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Vernisia White

St. Louis,MO

Summary

Accomplished Executive Assistant offering 8 years of administrative experience supporting Senior level leaders. Dedicated to making the lives of busy leaders easier while efficiently managing daily operational tasks. Excited to bring 5 years background in life coaching services anto a growing organization. Proficient in assessing clients' interests, skills and abilities to match each with open job opportunities. Adept in creating training plans and providing pre-employment and current-employment skills development.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Employment Specialist

St. Louis Arc
St. Louis, MO
07.2023 - Current
  • Provides specialized on-site training to employees with disabilities assigned a wide variety of duties and responsibilities while decreasing involvement over time as the employees masters the requirements of the position
  • Contributions: Assisting individuals identify personal goals, overcome personal barriers and develop leadership skills
  • Supporting the person to learn to perform job tasks accurately, efficiently and safely
  • Identify training methods available to teach job skills
  • Explain strategies used to encourage the consumers successful integration into the workplace

Property Manager

Hazelwood Forest Apartments
St. Louis, MO
11.2021 - 06.2023
  • Manages multi-family residential real estate properties for clients by performing the following duties personally or through supervisors
  • Contributions: Research, analyze and prepare market survey and property rental advertisement within community property area and city
  • Prepares or directs preparation of reports on status of properties such as weekly occupancy rates, traffic rentals, dates of expiration of leases (renewals), property inspections, evictions weekly, reasons report, delinquents, and outreach marketing loss
  • Purchases orders or direct purchase order of supplies and equipment for use on properties.

Weight Loss Manager

Slim 180
St. Louis, MO
08.2011 - 11.2021
  • Created custom programs, implementation and oversight to ensure quality, productivity and efficiency to maintain recognition as a leader in comprehensive weight management services
  • Managed the daily work activities of the work unit/department staff, ensuring quality, productivity, functional excellence and efficiency while assisting management in accomplishing strategic and operational objectives
  • Contributions: Provided guidance to staff and assisted with staffing decisions such as hiring and terminating employment, coaching and counseling employees on work related performance, and assisting in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure a safe and effective work environment
  • Met and exceeded goals for store’s and/or employee engagement indicators
  • Reviewed national and local market and industry trends in the field of medical weight management and diabetes education to recommend new programs, products and services to stay competitive in the market

Executive Assistant

The Worship Center
St. Louis, MO
08.2011 - 08.2020
  • Provide administrative and business support to the Senior Pastor and Bishop of one of St
  • Louis’ most active churches within the community and support other members of the church’s leadership team
  • Maintain Senior Pastor’s calendar- plan and schedule meetings, teleconferences and travel
  • Contributions: Negotiated favorable terms and pricing agreements with resorts, vendors, caterers and other providers for service at special events, saving at least 20K annually
  • Improved office efficiency by implementing color-coded filing system and introducing additional time-saving measures
  • Enhanced communication between administrative staff, pastoral team members, and various active ministry groups- fostering a sense of teamwork and collaboration.

HR Training Supervisor

Macy’s Credit and Consumer Service
St. Louis, MO
08.2007 - 07.2011
  • Designed or conducted work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational performance
  • Contributions: Designing and administering training programs for over 1,100 employees
  • Identifying training needs and providing recommendations on programs
  • Guiding managers and supervisors in developing training skills for assigned departments.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Missouri - St. Louis
St Louis, MO
05-2025

Associate in Applied Science (Psychology) -

Saint Louis Community College
03.2020

Skills

  • Managing multiple projects, objectives, and deadlines
  • Creating financial reports
  • Creating meeting agendas and travel itineraries
  • Accounts Receivables
  • Inventory management
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Disability Services
  • Case Management
  • Client Advocacy

Certification

Life Coaching Academy Online, ICF Certified

Timeline

Employment Specialist

St. Louis Arc
07.2023 - Current

Property Manager

Hazelwood Forest Apartments
11.2021 - 06.2023

Weight Loss Manager

Slim 180
08.2011 - 11.2021

Executive Assistant

The Worship Center
08.2011 - 08.2020

HR Training Supervisor

Macy’s Credit and Consumer Service
08.2007 - 07.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Missouri - St. Louis

Associate in Applied Science (Psychology) -

Saint Louis Community College
Vernisia White