Provides supervision and development opportunities for hourly associates by hiring, training and mentoring; assigns duties; evaluates performance; sets and communicates expectations; ensures diversity awareness; and provides feedback to ensure business goals are achieved. Provides process improvement leadership to support a high-quality customer experience. Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures; provides direction and guidance on executing company programs and strategic initiatives. Coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities and assignments by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders. Initiates, directs and participates in community outreach programs. Drives financial performance and controls expenses to ensure they are indexed to sales; participates in analyzing economic trends for budget forecasting.• Utilizes 20+ digital applications to maintain an omnichannel approach to an enhanced and seamless customer experience• Trained 40+ floor associates on relevant digital tools to manage inventory and maintain vigilance over business process through detailed reports and KPIs• Employed leadership and influence to guide 230 store employees to achieve results superior to goals

Whitestone has a 20+ year history as a government security contractor. This position facilitates business initiatives through planning and development of all aspects of the RFP/RFQ/RFI process to create compelling visual presentations for Whitestone's marketing efforts.• Wrote proposals that produced $14M in awarded contracts• Researched and developed 50+ responses and proposals including formatting, writing, editing and proofreading; managed the flow of responses; ensured compliance with RFP/RFQ/RFI and Statement of Work requirements; created and packaged proposals• Created a library of templates that maintain writing, graphic design and brand management consistency

Ensured continued success of company objectives by managing and training employees. Provided instruction on use of digital tools for inventory management to 20+ floor staff. Managed customer success by organizing, coordinating, and delegating area responsibilities across process teams. Utilized digital technology to ensure that quantities of inventory were maintained at pre-determined levels. Delivered exceptional customer service, which resulted in repeat business.• Achieved company goal of 96% on shelf product availability• Modified the stocking procedure previously used to move goods from warehouse to sales floor• Accelerated display of seasonal merchandise through development and implementation of effective strategies

Go Green is a project development company specializing in waste-to-energy and renewable fuel technology, with a business model that produces shovel-ready facilities for sale or joint venture opportunities. Aggregated all the components of a functional project while executing project management duties such as strategic planning, technology selection, pre-engineering requirements, permitting, raw materials for production, off-take product marketing, source of employees, economic incentives and capital sources. Researched applicable local, state and federal economic incentives. Point-of-contact for all project stakeholders. Guided business prospects to transaction opportunities.• Developed 15 projects with detailed feasibility studies, business plans and financial modeling• Oversaw 40+ vendors and industry professionals to produce shovel-ready projects• Sourced capital for $40-120M project valuations for key partners• Managed and marketed the brand and development of the business model• Operations and P&L oversight

Sunbelt is an independent brokerage firm offering a complete platform for mergers and acquisitions, and the sale and ownership transfer of privately held companies. Prospected for and consulted with business owners on their need to sell. Normalized the seller’s financial statements to reflect accurate cash flow. Prepared business valuations and business reviews for prospective buyers. Confidentially advertised businesses for sale on several dedicated websites. Negotiated the transaction between buyer and seller.• Closed 17 M&A and business sale transactions• Established a network of 30+ supporting professionals to assist in transaction opportunities• Marketed brand and promoted business model• 10% ownership in business with operations and P&L oversight