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Chicago, Illinois, Us

Madison, Nj, Us

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC is a dynamic real estate brand that offers a full range of services to brokers, sales associates and home buyers and sellers. Using innovative technology, sophisticated business systems and the broad appeal of a lifestyle brand, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate embodies the future of the real estate industry while remaining grounded in the tradition of home. The growing network includes approximately 11,000 independent sales associates and approximately 350 offices serving home buyers and sellers across the United States, Canada and the Bahamas.

Madison, Nj, Us

• Lead coaching sessions, operational review process, business planning, budgeting, management of P&L / balance sheet objectives for clients• Research and analyze industry data in order to identify issues and engage clients to make strategic decisions to meet growth goals. • Conducted financial benchmark studies to help guide client cost restructuring.• Develop and deploy key communications to keep both brand and clients up to date on progress and trends• Negotiated and counseled clients through successful merger/acquisition efforts• Created and delivered enterprise wide webcast training "Developing High Performance Strategy" • Completed projects with clients redefining operating structures, changing business or compensation models and developed performance measurement systems

Indie clothing and design company fused with a full service salon located in Historic South Main Arts District in Memphis, TN. Secured $40,000 forgivable loan and $15,000 façade grant, Negotiated all lease, vendor, strategic partnership agreements. Featured in national Southern Living Magazine (May 2012).

Managed and operated diverse entities including organizational consulting firm, clothing boutique, and real estate company. Promoted growth and prosperity of small businesses in Memphis through economic development and government relations.• Procured and developed positive relationships with local/state/federal agencies, business and community leaders resulting in new economic growth intiatives and economic stimulus for small business.• Represented 30 businesses in negotiations with local government in regard to infrastructure redesign and strategic development of multi-million dollar projects in Historic Civil Rights District. • Co-founded SACHE Clothing Design and Salon securing over $100K in grants and funding, and realized revenue growth from $38 K to $400K.• Lobbied on behalf of small business in Washington DC to effect scope, reach and structure of federal Senate bill and pass Market Place Fairness Act. • Procured and advised clients in talent acquisition, employee training and organizational effectiveness reaching hundreds of corporate leaders throughout TN.• Presented over 100 seminars to industries on diverse topics including High Performance Strategy, Change Management, Persuasion/Sales Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Diversity and Leadership for 21 Century. • Certified strategic partner for Organizational Designs and 360 Solutions utilized in business consulting and employee training.

Waco, Tx, Us

Strategic Partnership with a global training and business consulting company.

Managed day to day corporate operations of American Home Shield division including managing $7.8 million budget for one of the world largest residential and commercial service networks.• Recruited, developed and led team of over 100 managers, supervisors, hourly workers, and administrative staff, responsible for customer relations, service operations and contracts.• Served on CEO Executive Action Team to redefine operating structure, business models and performance management strategies.• Analyzed contractor compensation program which impacted over $300 million in yearly costs.• Selected to State of Georgia Quick Start Advisory Board as economic development adviser to civic and corporate partners to shape policy strategy.

Created organizational and program budgets in collaboration with the VP of Service. Reporting to the VP and served as a member of the Executive Management Team for division. Position's primary responsibility was ensuring organizational effectiveness by providing leadership for the organization's Georgia based call center.Recruited and hired management team, helped develop and implement organizational strategies, policies and practices.

Mba, International Business

Bachelor'S Degree