Business Operations & Customer Experience Executive
Timeline
Trina Hodges
TDB Communications, LLC
Washington,DC
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired Job Title
Project Manager
Work Type
Full TimeGig WorkConsulting
Location Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location:
Washington, DC
Open to relocation:
Yes
Minimum Desired Compensation
$100000/yr
1
Certification
19
Years of experience
Transformational Executive with over 20 years of experience enhancing organizational performance through strategic operations and program management across diverse sectors, including healthcare, government, workforce development, elections administration, finance, nonprofit organizations, and private industry. Led complex initiatives that optimize operations, strengthen governance, and improve financial stewardship. Skilled in aligning people, processes, and technology to execute organizational strategy and achieve impactful business outcomes.
Work History
Senior Operations & Program Leader
5 Months
TDB Communications, LLC | 01.2025 - 06.2025
Functioned as Interim Project Manager, managing daily operations, coordinating workflows, and onboarding staff across New Hampshire Department of Health Services (NH DHS) systems and created internal CRM/KPI Dashboard tracking to maintain consistency, compliance, and operational continuity.
Directed multidisciplinary healthcare operations supporting approximately 200 disability determinations each month by coordinating 15–20 physicians, nurses, vocational consultants, quality assurance specialists, and operations staff, eliminating a significant processing backlog while improving service delivery.
Redesigned disability determination workflows, eliminating backlog and reducing turnaround time from 15 to 10 days (33%).
Managed daily operations, onboarding eight employees and securing a successful renewal of two-year contract.
Earned an “Outstanding” performance rating (May 2025) for exceeding expectations in leadership, execution, and delivery of value.
Project & Program Leader
1 Year 1 Month
Capitol Bridge, LLC | 11.2023 - 12.2024
Led job readiness program for disadvantaged youth and adults, managing partnerships with schools, human service agencies, and workforce streams to enhance access and placement success.
Developed individualized employment plans (IEPs) and coordinated program execution, tracking participant progress and ensuring compliance-ready documentation for federal and city audits.
Identified participant barriers (transportation, scheduling, skills gaps) and designed targeted action strategies to address them, improving program outcomes.
Directed workforce development initiatives serving 210 participants through partnerships with five schools, 38 community agencies, and 42 employers, achieving a 75% program completion rate while expanding employment opportunities and strengthening stakeholder collaboration.
Senior Operations & Community Engagement Leader
3 Years 2 Months
City of Detroit | 03.2017 - 05.2020
Directed citywide election operations, community engagement, and Census initiatives to enhance public trust and organizational performance.
Modernized election operations supporting 503,000+ registered voters, increasing precinct reporting accuracy from 26% to over 80%.
Mobilized 50 Election Supervisors, 20 volunteers, and 15 temporary professionals through standardized training to ensure accountability and operational effectiveness.
Produced award-winning CBS Detroit PSA and authored 2018 Municipal Manual, enhancing archival accessibility by 20%.
Senior Business Operations Manager
9 Years 2 Months
WLM Magazine Group, LLC | 01.2008 - 03.2017
Directed finance, sales, marketing, and operational strategy supporting approximately $15 million in annual business activity, partnering with executive leadership to improve organizational performance, strengthen reporting, and achieve 28% revenue growth through advertising and subscription strategies.
Cultivated and managed stakeholder relationships with 20 high-value advertising clients to enhance client satisfaction and retention.
Streamlined integration of finance, sales, marketing, and operations to enhance reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
Financial Strategy Leader (Contract)
2 Years
District of Columbia Government | 01.2006 - 01.2008
Partnered with executive leadership to successfully transition approximately $80 million in public land assets from the National Capital Revitalization Corporation (NCRC) to the District of Columbia Government, ensuring CAFR compliance and successful external audit completion.
Directed financial reporting and historical analysis supporting approximately $25 million in HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, strengthening regulatory compliance and executive decision-making.
Streamlined financial operations, reducing monthly reporting timelines by 10% and vendor late-fee costs by 5% and implementing DOVICO time-management system, achieving a 20% reduction in payroll processing time.
Produced comprehensive cash-flow reporting across six multimillion-dollar operating accounts to enhance forecasting and liquidity visibility for executive decision-making.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Maryland Global Campus | Adelphi, MD
Concentrations: Marketing & Accounting
Skills
Microsoft 365
Excel
Word
PowerPoint
Outlook
SharePoint
Teams
Smartsheet
CRM Platforms
Box
Quickbooks
Asana
AI Utilization
Affiliations
Project Management Institute (PMI)
PMI Washington, DC Chapter
Core Competencies
Agile & Scrum Delivery
Project Coordination & Execution
Risk Identification & Mitigation
Workflow Optimization & Process Improvement
Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
Data Analysis, Reporting & KPI Tracking
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Quality Assurance & Compliance Management
Change Management & Continuous Improvement
Training & Onboarding Facilitation
Documentation & Reporting Standardization
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) Candidate
Agile & Scrum Project Management — Udemy (2024)
Career Pathways GPS — DC Workforce Investment Council (2024)
Records Management HIPAA Compliance — HHS (2025)
Certified Elections Registration Administrator (CERA) — Election Center (2019)
Congressional City Conference — Federal Advocacy & Media Strategy — NLCU (2018)
Michigan Election Officials Accreditation Program — Bureau of Elections (2017)
Business Operations & Customer Experience Executive
Airbnb
Washington, DC | 2013 – 2016
Owned and operated a highly rated hospitality business, delivering exceptional guest experiences while managing all business operations.
Optimized pricing, occupancy, vendor coordination, and customer communications to maximize revenue and operational efficiency. Maintained Superhost-level service standards through consistent process management, responsiveness, and customer satisfaction.
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