Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes office management, accounting, accounts receivable, invoicing, dispatching, database management, vendor negotiations and contract management. Recognized for exceptional leadership and detail orientation.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Operations
MRD Apartments, Inc
East Lansing, MI
05.2004 - Current
Oversee management of 17 apartment communities throughout the southeastern United States.
Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Resolved customer service issues in a timely manner while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
Analyzed data trends and identified potential risks or opportunities associated with operations.
Oversaw personnel by commending or initiating promotions, transfers and disciplinary measures.
Set goals and expectations for direct reports using performance review process, holding staff accountable.
Contributed to organizational strategic direction to improve products and services.
Organized and oversaw work schedules of departmental managers.
Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
Developed and maintained client relationships to grow business and improve account retention.
Analyzed data across variety of sources to identify trends, patterns and areas of opportunity.
Reviewed contracts with vendors to ensure compliance with regulations and terms and conditions.
Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
Developed training programs for new employees as well as existing staff members.
Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
Assessed reports and adjusted workflows to realign with targets.
Worked with management team to develop operational goals aligned with business strategy.
Business Owner/Operator
America's Florist & Home Store, LLC
Trinity, AL
06.2017 - 07.2023
Managed daily operations such as sales transactions, accounts receivable, payable, shipping, receiving functions.
Designed employee training programs that focused on efficiency improvement initiatives.
Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to reduce operating costs.
Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
Ensured that all safety protocols were followed in order to maintain a safe working environment.
Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
Made financial and logistics decisions in best interest of company.
Established relationships with banks and other funding sources to secure financing for operations.
Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
Won multiple awards for best florist in our area. Chosen to be a Premiere florist for all of North Alabama.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Calhoun Community College
Tanner, AL
05-1989
Skills
Leadership Training
Risk Mitigation
Strategic Planning and Execution
Financial Controls Implementation
Administrative Management
Employee Development
Data Analysis
Schedule Management
Affiliations
Enjoy traveling, hiking, gardening, and home projects
Certification
Notary Public
Certified Field Inspector
VIITA Approval Pending
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Business Owner/Operator
America's Florist & Home Store, LLC
06.2017 - 07.2023
Director of Operations
MRD Apartments, Inc
05.2004 - Current
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Calhoun Community College
Notary Public
Certified Field Inspector
VIITA Approval Pending
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