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Sharon Douglas

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Sharon Douglas

Summary

Dynamic CEO with a proven track record at Web Data Business Solutions, excelling in brand building and effective negotiation. Spearheaded initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency, driving significant revenue growth. Adept in fostering collaboration and cultivating strong stakeholder relationships, ensuring strategic alignment and organizational success. Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with strategic vision and extensive background in driving organizational growth and operational efficiency. Led transformative initiatives that streamlined processes and fostered innovation across diverse industries. Demonstrated leadership and strategic planning skills, consistently leveraging analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities to achieve corporate goals. Experienced executive prepared for leadership roles with strong focus on strategic vision, operational excellence, and driving growth. Expertise in team collaboration, navigating complex challenges, and delivering impactful results. Skilled in financial management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. Highly adaptable and reliable, excelling in dynamic environments.

Overview

39
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Web Data Business Solutions
Dallas, TX

CEO
08.2008 - Current

Job overview

  • Maintained open communication channels between departments to maximize efficiency and productivity.
  • Recruited, trained, mentored, and managed employees at all levels within the organization.
  • Analyzed market trends and customer data to inform decision-making processes.
  • Facilitated board meetings and provided leadership guidance to senior management.
  • Spearheaded internal initiatives designed to foster collaboration among staff members.
  • Implemented technological solutions designed to improve operational effectiveness.
  • Established policies and procedures that promoted an ethical work environment.
  • Overseen the daily operations of the organization and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Introduced innovative approaches that improved efficiency while reducing costs.
  • Directed long-term research initiatives to identify new markets for growth opportunities.
  • Managed executive team members to ensure successful execution of projects in a timely manner.
  • Developed and implemented strategic business plans to increase company profitability.
  • Created and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, government agencies, and other industry partners.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams on campaigns aimed at increasing brand visibility in target markets.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure competitive pricing for goods or services.
  • Developed strategies for improving customer service standards throughout the company.
  • Cultivated relationships with external organizations to build partnerships that benefited both parties.
  • Represented the organization at conferences, events, and networking activities as needed.
  • Monitored budgetary expenditures across multiple departments to ensure fiscal responsibility.
  • Reviewed current systems and processes regularly for potential improvements or upgrades.
  • Assessed financial performance of the organization on a regular basis and identified areas for improvement.
  • Improved profitability by accurately maintaining P&L to meet prime fiscal responsibility.
  • Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to project road map.
  • Hired, trained and mentored sales and marketing staff dedicated to employing Google AdWords, Google Analytics, and other SEO techniques and metrics sources.
  • Fostered collaboration and development of new practices by business leaders.
  • Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
  • Exceeded sales goals through upselling and cross-selling within existing client base as well as strategically attracting new business.
  • Led strategic planning and execution to enhance profitability and company growth.
  • Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
  • Leveraged trends in customer industries and marketplaces to shape solutions and approaches.
  • Developed long-range plans for business growth, resulting in increase in annual sales.
  • Implemented strategic offerings to enhance company's suite of products and services.
  • Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
  • Created program to promote new managers from within, leading to cohesive leadership structure.
  • Strategized and implemented plans to transform and revitalize operations, capitalizing on emerging industry trends.
  • Worked with SEC to file amendments and achieve compliance targets.
  • Oversaw technological improvements, successfully reducing waste and eliminating business bottlenecks.
  • Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives.
  • Drove revenue by cultivating successful client relations.

