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Renée Davenport

Summary



Versatile Executive Director focused on promoting the mission and increasing the effectiveness of key programs. Passionate about managing and overseeing the implementation of the company's daily operations. Quick and firm decision-maker possessing first-rate communication and organizational skills. Recognized for successfully collaborating with management to develop work plans, financials, and strategies. Two and a half years of supervisory experience in operations management and over 32 years in accounting, managing accounts payables, and managing accounts receivables. Extensive knowledge of computers and SAGE software. Extremely detail-oriented. Self-starter with an involved style of leadership. Excellent communicator with the ability to project and elicit enthusiasm, drive, and energy using a commonsense approach. Adept at sizing up situations, systematically analyzing facts, and developing alternative courses of action in order to increase productivity. Enjoy developing and implementing new ideas and techniques. Form quality relationships quickly and instill a high level of confidence.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director

Catholic Charities Archdiocese NO-Food For Seniors
06.2022 - Current
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
  • Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
  • Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.

Director

HOPE Helping Other People Endure
01.2008 - Current
  • Oversee operations and provide corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
  • Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.

OPERATIONS MANAGER

CATHOLIC CHARITIES ANO
02.2019 - 06.2022
  • Responsible for all functions within the work environment, assisting or managing various areas.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Led hiring, onboarding, and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.

Outreach Director

My Redeemer Missionary Baptist Church
05.1986 - 12.2021
  • Developed network relationships with industry professionals to enhance community awareness and promote services.
  • Initiated and coordinated visits by influential persons and community groups for outreach expansion.
  • Increased needed services in the community through partner relationships.
  • Executed strategies to generate qualified partnerships within the community to meet the needs of poverty individuals.
  • Executed large-scale outreach initiatives for the community that targeted heavily populated areas of persons in need.

SUPERVISOR OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND RECEIVABLES

CATHOLIC CHARITIES ANO
08.2005 - 02.2019
  • Responsible for all functions within the work environment, supervise and manage various areas.

OFFICE MANAGER

MY REDEEMER MISSIONARY B. C.
02.2010 - 02.2018
  • Performed a wide variety of tasks as the office manager.

RECONCILEMENT STAFF

HIBERNIA NATIONAL BANK
08.1990 - 10.2005
  • Performed a wide variety of tasks as a member of the reconcilement staff.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

CATHOLIC CHARITIES ANO
09.1987 - 08.2005
  • Responsible for all functions within the work environment.

Education

Master of Business Administration -

University of Phoenix
11.2012

Bachelor of Business Administration -

University of Phoenix
10.2010

Teacher's Certificate -

Shaw University School of Divinity
04.2008

Licensed Real Estate Salesman -

Donaldson Real Estate School
1995

Associate Degree Accounting/ Business Administration -

Phillips Junior College
1987

University of New Orleans
1985

Xavier Preparatory Senior High School
05.1984

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Outreach
  • Financial Recordkeeping
  • Logistics
  • Staff Management
  • Quality Control

References

Available upon request.

Additional Information

Board Affiliation

Gladewaves, New Orleans, LA

Board of Directors

Timeline

Executive Director

Catholic Charities Archdiocese NO-Food For Seniors
06.2022 - Current

OPERATIONS MANAGER

CATHOLIC CHARITIES ANO
02.2019 - 06.2022

OFFICE MANAGER

MY REDEEMER MISSIONARY B. C.
02.2010 - 02.2018

Director

HOPE Helping Other People Endure
01.2008 - Current

SUPERVISOR OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND RECEIVABLES

CATHOLIC CHARITIES ANO
08.2005 - 02.2019

RECONCILEMENT STAFF

HIBERNIA NATIONAL BANK
08.1990 - 10.2005

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

CATHOLIC CHARITIES ANO
09.1987 - 08.2005

Outreach Director

My Redeemer Missionary Baptist Church
05.1986 - 12.2021

Master of Business Administration -

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Business Administration -

University of Phoenix

Teacher's Certificate -

Shaw University School of Divinity

Licensed Real Estate Salesman -

Donaldson Real Estate School

Associate Degree Accounting/ Business Administration -

Phillips Junior College

University of New Orleans

Xavier Preparatory Senior High School
Renée Davenport