Experience

K. Jennings & Associates, LLC

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

• Principal Consultant

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  Established in 2015, consultant to management and leaders for operational effectiveness in the provision of recommendations on business process improvements and best practices. Guide operations team on business operations and problem solving skills to ensure quality of client deliverables. Strategic approach in understanding business challenges and translation into process solutions. • BUSINESS OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATION: Managed operations and core components of the organizational goals for clients Chaise Management Group, Professional Image, Breasia Productions, National Gas Supply Association and GME Enterprises. Participate in high-level operational initiatives, including infrastructure design, process reengineering, turnaround management, reorganization. Oversaw administrative functions to ensure efficient and consistent operations as organization scales. Oversaw development of human resources and administration, compensation and benefits, performance evaluation, training and recruiting, ensure that recruiting processes are consistent and streamlined. • MAINTAINS INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CLIENT RELATIONS: Worked closely and transparently with all corporate partners including third-party vendors and consultants. Made recommendations to the Principals/CEOs and Administration for improvement/changes to the organization’s policies, procedures and practices for personnel. • EVENT MANAGEMENT & FACILITATION: Orchestrated meeting planning services with a focus on organizational goals, objectives, needs assessment, vendor relations, site inspection, cost analysis, set-ups, reservations, registration, and catering needs. Communicated monthly and annual financial statements and collates financial reporting materials for all projects and programs. Organized training venues, logistics, transport, accommodation as required, to achieve efficient training attendance and delivery. Show less



Chaise Management Group, LLC

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

• Director, Operations & Logistics

  • Aug 2016 - May 2018

  Operations leader and innovator with an indelible resolve to deliver strategic business and logistical solutions that are client-focused, market-ready and logistically sound to dramatically increase organizational operation, management, efficiency and sustainability. • Business Operations: Lead high-level operational initiatives, including infrastructure design, process reengineering, response management, and reorganization. • Organizational Oversight: Provide leadership in organizational stability and scalability. Administrate human resource functions to include recruiting, compensation and benefits, and performance evaluation. • Training & Development: Designs curriculums and conduct presentations and workshops to develop, enrich and increase working knowledge and tactical skill set through effective training delivery systems. • Team Building & Strategic Planning: Works collaboratively with executive leadership on implementing the right strategy to meet training and development needs. Produce, manage and launch courses, programs and team building retreats to focus on organizational objectives. • Event Management & Facilitation: Orchestrates meeting planning services offering seamless integration of end-to-end event cycles including (but not limited to) organizational needs analysis, cost analysis, financial reporting, vendor relations, venue logistics, registration management, and catering requirements. Show less



Hunton & Williams LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Sr. Business Operations Administrator

  • Jun 2012 - Oct 2014

  Oversaw administrative and operational activities of the Centre for Information Policy Leadership, and supports the consulting activities of the Senior Policy Advisors and Principals associated with the Centre. • Planned, implemented and monitored multi-faceted, complex projects simultaneously. Responsible for the successful operational productivity, effectiveness and efficiency of the Centre. Ensured delivery of exceptional internal and external client service. Consistently exceeded performance goals through development of innovative action plans, coordination of special events, performance goal setting and stakeholder outreach.• Finance / Budget: Prepared and managed the Centre’s budget in compliance with Hunton & Williams LLP Finance Department policy and procedures. Tracked monthly expenditures against current-year budgets and adjust budgets as necessary throughout the year based on expenditure levels and changes in anticipated expenses. Managed and negotiated law firm invoices and contracts for payment. • Event/Meeting Coordination: Independently managed and planned complex global conferences which were attended by senior executives from Fortune 500 companies and high-level government officials from the White House and Commerce Department. This included hotel selection and vendor contract negotiations, development of budgets and project timelines, detailed plans for event logistics, promotion and marketing plans, all speaker and sponsor arrangements, as well as on-site management of the overall conferences and catered events.• Managed, planned and coordinated administrative workflow for one direct report and internal departments. Identified activities required for successful work completion within aggressive deadlines. Managed recruitment and selection efforts; identify staff training needs and provide opportunities for staff development. Conducted performance appraisals; prepared and maintained staff schedules and oversee time, attendance and leave. Show less

• Business Operations Administrator

  • Feb 2007 - Jun 2012

  • Administrator of all Operational Activities for the CENTRE AND CPLF: Responsible for overall management and operation of the accounting functions, including budgeting, financial analysis, auditing; and overseer of the Forum’s daily operations and financial assets. Managed the Centre and Forum’s internal control process and maintained responsibility for all issues related to financial integrity, fraud prevention and audit coordination. • Business Development/Media Relations: In collaboration with the Communications Department, developed the Centre’s website for internal/external client’s use and created a depository for white papers, congressional testimonies, press releases and a variety of communication resources. Implemented procedures to facilitate domestic and global media requests ensuring the requests complied with the firm’s policies and Centre’s mission.• Developed Best Practices for CENTRE Projects: Prepared action plans and schedules for various phases of project accomplishments, both short and long-range; ensured that plans were consistent with goals, schedules and policies. Planned, coordinated, and established operating methods and procedures for accomplishment of project goals.• Contract Management and Member Relations: Served as lead negotiator for membership agreements, ensuring the terms and services aligned with the goals of the Centre and brand of the firm. Monitored progress of agreements and maintained agreement documentation for the fulfillment of the agreement terms including receipt and expenditure of funds. Reviewed and negotiated contracts for senior policy advisors’ participation in workshops, seminars and other events. Show less

• Administrative Assistant

  • Apr 2005 - Feb 2007

• Professional Assistant

  • Nov 2002 - Apr 2005