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Our focus is helping Service Company CEO’s incorporate their company’s mission into the business activities of their senior leaders (and line staff) so the daily focus and activities of all associates is aligned with the mission, and teams and individuals understand their roles in achieving the company’s mission.• We help executives think strategically to evaluate their company’s customer service offerings, to constantly procure feedback from key clients to ensure that service offerings and the customer experience are a competitive advantage.• We help CEO’s and Senior Executives evaluate their company’s culture with a goal of achieving long term retention of top performing employees and ensuring an environment that draws the best talent to the team. • We focus on helping Senior Executives create a culture of staff engagement with idea contribution coming from all levels of the employee hierarchy. Many great cost reduction and process efficiency ideas come from workers who handle the production or service tasks on a daily basis and who have identified better ways to accomplish the tasks with lower expense, or to achieve greater output more efficiently.• We mentor CEO’s on effective ways to engage and motivate their key executives to consistently perform at their highest levels - joyfully. To feel part of a team that works together on common goals, with all members understanding how they and their team members contribute to reaching these goals / KPI’s, then building celebrations into goal attainment to encourage ongoing commitment to reaching company goals.Other areas we help CEO’s succeed are:o Budget creation and managemento Internal (inter-department) Communicationo Creating Training Checklists and Training Standards for new employees – ensures consistent levels of performance.o SWOT analysis, then helping implement strategic initiatives for success Email: Jpower57@verizon.netMobile: 484-643-3914

At the Huntington Learning Center - Newark, Delaware, we are committed to ensuring that each student receives individualized instruction with certified tutors enabling them to be successful in school, now and in the future. Each results-driven program is uniquely designed to develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students navigate the classroom challenges and succeed. On overage, out students improve 2+ grade levels in their Reading and Math skills in the first 3-months of instruction. In addition, our SAT program helps students boost their scores an average of 210 points and ACT students increase their Composite scores 5.3 points.Our ADHD Support program was developed by renown Psychologist Dr. Mary Rooney who specializes in treating children with ADHD. This is a non-prescription, evidence-based approach to help students with ADHD manage their symptoms while rebuilding foundational skills & learning organization & executive functioning strategies. Our certified, special ed. teachers provide one-on-one instruction. Sessions are modified to ensure students digest the skills being taught & can incorporate the organization & executive functioning strategies to ensure future academic success.The Center is accredited by Middle States Assn. of Colleges & Schools, the organization which accredits our local schools and universities. Huntington's programs are aligned with Common Core State Standards.ACADEMIC SKILLSReading - Writing - Math - Study Skills - Spelling - Vocabulary - PhonicsAlgebra - Geometry - Trigonometry - Pre-Calculus - CalculusEarth Science - Biology - Chemistry - Physics - Study Skills, Organization, ADHD SupportTEST PREPSAT - PSAT / NMSQT - ACT - State Tests - AP - High School Entrance Exams: HSPT, ISEE, SSAT, COOP, PRAXIS, ASVABTo ensure the health and safety of our students and teachers, all staff follow enhanced CDC guidelines.https://huntingtonhelps.com/center/newarkhttps://www.facebook.com/HuntingtonLCnewark/

Networking group to brainstorm and share insights on:* Business Trends, News and Discussions* Insights on Team Leadership, Negotiation, Communications, and Training* Networking Events and Strategies* Connecting Industry Leaders* Job Search and Career Enhancement Strategies

Led a staff of 4 people. Managed $1 Million budget for a church with 1250 members / 450 giving units.http://www.adventks.org/RESPONSIBILITIES:Operations leadershipBudget creation, fiscal management and reportingSupport board initiativesRFP's + contract / vendor managementOversight of volunteersEndowment strategic planning / marketing communicationsAnnual fund-raising strategic & logistical supportCreated annual report & quarterly newsletterStaff performance reviewsInternal and external communicationsACCOMPLISHED:♦ Introduced forms and processes to help volunteer leaders create their ministry budgets♦ Managed monthly & year-end financial reports - created narratives to explain key areas♦ Defined / implemented cash counting procedures to prevent fraud / embezzlement ♦ Coached board members through creation of Long Range Strategic Plans♦ Restructured a commercial loan to reduce interest expense by $9,000/year♦ Collaborated with a board committee to updated Bylaws to reflect a new leadership structure & incorporate electronic means of communications & voting♦ Moved insurance package to obtain better coverages & reduced premiums by $8,000+/ yr.♦ Solicit RFP's / negotiate vendor contracts (oil, electricity, audit, tenant leases, HVAC service, trash, pest control, payroll)♦ Created 1st H.R. employee handbook♦ Supported annual fund-raising & Endowment team with strategic insights & logistical support♦ When families commented they were not aware of programs / events, I created a Facebook page and posted content daily to enhance communications - Result: Increased member and guest attendance♦ Managed kitchen renovation projects ($25K) and 2 landscaping projects♦ Secured funding, purchased an AED, & inspect monthly for enhanced safety♦ Collaborated with Fire Marshall to create Emergency Evacuation Plans♦ Developed an Administrators group to facilitate strategic planning & brainstorming.♦ Defined transportation policies for the parish bus drivers

