Margeaux Lawson
Washington,USA
Summary
Insightful, motivated and driven HR & Coffee professional with in-depth knowledge of multiple industries and multifaceted abilities. Leads successful teams to create cohesive and positive work environments who is is a creative problem-solver and strategist with excellent communication, planning and organizational skills. Plans and organizes work to achieve goals and targeted results with minimal supervision. Continually develops knowledge and gains subject matter expertise in assigned HR, Operations and Logistics related to work activities and projects assigned.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Manager
Your HR Strategist
Washington, DC
03.2022 - Current
- Recruited 300+ candidates for a client and handled their full-cycle recruiting process
- Collaborated with executive team to identify and prioritize hiring needs
- Managed hiring funnel for a contract and oversaw the hiring of 200+ employees
- Contributed to strategy and business development initiatives that supported 50% team growth
- Managed human resources information system, ensuring accuracy and currency of employee files
Operations Manager
Small Planes Coffee
Washington, DC
12.2024 - 02.2026
- Directed day-to-day workflow of employees and operations in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Implemented and developed policies and standard operating procedures and managed quality, customer service and logistics.
- Oversaw building and warehouse logistics, ensuring compliance and safety at all times.
- Developed and managed vendor relations and partnerships as well as delivering communication to third party vendors and technicians.
- Oversaw all HR, developed new procedures, led hiring and people management.
Operations Manager & Cafe Lead
Lost Sock Roasters
Washington, DC
11.2021 - 04.2024
- Managed, planned and organized all internal and external company events
- Worked alongside leadership team to forecast a variety of business needs
- Targeted different wholesale needs and worked on new customer outreach
- Assisted with public and in-house coffee cuppings and developed education program
- Managed farmer's market presence and employees
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure alignment between their goals and outreach objectives.
Nanny
Private Family(Various Families From 2014-2023)
Washington, DC
01.2014 - 12.2023
- Supported children in daily activities to ensure growth and well-being, such as, but not limited to: potty training, meal and snack time, outdoor recreation, educational activities, and age-appropriate household tasks to promote responsibility
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support children's social and emotional growth
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior
- Read and discussed stories with children to boost literacy, reading comprehension, and language skills
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Assistant Store Manager
Commonwealth Joe Coffee Roasters
Arlington, VA
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Enhanced the store's operational efficiency by managing opening and closing procedures, verifying inventory counts, and monitoring financials to ensure compliance with budget
- Promoted professional growth and facilitated talent development of each associate to drive performance excellence and assist each employee in meeting their professional goals
- Reviewed applications, scheduled and facilitated interviews and assisted the General Manager in making hiring decisions
- Worked with and managed all wholesale relationships
- Conducted new hire onboarding and training.
Waterfront Program Director
Trout Lake Camps
Pine River, MN
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Led and managed a team of lifeguards with the goal of maintaining a safe and educational work environment
- Uphold high standards for staff and set daily and weekly goals
- Performed individual evaluations for employees to help with correction and growth
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details, milestones, and goals
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
Office Assistant
Virginia Baptist Foundation
Richmond, VA
06.2011 - 06.2013
- Offered clerical support to office team members, managed correspondence, answered telephone calls, and tracked documentation
- Led the project of digitizing the entirety of the company's files and records
- Updated and maintained database systems, office files, inventory, and mailing lists.
Skills
- Conflict Anticipation and Resolution Management
- Employee Training
- Strategic planning and Goal setting
- Operations Management
- Coffee Supply Chain Management
- Warehouse Logistics & Building Management
- HR Strategy & Systems Management
- Vendor and Partnership Management
- Operational efficiency
Accomplishments
- Member of the U.S. Brewer's Cup Committee
- U.S. Brewer's Cup Judge (Judged from the preliminary to national level)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Operations Manager
Small Planes Coffee
12.2024 - 02.2026
Talent Acquisition Manager
Your HR Strategist
03.2022 - Current
Operations Manager & Cafe Lead
Lost Sock Roasters
11.2021 - 04.2024
Assistant Store Manager
Commonwealth Joe Coffee Roasters
08.2018 - 08.2020
Waterfront Program Director
Trout Lake Camps
05.2017 - 09.2017
Nanny
Private Family(Various Families From 2014-2023)
01.2014 - 12.2023
Office Assistant
Virginia Baptist Foundation
06.2011 - 06.2013