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Education
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Lisa Marie  Wells

Lisa Marie Wells

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Drawing on nearly two decades of industry experience consulting with Digital Marketing agencies across the US, I have a wealth of practical knowledge on Digital and Content Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Marketing strategy and Management. Skilled in preparing and delivering lectures, evaluating ,grading student work and preparing course curriculum.I am a driven candidate with expertise in Entrepreneurship,Advertising , Finance , Leadership, Business Administration , Ethics , Economics, Supply Chain Management , Human Resources , Strategy Development, Methodology, Interactive Design , copywriting , and Digital and Content Marketing, seeking a Professor of Business position . Accomplished and passionate professional with a passion to teach, train and mentor students in the field. Thriving best when teaching, inspiring and leading amazing individuals to create amazing change in the world. Possesses proficient corporate side experience as a successful business leader .Have exceptional teaching skill with the capability to produce exemplary results with a creative and innovative approach towards learning.


My ultimate desire is to lead quantal leaps in Marketing research areas and to use research as an actionable tool, incorporating cutting edge methodologies, getting the needed results while saving time and money. Tech-savvy educator with in-depth understanding of Microsoft Excel , Adobe Creative Suite ,and Social Media platforms etc.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager/ CEO

Empire Property And Project Management LLC
Atlanta, GA
03.2018 - Current

• Directed the overall financial operations of property to secure timely rent collection and Established and directed day-to-day operations of residential and commercial real estate properties in the Fresno, Los Angeles, and San Francisco areas. Directed maintenance, major repairs, and daily operations. of mortgages, taxes, insurance, payroll, and maintenance bills.

• Directed the overall financial operations of property to secure timely rent collection and payment of mortgages, taxes, insurance, payroll, and maintenance bills.

• Sourced and acquired new tenants by advertising vacancies and obtaining referrals from current tenants.

• Oversaw tenant selection, lease management, insurance, and tax accounting.

• Enforced occupancy policies; contacted tenants in violation of policies to resolve violations.

• Sourced and acquired new tenants by advertising vacancies and obtaining referrals from current tenants.

• Oversaw tenant selection, lease management, insurance, and tax accounting.

• Enforced occupancy policies; contacted tenants in violation of policies to resolve violations.

  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.

Operations Manager /CEO

Atlanta Small Business Association LLC
Atlanta, GA
07.2015 - Current
  • Coached and guided senior managers to improve effectiveness and policy enforcement, resulting in improved employee job satisfaction and higher performance levels.
  • Increased company revenue through aggressive new market strategies.
  • Maintained effective staff and resource utilization rates to balance financial and operational obligations.
  • Led operational oversight and budgetary supervision for 2 locations.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Prepared organization for forecasted demand levels through effective operational planning.

Project Manager /Brand Manager

Advanced Plastic Surgery Solutions
Suwanee, GA
12.2014 - 02.2019
  • Reined in project costs while meeting key milestones.
  • Updated operational methods, oversaw accounting procedures, tracked information and compiled data to improve efficiency.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
  • Headed project teams specializing in design and launch activities.
  • Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
  • Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.

Director of Admissions

The Art Institute Of Atlanta ( Decatur Location)
Decatur, GA
04.2013 - 12.2014
  • Worked with marketing team to develop recruitment strategies in accordance with organizational goals and within budgetary guidelines.
  • Devised and implemented strategic recruitment plan with consideration to both long and short term goals.
  • Devised strategies to reduce expenses, modernize operations and revamp procedures to improve institution operations.
  • Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.
  • Strengthened operations by aligning processes to capitalize on new educational trends.
  • Conferred with educators to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization and integrate new technology.
  • Served as primary contact for coordination of application screening and tracking, visit and interview arrangement and marketing communications.

