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Wendy Handy

Winston-Salem,NC

Summary

Results-driven CEO with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations. Determined Business Owner with commitment to excellence and more than 20 years of experience. Effective collaborator promoting worldwide networking and long-term project collaborations. Accomplished and charismatic CEO well-versed in assessing risk, developing solutions and implementing positive changes to achieve sustainability and growth in challenging market conditions. Adept at building and strengthening business and customer relationships. Top-notch customer service skills with proven track record of success leading and growing organizations. Strong background in strategic planning, financial management and team development. Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing practical business strategies with commitment to staying informed about latest trends, technologies and best practices.

Overview

14
years of professional experience

Work History

Mama Midnight's Emporium

CEO
06.2016 - Current

Job overview

  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
  • 125,000 clients worldwide
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives
  • Established foundational processes for business operations
  • Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors
  • Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities
  • Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions
  • Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries
  • Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders
  • Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks
  • Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events
  • Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration
  • Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization
  • Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures
  • Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making
  • Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility
  • Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development
  • Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion
  • Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations
  • Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability
  • Coached and guided senior managers to improve employee job satisfaction and achieve higher performance levels
  • Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base and solidify market presence
  • Implemented strong hiring and training techniques to promote team cohesiveness and streamline overall workflow
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress
  • Procured and coordinated new resources to achieve sales targets within optimal timeframes
  • Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits
  • Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability
  • Engaged positively with staff and leadership colleagues, soliciting and encouraging feedback and collaborative spirit
  • Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs
  • Analyzed and tracked business metrics and made appropriate adjustments to meet supply and demand needs
  • Addressed employee and managerial concerns and implemented corrective actions to promote compliance
  • Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices
  • Updated business processes, products and team makeups to generate more business opportunities and cater to audience needs
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations
  • Negotiated with suppliers and delivery workers and ordered materials according to forecasted customer demand

Matri-Ark Society

CEO
03.2009 - Current

Job overview

  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
  • Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
  • Engaged positively with staff and leadership colleagues, soliciting and encouraging feedback and collaborative spirit.
  • Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
  • Analyzed and tracked business metrics and made appropriate adjustments to meet supply and demand needs.
  • Established international clientele with long-term contracts
  • Voted best in my field for 20 years

Education

Callaway High School
Jackson, MS

High School Diploma
06.1980

University Overview

Skills

  • Lean Methodology
  • Market Access and Expansion
  • Business Alliance
  • Headcount Variances
  • Raising Capital
  • Product Development and Expansion
  • Policy Development and Optimization
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Profit and Loss

Timeline

CEO
Mama Midnight's Emporium
06.2016 - Current
CEO
Matri-Ark Society
03.2009 - Current
Callaway High School
High School Diploma

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