Wendy DiVecchio
Henderson,NV
Summary
Dynamic CEO with a proven track record at Las Vegas REALTORS, driving substantial revenue growth through strategic visioning and operational excellence. Expert in negotiation and relationship building, I fostered a culture of innovation, enhancing employee engagement and streamlining processes, resulting in improved efficiency and building reserves from $2.5 million to $26 million..
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Las Vegas REALTORS
01.2017 - 01.2025
- Developed strategic vision to enhance organizational growth and sustainability.
- Established operational frameworks to optimize resource allocation and efficiency.
- Cultivated relationships with stakeholders to align business objectives with community needs.
- Implemented innovative solutions to drive market competitiveness and customer satisfaction.
- Directed cross-functional teams to achieve key project milestones and strategic objectives.
- Analyzed industry trends to inform decision-making and identify new business opportunities.
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement through effective change management initiatives.
- Fostered collaboration among departments to enhance communication and streamline processes.
- Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
- Created a positive work culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Established new revenue streams by identifying market opportunities and launching innovative products or services.
- Fostered strong relationships with industry partners to expand business opportunities.
- Streamlined business processes, resulting in increased operational efficiency across all departments.
- Developed a high-performance executive team for improved productivity and efficiency.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives to reduce operational expenses without sacrificing quality.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by developing robust policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Drove profitability with thorough financial analysis and strategic decisionmaking.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Optimized supply chain operations for reduced costs and increased efficiency.
- Led successful turnaround efforts for underperforming divisions or subsidiaries, restoring profitability within tight timeframes.
- Improved organizational structure by reallocating resources and redefining roles for greater efficiency.
- Elevated brand visibility and market share with launch of highly successful digital marketing campaign.
- Bolstered employee engagement and reduced turnover by introducing progressive workplace policies and benefits.
- Drove significant cost reductions while maintaining product quality, negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and rewarding exceptional performance.
- Streamlined operational processes to boost efficiency, adopting innovative technologies and methodologies.
- Achieved remarkable year-over-year revenue growth through strategic product diversification and market analysis.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
Chief Operating Officer
Las Vegas REALTORS
09.2012 - 01.2017
- Implemented operational strategies to enhance efficiency across multiple departments.
- Streamlined processes, resulting in improved workflow and resource allocation.
- Led cross-functional teams to drive organizational change and achieve business objectives.
- Developed performance metrics to monitor operational effectiveness and identify improvement areas.
- Oversaw budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and financial sustainability.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.
- Mentored team members 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 departments, ensuring timely delivery of projects and streamlined workflows.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and maximize profits.
- Streamlined operations by implementing efficient processes and systems, leading to increased productivity and cost savings.
- Negotiated favorable vendor contracts for cost-effective procurement solutions that supported business growth objectives.
- Championed the adoption of new technology solutions to streamline operations, automate manual tasks, and improve overall efficiency levels.
- Drove revenue growth with the successful launch of new products and services to meet customer needs.
- Formulated strategic plans aligning with overall company vision; setting achievable short and long-term goals to drive growth and profitability.
- Established key performance indicators for each department to track progress towards organizational goals effectively.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by developing policies in line with industry best practices to mitigate risks associated with legal or ethical violations.
- Improved employee satisfaction and reduced turnover through the development of effective training programs and performance management systems.
- Developed comprehensive financial plans to support long-term business objectives, reducing operational expenses while maximizing profitability.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation within the organization.
- Led cross-functional teams to exceed performance targets, establishing collaborative environment that leveraged each team's strengths.
- Championed adoption of customer relationship management (CRM) software, enhancing sales team efficiency and customer engagement.
- Secured substantial cost reductions, renegotiating service agreements and leveraging economies of scale.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with overhaul of customer service protocols, ensuring seamless and personalized user experience.
- Negotiated high-value contracts with major suppliers, securing favorable terms that resulted in significant cost savings.
- Implemented rigorous risk management protocols, minimizing exposure to financial and operational risks through proactive measures.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
- Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
- Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
Education
MBA - Business
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZMasters in Management - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZSkills
- Effective decision making
- Operational excellence
- Customer focus
- Strategic visioning
- Crisis management
- Corporate governance
- Executive presence
- Succession planning
- Sustainable business models
- Innovation management
- Inspirational leadership
- Organizational agility
- Client relationship building
- Negotiation
- Relationship and team building
- Leadership and people development
- People and culture
- Client engagement
- Operations management
- Business development
- Employee motivation and performance
- Management team leadership
- Business administration
- Planning and coordination
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Goal setting
- Analytical and critical thinker
- Marketing and advertising
- MIssion and vision
- Business planning
- Innovative and visionary
- Talent recruitment
- Executive leadership
- Budget planning
- Approachable leader
- Profit and loss management
- Adaptable and flexible
- Operational efficiency
- Effective communicator and public speaker
- Account management
- Policies and procedures
- Staff management
- Change and growth management
- Balanced work ethic
- Strategic business planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Transformative leadership
- Process improvements
- Organizational development
- Contract negotiation
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Revenue growth
- Financial administration
- Financial management
- Risk management
- Business consulting
- Annual planning
- Employee coaching
- Human resources
- Operations oversight
- Marketing expertise
- Financial leadership
- Solution innovation
- Project oversight
- Change management
- Board reporting
- Program oversight
- Board collaboration
- Policy development
- Systems organization
- Articulate communication
- Portfolio management
- Operational analysis
- Media relations
- Expectation management
Accomplishments
- Achieved growing reserves from $2.5 million to $26 million by completing 2024 with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved HR issues which led to a family atmosphere and better collaboration between the department heads and employees..
- Collaborated with team of 39 employees in the development of strategic planning every 3-years.
- Achieved a financial profit every year through effectively helping with budgeting planing and working with the Board of Directors to reduce spending.
- Supervised team of 38 staff members, a 16 member Board of Directors and 23 Committees that reported to the Board of Directors month, along with the Executive team.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CEO
Las Vegas REALTORS
01.2017 - 01.2025
Chief Operating Officer
Las Vegas REALTORS
09.2012 - 01.2017
MBA - Business
University of Phoenix
Masters in Management - Business Management
University of Phoenix
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