Spa Department Head

The Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Atlanta, GA
10.2010 - 04.2013
  • Led regular meetings with team leaders and front-line staff to convey important operational information and new targets.
  • Evaluated performance continuously to identify areas in need of improvement and implement strategies to keep team on-track.
  • Improved department operations by capturing numerous opportunities to streamline processes and reduce waste.
  • Managed efficient workflows by creating effective schedules and delegating work based on personnel strengths and knowledge.
  • Achieved consistent growth targets through proper forecasting and scalability-focused business planning.
  • Maximized team performance by hiring, training and disciplining staff to consistently exceed expectations.
  • Maintained organized inventory with accurate records through proper ordering, tracking and auditing procedures.
  • Implemented strong control and evaluation procedures to maximize departments' work quality.
  • Achieved financial objectives by preparing annual budgets, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions.

Operations Manager/CEO

Satori Day Spa / Zen Day Spa ( 2 Locations)
Atlanta, GA
05.2007 - 09.2010
  • Coached and guided senior managers to improve effectiveness and policy enforcement, resulting in improved employee job satisfaction and higher performance levels.
  • Increased company revenue through aggressive new market strategies.
  • Improved business profits by 40 % through strategic updates to processes, procedures and team makeup.
  • Met dynamic needs by keeping internal systems scalable and highly responsive.
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
  • Maintained effective staff and resource utilization rates to balance financial and operational obligations.
  • Developed and implemented strategic updates to marketing and finance operations to solve issues affecting efficiency, profitability and production.
  • Determined vision and strategic direction for all departments and coordinated resources to achieve targets within optimal timeframes.

Manager / Visual Merchandiser

The Limited Inc.
Stockbridge, GA
03.2001 - 07.2005
  • Managed merchandising standards and maintained consistency across distribution channels.
  • Created look and feel of visual merchandising publications to better target specific audiences.
  • Oversaw visual merchandising for new store openings and store collateral change-outs.
  • Innovated and simplified planograms and merchandising strategies to improve processes and results.
  • Wrote merchandising guidelines for new product launch kits to keep teams on same page and effective.
  • Communicated visual merchandising information and standards via in-store training and regular meetings.

Education

Certified Project Manager

Emory University Continuing Education
Atlanta, GA

MBA -

Trident University International
Cypress, CA
10.2021

Bachelor Of Science - Health Sciences

Trident University International
Cypress, CA
07.2020

Associates in Fashion Merchandising -

Bauder College
Atlanta, GA
05.2000

High School Diploma -

Brookland-Cayce Senior High School
Cayce, SC
06.1999

Doctor Of Business Administration -

Trident University International
Cypress, CA
07.2024

Skills

  • Judgement and Decision Making
  • Policy Development
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Board Oversight
  • Budget Planning
  • Profit and Loss Management
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Executive Leadership
  • Industry Expertise
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Annual Planning
  • Financial Management
  • Investor Relations

Accomplishments

  • Documented and resolved Issue which led to results .
  • Supervised team of 15 staff members.
  • Achieved results by introducing a specific software for management team to organize tasks.
  • United States Navy


Affiliations

  • Toastmasters
  • Project Management Institute
  • American Marketing Association

Volunteer Services

  • Salvation Army
  • Red Cross

Timeline

Operations Manager/ CEO

Empire Property And Project Management LLC
03.2018 - Current

Operations Manager /CEO

Atlanta Small Business Association LLC
07.2015 - Current

Project Manager /Brand Manager

Advanced Plastic Surgery Solutions
12.2014 - 02.2019

Director of Admissions

The Art Institute Of Atlanta ( Decatur Location)
04.2013 - 12.2014

Spa Department Head

The Atlanta Marriott Marquis
10.2010 - 04.2013

Operations Manager/CEO

Satori Day Spa / Zen Day Spa ( 2 Locations)
05.2007 - 09.2010

Manager / Visual Merchandiser

The Limited Inc.
03.2001 - 07.2005

Certified Project Manager

Emory University Continuing Education

MBA -

Trident University International

Bachelor Of Science - Health Sciences

Trident University International

Associates in Fashion Merchandising -

Bauder College

High School Diploma -

Brookland-Cayce Senior High School

Doctor Of Business Administration -

Trident University International
Lisa Marie Wells