Penny Wright
Canton,GA
Summary
Results-driven professional with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and efficient management. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations. Strong work ethic supports an 'owner' approach to all aspects of business operations.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Owner/Operator
Eggs Up Grill
12.2020 - Current
- Establish culture for staff and guests, raising expectations and providing exceptional experiences.
- Developed training plans, mentorship and staff development opportunities for approximately 75 staff.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations, maintaining proper documentation and licensing requirements.
- Overseeing inventory management, reducing waste and maintaining adequate stock levels to meet demand.
- Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
Community Engagement Manager
Hope Center for Children
09.2017 - 12.2020
- Organizing events and volunteers for fundraisers, group volunteer days, ongoing volunteer opportunities
- Trained new volunteers, developing their passion for the mission and meeting the needs of both the children and those of the volunteer
- Tracking training, certifications, background checks and documentation for state audits
- Ensuring over 100 volunteer files are always updated and accurate
- Speak locally and share the mission's passion for serving children, with numerous groups, on behalf of the organization and the children served.
- Increased volunteer participation through effective recruitment strategies and targeted marketing campaigns.
Assistant Youth Director
First Presbyterian Church
05.2015 - 09.2017
- Pastoral care to youth, aged 11-18
- Pastoral care to parents and church members as led
- Logistics of recurring events: Sunday school, Wednesday evening and youth group
- Provide a welcoming and loving environment in which students can explore their faith and safely ask questions
- Teach Sunday school on occasion and to all ages.
Co-Director
Spartanburg UKirk
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Responsible for developing relationships to support 15-25 students in their college careers and vocational trajectories
- Focus on key weekly events such as Tuesday evening meals and worship, and weekly on-campus bible studies.
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency by identifying areas of improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Fostered an inclusive environment that valued diversity of thought, experience, and background among students
Lead Coordinator
CAST Summer Camp - First Presbyterian Church
07.2014 - 08.2014
- Responsible for developing and leading a summer enrichment program for approximately 20 underprivileged children and teens
- Coordinate programming in areas of reading/speaking, music, art, math and recreation.
Project Coordinator
Pure Barre Corporate
08.2013 - 11.2013
- Responsible for daily management and monitoring of construction and build out process of new Pure Barre sites
- Work with General Contractors and Building Departments through permitting process.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
Physical Education (PE) Teacher
Advent Children’s Center
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive, age-appropriate PE program for children aged 2-5.
Preschool Teacher
Advent Children’s Center
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Plan and implement curriculum, as set forth by the Advent Children’s Center Director, that is age appropriate and fundamental for graduation to 4K programs.
Battalion Chief/Asst. Fire Marshal
Fire Inspections and Support Services Bureau
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Responsible for daily operations of the Support Services Bureau
- Responsible for approximately 16 Fire Inspectors and Investigators.
Captain
Emergency Medical Services Bureau
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Quality Assurance of all medical reports
- Development of medical training on new devices/equipment.
Lieutenant/Captain
Support Services Division
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Purchasing of all department supplies, inventory, equipment, uniforms, vehicles and apparatus.
Lieutenant
Fire and EMS Training Division
01.2002 - 01.2003
- New firefighter fire and medical training
- Driver engineer training.
Various Positions
Operations Division
01.1995 - 01.2002
- Various roles including Lieutenant/Paramedic, Driver Engineer/Paramedic, and Firefighter/Paramedic.
Education
Master’s Degree in Public Administration - Public Administration
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Professional Studies
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL05.2002
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Broward Community College
Davie, Fl04.1999
Paramedic - Emergency Medical Paramedic
Miami Dade Community College
Miami, FL07.1995
Broward Fire Academy - Certified Firefighter
Broward Fire Academy
Davie, FL06.1994
EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
Florida Keys Community College
Key Largo, FL12.1993
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Dependable and reliable
- Project Management
- Administration
- Personnel Management
- Strategic Planning
- Organizational Skills
- Budget Development
- Logistics Planning
- Customer Service
Certification
- Certificate of Competency, Volunteer Basic, 1994
- State of Florida Certificate of Compliance – Basic Firefighting, 1994
- Rope Rescue I Technician, 1999
- Confined Space Rescue Technician, 1999
- Extrication Technician, 2002
- Fire Safety Inspector I, 2004
- Fire Instructor II, 2004
Volunteer Experience
- Chairperson, Spartanburg Ukirk
- Ordained Elder, PCUSA Church
- PTO Treasurer, Pine Street Elementary
References
- Mr. Scott Neely, former Church Executive, (864) 590-8260
- Maddi Currier, former Development Team co-worker, (615) 388-6673
- Molly Moyer, former Director of Development, (864) 415-2849
- Assistant Chief Bob Bacic, Ft Lauderdale Fire Rescue, (953) 828-5324
Timeline
Co-Owner/Operator
Eggs Up Grill
12.2020 - Current
Community Engagement Manager
Hope Center for Children
09.2017 - 12.2020
Assistant Youth Director
First Presbyterian Church
05.2015 - 09.2017
Co-Director
Spartanburg UKirk
08.2014 - 06.2017
Lead Coordinator
CAST Summer Camp - First Presbyterian Church
07.2014 - 08.2014
Project Coordinator
Pure Barre Corporate
08.2013 - 11.2013
Physical Education (PE) Teacher
Advent Children’s Center
01.2011 - 01.2012
Preschool Teacher
Advent Children’s Center
01.2009 - 01.2011
Battalion Chief/Asst. Fire Marshal
Fire Inspections and Support Services Bureau
01.2005 - 01.2006
Captain
Emergency Medical Services Bureau
01.2004 - 01.2005
Lieutenant/Captain
Support Services Division
01.2003 - 01.2004
Lieutenant
Fire and EMS Training Division
01.2002 - 01.2003
Various Positions
Operations Division
01.1995 - 01.2002
Master’s Degree in Public Administration - Public Administration
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Professional Studies
Nova Southeastern University
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Broward Community College
Paramedic - Emergency Medical Paramedic
Miami Dade Community College
Broward Fire Academy - Certified Firefighter
Broward Fire Academy
EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
Florida Keys Community College
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