Brandy Daley **** W. San Juan Ave. ( Glendale,
Arizona 85303
abhn4w@r.postjobfree.com ( 001.480-***-****
Qualifications Profile
Performance-driven, insightful professional with a proven ability to
achieve business-development and revenue-generation goals in high-pressure
environments. Willingness to dedicate skills from over 15 years experience
coordinating, planning and supporting operational and administrative
functions.
. Skilled at consulting with clients to analyze their needs
. Relationship-development expertise that complements an ability
to build solid client base
. Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in leveraging a
variety of complex scenarios.
. Proven leadership and team-building skills, coupled with the
ability to direct strong teams in managing customer relationships
and providing services.
. Highly focused and results oriented in executing comprehensive
research, reporting, information management, and marketing support
in deadline driven organizational objectives.
Professional Experience
Blue Man Group Orlando - Orlando, FL
2007 - 2009
Management Associate
Event Management: Oversee Event, Travel, Housing, and Meeting
operations, Manage and arrange all events and meetings, Arrange all
travel preparations, Provide for entertainment requests for our
partners and VIPS, Participate in and lead local meetings as needed,
Develop and implement all wellness programs, Make adjustments to
marketing, management and financial systems in response to trends
Marketing Management: Serve on local Marketing Committee, Provide
General Management leadership for offsite
events/performances/promotions, Ensure all staff are educated on BMG
history, culture and new developments, Ensure that Blue Man Group
values and artistic standards are understood and supported across the
organization
Administrative Management: Coordinate procedures to ensure a patron
friendly and safe environment, Develop and support the implementation
of customer service guidelines, Assist all departments with IT
troubleshooting and issues, set up IT systems working with the IT
Department, Provide administrative support drafting memos and letters,
filing, etc., Maintain all safety documentation and employee injury
records, HR systems and tracking logs, Input and distribute meeting
minutes for meetings, Create, maintain and schedule the overall
meetings, schedules and calendars
Financial Management: Monitor, track and submit all credit card and
reimbursable items, Communicate with organizations for donations and
trade opportunities, approve, track, record and send all donations,
establish and maintain relations with trade partners, and monitor and
provide for use and availability of trade items
Meridian Financial, Inc - Lake City, FL
2004 - 2008
Licensed Mortgage Broker
Develop expertise in mortgage financing, including builder business,
portfolio loans, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac investor loans. Provide
counseling in mortgage loans to clients. Liaise with banking
institutions. Research, compile, document and resolve any discrepancy in
files. Provide exceptional customer service.
Universal Orlando - Orlando, FL
2001 - 2007
Blue Man Group/Universal Studios Supervisor (2004-2007)
Supervise call center personnel. Process, investigate and resolve phone
sales ticket issues. Process phone sale ticket orders, troubleshoot
ticket issues and respond to guest inquiries. Managing box office as
needed. Assist guests with taxi, auto service, restaurant and hotel
reservations, messages and lost children. Resolve and ease sensitive
guest situations on an individual basis through phone calls, letters, and
personal interactions. Fulfill guest inquires by identifying concerns,
needs, and expectations as well as fully investigating issues such as:
long lines, crowd control, inclement weather, negative employee comments,
height restrictions, property damage and inoperable attractions.
Determine and provide appropriate level of guest recovery. Coordinate
appropriate accommodations for guests with disabilities in accordance
with ADA guidelines. Actively participate in Environmental, Health &
Safety via policy, procedures, training and activities.
Florida Highway Patrol - Orlando, FL
2004 - 2006
Duty Officer
Built a solid record of achievement and advancement through increasing
responsibilities and duties. Responsible for independent decision making
and the ability to monitor and operate the two-way radio system,
NCIC/FCIC computer terminal (i.e. teletype) and telephone while
participating in the composing and disseminating of information through
these communications systems to agency personnel, other law enforcement
agencies and the public while maintaining accurate records as required by
the agency, FCC and FDLE. Receive special training to become certified to
access information stored in local, state, and federal criminal justice
databases. Work with troopers as well as other local, county, state,
national, and international law enforcement agencies.
. Consistently maintained 100% or better of established goals.
