LATANYA BERRY
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Lathrop,CA
Summary
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
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Area Manager
AT&T
Stockton, CA
04.2022 - Current
- Increased overall sales by 36% through capitalizing on new potential opportunities and maintaining existing customers and partnerships.
- Introduced cost-saving initiatives to reduce losses and increase profit margin.
- Resolved conflicts promptly to promote positive environment for customers.
- Collaborated with sales teams to create effective strategies that drove revenue growth consistently over time.
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
- Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
General Manager
The Hollister Music Group
Remote, CA
01.2012 - Current
- Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
- Drove successful execution of numerous large-scale events/promotions while closely managing costs/budgetary constraints associated with event planning/management activities.
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms ultimately resulting in 24% growth year over year.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
Retail Support Specialist/Community Events Coordinator
Comcast, Xfinity
Modesto, CA
10.2016 - 01.2021
- Supported store operations by performing various administrative tasks such as scheduling shifts, processing shipments, and managing vendor relationships.
- Organized diverse cultural celebrations that fostered inclusivity within each community while showcasing products and increasing brand awareness and client growth .
- Responsible for monitoring and controlling event expenditures to ensure adherence to budgets. Through this effort, a minimum return on investment of 35% per event was maintained.
- Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
- Cultivated relationships with local organizations and community leaders, promoting collaboration on future events.
Skills
Multi-unit management
Timeline
Area Manager
AT&T
04.2022 - Current
Retail Support Specialist/Community Events Coordinator
Comcast, Xfinity
10.2016 - 01.2021
General Manager
The Hollister Music Group
01.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Northern Illinois University
09.1998 - 05.2002
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL 09.1998 - 05.2002
Inspiring others to give back and heighten community involvement.
I created and launched a non profit "I.Y.I." Ignite Your Influence. This organization is comprised of a diversified board of professional from various sectors in corporate America. In the years of I.Y.I's existence we have aided in securing housing for families, numerous feedings for those in need, raised money for those in need as well as made ourselves available to volunteer in various community based events across the country. We currently have offices in Illinois as well as California.