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Work History
Education
Skills
Work Preference
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Sheila Powers

Sheila Powers

Anchorage,AK

Summary

Experienced in business networking and building long-term client relationships with a diverse background in client service. Excels at adapting and remaining professional in high-stress situations with a high-energy approach and a focus on maintaining a positive attitude. Strong expertise in sales, advising, structuring, enforcement, and attentive listening to clients' needs while upholding company integrity.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Manager

Alaska Pre-Finishing
08.2023 - Current
  • Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to creating delivery systems.
  • Researched industry and marketplace trends to enhance business branding and exposure.
  • Supported business management projects by monitoring and tracking risks, issues and action items.
  • Enhanced and redefined organizational structure and implemented internal process systems.
  • Drafted and executed documents to improve internal and vendor correspondence management, schedule coordination, recordkeeping and inventory.

Bar & Restaurant Consultant & General Manager

Blarney Stone Pub
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Project Manager to Coordinate and Execute new Irish Pub renovation & concept with the Designer, Contractors, Distributors, Vendors, Manufacturers along with City Permitting Entities.
  • Develop Bar & Food Menu Recipes, Specs, Cost & Pricing
  • Increased Sales by 400% in the first quarter maintaining a 5.0 Star Review across all platforms
  • Represent the Business across networks including Downtown Anchorage, Rotary, & Media Interviews.
  • Program POS systems with Inventory, COG, Menu Pricing, Staffing; Interview, Hire, & Train all employees.
  • Create & Implement all Process systems including Budget, P&L, Inventory, Ordering, Staff Training, Duties, & Schedules.
  • Execute & Oversee Day-to-Day Operations, Evaluate & Analyze progress.
  • Create, Maintain, Monitor, Post & Respond across all Business Social Media Profiles.

Community Development Business Association Manager

Westwind/Advance/Onsite
08.2017 - 12.2022
  • Managed over 30 different communities in Colorado & Wyoming overseeing Residential & Commercial districts with the Board of Directors along with Homeowners in Planned New Community Developments as well as established Communities including Metro Districts with multiple Developers, Townhomes, Condominiums, & Single Family Homes.
  • Create RFP's for projects & present to Board; Accounts Payable; Create Annual Budget & Execution; Mitigate & Resolve Escalations.
  • Adhere to State & Federal Law along with all Association specific Covenants in Colorado & Wyoming; Process Insurance Claims; Policy & Use Restriction Enforcement; Coordinate Special Projects; Create Disaster Mitigation Plans; Facilitate Monthly, Quarterly, & Annual Meetings.
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors and service providers to maximize value for association members while maintaining budgetary constraints.
  • Served as a knowledgeable resource for both internal stakeholders and external partners on topics related to association management, positioning the organization as a thought leader in the field.
  • Kept properties in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Conducted regular inspections and enforcement of both interior and exterior of properties to abide with covenant control.

General Manager/Restaurant Manager/Event Planner/Bar Manager

Drake Event Centre & All Occasions Catering
05.2011 - 02.2012
  • Oversaw operations of 1200 Capacity Event Center, Catering, Restaurant & Lounge; Managed Profitability & Increased Restaurant Sales by 36% & Lounge Sales by 400% in 3 months;
  • Social Media Creation & Management; Business Networking via BNI, Rotary & Chamber of Commerce; Review & Establish Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Annual Budget, Cost & Revenue.
  • Data Entry; Accounts Payable; Marketing; Payroll; Budget Planning
  • Staff Hiring & Training; Creation & Implementation of Training Manuals & Programs; Customer Service;


Regional NW Mortgage Recruiter

W. J. Bradley Mortgage Capital
08.2010 - 05.2011
  • Sourced, Evaluated, & Recruited potential Mortgage Loan Originators & Offices in 4 Western states - Colorado, Washington, Oregon, & Idaho; Managed extensive Pipeline; Data Entry; Utilized Social Media for networking opportunities.
  • Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build Network.

Branch Manager/ Mortgage Broker Loan Officer

Copperhill Financial Inc.
04.2005 - 02.2010
  • Managed Colorado office with 8 Mortgage Loan Originators & Processors; Utilized Calyx Point for all Loan submissions; Loan Pricing; Data Entry; Qualified Loan Recipients; Provided personal customer experience with as little stress as possible; Interfaced with multiple banking entities for successful underwriting.
  • Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, Increased Annual Sales by 123%.
  • Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with Regulatory Agencies and Supervisors.

Education

CAM, CMCA, AMS in Risk & Financial Management - Community Association Management

Community Association Institute
Alexandria, VA

Liberal Arts -

Aims Community College
Greeley, CO

Holistic Health -

Front Range Community College
Fort Collins, CO

Commissioned Police Officer -

Washington State Police Reserve Academy
Port Angeles, WA

Commissioned Federal Security Officer -

Federal Navy Security Academy
Indian Island Navy Base, Port Hadlock

Pastry Arts -

Wilton School of Confectionary Art
Darien, IL

Pastry Arts -

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO

Architectural, Civil, & Mechanical Drafting -

Green River Community College
Auburn, WA

Hospitality & Tourism -

Alaska Pacific University
Anchorage, AK

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Corporate Trainer
  • Association Management
  • Change Management
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Enforcement Management
  • Hospitality Management
  • Logistics Management
  • Operations Management
  • Portfolio Management
  • Project Management
  • Unbridled Passion to Help Others

Work Preference

Desired Job Title

Business ManagerManagementAdministrative AssistantGeneral Manager

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteHybridOn-Site

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsPaid time off401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Timeline

Business Manager

Alaska Pre-Finishing
08.2023 - Current

Bar & Restaurant Consultant & General Manager

Blarney Stone Pub
01.2023 - 07.2023

Community Development Business Association Manager

Westwind/Advance/Onsite
08.2017 - 12.2022

General Manager/Restaurant Manager/Event Planner/Bar Manager

Drake Event Centre & All Occasions Catering
05.2011 - 02.2012

Regional NW Mortgage Recruiter

W. J. Bradley Mortgage Capital
08.2010 - 05.2011

Branch Manager/ Mortgage Broker Loan Officer

Copperhill Financial Inc.
04.2005 - 02.2010

CAM, CMCA, AMS in Risk & Financial Management - Community Association Management

Community Association Institute

Liberal Arts -

Aims Community College

Holistic Health -

Front Range Community College

Commissioned Police Officer -

Washington State Police Reserve Academy

Commissioned Federal Security Officer -

Federal Navy Security Academy

Pastry Arts -

Wilton School of Confectionary Art

Pastry Arts -

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

Architectural, Civil, & Mechanical Drafting -

Green River Community College

Hospitality & Tourism -

Alaska Pacific University

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