My accountabilities as Director, Operations include supervising the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems. I single-handedly maintain a large office building; while ensuring that all facilities are well-kept, safe, and secure by coordinating, and overseeing contracted vendors including security, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, elevator, janitorial, gardener, AV, and IT. I spearhead other administrative tasks spanning across providing initial coding, payment approval for all incoming bills, and carefully monitoring employee expense reports for approval. Besides these, I manage construction and renovation projects to enhance the overall coherence and productivity, coupled with ensuring that all provisions meet environmental, health, and security standards, and ensure compliance with government regulations. I evaluate internal processes and implement the requisite changes. I effectively interface with senior level management including SVP and VP of Finance and Operations to review budget and operational reports together with planning, administering, and controlling budgets for contracts, equipment, and supplies. Another part of my responsibilities is to of course commit to being the first point-of-contact for after-hours emergencies and/or security issues.

As a Hotel Manager, my accountabilities included interfacing with hotels across Las Vegas, Nevada, and Nashville for booking rooms for attendees of Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. I would source potential event locations and evaluate alternatives. Moreover, I would procure and coordinate vendor services, secure facilities, demo, AV equipment, and catering requirements.I enabled issuance of large blocks of rooms to groups/companies by assisting in the delivery of sub block contracts and assessed billing statements post event conclusion to determine accuracy and final payment amount. In fact, I collaborated with up to 10 internal and external departments to verify final payment.Significant Highlights: • Achieved revenue goals of contracts valued at millions of dollars in room revenue• Managed large number of event room nights across multiple properties.

I was appointed as a Product Consultant for male-specific product lines; i.e.: American Crew, Paul Mitchell, GO 24/7, Ruezel. I understood and determined clients’ individual requirements and recommended appropriate type of care and proper treatment. IIn addition, I always ensured lofty standards of hygiene and safety, along with meticulous attention to detail exceeding clients’ expectations.

Within my role as a Cosmetology Instructor, I provided classroom and lab instructions on chemical products’ safety procedures—i.e. hair relaxation and perming products—hair cutting, hair color application and formulation, product knowledge, and facials.

As a hair stylist at great Clips, I determined clients’ individual requirements and provided information regarding type of care and appropriate treatment.

I was appointed as a Product Consultant for Sephora (within JC Penney) and served as a beauty advisor. I counseled clients and acquired immense knowledge of top 25 selling brands.

I responded to incoming queries on a frequent basis and managed daily cash and credit transactions and scheduled 85 students

I was involved in administering various internal operation processes including resource management, supplies maintenance, troubleshooting, team development, and departmental & third-party communications. I performed a gamut of activities spanning from event planning, vendor relations, and hotel reservations, to P&L management and more. I was involved in the organization of a host of events. The most important consisted of organization of the Annual Award Show and I offered support for its successful conclusion by connecting with television production companies for telecast, coordinating details with the hotel or event venue, and the arena for hosting of show to pre-arrange hotel reservations; manage logistical activities such as security, credentials, signage, ground transportation, arena operations, volunteer coordination, catering, contract administration and event coordination. Another important event was the Annual Golf Tournament where I participated in the site selection process and oversaw all activities related to its successful execution.Additionally, I managed financial processes including sanctioning of preliminary approval and coding of all incoming bills through close collaboration with Director of Finance. Besides these, I contributed towards managing benefits administration and documentation including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), corporate liability, workers comp, board of directors’ liability, as well as property and umbrella policies. I further spearheaded end-to-end management of Intern Program and related activities ranging from advertising and conducting interviews to participating in final selection process of qualified candidates. Additionally, I conjoined with senior management on a daily basis, including Senior VP of Finance and CEO; charted and implemented pre-scheduled meetings and functions concerning Board of Directors.