Victoria Grimsley
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HUB LEAD
DRONEUP
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Operate multi-rotor aircraft to deliver packages to consumers
- Experience in several system software such as FlightOps and Auterion Mission Control
- Collaborate with team members to plan and safely execute delivery routes
- Maintain, troubleshoot and repair aircraft/aircraft systems to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance
- Experience in split and single operator missions
- Perform quarterly performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and work with employees on professional development plans
- Perform operational demos for public and private sector
- Successfully flown over 1000 missions
- Complete weekly hub assessments
- Conduct comprehensive onboarding and training for new employees and the implementation of remote operations
- Review and approve hub expenses, ensuring all expenditures are justified and within budgetary constraints
- Assist in revisions made to operational checklists, emergency procedures, and product development
- Oversee end to end payroll processes for all hub employees
- Schedule and perform maintenance on hub equipment, such as vehicles, trailers, and generators
PARTS MANAGER/ADMIN
HOBART SERVICE
07.2019 - 01.2023
- Oversee entire parts department, ensuring diversely and strategically stocked inventory
- Complete all part needs for technicians including: purchasing, returning, identifying, stocking, sourcing, transferring, and keeping updated spreadsheet of tech specific inventory
- Research, source and sell parts to OTC and service-related customers
- Analyze sales trends to follow demands of customers and in-shop needs
- Locate new vendors with better costs per unit and set up favorable terms and pricing structures to reduce company expenses
- Oversee branch's AP and AR reports to ensure timely payment is given/received
- Perform annual inventory and monthly cycle counts
- Directly responsible for branch's inbound/outbound freight shipments
- Maintain organized BOL and tracking information to safeguard shipments
- Organize and load equipment for transport, this includes use of forklift
MANAGER
CALZ PIZZA
10.2017 - 07.2019
- Develop and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers through account development
- Train new employees
- Perform regular inventory of goods and creates replenishment requisitions to maintain proper levels of inventory
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Led performance management activities, including conducting evaluations and terminations when necessary.
CHEF
CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN
12.2014 - 07.2017
- Maintain well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Perform weekly inventory to ensure proper quantity of staples and perishables to minimize waste yet without shortages
- Train new employees in all aspects of the kitchen
ASSISTANT FRONT END MANAGER
FOOD LION
08.2011 - 12.2014
- Oversee employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets
- Train new employees to ensure great customer service, proper line control and speedy checkout
- Resolve customer service issues to the customers satisfaction, creating Win-Win solution
- Reconcile cash drawers for cashiers at shift completion to ensure all transactions were correctly accounted for
Education
ADVANCED DIPLOMA -
KEMPSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
05.2013
Skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Quality Management
- 5S methodology
- Operational Excellence
- Training and coaching
- Flight planning
- FAA Regulations
- Crew Leadership
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot
- First Aid
- CPR/AED
- Virginia Emergency Medical Technician(NAEMT)
Timeline
HUB LEAD
DRONEUP
07.2023 - 08.2024
PARTS MANAGER/ADMIN
HOBART SERVICE
07.2019 - 01.2023
MANAGER
CALZ PIZZA
10.2017 - 07.2019
CHEF
CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN
12.2014 - 07.2017
ASSISTANT FRONT END MANAGER
FOOD LION
08.2011 - 12.2014
ADVANCED DIPLOMA -
KEMPSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
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