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LACEY OLTMAN

FREDERICKSBURG,VA

Summary

ENTREPRENEUR AND BUSINESS MANAGER WITH STRONG LEADERSHIP & ENGAGEMENT EXPERTISE 15+ year experienced and accomplished, client-driven Entrepreneur and Business Manager. Extensive, multi-faceted experience with a strong record of achievement in surpassing goals and expectations. Successful and proven record of contract negotiation management, implementation, and conflict mitigation. Notable leader, skilled coach, and mentor who leverages excellent communication skills to actively engage and empower peers/staff to meet and exceed expectations. Assists individuals in identifying and connecting to community resources while encouraging Empowerment through choice in services, knowledge about addiction, and advocacy.
Strong experience in platform integration, schedule/project management and event planning, data/market trends, market research, small business and marketing education in the spirit of community over competition.


Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Photographer, Owner and Creative Director

Lacey O Photography
01.2015 - Current
  • Principle strategist, working both independently and within team-driven environment, to coordinate with other businesses in creative and event community
  • 3rd World Travel and support to Villages while documenting through photography
  • Exercised discretion, discernment, and strict attention-to-detail while directing and managing creative team and maintaining highest personal levels of professional conduct, confidentiality, and integrity
  • Award Winning, Internationally and Nationally Published
  • Preferred Photographer for The Versace Mansion in Miami, FL
  • Preferred Photographer for The Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C
  • Preferred Photographer for The St. Regis Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Founder, Educator and Leader

The Rising Tide Society
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Founded the Oceanside, CA Chapter for The Rising Tide Society and excelled in leading change and educating small business owners with marketing and business strategy
  • Built a reputation of service based on trust, strategic relationship management, team building, and accountability
  • Exemplified and embodied values in the spirit of community over competition
  • Worked across team and businesses to identify priorities and secure opportunities
  • Delivered full lifecycle of business operations management leading multifaceted classroom of 50
  • Successful in transforming processes and innovating solutions for optimal performance and efficiency
  • Ensured highest level of detail and accuracy while analyzing internal/external functionality and devised targeted strategies to solve business deficiencies, future expansions of customer base/ customer knowledge gaps
  • Deliver unparalleled consult support by meticulously evaluating educational gaps within their business.

Team Lead and Store Key Manager

Bath and Body Works
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Team Lead and Key Manager for Bath and Body Works, motivating and supervising a dynamic staff of 18
  • Delivered a full cycle of business operations for an A volume store of $3.3 Million in annual sales
  • Responsible for opening and closing, along with alarm operations
  • Cashier and handled bank deposits
  • Motivated team to reach bi-hourly sales goals for WTD, MTD, YTD
  • Designed and set up Seasonal Advertising along with full inventory management and organization in stock
  • Mentored new team members on POS system operations customer service strategy and sales goals
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledge assistance


Key Volunteer

United States Marine Corps, Links
06.2004 - 12.2007
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
  • Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
  • Participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to learn about organizational changes and mission updates.
  • Guided active duty and family to tools and resources necessary to prepare for combat deployments.
  • Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for community service projects.
  • Led group discussions and activities to meet different community needs.
  • Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
  • Coordinated with different service providers to meet clients' individual needs.

Education

High School Diploma -

James Madison High
Portland, OR
06.2001

Skills

  • Program Management/Development
  • Logistics Management
  • Budget Management
  • Workflow/Risk/Performance Management
  • Client/Vendor/Supplier Relations
  • Client and Team Member Relationships
  • Supply and Stock Administration Assessing, Planning, & Execution
  • Staff Supervision, Training, Coaching, Development, Mentoring & Management
  • Website Development
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • PC and Apple Software
  • Management Team Leadership
  • Peer Support
  • Recovery Coaching
  • Resource Recovery
  • Individual Recovery Plans
  • Emotional Support
  • Mental Health Support

Certification

VCPRS - Virginia Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

Timeline

Lead Photographer, Owner and Creative Director

Lacey O Photography
01.2015 - Current

Founder, Educator and Leader

The Rising Tide Society
01.2015 - 01.2017

Team Lead and Store Key Manager

Bath and Body Works
01.2012 - 01.2014

Key Volunteer

United States Marine Corps, Links
06.2004 - 12.2007

High School Diploma -

James Madison High