Laura Richardson
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Customer-oriented General Manager with 13 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Afrikan Art &Books Inc
Brooklyn, New York
03.2009 - Current
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
- Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability.
- Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements and implement changes.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Boosted productivity by consolidating material planning, data collecting, payroll and accounting programs into one main system.
Production Assistant
Warner Bros
Astoria, NY
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Stayed alert, active and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Communicated with other crew members via walkie talkies to coordinated production activities.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.
- Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
- Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
- Reviewed activities for production team to complete tasks on time.
- Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.
- Assisted crews with set building and pointed out problems that could be potential safety issues.
- Interacted positively with actors and actresses when escorting to and from trailers during filming.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
- Checked prices and calculated totals for accurate invoice processing.
- Scheduled deliveries of Type materials by specified time to begin production on time.
- Completed Timeframe logs and reports detailing production data such as volume, materials used and quality assurance results, helping management make accurate operational decisions.
- Realigned production schedules to factor in changing conditions such as materials shortages and evolving designs.
- Input data in Software to create updated status reports for quick reference of project progress and deadlines.
Wardrobe Assistant
Black Spectrum Theatre Co
Queens, NY
06.2013 - 08.2016
- Maintained costumes by performing regular dry cleaning and ironing of garments.
- Assisted Job title in purchasing garments and accessories, helping clients dress more fashionably for events.
- Collaborated with clients to organize and restyle wardrobes, utilizing both pre-existing and new pieces.
- Liaised with hosts, production teams and wardrobe stylists to verify appropriately chosen garments for events, show segments and movies.
- Adjusted clothing once model was dressed, making sure all garments fit properly and looked perfect.
- Tracked all clothing and accessories used in runway shows and photo shoots.
- Fitted models with outfits as per designer specifications.
- Collaborated with hair and makeup departments to align looks with specific image plans during events.
- Maintained positive, professional attitude during long shoots and when dealing with difficult people.
Education
Associate Of Political Science - Social Work
York College of The City University of New York
Jamaica, NY06.2000
Skills
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
- Focus and Follow-Through
- Originality and Creativity
- Administrative Management
Timeline
Production Assistant
Warner Bros
06.2019 - 03.2020
Wardrobe Assistant
Black Spectrum Theatre Co
06.2013 - 08.2016
General Manager
Afrikan Art &Books Inc
03.2009 - Current
Associate Of Political Science - Social Work
York College of The City University of New York
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