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PAMELA S. PORTER

RIDGELAND,SC

Summary

Promote sustainable, multi-use forest management. Porter Land and Timber is privately-owned forestland company, focusing on coastal South Carolina, the highest quality in southern yellow pine, soil and climate in the United States. The practice of sustainable forestry and quality wildlife conservation on 3000 acres in Jasper County, South Carolina. Intensive silviculture; planting, growing and harvesting is the primary commercial objective. The cultivation of diverse wildlife habitat and enjoying the low country plantation lifestyle which sustains the family interests for current and future generations. The harvested pine trees are sold to local paper and sawmills to be transformed into valuable packaging and building materials. The timberlands include Bailey Mill Plantation. Promote the conservation of the salt marsh estuary ecosystem in the South Carolina Low Country. Provide direction and leadership to successfully achieve positive business results by aligning human resources with strategy, process improvement, operational effectiveness, staff involvement and communication, systems development, process improvement and financial savings.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

CFO/COO & Owner

Porter Land and Timber
02.2015 - Current
  • Promote sustainable forest management
  • Practice intensive southern yellow pine silviculture
  • Cultivate habitat for wildlife
  • Promote food plots for wildlife
  • Maintain wildlife
  • Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance
  • Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports
  • Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits
  • Improved cash flow, retired debt and built cash reserves to control costs and enhance benefits
  • Managed and led direct reports to handle controllership, treasury and corporate finance functions
  • Created, planned, and implemented policies and procedures to increase productivity and maximize return on investments
  • Authored, evaluated and reviewed reports to highlight company financials to key stakeholders
  • Analyzed inventory strategy, reduced expenses and renegotiated contracts with vendors to increase profit margin
  • Assessed company resources to keep business funded and nurture relationships with investors, lenders and key partners
  • Developed future financial plans to inform critical decision-making related to spending cuts, rightsizing labor force and timing planned business investments
  • Created and deployed initiatives to outperform revenue targets and increase company value
  • Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems and track legal concerns
  • Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information to drive internal and external financial reporting, stewardship of company assets and ownership of cash management
  • Developed and oversaw yearly budgets and capital structure of company to determine best mix of debt, equity and internal financing
  • Devised systems to monitor, evaluate and track operational achievements
  • Devised benchmarks to align goals and strategies with underlying financials
  • Prepared year-end fixed asset schedule to create positive impact on shareholders, creditors and investors

Regional leader

12.2010 - 03.2016
  • Customer Relations
  • Promote profitable relationships with key customers
  • Locating unique venues
  • Handling logistics and budget
  • Scheduling events and planning menus, creating end implementing cutting edge efficiency programs
  • Organized and lead health care teams in quality improvement initiatives
  • Provided resources and leadership in implementing new methods
  • Director of Clinical Services (30 hospitals)
  • Facilitated cross-functional teams in quality improvement initiatives
  • Trained and provided educational sessions in quality management
  • Described key quality measurements and methods of statistical analysis.
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth
  • Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment
  • Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume
  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor
  • Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas
  • Set and achieved company defined sales goals
  • Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations
  • Trained new employees on customer service, money handling and organizing strategies
  • Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values
  • Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base
  • Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace
  • Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions
  • Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory
  • Promoted conversion of casual shoppers into customers through product knowledge and product solutions to meet customer needs
  • Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals
  • Stayed current on company offerings and industry trends
  • Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements
  • Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings
  • Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion
  • Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends
  • Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing
  • Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities
  • Monitored service after sale and implemented quick and effective problem resolutions
  • Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database
  • Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base
  • Quoted prices, credit terms and other bid specifications
  • Drove store revenue by offering customers accessories and related purchases to complete selections
  • Kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database
  • Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads
  • Consulted with businesses to supply accurate product and service information
  • Built diverse and consistent sales portfolio
  • Generated advertising brochure for vendor use

Consultant

Organizational Development
09.2000 - 12.2010
  • Human Dynamics
  • Create and implement efficient process methods of strategically focused organizational design and systems
  • Maximize human dynamics and potential
  • Recruit, review and place individuals in vital business positions.

