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Wedngamah Toney

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Driven professional with experience in change management and people management. Demonstrated success in significantly enhancing team productivity through innovative process reengineering and cross-training initiatives. Skilled in technical support and committed to promoting career development among team members, fostering professional growth, and facilitating effective conflict resolution.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Team Lead

Compass Group
12.2023 - Current

Within the first 6 months of role to current:

  • Directed the team through significant departmental changes, including onboarding a new vendor, introducing new equipment, and establishing new processes
  • Executed responsibilities spanning both managerial and team lead functions
  • Successfully created and implemented a hybrid schedule for team members by month 5
  • Transformed the productivity of the team through the development and documentation of department SOPs
  • Improved the cross-functionality of the team by spreading responsibilities across team members
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Enhanced data centralization for the team by establishing an online repository for frequently used documentation
  • Improved team efficiency by implementing Agile methodologies and optimizing workflow processes.
  • Promoted professional development and career growth amongst team members through the introduction of team learning initiatives and resources

Senior IT Technician

Compass Group
05.2022 - 12.2023
  • Enhanced user experience with thorough troubleshooting and resolution of hardware and software problems.
  • Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through troubleshooting tasks.
  • Successfully gave professional white glove service to all levels of associates in Compass
  • Helped train newer employees on existing processes in department
  • Given the responsibility of handling collaborative efforts with key departments outside of our team, managing cross-departmental relationships and efforts

Marketing Coordinator

Smile Pediatric Dentistry
11.2020 - 12.2021
  • Boosted brand awareness with company's target audience through social, print, and email campaigns.
  • Created engaging brochures and flyers to use for promotional materials and distribution.
  • Composed posts for social media and helped build business presence on Facebook and Instagram.
  • Created the 'Soaring Smiles' reward program to celebrate and incentivize patients who reached key milestones in their dental health journey

Social Media Coordinator

SWAG Barbershop
01.2020 - 09.2020
  • Increased customer engagement by 300% through social media
  • Monitored online presence of company's brand to engage with users and strengthen customer relationships
  • Created marketing material to enhance branding and incorporate trending ideas
  • Created social media content with content and tone consistent with the brand and intended audience

IT/AV Help Desk Technician

Southwestern University
08.2016 - 03.2020
  • Provided Tier 1 IT support and explained technical information in clear terms to promote better understanding for non-technical users.
  • Provided technical assistance to all students and staff on campus
  • Configured hardware and software for events and meetings around campus.
  • Set up projectors, laptops, and microphones for live presentations in a timely manner

Campus Health Ambassador

Southwestern University
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • Educated campus on healthy lifestyle choices through interactive events, weekly meetings and social media campaigns.
  • Developed and distributed health education materials to increase awareness and understanding.
  • Created pamphlets, videos and other health education materials to promote health awareness and preventive health practices.
  • Participated in community outreach activities to promote health education

Graphic Design & Advertising Intern

The Charlotte Post Publishing Company
07.2019 - 08.2019
  • Designed graphics for websites, logos and promotions for marketing purposes.
  • Promoted company's events by designing marketing materials such as posters, digital invites and brochures

Girls Who Code - Summer Immersion Program

Girls Who Code
07.2015 - 08.2015
  • Attended field trips to mid-large size tech companies in the Greater Boston Area with peers to study topics outside classroom
  • Collaborated on group projects to complete professional deliverables that emulated those in the tech industry
  • Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity and learning

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business, Data Science

Southwestern University
Georgetown
05.2020

Skills

  • Change management
  • People Management
  • Documentation
  • Technical Support
  • Staff education and training
  • Conflict Resolution

Timeline

Technical Team Lead

Compass Group
12.2023 - Current

Senior IT Technician

Compass Group
05.2022 - 12.2023

Marketing Coordinator

Smile Pediatric Dentistry
11.2020 - 12.2021

Social Media Coordinator

SWAG Barbershop
01.2020 - 09.2020

Campus Health Ambassador

Southwestern University
08.2019 - 12.2019

Graphic Design & Advertising Intern

The Charlotte Post Publishing Company
07.2019 - 08.2019

IT/AV Help Desk Technician

Southwestern University
08.2016 - 03.2020

Girls Who Code - Summer Immersion Program

Girls Who Code
07.2015 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Business, Data Science

Southwestern University
Wedngamah Toney