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T’KIYA TOLEN

Birmingham,AL

Summary

Self-directed and resourceful Chief of Staff with seven years of experience successfully organizing, managing and delivering cross-functional projects. Influences and guides at executive-level while structuring and executing complex analyses to support strategy in fast-paced and evolving environment. Excellent influencer and relationship builder with growth mindset and strong communications skills to summarize and present distinct topics effectively to wide audience.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Leasing Manager

BG Multifamily
Birmingham, AL
06.2020 - 07.2022
  • Collected, completed and processed lease applications.
  • Monitored performance of individual leasing agents and coached on successful strategies.
  • Conducted property showings to highlight features, answer questions and redirect concerns to close contracts.
  • Kept records accurate, detailed and fully compliant with reporting requirements to meet state, local and federal housing requirements.
  • Responded to messages and inquiries from various parties and used well-developed active listening and open-ended questioning skills to promote quick issue resolution.
  • Established strong, professional relationships with residents by promoting team collaboration and delivering exemplary service.

SGA EVENTS COORDINATOR

TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Booked artists and entertainers for major spirit weeks such as Homecoming and SGA week
  • Set up various school awareness and spirit weeks
  • Upkeep accurate social media platform with daily updates and new series
  • Managed a committee of over a hundred students to ensure each event was successfully set up and broken down
  • Familiarize students with their respective colleges and schools to receive information about the support programs offered at Tuskegee
  • Operating as the “face” of a brand in physical and virtual networks

CHIEF OF STAFF/ EVENT COORDINATOR

LUXE ULTRA LOUNGE
05.2016 - 12.2019
  • Train new waitresses and floor staff on guest service expectation, safety procedures, proper food handling, and business protocol
  • Answered customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly
  • Negotiated vendor contracts and hired performers in concert
  • Managed new hires and staff scheduling
  • Constantly created new ideas for promotions

STREET TEAM REPRESENTATIVE

05.2016 - 05.2017
  • 95.7 JAMZ
  • Advertising products on social media networks
  • Spreading brand awareness through word-of-mouth marketing techniques
  • Transporting promotional materials to and from various locations
  • Offering exclusive giveaways, promotions, or trials of a company’s product
  • Convincing consumers to attend events or purchase products

Education

Bachelor of Science - POLITICAL SCIENCE

TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY
Tuskegee, AL
05.2020

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Legal Issue Resolution
  • Project Management
  • Computer literate
  • Market Tracking
  • Film Production
  • Staff Supervision
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Contract Law
  • Team Building
  • Business Law

Timeline

Leasing Manager

BG Multifamily
06.2020 - 07.2022

SGA EVENTS COORDINATOR

TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY
08.2019 - 05.2020

CHIEF OF STAFF/ EVENT COORDINATOR

LUXE ULTRA LOUNGE
05.2016 - 12.2019

STREET TEAM REPRESENTATIVE

05.2016 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Science - POLITICAL SCIENCE

TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY