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STACEY SPARKS

Birmingham,United States

Summary

Business owner, seasoned operations manager, and talented leader with over twenty years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner and Operator

Apricot Lane Boutique
Hoover, Alabama
01.2022 - 05.2025
  • Established and operated a successful business from inception.
  • Managed all business operations to ensure smooth functionality.
  • Developed effective marketing strategies and maintained an active social media presence.
  • Purchased merchandise, designed displays, and set up boutique environment.
  • Hired and trained staff to deliver exceptional service.
  • Maintained budgets, managed accounting, and oversaw all transactions.
  • Created and organized events and fashion shows to promote brand visibility.

General Manager of Operations

Vacasa
Panama City Beach, United States
04.2019 - 12.2022
  • Trained, led, coached, and mentored staff to support smooth daily operations.
  • Manage an efficient and high-quality team, ensuring they are trained, effective, and adhere to all Vacasa policies and procedures
  • Drove Metrics’ year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Weekly meetings with executive leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, establish milestones, and tailor products to individual markets.
  • Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Investigated and resolved departmental non-conformances.

Director of Operations

Sterling Resorts
Panama City Beach, FL
06.2006 - 04.2019
  • Oversaw day-to-day production activities by business objectives.
  • Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
  • Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
  • Achieved team goals through formalized training plans, coaching, and performance management.
  • Directed management meetings to enhance collaboration and maintain a culture based on trust and group problem-solving.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Manage an efficient and high-quality team, ensuring they are trained, effective, and adhere to all policies and procedures

Education

High School Diploma -

New Milford High School
New Milford, CT
06.1984

No Degree -

Briarwood College
Southington, CT

Skills

  • Records management and organization
  • Human resources management
  • Administrative oversight
  • Effective communication
  • Team leadership
  • Decision making
  • Employee motivation
  • Customer service excellence
  • Budget management
  • Problem resolution strategies
  • Goal setting
  • Customer relations
  • Social media management
  • Event organization
  • Client relationship management
  • Relationship building
  • Business planning

Timeline

Owner and Operator

Apricot Lane Boutique
01.2022 - 05.2025

General Manager of Operations

Vacasa
04.2019 - 12.2022

Director of Operations

Sterling Resorts
06.2006 - 04.2019

High School Diploma -

New Milford High School

No Degree -

Briarwood College

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