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Zandra Beene

Zandra Beene

Cincinnati,OH

Summary

Forward-thinking Leadership with comprehensive experience implementing creative processes and planning innovations. Bringing outstanding problem-solving and abilities paired with in-depth knowledge of administration and sales. Polished in evaluating employee performance and overseeing key projects.

Work History

Executive Director|

American Mountaineering Center
Golden, CO
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational growth and development, resulting in 60% increase in annual revenue.
  • Directed the operations and logistics of a multi-million dollar business, including management of day-to-day operations of a large staff in multiple departments.
  • Managed Multi Use building with daily rentals of climbing wall, 350 seat theater, 250 seat conference room, museum and library.
  • Planned events such as trade shows, conferences, seminars.

Director Event & Volunteer Programming|

Lutheran Social Services of North Central Ohio
Ashland, OH
  • Created detailed reports outlining event planning progress, timelines, budgets, and other relevant information.
  • Assisted in developing strategies to increase community engagement with the organization's mission through use of over 2000 volunteers per year.
  • Directed the planning, coordination, and execution of events from conception to completion from 10k seat sporting events, trade shows, public speaking and local community events.

Assistant Professor|

Wright State University
  • Developed and implemented course materials, such as syllabi, lectures, readings, assignments and exams.

Co-Founder|

Two-Tatas-in-a-Pod
  • Developed business plan to launch startup venture.
  • Organized events to engage prospective customers and build relationships within the community.

General Manager|

Johnny Was
  • Commission based luxury brand retail
  • Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.

Education

Master of Arts - Studio Arts and Philosophy

University of Nebraska
Lincoln, NE

Skills

  • Cross-functional team management
  • Budgeting and financial management
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
  • Sales Techniques & Commission Sales
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Relationship Building

Timeline

Executive Director|

American Mountaineering Center

Director Event & Volunteer Programming|

Lutheran Social Services of North Central Ohio

Assistant Professor|

Wright State University

Co-Founder|

Two-Tatas-in-a-Pod

General Manager|

Johnny Was

Master of Arts - Studio Arts and Philosophy

University of Nebraska
Zandra Beene