Leah Bittner Email & Phone Number

Taylor, Texas

This position is multifaceted, involving specialization in multiple areas. As the LED lighting specialist, attention to detail, precision work and focus are important when soldering, electrical wiring and building power supplies for signs and letters. Other aspects of the job include, sanding molds, using band saws, rotary sanders, precision tools, blades and hand tools as signs and letters move through the production process. Assembly involves, molding formed plastics, cleaning, painting, affixed mounts, punching mounting templates and shipping to the customer.Additional duties include chairperson of the site safety committee, developing reports for incidents and near misses, building leadership skills, serving as liaison for coworkers and management, and developing a Safety Audit report for company wide use in multiple states and countries.

Texas, United States

United States

This position was key in learning to work with unhappy coworkers and angry managers. It taught strategies in corporate communication and Interpersonal conflict management. The work was difficult and physically challenging, creating personnel turnover and ongoing retraining. I took thos position during COVID-19 after shutdown of nonessential jobs in America.

Jarrell, Texas, United States

Nov. 2019 – March 2020 – Fidelis Publishing Group, Jarrell Texas, Joined the company as Executive Assistant to CEO and promoted to Inside marketing Director.  Ad Contact, inside sales - Georgetown View Magazine.  Developed strategic insight and operational knowledge of publications.  Participated in Executive meetings for sourcing and service.  Social Media Management. Laid off in March due to COVID-19.

United States Of America

 12 years, Direct Support of Exec. Director of 501 (c)3 for adults with disabilities day program employment and family supports.  Internal/external communications.  Monitor staff pay and leave records.  Liaison of staff insurance/retirement benefits.  Implemented strategies to comply and exceed State, Board, and Federal inspections for Medicaid, OSHA, JACO, and CARF.  Recording Secretary - Board of Directors.  First Responder and POC for all staff and individuals.  Exemplary performance reviews.  Left to maintain personal integrity. Relocated family to Texas.

Lake Park, Valdosta, Ga

Aug. 2005 – Feb. 2007 Bass Outlet, Lake Park, GA, Assistant-Manager Delivered legendary customer service resulting in 22% sales growth and repeat returns. Facilitated training, assisted with human resource issues. Benefits liaison.  Promotional marketing.  Aggressive merchandising to drive holiday and seasonal sales year-round.  Family needs required a different schedule.Aug. 2004 – July 2005 Polo – Ralph Lauren, Lake Park, GA, Assistant-Manager Monitored P&L reports.  Provided operational and fiscal leadership by recruiting, hiring, and training staff.  Co-managed 32-employee store.  Drove sales to exceed prior quarterly reports under high stress.  Assets management.  Developed conflict resolution skills while working in a diverse environment.  Scheduled to work every weekend. June 1999 – Aug. 2004 Target Corp., Valdosta, GA, Cashier Supervisor, Level 2, Soft-lines Team Lead, Level 3 Level 2 Team Lead - Trained full-time and seasonal staff. Implemented rewards program to drive speed and service increasing cashier speed by 32% in two years. Level 3 Salesfloor Team Lead – Staff supervision, sales floor.  Merchandising in soft lines to drive sales and service. Set Plan-o-grams for seasonal changes, set end-caps for promotions, supervised hard-lines plans  OSHA co-compliance officer.  Team trainer of staff with varied strengths and abilities.  Team Motivator.  Recruited and left for higher pay and less travel as my family needed.

New Mexico And Georgia

 5 years.  Entrepreneurship Business plan to increase sales by 35% each year with 48-53% increases.  4 years Established solid business in New Mexico.  1 year Re-established in Georgia.  Family needs changing, went to work for Target Corp.