Whitney Foster
Summary
Dedicated and organized financial professional with outstanding relationship-building and problem-solving skills. Driven to exceed expectations and operate effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Self-motivated team player adept at cultivating partnerships and building lasting relationships across all demographics and management levels. Dynamic and reliable with exceptional customer service and communication skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Active Ride Shop
Tustin, CA
07.2017 - 12.2020
- Developed and managed budgets, forecasting and analyzing financial performance.
- Developed key performance indicators to measure effectiveness of operational processes.
- Established effective relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and secure materials needed for production.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss any issues or concerns they may have had.
- Supervised warehouse activities such as loading and unloading shipments, picking orders, packing items for shipment.
- Directed operations staff by providing guidance, training, and support in order to meet company objectives.
- Created detailed reports on the performance of individual departments within operations.
Brand Manager - Ecommerce and Digital Marketing
Stolen Goods
01.2013 - 06.2017
- Led a team of 5 employees to achieve a 25% increase in productivity and a 15% reduction in costs.
- Developed and implemented process improvements that resulted in a 20% increase in customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated teams to launch services.
- Developed and implemented brand strategies to increase visibility, engagement, and customer loyalty.
- Monitored competitors' activities in order to stay ahead of industry trends.
- Reviewed contracts related to partnerships formed with other companies or influencers involved in promotions.
- Maintained relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials needed for campaigns.
Teacher
Orange High School
08.2022 - Current
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in African American Studies -
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CASkills
- Leadership and Team Management
- Strategic Planning and Problem-Solving
- Communication and Public Speaking
- Project Management
- Budgeting and Financial Analysis
- Lean Manufacturing and Process Improvement
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Performance monitoring
- Customer Service
- Organizational Management
- Inventory Management
- Business Development
- Staff Development
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Leadership, 2017, for outstanding leadership and teamwork.
- Developed and delivered training programs for new hires, resulting in a 15% increase in employee retention.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
Orange High School
08.2022 - Current
Operations Manager
Active Ride Shop
07.2017 - 12.2020
Brand Manager - Ecommerce and Digital Marketing
Stolen Goods
01.2013 - 06.2017
Bachelor's Degree in African American Studies -
University of California, Riverside
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