Phillip Fought Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States

Manage custodial services, events, safety and security protocols, as well as mechanical systems of the church and two church owned rectories.Organize and supervise tradesmen working on the Church building, equipment, and grounds, including working with local government to ensure all regulations are upheld.Manage custodial contractor team to ensure thorough and effective cleaning of the building including inventory and order supplies, assignment of tasks beyond normal… Show more Manage custodial services, events, safety and security protocols, as well as mechanical systems of the church and two church owned rectories.Organize and supervise tradesmen working on the Church building, equipment, and grounds, including working with local government to ensure all regulations are upheld.Manage custodial contractor team to ensure thorough and effective cleaning of the building including inventory and order supplies, assignment of tasks beyond normal duties.Collaborate with outside groups, staff, and parishioners to coordinate meetings and events, including room reservations, set-ups, coffee and food service. Supervise Sunday morning operations and Kitchen Manager.Established and implemented health and safety compliance systems and programs. Support development of safe operating procedures, practices, and policies, including emergency procedures and evacuation plans.Communicate the current state of building operations and present priorities to Building and Grounds committee. Manage budget regarding effectual upkeep of permits, capital development and maintenance projects.Manage evening security personnel.Join with select committee to assist with inurnments, niche engravings, and record keeping for on-site columbarium. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Promoted small batch hand crafted Italian liqueurs to current and prospective buyers in distillery tasting room. Collaborated with the portfolio manager and owner to maximize sales of brand products, and stimulate bar sales and special events at the facility. Mapped latest product developments, tracked and managed inventory; presented customer feedback to the executive team; and trained other, newly hired brand ambassadors.In a fast-paced environment, presented large amounts of… Show more Promoted small batch hand crafted Italian liqueurs to current and prospective buyers in distillery tasting room. Collaborated with the portfolio manager and owner to maximize sales of brand products, and stimulate bar sales and special events at the facility. Mapped latest product developments, tracked and managed inventory; presented customer feedback to the executive team; and trained other, newly hired brand ambassadors.In a fast-paced environment, presented large amounts of information in front of groups of clients. Utilized well-honed social skills to enhance customer experience and increase positive brand awareness.Managed Farm Market operations, inventory stocking, supplies, onsite set-up, sales and reporting analysis. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Collaborated with community churches and charitable organizations to schedule and manage volunteer efforts. Coordinated logistics involving equipment, staffing, work assignments and communication. Utilized mobile apps, text and traditional email to manage outreach, commitment, schedule changes and volunteer arrival times ensuring a satisfactory result for both sponsor organizations and volunteers.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Founder and Editor of the independent housewares focused media site, Kitchen boy.net. Used digital media tools including Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Google+, Reddit, Digg, Facebook, Snap Chat and other relevant platforms to promote my brand, articles and products reviewed.The proper application of these tools resulted in increasing readership and revenue every year, highlighted by 50% visitor growth last year and 100% increase each of the two previous years.Researched… Show more Founder and Editor of the independent housewares focused media site, Kitchen boy.net. Used digital media tools including Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Google+, Reddit, Digg, Facebook, Snap Chat and other relevant platforms to promote my brand, articles and products reviewed.The proper application of these tools resulted in increasing readership and revenue every year, highlighted by 50% visitor growth last year and 100% increase each of the two previous years.Researched, curated, wrote and published product news, reviews and information on all manner of culinary consumer housewares. Managed third party contractors to write content for the site, ensuring the content was on point and satisfied the established editorial guidelines. Worked cooperatively with PR and marketing professionals to curate the most accurate portrayal of the brand and products being reported on.As my experience grew, I responded to inquiries from housewares manufacturers and product developers requesting insight and feedback regarding brand strategy or design support of various consumer products.Being a solopreneur challenged me to learn how to handle all aspects of business, including the technical issues associated with running a website, for which my background in information technology and management perfectly prepared me.Through dedication and commitment to the housewares industry, I garnered the respect of peers, colleagues and business experts. As a result, I was asked to serve as a product design judge for the Global Innovation Awards of the International Housewares Association. From 2011 - 2018, I proudly served on an exclusive expert panel who reviewed hundreds of submissions and selected winning products as a part of the annual trade show. Show less

Bethesda, Md

Managed the overall operation and performance of the store, including sales, customer service, merchandising, operations, staff selection and supervision, employee development, loss prevention and expense control. Managed payroll, accounting, timekeeping entries, correcting and assuring reports were kept up to date.Spearheaded hiring via traditional and non-traditional means, matching candidate skills to specific store needs. Phone and in-person interviews assessed candidate abilities… Show more Managed the overall operation and performance of the store, including sales, customer service, merchandising, operations, staff selection and supervision, employee development, loss prevention and expense control. Managed payroll, accounting, timekeeping entries, correcting and assuring reports were kept up to date.Spearheaded hiring via traditional and non-traditional means, matching candidate skills to specific store needs. Phone and in-person interviews assessed candidate abilities and confirmed best fit within the organization. Coordinated with HR to complete new hire paperwork, including back ground checks, work visa compliance and notify candidates not selected.Reduced payroll and operating expenses while ensuring the store continues to exceed sales goals. Measured sales performance through ongoing analysis of data using online tools. Hired, trained and motivated associates through on-going programs in sales, customer service, product knowledge and point of sale technology. I planned, staffed and equipped the team necessary for thorough inventory execution, including improved ongoing loss prevention methods. Managed inbound and outbound shipping and in-house technical support.Promoted the Le Creuset brand within community through local marketing strategies, interactions with media, and developed professional relationships. Managed social media campaigns and customer outreach materials. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Managed the opening and closing of the store. Supervised cash and deposits and balanced registers. Directed staff activities, including store window displays.Enhanced in-house tech support. Managed weekly inventory shipments, presented product and cooking demonstrations. Supervised annual product inventory activities. Assisted with staff product training exercises.

Managed teams in customer billing, tax and database management. Led implementation of new and upgraded user systems, improving efficiency and customer control; these improvements helped save the company millions of dollars while improving internal and external customer satisfaction. Managed separate organizations in two different locations. Also, worked in local service, and data security.

Managed a programming development shop. Revamped and updated the Deserter Tracking and Information database, linking it with the FBI and providing military law enforcement with then ground breaking 24 hour information accuracy. Responsible for internal computer system security. Led system design improvements, including then innovative system networking functionality, and system conversion from manual punch cards and basic system entry, to state of the art PC systems with updated graphic user… Show more Managed a programming development shop. Revamped and updated the Deserter Tracking and Information database, linking it with the FBI and providing military law enforcement with then ground breaking 24 hour information accuracy. Responsible for internal computer system security. Led system design improvements, including then innovative system networking functionality, and system conversion from manual punch cards and basic system entry, to state of the art PC systems with updated graphic user interface menus. Served as platoon Sergeant, and as a Squad leader on a terrorist reaction team. Show less

Certificate, Computer Science

Photography, Bookbinding, Writing

Activities and Societies: Attended 8 - 12 week courses in the following fields: Photography (multiple courses) Book Binding Writing

Writing

Activities and Societies: Attended writing workshops at this premier independent literary center.

Language

Attended language study class for specific short term, mission specific study.

Certificate, Computer Programming