Well-rounded Business Generalist with background ranging from HR, Administration and Finance to Business Development and Operations eager to contribute to the success of a progressive organization.  Current Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Candidate with the desire to leverage strong analytical, project management and leadership skills to influence positive business outcomes in a Project Controls/Analyst role for a world class employer.

Core Competencies

   Negotiation, Persuasion and Crisis Resolution

   Detail Oriented/Accurate and Accountable

   Entrepreneurially Minded/Self Motivated

   Persuasive and Effective Communicator

   Natural Leadership Style/ Respected

   Adapt Easily to High Pressure Situations

   Staff Leadership and Teambuilding

   Human Resources Management Activities

   AP/AR/Billing and Contract Negotiations

   Procurement and Purchasing Strategies

2009 to Present:  The Newtron Group, Baton Rouge, LA - Contract Billing/Material Procurement

   Manage billing, procurement, vendor relations and cost containment strategies; oversee human resources initiatives and optimize compliance with all state, federal and local employment requirements.

   Process all timekeeping and records management; schedule staff, generate payroll and oversee all billing, vendor payments and AP/AR functions.

   Author Lotus Database for project management and planning requirements; monitor P&L and expenses for compliance with targeted budgets and manage all facets of client projects from inception to delivery.

   Track and monitor purchasing costs for materials and equipment; secure vendor bids, establish pricing and research new supplier accounts to meet cost containment goals.

2006 to 2009:  The Tea Room, Leonardtown, MD - Executive Chef/Owner

   Provided leadership and oversight for day to day operations management strategies; led facilities management, business development and cost containment initiatives to ensure optimized profitability results.

   Monitored, analyzed and forecasted costs; ensured compliance with service, guest satisfaction, marketing objectives, and formulated smart pricing strategies and menu planning activities to create a unique experience for patrons.

   Leveraged understanding of competitive landscape and to integrate qualities that created distinction among competitors; ensured total quality control into all facets of restaurant operations, and communicated requirements to all support staff.

   Created and facilitated standardized training and development programs to enhance staff performance; drove continuous quality improvements, and maintained current knowledge of sales performance, actual/potential costs and market trends.

2000 to 2006:  Joan Carol Design and Exhibit Group, Clinton, MD - Promotions/Production Manager

Drove advertising and promotions strategies to grow annual sales by 700%; reduced procurement and production timelines from 30 to 11 days, enhancing customer satisfaction and profitability results.

1993 to 1996:  May Department Stores, St. Louis, MO - China/Silver/Crystal Buyer

Education

In Progress:  Penn Foster College, Scottsdale, AZ - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Culinary Arts & Sciences Culinary Institute of Washington, DC - Associate Degree, Occupational Studies