Results-oriented Business Development and Operations Management Leader with a proven history of enhancing customer satisfaction and driving sustainable growth. Demonstrates expertise in identifying market opportunities and implementing strategic initiatives that significantly boost operational efficiency. Recognized for building high-performing teams and fostering collaboration to achieve key organizational objectives.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Williams-Sonoma
Braselton, GA
01.2021 - Current
Responsible for leading and developing 50-120 associates within multiple departments to meet or exceed operational objectives utilizing the People First philosophy
Establish / Manage KPI measurements to drive output, quality, and safety efficiencies
Interview, hire, train, and cross-train associates for the Picking, Outbound, and Reconciliation Departments
Analyze historical data to determine business volume and staffing needs
Act as primary liaison for seven contract suppliers regarding supplemental labor needs.
Served as Key Operations liaison providing financial analysis support to Senior Leadership.
Customer Success Director
Adecco Group North America
01.2020 - 01.2021
Served as the national point of contact for $10M+ annual spend customers, developing loyal partnerships and future growth
Lead contract negotiations with all stakeholders
Focused on putting clients first, listening to field team members concerns, identifying process improvements, remaining alert to changes, strategically responding, and supporting company goals
Liaison with high degree of visibility to field and corporate leaders communicating all aspects of customer opportunities/expectations to achieve/exceed revenue and gross margin targets
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategies for driving customer success.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends related to customer success management.
Drove customer escalations to resolution by engaging directly with clients.
Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
Conducted regular business reviews with customers to understand their needs and adjust strategies accordingly.
Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
Developed plans and strategies to grow business and achieve company portfolio goals.
Developed and maintained relationships with customers to facilitate user engagement and satisfaction.
Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
Managed and maintained a portfolio of key accounts, fostering long-term relationships.
Director of National Accounts
Staffmark Group
Atlanta, GA
01.2008 - 01.2020
Led strategic business initiatives to retain and expand national partnerships.
Developed enduring client relationships through trust, performance, and transparency.
Lead and manage implementations of new business successfully negotiating multi-year contracts
Established KPIs to gauge ongoing performance, analyzed data to identify opportunities for site optimization, monitor compliance and reduce turnover
Conducted site assessments to identify and address operational gaps.
Managed services provided by branches to ensure contractual agreements were met
Built sales forecasts and schedules to reflect desired productivity targets.
Contributed to the creation of pricing frameworks that enhanced competitive positioning.
National Director of Service / Implementation
Staffmark Group
Atlanta, GA
01.2008 - 01.2020
Planned ongoing support to field operations teams evaluating customer satisfaction, processes, and needed resources
Served as main point of contact on national account implementations
Maintained compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures.
Maximized growth opportunities while identifying continuous improvements to service operations and measurement results including service delivery assessment findings
Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
Director of Onsite Operations
Staffmark Group
Atlanta, GA
01.2008 - 01.2020
Managed onsite operations with accountability for P&L across six campus locations.
Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
Focused on selling deeper and wider to maintain primary supplier status
Served as the primary point of escalation for customer leadership and internal management
Managed compliance processes through monthly audits to ensure contractual obligations
Monitored industry trends to identify opportunities for expansion and innovation.
Negotiated agreements with external partners such as contractors or consultants.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Director of Strategic Human Resources/Financial Operations
Spherion
Gainesville, GA
01.1999 - 01.2008
Recruited by Spherion Franchise Group’s Corporate Group Owners to strategically align branch and on-site operations
Evaluated branch area/regional personnel, reorganized workforce and reassign responsibilities as is appropriate to improve results
Monitored hiring and promotional activity within the region to ensure compliance with company policy and standards
Assessed overall knowledge/skill, ensuring timeliness of required training
Developed operating strategy to achieve short- and long-term operational goals and financial objectives
Established controls to minimize worker’s compensation and unemployment costs
Analyzed financial data, sales and operational activity taking corrective action to modify strategies and/or improve deficiencies to ensure expected results were achieved
Senior On-Site Staffing Manager
Spherion
Jacksonville, FL
01.1999 - 01.2008
Managed manage staffing operations for multiple manufacturing/supply chain facilities while overseeing staff of 10 full time associates and 900+ temp to perm associates
Created collaborative relationships with all end users in an assigned client account
Managed full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, interviewing, offering jobs and negotiating contracts.
Ensured compliance with policies, procedures, and local/state/federal laws including Worker’s Compensation, Unemployment, HR, Legal, WOTC, Account Management System, etc
Assisted in the completion of feasibility/operations studies, analysis of sales opportunities, identified trends/problems areas, review results and recommended improvements/resolutions
Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates.
Developed employee orientation and training programs
Created and implemented employee retention strategies.
Analyzed labor trends and metrics to identify areas of improvement in recruitment efforts.
Implemented strategies that enhance diversity goals while meeting business objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - HR Management