A strategic, results-oriented business manager, with expertise in instituting an d overseeing multimillion dollar logistical operations. An inspiring leader cr eating superior work teams and optimal-performance work environments. Talent for building mutually beneficial relationships with high net worth individuals, org anizations, and external service providers. An innovative professional, effectiv e creating appropriate and cost-effective change in situation which present chal lenges.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
USHER RAYMOND IV, Atlanta, GA December 2009 July 2010
Project Manager Created and monitored budgets in effort to keep project within budget. * Managed all phases of multimillion dollar renovation construction project inc luding bidding and hiring of contractors. * Coordinated and supervised the operations of multiple residences. * Processed invoices for personal and estate-related expenses in a timely manner . * Monitored and addressed the progress of contractor work to ensure services com plied with the contract and consent documentation (including plans and specifica tions). LIFESTYLE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, Atlanta, GA September 2007 Decemb er 2009 Operations Manager/Consultant/House Manager Multiple Clients with estates ranging from 7,000 to 21,000 sq. ft. in the priva te sector (recording artists, hotel broker, corporate CFO) * Controlled the flow of goods and services between vendors and contractors that assisted in day to day operations for the estate construction and maintenance. * Developed estate manual for staff to properly perform the required responsibil ities of the manor residents providing an efficient and effective operational an d logistical process to the estate. * Scheduled walk-through to demonstrate the efficiency and frequency with which system resources are utilized. * Supplied services which included logistics of supplies, inventory management, event planning, and record keeping. NEW BIRTH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, Lithonia, GA April 2003 August 2007 Personal Assistant, Executive Office of Bishop Eddie Long Personal assistant to the pastor of a 25,000 member church rated largest church in Georgia * Facilitated all vendor requisitions and purchase orders designated to execute contracts at all residential and office locations and controlled logistics and a cquisitions necessary. * Organized and attended to personal needs of family, home and executive office including wardrobe, meal plans and preparation, transportation and childcare. * Performed needed procurement in bookstore resulting in the reduction of invent ory overage and sales movement leading to a $100,000 profit margin. UNITED STATES MILITARY, Marietta, GA 1997 - pre sent Marine Staff Sergeant, 4th FSSG Logistics Service Support Battalion Marine Corps Veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom & Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2002-2003 honor ably discharged with eight years of dedicated service as a decorated high perfor ming leader. Army Drill Sergeant Candidate present -graduate Mar. 2011 * Assist each Army candidate in their efforts to become a highly motivated, well disciplined, physically and mentally fit soldier. * Provide military training in multiple facets related to leadership, combat and team building as it relates to the values of the United States Army. Marine Staff Sergeant, Mortuary Affairs 9051, Iraq Sept. 2002 Sept. 2003 * Organized teams and conducted tactical search and recovery operations of milit ary personnel in both hostile and benign environments. Also, coordinated the tra nsfer of personnel effects and the deceased U.S.service members. * Coordinated multiple (how many & what systems) recovery team activities and lo gistics support; Marine Sergeant, Subsistence Supply 3361, Georgia, Hawaii, Kuwait, California Mar. 1997- Sept. 2003 * Served as Subsistence Supply Chief, perform clerical and stock duties incident to funding, requisitioning, purchasing/replenishment, inspections, receiving, p urchase orders and logistics required for troop consumption. * Managed labor scheduling, personnel, space utilization, inventory and equipmen t for 8,000 sq foot warehouse facility improving operation efficiency by 24%. Marine Sergeant, Food service specialists 3381 Apr. 2001- Sept. 2003 * Supervised marines and civilians engaged in serving food and in maintaining th e cleanliness of food service areas and equipment. Trained and managed employee s and achieve significant improvements in their productivity.
SKILLS, TRAINING & CIVIC ACTIVITIES
* Microsoft Office Suite
* Navy Achievement Metal * Voice Communications (LANS/WANS) * Youth Leadership Coach 2004-2007 * Veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom & Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2002-2003, ho norably discharged * PC systems & Networks * Professional Organizer & Property Management * Multiple winner of the Nay Hill Awards
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management, October 2008