As Chief Operating Officer for this $7 Million nonprofit conference center, I drove positive change & implemented expense controls, training checklists, job task standards & internal communications in an organization with minimal infrastructure or defined systems and processes. My strategic analysis and execution helped managers define solutions to business challenges as I led 15 managers (250 employees) and transformed the culture to one where line associates ideas and contributions were encouraged and celebrated, and staff were connected to our mission.Changes initiated:* Created a weekly meeting for all 15 department managers to collaborate* Created departmental budgets that rolled up to a $7 Million budget* Analyzed monthly P&L reports; produced variance reports with managerial insights / remedies for the president & board directors * Coached managers on budget execution. $80,000 in savings vs. prior fiscal yr.* Implemented training checklists & job task standards through department managers that reduced training time for new staff & cut payroll expenses* Consistent performance standards improved customer service ratings* Re-engineered internal communications* Developed SWOT analysis & strategic plans that improved customer services; drove process efficiencies & transformed staff morale* Improved employee moral by soliciting & incorporating associate ideas for improvement* Analyzed sales contracts & guest service processes; then modified contracts, redefined service processes and internal communication procedures. RESULT: Increased sales productivity & improved client service ratings* Primary contact with construction companies to approve change orders for $300,000 in building / dock renovations* Departments Managed- Accounting, Dining Services, Front Office, Housekeeping, Reservations, Conference Services, Sales, Marketing, Concessions, Buildings / Grounds Maintenance, Information Technology, Volunteer Services, Human Resources, Recreation.

Start-up consulting, advertising and promotional marketing agency that creates promotional marketing and affinity programs to help B2B and B2C clients build brand awareness, establish customer loyalty, and drive product / service trial usage by prospective customers. * Forged strategic partnerships to provide required customer services for a limited service hotel, which increased monthly meetings revenues, with no cost to the client property.* Restructured a client's contracts and sales kit, increased revenues by 10.5% and Average Daily Rate by $20.00, accounting for $507,898 in new revenue.

A leader in trading and risk management software solutions for energy commodity traders.* Devised and implemented an internal training program for new employees which evolved into a client training program that reduced training time for new clients.* Managed relationships and quality control processes for specific applications and functionality needs of my customers.

A start-up Business-to-Consumer (B2C) and Business-to-Business (B2B) kiosk marketing network and Internet portal for Westchester County, NY and Fairfield County, CT.* Instrumental in development of business & marketing plans to launch the new company.* Sold 50 new sponsors to launch the business.* Managed focus group sessions, defined new content, negotiated contracts, consulted with partners and developed marketing plans to launch the company.* Sold 19 local sponsorship packages into the Buick Classic PGA and Citibank Champions Men's Tennis events in Westchester County and managed on-site logistics. Sold 76% of all sponsorship packages.

* Originated / closed $8-10 Million in loans per year* Built new territory relationships (marketing) with realtors, attorneys, architects, builders, Westchester County business executives, and prior loan customers* Developed marketing programs to help realtors build customer loyalty and solved the problem of inadequate housing inventory - Result: Programs differentiate me and the bank's products and referrals / leads grew by 25%* Known for: Packaging loans so underwriting approvals were granted in 24 - 48 hours after application* LICENSED: NYS Property, Casualty & Health Insurance - 1995 to 2005

A start-up business magazine written for U.S. executives explaining how to enter the Japanese market; compete globally against or develop relationships with Japanese companies; and which defined Japanese business practices. Parent company folded magazine due to poor economy in Japan.* Led a team of 2 sales associates.* Redefined budgets, research studies, sales presentations, sales target accounts, the marketing plan, and media kit to launch a new business magazine. Result: 30% increase in 1st year Revenues and 100% increase 2nd year * Created a puzzle promotion to target accounts which increased awareness and delivered three times the targeted number of requests for additional information; contributing to the revenue increases mentioned above.