TALAYA FRALEY
HAMPTON,VA
Summary
Results-driven professional with a proven ability to lead and inspire teams to achieve organizational goals. Demonstrated expertise in developing and executing strategic initiatives that drive growth and operational excellence. Highly focused on fostering team collaboration and consistently achieving goals, while remaining adaptable to changing business needs. Possess strong skills in strategic planning and financial management, ensuring effective decision-making and resource allocation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Ignited Families, LLC
02.2018 - Current
- Aligned department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Implemented behavioral performance management system to define expectations and identify areas for improvement.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Maintained documentation for facility compliance and employee health.
- Drafted and implemented policies, procedures and employee handbook for over 5 years for individuals and staff.
- Drafted, edited and implemented safety protocols to reduce and mitigate group home incidents.
- Developed comprehensive interview guides to improve candidate quality and evaluate personal compatibility to best meet individual needs.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Conducted safety and wellness inspections of group homes.
- Analyzed revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
- Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
- Developed a high-performance executive team for improved productivity and efficiency.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by developing robust policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
Consultant Senior Business Analyst
Ultra Chic Extension
03.2017 - 09.2020
- Directed planning, budgeting, vendor selection and quality assurance efforts
- Set up and explained new membership contracts
- Operated a POS system itemize and complete an average of 500 customer purchases
- Helped drive sales goals and achieve monthly quotas
- Handled daily heavy flow of paperwork and cooperated with the accounting departments on invoicing and shipping problems
- Effectively communicated with and supported sales, marketing and administrative teams on a daily basis
- Managed team of three direct reports responsible for on-going product optimization, account management and ad placement on company website
- Assigned tasks to associates, staffed projects, tracked progress and updated managers, partners and clients as necessary.
- Synthesized current business intelligence data to produce reports and polished presentations, highlighting findings and recommending changes.
- Worked with team leads and managing leadership, establishing robust talent pool with focus on people and continuous improvement.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
Direct Support Professional
Families United, LLC
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Assist DD clients with ADL’s.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Implemented the client’s goals from their ISP.
- Accompany clients to doctor’s appointments and accessing services in the community.
- Take clients on outings in the community.
- Completed daily progress notes.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
Construction Project Manager
Growth Development Group
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies
- Conducted weekly production and operations meetings, which facilitated stronger communication and the ability to resolve critical issues
- Worked with construction administration consultants to plan observations on schedule
- Digitally archived weekly progress and technical “Knowledge Base” photographs of all assigned projects
- Oversaw the entire building turnover process, while enhancing communication between all construction management
- Determined the project schedule, which included the sequence of all construction activities
- Prepared regular interval progress reports
- Responsible for timely completion of project deliverables.
Project Quality Control Manager
Dubbs Vision Investments Group, LLC
06.2014 - 12.2015
- Assisted clients with personal and corporate tax issues
- Budgeted active and proposed projects by accurately determining pricing, margins and risk factors
- Led monthly meetings with directors to analyze spending and provide financial recommendations
- Managed project development from beginning to end
- Communicated project expectations to team members and director
- Presented “what if” scenarios for budget assumptions and forecasting strategies
- Developed recommended improvements based on project scope, timing, and quality.
Education
Master of Arts - Economics
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA12-2016
Certificate of Graduate Studies: Project Mgmt -
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA05-2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA12.2013
Skills
- Executive Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Business Management and Development
- Business Expansion
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Organizational Leadership
- Project Management
- Operating Budgets
- Policy Development
- Sustainability Initiatives
- Six Sigma Certification
- Project planning and development
- Risk Management
- Advanced Problem Solving
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Families United, LLC
05.2018 - 07.2019
Chief Executive Officer
Ignited Families, LLC
02.2018 - Current
Consultant Senior Business Analyst
Ultra Chic Extension
03.2017 - 09.2020
Construction Project Manager
Growth Development Group
01.2016 - 12.2016
Project Quality Control Manager
Dubbs Vision Investments Group, LLC
06.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Virginia State University
Master of Arts - Economics
Virginia State University
Certificate of Graduate Studies: Project Mgmt -
Virginia State University
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