. Recognized for outstanding professional acumen and exceptional
performance in a crisis.
Crate & Barrel department Store - Orlando, Florida
2002 to 2004
Department Manager
Operated in largest in volume store for Florida. Train, and coordinate a
staff of 26. Direct sales floor activities. Handle all merchandising,
inventory control, ordering, cash control, and maintenance functions.
Coordinate special promotions and events. Prepare daily sales reports.
Interact with corporate personnel at all levels. Opened/closed store;
handled customer service complaints and cash control. Supervised and
motivated employees. Prepared bank deposits and daily sales reports.
. Was promoted from Office Manager within 3 months of store
opening
. Surpassed customer goals by building client database.
. Won two merchandising display contests.
. Received awards for exceeding sales goals
Make-a-Wish Foundation - Phoenix, Arizona
1998 to 2001
Corporate Development Account Manager (America) (1999 to 2001)
Manage corporate relations with fortune 500 companies, ensuring
production of gift levels and continued alliance. Lead team in corporate
marketing and delivery of customer relationship management techniques.
Collaborate with clients to assess individual requirements and goals and
develop strategic planning solutions. Oversee NASCAR & UAW-GM accounts.
Travel to all pertinent, nationwide events, promotions, and conferences
as a representative of the agreement/partnership between sponsors and
foundation.
. Surpassed customer retention and business development goals by
building client base.
. Lead training programs in diversity and business development.
. Served as key team member in public relations, including
planning, coordination, implementation and management of all
internal and external communications, including advertisements and
press releases.
. Established and maintained strong relationships with large
donors to continually drive revenue growth.
. Solely responsible for the management and retaining of the
largest account in Make-A-Wish history, UAW-GM as well as other
large accounts.
Fundraising Coordinator/Program Services Manager (International) (1998 -
1999)
Realized prospective fundraising opportunities and created grant
proposals and licensing agreement packages. Created and documented all
correspondence to board of directors. Staffed and recorded all
conferences and meetings including Medical Advisory Commission,
Fundraising & Marketing, and Affiliate Relations Committees. Researched
and recruited for fundraising and marketing, wish assist compliance and
headed training for international affiliates. Kept track of and directed
all international wishes and affiliate offices.
. Consistently exceeded established account development and
revenue generation goals.
. Was actively recruited for Corporate Development Account
Manager at Make-A-Wish America Division.
L.U.C. - Sewickley, Pennsylvania
1997 to 1998
Office Manager
Directed day to day office operations providing fundamental support to
the two partners that owned the company. Supervised two secretaries and
one receptionist. Managed accounts payable, receivable and payroll.
Oversaw budgets, prepared expense reports and bank reconciliations.
Purchased hardware, software, performed application upgrades and trained
staff. Prepared and compiled all documentation for government grants and
funding. Coordinate and host all seminars and prepare owner
presentations. Manage all overseas functions including arranging all
travel, accommodations and entertainment.
. Created organizational filing system accounts receivable
procedures.
. Responsible to travel to all international venues to prearrange
and maintain any needs for owners' arrival.
. After completed one year contract was requested to remain in
same capacity with an increase in pay.
Pierre Frey Fabrics - New York, New York
1995 to 1997
National Customer Service Manager
Manage all US orders from corporate office. Liaison to corporate
headquarters in France. Central contact for all shippers and clients.
Research and resolve all internal and external conflicts. Hire, train and
supervise all sales and customer service personnel. Create licensing
agreements and proposals. Travel to pertinent nationwide events as a
representative. Prepare edit and review all development materials and
press releases for sponsors. Responsible for compliance of 9 out of 14
showrooms.
. Created Implemented filing system and client response
procedures.
. Established and maintained shipping contracts with large
corporations.
. Solely responsible for all international communications
internally and externally.
Education and Credentials
Major in Business & Minor in Computer Information Systems (1992-1995)
Arizona State University - Phoenix, Arizona
Major in Economics (1991-1992)
L'Universite D'Aix En Provence - Aix En Provence, France
Professional Licenses:
Florida State Mortgage Broker
Languages:
English, Functional French, Limited Spanish