Sun Valley Mortgage Bank
Bethesda, Maryland

CEO
02.1995 - 08.2008

Job overview

  • Monitored budgetary expenditures across multiple departments to ensure fiscal responsibility.
  • Recruited, trained, mentored, and managed employees at all levels within the organization.
  • Facilitated board meetings and provided leadership guidance to senior management.
  • Reviewed current systems and processes regularly for potential improvements or upgrades.
  • Implemented technological solutions designed to improve operational effectiveness.
  • Maintained open communication channels between departments to maximize efficiency and productivity.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams on campaigns aimed at increasing brand visibility in target markets.
  • Spearheaded internal initiatives designed to foster collaboration among staff members.
  • Established policies and procedures that promoted an ethical work environment.
  • Overseen the daily operations of the organization and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Cultivated relationships with external organizations to build partnerships that benefited both parties.
  • Represented the organization at conferences, events, and networking activities as needed.
  • Developed strategies for improving customer service standards throughout the company.
  • Directed long-term research initiatives to identify new markets for growth opportunities.
  • Developed and implemented strategic business plans to increase company profitability.
  • Managed executive team members to ensure successful execution of projects in a timely manner.
  • Analyzed market trends and customer data to inform decision-making processes.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure competitive pricing for goods or services.
  • Assessed financial performance of the organization on a regular basis and identified areas for improvement.
  • Created and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, government agencies, and other industry partners.
  • Introduced innovative approaches that improved efficiency while reducing costs.
  • Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
  • Optimized supply chain to reduce materials costs and improve distribution.
  • Created program to promote new managers from within, leading to cohesive leadership structure.
  • Oversaw technological improvements, successfully reducing waste and eliminating business bottlenecks.
  • Improved profitability by accurately maintaining P&L to meet prime fiscal responsibility.
  • Implemented strategic offerings to enhance company's suite of products and services.
  • Developed long-range plans for business growth, resulting in increase in annual sales.
  • Hired, trained and mentored sales and marketing staff dedicated to employing Google AdWords, Google Analytics, and other SEO techniques and metrics sources.
  • Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
  • Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
  • Led strategic planning and execution to enhance profitability and company growth.
  • Worked with SEC to file amendments and achieve compliance targets.
  • Leveraged trends in customer industries and marketplaces to shape solutions and approaches.
  • Drove revenue by cultivating successful client relations.
  • Fostered collaboration and development of new practices by business leaders.

White and Case Law Firm
Singapore, Asia

Summer Associate Lawyer
05.1993 - 05.1995

Job overview

  • Analyzed case law to identify relevant precedents for use in legal arguments.
  • Researched statutes, regulations, ordinances, codes, court rules and decisions.
  • Assisted partners in preparing appeals when necessary.
  • Reviewed legal materials for compliance to correct issues.
  • Maintained current knowledge of laws to provide clarification on legal concerns.
  • Leveraged knowledge of precedents and applicable laws to determine probable case outcomes.
  • Used in-depth knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcomes of cases.

US International Trade Administration
Washington, DC

International Trade Analyst
05.1992 - 08.1992

Job overview

  • Developed financial analysis reports and presentations by applying acquired financial principles.
  • Evaluated current processes used by the company's foreign partners to determine areas needing improvement or optimization.
  • Drafted documents outlining potential risks associated with foreign investments.
  • Informed investment decisions by analyzing financial information to forecast business, industry or economic conditions.
  • Utilized financial analysis to prepare plans of action for investment.
  • Supplied industry and market research to target new businesses.
  • Provided guidance on compliance requirements for importing and exporting goods across multiple countries.
  • Maintained an up-to-date database of applicable laws, regulations, tax codes, and other related information pertaining to global trading activities.
  • Conducted market research to analyze trends in international trade, including tariff and non-tariff barriers.
  • Analyzed trade data from various sources to identify opportunities for increased profitability.
  • Researched and wrote reports on international trade regulations, laws, and policies.

Washington International Trade Association (WITA)
Washington, DC

Assistant Journal Editor
05.1992 - 08.1992

Job overview

  • Worked closely with publishing team members to meet deadlines.
  • Coordinated with authors and other editors throughout the editing process.
  • Researched topics related to edited materials for improved accuracy.
  • Edited manuscripts for grammar, spelling and punctuation errors.
  • Proofread final drafts before they were sent out for printing.
  • Ensured that all published material adhered to copyright laws and regulations.
  • Collaborated with editor-in-chief to determine journal content and topics of special issues.
  • Conducted thorough research to ensure accuracy and credibility of all published content.
  • Proofread copy to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation and syntax.
  • Wrote stories, articles, or newsletters for publication.

Ayuda
Washington, DC

Legal Writing and Research Instructor
02.1989 - 04.1992

Job overview

  • Assessed student progress through tests and quizzes in order to evaluate understanding of course material.
  • Monitored student behavior in accordance with school policies and procedures.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades and assessments for all students in the course.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assessments and progress reports.
  • Participated actively in faculty meetings or professional development sessions within the school district.
  • Adapted instructional materials to meet the needs of diverse learners.
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop innovative approaches to instruction.
  • Provided individualized instruction to students to improve their academic performance.
  • Adapted teaching methods based on the physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities of students.
  • Encouraged students' critical thinking skills by facilitating classroom discussions.
  • Kept up-to-date with advancements in subject area knowledge by attending conferences or workshops.
  • Recorded daily attendance to maintain accurate and complete records.
  • Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.

