Linda Corns
Arden,NC
Summary
Accomplished executive recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress. Optimizes resources to achieve challenging goals. Highly organized, detail-oriented and mission driven.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations & Marketing
Henderson County & TB Habitat For Humanity
10.2000 - Current
- Develops and executes strategic plans to achieve organizational goals and drive sustainable growth, year over year.
- Creates new and fosters existing funding relationships from such resources as individuals, businesses, churches, communities, and foundations.
- Enhances employee engagement by developing training programs, fostering a collaborative culture, and promoting professional development opportunities.
- Advocates for and promotes the mission of Habitat for Humanity by speaking at public events and representing the affiliate in various forums.
ReStore Director
Our Towns Habitat For Humanity
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Lead 3 mature ReStores to double digits revenue gains, and all-time high profits in a short time frame.
- Implemented a hands-on approach to promotions and advertising anytime trends softened.
- Introduced new good product categories, and expanded procurement program to capitalize on communities economic growth.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
Vice President of Operations & Habitat Consultant
Habitat For Humanity Of South Hampton Roads
11.2007 - 09.2013
- Architected and implemented the Restore, donor and logistic program for the affiliate.
- Created and implemented a donor awareness program to increase market share footprint.
- Led church covenant builders to building partners, creating an unrestricted revenue source for the affiliate.
- Supported project management teams across affiliate for optimal performance.
Vice President of Operations
Goodwill Industries Of Hampton Roads
07.2001 - 09.2007
- Restructured the Retail Operations to overcome a negative cash flow, in a two month time frame.
- Identified market capacity; strategically opened 8 new retail stores and 12 donation centers.
- Created and implemented a strategic nonprofit alliance to address key business initiatives.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure seamless collaboration for optimal business outcomes.
Education
BBA -
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NCAssociate of Arts -
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NCSkills
Collaboration
Leadership
Relationship Building
Management - Team Building
Volunteer Management
Strategic Planning
Critical Thinking
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Proactivity
Financial Oversight
Fundraising
Affiliations
- Rotary Club International
Timeline
ReStore Director
Our Towns Habitat For Humanity
01.2019 - 01.2020
Vice President of Operations & Habitat Consultant
Habitat For Humanity Of South Hampton Roads
11.2007 - 09.2013
Vice President of Operations
Goodwill Industries Of Hampton Roads
07.2001 - 09.2007
Director of Operations & Marketing
Henderson County & TB Habitat For Humanity
10.2000 - Current
BBA -
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Associate of Arts -
University of North Carolina At Greensboro