Paula Powers Email & Phone Number

Stanley, Nc, Us

Stanley, Nc, Us

Charlotte Metro

Denver, Nc

Achievements:− Currently serving as Program Coordinator for a multi-campus, K-12 college prep charter school,reporting directly to the Chief Administrator. Also supports Athletic Director and Dean of Studentsin various projects and capacities.− Developed, implemented, and facilitated the robust LCS Lunch Program.− Developed and facilitated travel arrangements and protocols for professional development events.• PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: Developing a number of policies and programs including the creation and implementation of a multi-location school lunch program, travel arrangements, and more.• EVENT COORDINATION: Planning, coordinating, and executing all events for the school and partnered community events.• ADMINISTRATION & HR: Responsible for purchasing supplies and furniture, supporting executive administration team (including 4 school principals), supporting and guiding all teachers, staff, parents, students, and community members, as well as the front office assistant.• COMPLIANCE & POLICY: Create and implement guidelines for compliance and organization of medication to be dispensed to students, suggest policy improvements, and assist with implementation.• MARKETING: Responsible for school marketing efforts, working with local/state/national political events and special appearances, Presidential Service Volunteer Program Administrator, Middle School Girls Volleyball and Basketball Coach, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Leader, Beta Club Sponsor.

San Francisco Bay Area

Achievements:-Ten promotions within 15-year company tenure - positions listed in order below-Served in HR Management positions supporting corporate locations with 900+ employees-Received numerous awards including HR Manager of the Year (3), Support Manager Quarterly All-Star, Customer Service Sales All-Star, Regional Buyer of the Quarter, and more.-As a result of tenure and performance, I was often brought in to train underperforming managers-Created, developed, and facilitated trainings up to corporate/director level that focused on maximizing productivity, sales, organizational change, and business performance. -Certified facilitator for all other standard company trainings.-Managed, evaluated, and coached store trainers in company initiatives.

San Francisco Bay Area

-Three promotions within this title, each time moving to a larger volume store/larger responsibility.-Responsible for up to six HR Generalists. -Partnered with Store Manager in all HR initiatives - performance management, terminations, employee management, driving sales/business, managing selling cost, and business development.-Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, on-boarding, compliance, , compensation analysis, benefits administration, and reporting.-Specialized in conflict resolution/management, corporate training, and effective communication. Pioneered and implemented the first company sales internship program.

San Francisco Bay Area

-Two promotions within this title, each time moving to a larger volume store/larger responsibility.-OSHA certified/MSDS - responsible for compliance across all departments.-Primarily responsible for the full New Hire Orientation program, staffing for sales and support positions, manage and enforce company policies, and organizational development.

San Francisco Bay Area

-Selecting and purchasing merchandise for Northern California stores ($20 million annually)-Travelled internationally in search of products to select for the sales floor, negotiated prices.-Worked closely with designers and sales reps to create promotional events.-Made all merchandising decisions, responsible for the gross margin, department sales, and more.

San Francisco Bay Area

-Responsible for managing $8 million sales departments.-Controlling all costs of the department, including payroll cost.-Merchandising, employee management, preparation and execution of inventory, scheduling and training of employees, creating promotional events to drive sales within department.