DC Public Defender Service
Washington, DC

Intern Investigator
09.1986 - 05.1987

Job overview

  • Participated in interviews with witnesses, victims, and suspects as part of an investigation.
  • Organized and maintained investigative files in accordance with departmental procedures.
  • Compiled evidence into a cohesive package that can be used in criminal proceedings.
  • Attended court hearings related to cases being investigated by the department.
  • Assisted in the preparation of case presentations for prosecutors or defense attorneys.
  • Completed comprehensive face-to-face interviews with subjects, neighbors and employers to generate reports to document investigative findings.
  • Interviewed witnesses, suspects, and experts to gather critical information and corroborate evidence.
  • Applied knowledge of criminal law and procedures in the collection and handling of evidence to ensure admissibility in court.
  • Interviewed witnesses and persons of interest to gather statements for use in criminal investigations.
  • Documented investigative findings in reports.
  • Sought out witnesses to obtain information about identifiable violations of local, state or federal statutes.

Education

Howard University, Washington, DC

Master of Arts from International Political Economy
05-1997

Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California

Certificate of International Law from JD
08-1993

University of Singapore, Singapore Asia

Certificate of International Trade Law from JD
08-1993

Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York

JD Candidate
05-1993

Georgetown University

Certificate in Legal Writing and Research from JD
08-1992

Howard University, Washington, DC

BA from Administration of Justice
05-1988

Skills

  • Brand building
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Effective negotiation
  • Adobe photoshop expertise
  • Lead generation
  • Brand awareness
  • Strategic planning
  • Financial analysis
  • Contract negotiation
  • Compliance oversight
  • Market trend analysis
  • Business development
  • Stakeholder management
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Decision making
  • Conflict resolution
  • Adaptability
  • Innovation management
  • Effective decision making
  • Organizational agility
  • Succession planning
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Financial acumen
  • Strategic visioning
  • Operational excellence
  • Corporate governance
  • Global perspective
  • Inspirational leadership
  • Customer focus
  • Crisis management
  • Sustainable business models
  • Executive presence
  • Talent development
  • Digital transformation
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Business strategy
  • Analytical and critical thinker
  • Decision-making
  • Professionalism
  • Transformative leadership
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Market research
  • Project oversight
  • Brand development
  • Leadership and people development
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Professional demeanor
  • Angel funding
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Risk management
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Process improvements
  • Product development
  • Attention to detail
  • Employee motivation and performance
  • Talent acquisition
  • Board reporting
  • Sales leadership
  • Build revenue streams
  • Goal setting
  • Competitive analysis
  • Account management
  • Team building
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Active listening
  • Organizational skills
  • Financial administration
  • Turnaround management
  • Board oversight
  • Capital expenditure planning
  • Commission structures
  • Change and growth management
  • Sales growth
  • Balanced work ethic
  • Team collaboration
  • Client engagement
  • Financial leadership
  • Effective communicator and public speaker
  • Business planning
  • Defining company vision
  • Client relationship building
  • Employee engagement

Certification

Insurance Agent, Maryland, 01/01/23

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Accomplishments

Considering that the global community is increasingly becoming more intertwined, my travel to more than 38 countries and having lived abroad in Europe and Asia can only serve as an asset.

Work Preference

Work Type

Contract Work

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

CEO

Web Data Business Solutions
08.2008 - Current

CEO

Sun Valley Mortgage Bank
02.1995 - 08.2008

Summer Associate Lawyer

White and Case Law Firm
05.1993 - 05.1995

International Trade Analyst

US International Trade Administration
05.1992 - 08.1992

Assistant Journal Editor

Washington International Trade Association (WITA)
05.1992 - 08.1992

Legal Writing and Research Instructor

Ayuda
02.1989 - 04.1992

Intern Investigator

DC Public Defender Service
09.1986 - 05.1987

Howard University, Washington, DC

Master of Arts from International Political Economy

Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California

Certificate of International Law from JD

University of Singapore, Singapore Asia

Certificate of International Trade Law from JD

Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York

JD Candidate

Georgetown University

Certificate in Legal Writing and Research from JD

Howard University, Washington, DC

BA from Administration of Justice

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