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Allison Callahan

WILMINGTON,NC

Summary

Enterprise Evaluation + Organizational Development / Project Management / Team Building + Leadership / HR Assessment + Staffing Reorganization / Strategic Partnerships + Alliances / Budget Preparation + Management / Client Needs Fulfillment / Integrated Sales + Marketing Plans / Medical Billing / EMR Management / Quickbooks

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Director

Evolution Wellness
01.2021 - Current
  • Working closely with the CEO of the practice to develop business strategies, formulating budgets, and dealing with daily operations; providing marketing suggestions for increased business with our practice and attending community outreach programs to provide marketing for the office; coordinating with the billing specialist to ensure billing is accurate for therapy sessions; including assisting with claim submissions to insurances and working on denials; assuring that all staff is trained and operates in compliance with all regulatory agencies and provisions set fit by Evolution Wellness, and ensuring training is provided if needed; verifying all licensures for clinicians and staff are an update to date and received in a timely fashion; recruiting and hiring all staff members, in conjunction with the CEO; supervising all employees: conducting employee evaluations at least annually, more frequently if directed by the needs of the practice in conjunction with the CEO; and conducting an evaluation of employer/employee problems, counseling and disciplining, or terminating the employee as appropriate

Executive Director

Wilmington Yoga Center
09.2012 - 12.2021
  • Strategic planning; developing, and implementing organizational policies and performance goals; development of departmental and operating budgets; tracking and reporting on financial status of departments and key performance indicators; creating and implementing Center's marketing plan and calendar; managing marketing channels (advertising contracts, social media accounts, etc.); managing and reconciling sales records; ensuring prompt payments to vendors, utilities and staff; hiring, training and releasing staff of 48; developing and maintaining seasonal schedule of 150+ weekly classes; managing employee records (handbook, insurance, contracts, performance, incidents, taxes, etc.); maintaining computer, network and AV systems (hardware maintenance, PCI compliance, etc.); ensuring profitable and efficient offerings

General Manager

Chatham Marketplace
04.2012 - 09.2012
  • Providing leadership and overall direction in the administration of all operations to achieve the purposes established in the Co-op's plans and budgets; developing and implementing long-range goals and plans and developing and establishing an organizational structure to achieve these objectives; training, motivating and developing staff to promote the Co-op's welfare and interests; and directing, supervising and coordinating all aspects of the Co-op's operations to achieve budgeted results; keeping adequate daily financial records; keeping abreast of rapidly changing developments in the Co-op retail food store management; developing purchasing and pricing policy guided by the Co-op's mission statement; and maintaining inventory control to assure product availability and accurate financial information

Market Manager

Riverfront Farmers' Market
03.2010 - 04.2012
  • Coordinating vendor application process; authoring weekly market newsletters via constant contact; developing and implementing fundraising and sponsorship programs; grant writing; developing and implementing Market general merchandise program; representing the Market at community meetings and activities; coordinating and promoting the 21st Century Market program, a debit/credit/EBT market token program; organizing special events such as musical talent; facilitating vendor set-up and break down; enforcing market rules and regulations; maintaining database; and responding to customer needs, complaints and inquiries; preparing and coordinating market site; collecting and accounting for market revenues; preparing daily and weekly financial statements and bank deposits; making monthly reports to the Board of Directors; and maintaining media relations

Store Manager

Tidal Creek Natural Food Cooperative
09.2008 - 04.2012
  • Managing the recruitment, development, training and counseling of associates; carrying out supervisory responsibilities; maximizing store sales, profits and gross profit margins; achieving and surpassing productivity and payroll goals in the produce, perishable, meat, customer service, and IT departments; achieving $1.6 million dollars in sales annually

Education

Nutrition and Healthy Living Certificate -

Cornell University
01.2019

MA - Health Arts + Sciences

Goddard College
01.2009

BA - Socio-Cultural Anthropology

University of Maryland
01.2002

Accomplishments

  • Sustainable Foods NC
  • 2012 Management Team
  • Grant Writing Committee Member
  • Produce Safety Committee
  • Notary Public
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Golden Key Honor Society
  • National Collegiate Honor Society
  • NRAEF Manage First Nutrition Certificate
  • 200hr Registered Yoga Teacher
  • Kunga Yoga School Leadership Certification

Volunteer Experience

  • Treasurer, Tidal Creek Board of Directors, 2017-2018
  • Board Member, Village Yoga Board of Directors, 2016-2017
  • Co-Chair, Feast Down East Committee, 2009-2013
  • Board Member, SENC Foods Processing + Distribution Center, 2011-2012
  • Board Member, Tidal Creek Natural Food Cooperative, 2009-2011
  • Volunteer, Oakley Laurel Farm CSA Project, 2008-2010

Timeline

Managing Director

Evolution Wellness
01.2021 - Current

Executive Director

Wilmington Yoga Center
09.2012 - 12.2021

General Manager

Chatham Marketplace
04.2012 - 09.2012

Market Manager

Riverfront Farmers' Market
03.2010 - 04.2012

Store Manager

Tidal Creek Natural Food Cooperative
09.2008 - 04.2012

Nutrition and Healthy Living Certificate -

Cornell University

MA - Health Arts + Sciences

Goddard College

BA - Socio-Cultural Anthropology

University of Maryland
Allison Callahan