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Valarie Dickson

Stone Mountain,GA

Summary

Results-driven Chief Operating Officer drives performance improvements and leads strategic initiatives. Skilled manager of cross-departmental activities with adaptive communication of organizational objectives. Develops and executes innovative strategies for stimulating growth and service to our youth and homeless individuals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Operating Officer.

Keep Showing Love
12.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep the organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.
  • Mentored volunteers by sharing knowledge, offering guidance, and providing constructive feedback; fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the organization.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations across multiple youth events, ensuring timely delivery of projects and streamlined workflows.
  • Guided volunteers and board members through periods of significant change by providing clear communication and decisive leadership during transitions.
  • Enhanced company reputation by establishing strong professional relationships skills with the community, parents, underprivileged families, clients, and partners.

Program Coordinator

Keep Showing Love
12.2021 - Current
  • Facilitated regular meetings with board members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
  • Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.


Manager of Operations

Genesis1:3Candles
01.2017 - Current
  • Established positive and effective communication among customers, vendors, and suppliers. Organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, handling sales, producing and managing inventory, and missed deadlines.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance of candle sales.
  • Problem-solving, networking, time management, and decision-making skills.
  • Successfully managed budgets, consistently meeting financial targets while maintaining high-quality standards.

Sales

Genesis1:3Candles
01.2017 - Current
  • Wrote sales slips and sales contracts.
  • Supplied sales and marketing support to increase sales and business awareness.
  • Increased sales revenue by implementing effective sales strategies by participating in vendor events, markets, pop-up shops, and more.
  • Grew sales utilizing business-to-business sales tactics.

Education

High School Diploma -

Columbia High School
Decatur, GA
06.1994

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Strategic Planning
  • Process Improvement
  • Performance Management
  • Executive Leadership
  • Program Management
  • Office Administration
  • Proactive mindset
  • Project Management

Timeline

Chief Operating Officer.

Keep Showing Love
12.2021 - Current

Program Coordinator

Keep Showing Love
12.2021 - Current

Manager of Operations

Genesis1:3Candles
01.2017 - Current

Sales

Genesis1:3Candles
01.2017 - Current

High School Diploma -

Columbia High School

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