Acting Human Resources Manager

Solvay Paperboard
01.2001 - 04.2002
  • Identification of required skills, recruiting, selection and placement of 80 staff focused on $130 million plant expansion
  • Coordinated managers to develop new Business Unit Model
  • Implemented enhanced health care benefits administration
  • Strengthened company culture with improvements to team concept
  • Provided support to critical positions through advanced technical and interpersonal skills training.
  • Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards
  • Coordinated employee grievances and disputes in timely and professional manner by finding constructive solutions
  • Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management
  • Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback
  • Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results
  • Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset
  • Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration
  • Used technologically relevant digital systems to manage payroll and benefits programs
  • Motivated employees through special events and incentive programs
  • Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment
  • Evaluated employee onboarding programs and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper management
  • Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skillset
  • Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees
  • Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes

Director

Iroquois Healthcare Alliance
10.1994 - 09.2000
  • Of Quality Services (58 hospitals and health systems)
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity
  • Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas
  • Evaluated company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements
  • Assisted with sales and marketing strategies to foster achievement of revenue goals
  • Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs
  • Selected favorable filming locations and attained required permits to support shoot schedule
  • Evaluated live broadcasts to assess signal strength and compliance with FCC standards
  • Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results
  • Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives
  • Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives
  • Devised and implemented strategies to create new revenue streams and cut operational costs
  • Developed project budgets and managed production costs
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy
  • Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources
  • Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly
  • Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning
  • Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships
  • Oversaw supply chain functions to verify inventory levels and budget adherence
  • Optimized operational processes using analytics tools to address client-specific metrics
  • Drafted and distributed reports to assist board members with critical business decisions
  • Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages
  • Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs
  • Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery
  • Collaborated with network executives to define and propel organization's mission and vision
  • Identified and approved equipment and elements required for productions
  • Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery
  • Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision
  • Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences and hook advertisers
  • Crafted plan for breaking news events and trained and prepared entire staff on how to handle such scenarios
  • Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations
  • Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows
  • Reviewed scripts to determine most appropriate methods to use for directing both actors and crew members
  • Oversaw lighting, graphics, audio and camera movements in TV and movie filmmaking
  • Orchestrated license agreements for music and footage, talent releases, and distribution contracts
  • Booked guests for on-air interviews and assigned stories to reporters to manage coverage and schedule needs
  • Directed live broadcasts, films and recordings or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment or education
  • Supervised breaking news coverage and determined priority for stories within each broadcast
  • Alleviated issues between actors on set to keep projects on track and avoid delays or budget overages

Management Systems Consultant

Bronson Healthcare Group
03.1985 - 10.1994
  • Provide statistical analysis and assessment of departmental procedures
  • Developed and provided staffing indicators and productivity reporting for management of system improvements.

Education

Masters of Healthcare Administration -

Seton Hall University
5.2000

Masters of Industrial Psychology -

Western Michigan University
12.1982

Skills

  • Trade Show Events
  • Profit and Loss Analysis
  • Financial Planning
  • Issue Identification

Affiliations

2020-present South Carolina Conservation Bank Board of Directors

2018-2022 Forestry Association of South Carolina Board of Directors 2019-2020 Forestry Association of South Carolina Building Committee 2018-present Forest Land Owners Association Steering Committee 2018-present Port Royal Sound Foundation Board of Directors 2018-2019 Port Royal Sound Foundation Marketing Committee 2019-2020 Port Royal Sound Foundation Development Committee

2019-2023 American Forest Foundation Woodlands Operating Committee

2016-2019 American Forest Foundation Certification Committee

2007-2008 Indian Hills Country Club Ladies Golf President

2006-2010 Colleton River Club Committees Member 2005-2010 Salonga Seas Property Owners Association Secretary

2004-2008 American Cancer Society-Babe Zaharias Treasurer

1996 – 2001 Think First of Central New York Past President

1995-1999 New York Association for Healthcare Quality Past President

1995-2000 New York Association for Healthcare Quality Leadership Council

Timeline

CFO/COO & Owner

Porter Land and Timber
02.2015 - Current

Regional leader

12.2010 - 03.2016

Acting Human Resources Manager

Solvay Paperboard
01.2001 - 04.2002

Consultant

Organizational Development
09.2000 - 12.2010

Director

Iroquois Healthcare Alliance
10.1994 - 09.2000

Management Systems Consultant

Bronson Healthcare Group
03.1985 - 10.1994

Masters of Healthcare Administration -

Seton Hall University

Masters of Industrial Psychology -

Western Michigan University

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