Maya Roberts
New York,NY
Summary
Experienced Managing Partner focused on improving sales. Entrepreneurial and hardworking mindset. Dedicated to expanding operations, delivering practical solutions and capitalizing on market trends.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Partner
Comedy In Harlem
09.2021 - Current
- Recruit, hire and train qualified bar staff and servers
- Create food and beverage menus
- Handle inventory, ordering and vendor payments
- Create weekly staff schedules, and manage payroll
- Book and pay comedic talent for shows
- Create marketing strategies to increase sales
- Draft talent contracts, rental agreements and invoices
- Oversee all mics, classes and educational workshops
- Maintain financial records, make all payments, and track expenses
- Develop strong relationships with lenders, community leaders and decision makers to ensure growth.
Consultant
Organization 21
11.2001 - Current
- Train Federal Employees on Communication Models
- Teach the 'Situation Behavior Impact' Feedback Model
- Engage in role play exercises and scenarios
- Manage Teams of Actors.
Chief Financial Officer
WOW Café Theater
02.2017 - 06.2020
- Developed financial strategies that optimized cashflow and reduced expenses by 12 %
- Spearheaded cost cutting measures
- Maintained all financial records and bookkeeping
- Implemented theatrical programming to increase sales
- Researched and wrote grants
- Maintained relationships and ties to area government officials to ensure funding and event attendance.
Owner/ Manager
Midas Spa
10.2004 - 01.2017
- Hired and Trained Staff
- Managed 15 staff and 3 locations
- Performed accounting duties, including recording daily cash flow, preparing bank deposits and generating financial statements
- Launched a brand loyalty program that increased sales by 21%
- Established budgets for advertising and sales campaigns.
Communication Specialist
AT&T Wireless
11.1999 - 06.2003
- Sold cellular products and services to customers at retail store locations
- Generated and followed up on leads to increase customer traffic
- Met assigned sales and performance goals
- Educated customers on how to use cellular devices and products.
- Managed 30 incoming calls emails and faxed per day from customers
Education
BA International Studies, German Studies -
Northwestern University
Evanston06.1999
Skills
- Spanish
- German
- Computer Proficiency
- Leadership skills
- Communication Skills
- Voiceover Skills
Accomplishments
Secured funding for one of the nation's only black owned comedy by promoting and showcasing marginalized voices in the stand up comedy field.
Timeline
Managing Partner
Comedy In Harlem
09.2021 - Current
Chief Financial Officer
WOW Café Theater
02.2017 - 06.2020
Owner/ Manager
Midas Spa
10.2004 - 01.2017
Consultant
Organization 21
11.2001 - Current
Communication Specialist
AT&T Wireless
11.1999 - 06.2003
BA International Studies, German Studies -
Northwestern University
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