Coordinated and led efficient meetings by overseeing agendas
Successfully restructured and remodeled the installation department making it more efficient and profitable
Coordinated logistics and facilitated the first-ever company-wide event, bringing together all employees for collaborative discussions on enhancing communication and fostering a stronger company culture
Drafted and implemented a comprehensive Covid-19 safety policy, including vaccination requirements for office access
Complex calendar management with a focus on the proper allocation and coordination of supply chain and personnel
Served as Project Manager for two years before training and mentoring my successor
Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations (and documents) in a professional manner.
General Manager
Backyard Leisure Pools and Spas
Greensboro, NC
01.2011 - 01.2017
Founded and established first location in Greensboro, NC (2011)
Spearheaded the expansion of second location opening in Concord, NC (2013)
Coordinated events and conferences for employee and client engagement, marketing, and talent attraction, including recurring office events, holiday parties, conventions, coordinated and participated in local job fairs
Streamlined office management and event planning tasks by establishing an efficient workflow process and developed a comprehensive knowledge base of office resources, enhancing employee onboarding and visitor experience
Oversaw logistics of both office locations
Onboarded and offboarded employees: I9 Documentation and E-Verify, created/disabled accounts, direct deposit set up, and presented at bimonthly new hire orientation
Secured multiple product vending contracts
Managed workplace operations (contractors, building management, facilities, fire wardens, and mail delivery services, etc.) addressing customer and employee relations.
Assistant Manager
Recreational Warehouse
Greensboro, NC
01.2008 - 01.2010
Led productive sales team of five or more employees by implementing innovative sales strategies
Oversaw all recruitment and training (Sales Department)
Managed day-to-day store operations; Manage daily cash reconciliation, disputes/chargebacks, accounts receivable, and invoice reconciliations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
North Carolina Agriculture and Technical University
Skills
Skills: Effective communication (written and oral); Supervisory responsibilities; Report writing, ad hoc report generating; business acumen; policy and procedures implementation, Public Speaking Strong Interpersonal Skills
Relevant Software/Skills: Adobe Acrobat, Asana, Basic HTML, Budgeting, Coupa, Datawatch Systems, Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, MS PowerPoint, SharePoint, Spanish – Intermediate
Accomplishments
Recognized as “Youngest Leader” 2012
Successfully rebuilt and made the installation department efficient and profitable.
Timeline
General Manager/Director of Installations
01.2018 - 01.2023
General Manager
Backyard Leisure Pools and Spas
01.2011 - 01.2017
Assistant Manager
Recreational Warehouse
01.2008 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
North Carolina Agriculture and Technical University
Mentor Student - Undergraduate Researcher at University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences CampusMentor Student - Undergraduate Researcher at University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus