Saria Martin
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Talented Executive Director offering proven background in business settings and driving organizational change at operational levels. Demonstrated leadership, planning, and problem-solving abilities focused on delivering robust, performance-oriented strategies to meet current and expected demands.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Brown & Company
CINCINNATI, OH
11.2018 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational growth and development.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, donors, sponsors, partners, and community leaders.
- Managed the organization's financial resources and operations to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
- Provided oversight of all departments to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Created a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and encourages employee engagement.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached, and managed staff members to ensure success in achieving their goals.
- Organized regular meetings with board members to discuss progress on initiatives and solicit feedback.
- Developed marketing strategies to promote the organization's mission throughout the community.
- Evaluated existing programs for improvement opportunities while identifying new program ideas based on market analysis.
- Collaborated with external vendors to provide cost-effective solutions for services such as IT support or human resources management.
- Ensured legal compliance by staying abreast of relevant laws, regulations, standards, guidelines.
- Authored reports outlining progress on projects or initiatives for senior leadership review.
Language Services HR Manager
CCSWO
Cincinnati, OH
01.2012 - 12.2017
- Worked with management to create performance measurement, employee development and employee compensation strategies.
- Investigated workplace issues with professionalism and sensitivity and detailed incidents in reports to senior executives.
- Encouraged open communications, promoting a positive and pro-employee work environment.
- Recruited new employees and built relationships, driving visibility.
- Directed HR programs, policies, and processes to improve operational efficiency.
- Held exit interviews and documented information discussed with employees.
- Compiled reports to provide management with accurate information and comply with policies and procedures.
- Managed performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and salary negotiations.
- Conducted recruitment process for new hires, including job postings, interviews and background checks.
- Organized and facilitated team-building activities, including monthly staff meetings.
- Developed and implemented HR strategies to improve employee engagement and retention.
Store Manager
Sears Outlet
CINCINNATI, OH
06.2006 - 02.2012
- Trained and mentored associates to teach daily tasks and procedures.
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.
- Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
Education
Master - Human Resources Management
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OHBBA -
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OHSkills
- Program Management
- Staff Management
- Talent management and staffing
- Leadership Development
- Coaching and counseling
- Public Speaking
- Fundraising
- Financial Management
- Vendor Relations
- Operations Management
- Contract Management
- Data Interpretation
- Quality Control
- Business Development
- Stakeholder Relations
- Community Engagement
- Crisis Management
- Human Resources Management
Timeline
Executive Director
Brown & Company
11.2018 - Current
Language Services HR Manager
CCSWO
01.2012 - 12.2017
Store Manager
Sears Outlet
06.2006 - 02.2012
Master - Human Resources Management
University of Cincinnati
BBA -
University of Cincinnati
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