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Valerie Curtis

Decatur,AL

Summary

Experienced with business development, team leadership, and strategic planning. Utilized innovative problem-solving and market analysis to drive company growth and success. Provent track record of building and leading cohesive teams, adapting to changing business landscapes, and delivering impactful results.


Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.

Work History

Founder

Dragon Slayer HR - Retired
2001 - 2023
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and effectively resolving issues for a multitude of clients spanning three decades including international, national, and regional brands as well as local small business enterprises.
  • Implemented efficient operational processes to optimize productivity and resource allocation spanning industries including: governmental agencies, non-profits, warehousing & logistics, retail, health care, and manufacturing
  • Guided team members through periods of change by providing clear communication on expectations and objectives for operations in downsizing, scaling, and mergers & acquisitions.
  • Championed continuous improvement efforts within the organization and streamlined operations for increased efficiency.
  • Pioneered the adoption of remote work policies and ensured business continuity during unique events such as 911 recovery, multiple natural disasters, and COVID - 19.

Event Manager

Jacksonville Florida Chamber of Commerce
1998 - 2001
  • Streamlined event planning processes by implementing efficient project management strategies for clients including the PGA Tour, the NFL, the Jacksonville Jaguars, as well as a number of small business enterprises and governmental agencies.
  • Conducted post-event evaluations to identify areas for improvement and implemented necessary changes which increased revenue share by 100% for two programs.
  • Collaborated closely with clients throughout the planning process to ensure their vision was accurately reflected in the final event layout, total execution spend, total attendees, and media share.
  • Recruited, trained, and managed teams of volunteers assisting with event operations and logistics. Teams typically involved between 5 and 250 volunteers who were deployed over multiple days and locations.
  • Managed budgets and negotiated contracts with vendors, ensuring cost-effective event execution.
  • Fostered strong relationships with sponsors. Strengthened sponsorship agreements, and financial support of organizational events. Increased bookings for annualized events from 1 month to 12 months in advance.

Program Manager

Alabama Farmers Cooperative - Fertilizer Division
1994 - 1998
  • Leveraged project management tools to define and execute the acquisition of two manufacturing and five retail facilities.
  • Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to specific teams. Impacts included competitor data, annualized sales volumes and targets, and monthly metrics expectations.
  • Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures, and reports for headquarters personnel, facilities managers, plant managers, sales teams, and operations staff.
  • Coached team members on professional development opportunities, contributing to an increase in sales, reduction of turnover and absenteeism, and improved overall annual margin performance.
  • Participated in vendor selection and management process for program initiatives.
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with company policies, and Federal, State, and municipal regulations in jurisdictions where operations were located.
  • Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
  • Championed best practices in project management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Intelligence Professional

Under Secretary of the Army for Research, Development, & Acquisition
1990 - 1994
  • Produced high-quality written reports and briefings. Presented complex data in a clear and concise manner for senior leadership consumption.
  • Trained ten junior analysts in advanced analytical techniques.
  • Applied critical thinking skills to synthesize large volumes of information including foreign and domestic threats by identifying patterns indicative of known and unknown threat opportunities.
  • Optimized intelligence databases with updated information, maintained accuracy and relevancy in support of mission objectives.
  • Verified visitor security clearances and eligibility for access to SCIFs including access by Congressional staffers and flag officers.
  • Assisted in creating high-level intelligence briefs for senior-level personnel including Congressional staffers and flag officers.
  • Assisted in development of intelligence strategies and policies to support operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Athens State University
Athens, AL
06-1997

Skills

  • Strategic goal setting
  • Leading teams
  • Contract management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Development of organizational policies
  • Analytical problem-solving

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Affiliations

  • Society of Human Resource Management (Former Local Chapter Board Member)
  • International Association of Administrative Professionals (Speaker & Presenter)
  • American Society of Safety Professionals (Former Corporate Member)
  • Toastmasters (Former Local Chapter Board Member)
  • American Business Women's Association (Former Local Chapter Board Member)
  • American Society of Training & Development (Former Local Chapter Board Member)
  • American Society for Industrial Security (Former Member)
  • American Society for Quality (Speaker & Presenter)

Work Availability

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Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of ten staff members.
  • Collaborated with team of five in the implementation of an ADP Workday project.
  • Collaborated with team of 13 in the opening and operation of two Amazon North American Fulfillment Centers.
  • Assisted in the merger of an established logistics company to a private equity buyer by collaborating with the executive leadership team and the board of directors in ensuring all legal and regulatory issues were addressed prior to transfer of ownership.

Quote

"How you do anything is how you do everything."
Simon Sinek

Software

MS Word

MS Powerpoint

MS Excel

KRONOS

ADP Workday

SmartRecruiters

Indeedcom

Slack

Trello

Google Docs

Google Sheets

MS Outlook

ZOOM

Google Meet

MS Teams

Claudeai

ChatGPT

MS Power BI

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
German
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Founder

Dragon Slayer HR - Retired
2001 - 2023

Event Manager

Jacksonville Florida Chamber of Commerce
1998 - 2001

Program Manager

Alabama Farmers Cooperative - Fertilizer Division
1994 - 1998

Intelligence Professional

Under Secretary of the Army for Research, Development, & Acquisition
1990 - 1994

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Athens State University

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