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Ramona Leslie

Concord,NC

Summary

Experienced with developing and implementing community engagement strategies to foster strong internal and external relationships. Utilizes communication and project management skills to drive successful initiatives and enhance community involvement.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Management Trainee

Red Classic
01.2024 - Current
  • Attends structured leadership rotations across key departments; developed business improvement recommendations.
  • Acts with integrity, honesty, and knowledge to promote culture of company.
  • Serves in interim leadership role managing frontline operations and teams.
  • Participates in leadership summits focused on business acumen and people management.

Stewardship Chair

Red Classic
01.2023 - Current
  • Lead strategic planning and execution of community engagement initiatives.
  • Manage $200K budget and donation process supporting local nonprofits.
  • Partner cross-functionally to enhance visibility of Red Classic’s philanthropic efforts.
  • Represents the organization at public events, advocating for the mission and values in the community.

Customer Excellence Planner

Red Classic
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Coordinated logistics and issue resolution with customers and carrier partners.
  • Drove process improvements and maintained accurate operational records.

Customer Ambassador – National Accounts

Coca-Cola Consolidated
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Managed national account relationships (e.g., Domino’s, Old Navy).
  • Delivered one-call resolutions and maintained high customer satisfaction.

Guest Relations Coordinator & Business Development Specialist

Extended Stay America
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Handled executive-level guest relations and internal escalations.
  • Consistently exceeded monthly sales quotas; closed up to $1.3M in a single month.

Education

B.S. - Organizational Management

Tusculum College
Knoxville, TN

Skills

  • Community Engagement & Partnerships
  • Event & Project Management
  • Team Building & Leadership
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Process Improvement
  • Customer Experience
  • Strategic Communications

Awards Recognition

CMPD Citizen Service Award, 2024

Timeline

Management Trainee

Red Classic
01.2024 - Current

Stewardship Chair

Red Classic
01.2023 - Current

Customer Excellence Planner

Red Classic
01.2021 - 01.2024

Customer Ambassador – National Accounts

Coca-Cola Consolidated
01.2019 - 01.2021

Guest Relations Coordinator & Business Development Specialist

Extended Stay America
01.2015 - 01.2018

B.S. - Organizational Management

Tusculum College