Experience

ChaTech (Chattanooga Technology Council)

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Executive Director

  • Mar 2023 - Present



The Company Lab (CO.LAB)

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Of Staff

  • Feb 2022 - Mar 2023

  Maintained operational excellence for the organization through program, project and process excellence, including managing and leading human resource, grant management, financial, budgets, human capital, and strategic processes. Cultivated and maintained collaborative partnerships and relationships with diverse groups of community leaders and stakeholders, startup founders and partners to support CO.LAB’s mission, vision, programs, investments, voice and connections. Maintained operational excellence for the organization through program, project and process excellence, including managing and leading human resource, grant management, financial, budgets, human capital, and strategic processes. Cultivated and maintained collaborative partnerships and relationships with diverse groups of community leaders and stakeholders, startup founders and partners to support CO.LAB’s mission, vision, programs, investments, voice and connections.



Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Talent Engagement

  • Mar 2018 - Feb 2022

  Oversaw and led talent engagement programs, including Leadership Chattanooga, Leadership Chattanooga Alumni Association, Protégé Chattanooga, Young Professionals of Chattanooga, and ChattaNewbies. Managed and oversaw continual improvement of the five programs through selection processes and program and curriculum objectives. Identified mentors and speakers and served as leader and mentor for participants throughout the program year. Assumed a leadership role for the building and strengthening of relationships with key community stakeholders and programmatic volunteers to help promote awareness of and increase support for the Chamber and each program’s success. Show less



SunTrust

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teller Coordinator

  • May 2014 - Mar 2018

  Worked closely with Branch Manager in the daily operation of branch and staff and to motivate staff to achieve retail and new account production. Assisted in the delivery of quality customer service through personal contact with a diverse customer base, and adherence to approved quality standards. Provided employee training on new products, services, and sales promotions. Worked closely with Branch Manager in the daily operation of branch and staff and to motivate staff to achieve retail and new account production. Assisted in the delivery of quality customer service through personal contact with a diverse customer base, and adherence to approved quality standards. Provided employee training on new products, services, and sales promotions.



Massage Envy

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clinic Administrator

  • May 2012 - Apr 2014

  Hired and managed a team of 35 front desk employees, massage therapists and estheticians. Hired and managed a team of 35 front desk employees, massage therapists and estheticians.



Giada Aveda Salon & Spa

• Chico, California Area

• Salon & Spa Manager

  • Mar 2010 - May 2012

  Hired and managed a team of 20 diverse employees. Marketed suite of products and provided information on industry trends. Hired and managed a team of 20 diverse employees. Marketed suite of products and provided information on industry trends.



Ulta Beauty

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Merchandising Manager

  • Apr 2009 - Feb 2010

  Responsible for all elements of product management from ordering and receiving shipments to creating layouts and special promotions. Responsible for all elements of product management from ordering and receiving shipments to creating layouts and special promotions.



First Convenience Bank

• United States
• Banking
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Assistant Branch Manager

  • Apr 2007 - Apr 2009

  Worked closely with Branch Manager in the daily operation of the branch and staff and to motivate staff to achieve retail and new account production. Assisted in the delivery of quality customer service through personal contact with a diverse customer base, and adherence to approved quality standards. Worked closely with Branch Manager in the daily operation of the branch and staff and to motivate staff to achieve retail and new account production. Assisted in the delivery of quality customer service through personal contact with a diverse customer base, and adherence to approved quality standards.