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Tracey Jones

Communications/Master Barber
Kinston,NC

Summary

As a former small business owner with 19 years of experience, combined with my college education; I come prepared with a solid foundation to work effectively in any chosen field. With over 20 years of experience and skills in administration, problem-solving, leadership, customer service, critical thinking, entrepreneurship, management, teamwork etc.; I will bring passion and performance in order to execute the duties of the position concurrently while achieving the goals of the organization. Goal-oriented and dedicated to strengthening administrative operations to streamline costs and enhance procedures. Motivational leader with top-notch communication, organizational and strategic planning abilities.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Internship, Dean of Workforce Development

Olympic Community College
Bremerton
05.2011 - 08.2011
  • Two-month training in the administration of workforce development and training programs
  • Conducted a needs assessment to determine the needs of the local community and region that the college served and weren't being addressed by the administration thus its students
  • A 43-page report was submitted resulting in 1) A required orientation for all students, Plan to Succeed class, Strategies for Academic Success class; 2) a community outreach campaign to increase and support the non-traditional student from start-to-finish; 3) several new courses and jobs; 4) a Communications degree program; 5) the addition of several new and emerging classes and programs-of-study which resulted in OC securing a $3.3 million grant (OC Communications Dept., Oct
  • 5, 2011), to support a new Educational Opportunity Center supporting the financial literacy along with the recruitment and retention of the non-traditional college student through graduation; with support and guidance to an industry certification and/or a 4-year degree
  • Additionally, the jobs of Educational Technologist to provide technical assistance, consultation, coordination and support to faculty for the integration of new technology/technical assistance; an Instruction and Classroom Support Technician, Career Center program coordinator and a Virtual Mentor for online technical, instruction and classroom support, etc.

Data Entry

Vincent Valuations
Kinston
08.2023 - Current
  • Retrieve and input home and commercial tax parcel appraisal data into computer utilizing Bitek and Microsoft excel
  • Compile and tally results
  • Leader in compilation of data entry
  • Work independently with minimal supervision.

Small Business Owner/Master Barber

Tracey's Barbershop, Clothing & Music Store
Bremerton
01.2002 - 01.2021
  • Managed the daily operations, marketing, employees, training, cashier, purchasing and the processing of retail inventory
  • Self-financed the opening and grew the business from 40K to 100K+ annually within 5 years
  • Remained consistent while giving superior customer service, trendy clothes and haircuts through the art of listening and responding to the customers' needs
  • As a result, the business expanded its customer base to then add a music and clothing store; along with a manager, 3 additional barbers and two retail associate positions
  • Relocated to Las Vegas, NV in 2015
  • Closed indefinitely in 2021.

Volunteer - President Resident's Council

Bremerton Housing Authority
Bremerton
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Created and organized the first-ever job fair for residents
  • Advocated for and represented the needs of 1400 public housing residents
  • Was the project manager by being a central focal point that provided scope direction and the allocation of $100K Tenant Opportunity Grant made available by the Housing & Urban Development
  • Served as community liaison with effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Managed resident council office, established weekly staff meetings, edited monthly newsletter, wrote monthly reports to housing authority, organized/marketed special events, developed on-going training programs and workshops
  • Recruited, trained, motivated and supervised volunteer staff.

Education

Master of Science - Occupational & Technical Studies

Old Dominion University

Bachelor of Science - Professional Communications

Old Dominion University

Associates in Arts & Sciences, Associates in Technical Arts - Management - undefined

Olympic Community College
Bremerton, WA

Leadership Certification - undefined

Leadership Kitsap

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite - 20 years experience

Timeline

Data Entry

Vincent Valuations
08.2023 - Current

Internship, Dean of Workforce Development

Olympic Community College
05.2011 - 08.2011

Small Business Owner/Master Barber

Tracey's Barbershop, Clothing & Music Store
01.2002 - 01.2021

Volunteer - President Resident's Council

Bremerton Housing Authority
01.2000 - 01.2002

Master of Science - Occupational & Technical Studies

Old Dominion University

Bachelor of Science - Professional Communications

Old Dominion University

Associates in Arts & Sciences, Associates in Technical Arts - Management - undefined

Olympic Community College

Leadership Certification - undefined

Leadership Kitsap
Tracey JonesCommunications/Master Barber