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Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Senior leader in organization with responsibilities for project management, customer support and indirect implementation efforts through a network of partners. Developing and mentoring team members in a way that clears the path for them to run with their strengths to positively impact customer project and relationships and company processes. Creating a culture of collaboration, trust and creativity where employees are acknowledged and recognized for their efforts.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

As the director of the project management team, took responsibility for developing and facilitating best practices and excellence in performance against project metrics. Collaborated on identifying and implementing Agile framework practices across the entire delivery team. Led team of highly skilled and experienced Project Managers. Served as advisor to senior leadership team.

As Senior Project Manager, delivered websites by guiding and overseeing the design, development, and deployment of projects from discovery conversations to successful launch. Partnered with the Solutions Architect and Integration Engineer and with internal and external partners to create innovative and high-quality solutions that surpass client expectations.As Solutions Architect took the technical project lead role to architect and oversee the building of scalable Ecommerce solutions. Worked with the project delivery team and customers to guide and oversee the technical aspects of their projects.

Drove operational effectiveness through leading projects focused on the learning and development of staff and leaders. Designed, implemented and sustained employee development initiatives in partnership with field and corporate leadership in support of organizational goals. Designed and implemented a formalized executive leadership program:• Architect of an 18-month program designed to prepare succession candidates for future leadership roles. • Partnered successfully with executive leadership to deliver on business request.• Designed objectives to support responsibilities of leading people; driving financial and operational results; partnering in a complex matrix environment and compliance to regulatory and legal standards.

Mooresville, Nc

Managed the largest annual budget on campus and provided oversight to five direct reports and more than 50 indirect reports. Delivered a world-class learning environment through a positive impact on student experience, retention and profitability; while fostering teamwork and ensuring compliance to legal and accreditation standards. • Drove leadership team to exceed student and operational goals.• Leveraged organizational knowledge and leadership skills as a key member of the five-year reaccreditation team.

Designed and delivered company-wide Training & Development and Organizational Effectiveness solutions as project leader. Partnered with business unit leadership and Human Resources to provide consultation, coaching, and guidance on how to optimize employee talent; implement learning and development programs that drove business results; and provided support in managing change, communication and cultural shifts.• Pioneered SUCCESS; a Service Excellence program designed to raise service expectations and outcomes.• Partnered to build coaching capability throughout the organization through a Collaborative Coaching model.• Mentored and developed others to multiply talent• Dynamically and effectively facilitated training and coaching among large and small groups in remote and live settings. Expert coach with 100+ hours of one-to-one coaching and training of 75+ leaders.

Forecasted success metrics; set performance and activity standards for a sales team of nine. Provided leadership; daily coaching and performance management. Served as key member of the campus leadership team.

Mooresville, Nc

Built relationships with potential students over the phone and in person. Provided program information while addressing issues or concerns regarding cost, financing, dress code, curriculum, tutoring, testing procedures and other related items. Conducted follow-up calls to potential and future students.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Carried out management responsibilities for directing and coordinating the daily activities of the retail store including employee hiring, training, and development. Managed inventory controls, sales attainment, scheduling, and other duties.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Coordinated start-up of a restaurant service and marketing firm. Developed database of new potential clients. Executed cold calling strategy to reach out to restaurant and corporation owners. Provided consultative services.

Wilkesboro, Nc

New business start-up and concept development, kitchen and coffee bar design, development of connections with purveyors, profit and loss tracking, inventory control, scheduling and management of 10 person staff.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Oversaw all front of house and back of house operations for one location of multi-location Italian restaurant. Responsible for staff hiring and training, food planning and ordering, and daily operations.