.2014 - 06.2016
  • Account for patient calls, community physician clinics and insurance companies
  • Upkeep call log database
  • Request, obtain and verify insurance eligibility for Specialty Services and Inpatient inquiries
  • Communicate with patients on their rights and responsibilities as stated by insurance providers
  • Orient and gather essential patient documentation to include past medical records
  • Centralized scheduling of Outpatient appointments for Specialty Clinics and Ancillary Services utilizing Epic System (healthcare software widely utilized by hospitals).
  • Optimized workflow processes through effective communication between departments regarding authorization needs and statuses.
  • Contributed to team goals by consistently meeting or exceeding individual productivity targets for processing authorization requests.

Sales Team Leader

Maui Divers Jewelry
09.2012 - 06.2014
  • Meet monthly sales goals
  • Market VIP financing to local and visiting guests
  • Assisted management team in identifying process issues and develop solutions/techniques to address
  • Maintained comprehensive knowledge of products and its benefits, branding statistics and fashion advices
  • Independently operated the store to include opening and closing procedures
  • Directed inventory efforts for high ticketed products.
  • Facilitated ongoing training to keep sales team successfully closing deals and revenue over $[10,000] per month.

Guest Service Supervisor

Guam Marriott Resort & Spa
09.2006 - 07.2011
  • Manage, empower the front desk guest service representatives to become independent workers
  • Upheld standard of core values in order to exceed guests’ expectations and experiences
  • Conducted in-service training and development sessions affecting quality standards, time management, productivity goals
  • Managed Guest Service Concern/Complaint System.

Education

High School Diploma -

Simon Sanchez High School
Yigo, GU
05.2006

Skills

  • Operations
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Staff Management
  • Food Handling Certificate

Awards

Wayfair Amethyst Club 2019

Timeline

Regional Manager

Natalie's Candy Jar
08.2021 - Current

Food Production

Chelsea United Airlines
07.2020 - 08.2021

Product Expert Specialist

Wayfair.com
05.2019 - 05.2020

Patient Authorization Specialist

Cleveland Clinic
12.2014 - 06.2016

Sales Team Leader

Maui Divers Jewelry
09.2012 - 06.2014

Guest Service Supervisor

Guam Marriott Resort & Spa
09.2006 - 07.2011

High School Diploma -

Simon Sanchez High School
Kristina Ezell