James Rawls
Regional Director at The Borgen Project
*************@*****.***
Summary
Innovative and creative business director with an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and a
proven track record in managing business operations while driving brand growth and improving sales.
Experienced leader recognized for building strong process improvements and customer relationships while
leveraging excellent negotiating skills to achieve company success. Respected business manager with extensive
experience in the retail and healthcare industry adept at identifying emerging trends and opportunities.
Experience
Regional Director at The Borgen Project
October 2013 - Present (3 months)
Meet with local congressional leaders and lobby for legislation that improves living conditions for those
living on less than $1 per day. Mobilize people in your community to contact their congressional leaders.
Assist with fundraising efforts. Build a network of people engaged in the cause. Develop and implement
strategies for furthering the cause.
Project Manager / Record Associate at Foley & Lardner LLP
September 2013 - Present (4 months)
Achieves operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and
reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and
customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system
improvements; implementing change. Creation of new files, following established procedures entry of all
records into the client records management database. Prepare records for offsite warehouse storages as
necessary.
Preservation Analyst I at BB&T
March 2013 - May 2013 (3 months)
Pull reports and complete on a daily basis. Secure vacant/abandoned properties in a timely manner. Provide
proper notification on vacant properties to Hazard Insurance carriers as required in the homeowners
Policies.Monitor vacant properties for possible storm and/or vandalism damages. Make sure properties are
winterized and grass is maintained in the proper season. Identify bids provided by field service companies.
Review and approve according to BB&T,
Investor and Insurer guidelines, which includes proper submission with required documentation to the
Investor/Insurer to ensure titled reimbursements are paid to BB&T. Assist in the payment of inspection and
preservation invoices and verify compliance to Investor/Insurer guidelines. Coordinate evictions. Ensure
Federal Housing Authority (FHA) properties are in convey condition, per FHA regulations, within 30 days of
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foreclosure sale date or vacancy. Assist property inspection companies in locating properties, which may
include researching internal mortgage records and external tax records. Update mortgage servicing platform
to record all inspection and property preservation activity.
Bank Teller at Wells Fargo
November 2012 - February 2013 (4 months)
Greeting customers and making them feel welcome, as well as catching up with those you see regularly
Processing transactions for customers to help them manage their finances. Finding ways to make financial
services more convenient for customers, like helping them sign up for online banking services.
Recommending additional products and services to meet customers’ needs. Referring customers to your
Wells Fargo partners
Shift Supervisor at CVS Caremark Corporation
July 2011 - April 2012 (10 months)
Oversee all shift scheduling, supervise, train and direct all personnel and store initiatives. Provide superior
customer-centric service and support, manage consumer relations, issues, and strive to promote a “shopping
destination” experience. Verify all pricing is accurate and that merchandise is stocked, rotating as appropriate.
Execute merchandise/product placement and signage for all merchandise, and manage and monitor loss
prevention programs and systems. Protect store assets, identify and provide oversight to shoplifters. Complete
procurement and receipt of all merchandise and develop daily reports and sales forecasts.
Store Manager at Check Into Cash
May 2010 - December 2010 (8 months)
As an Manager I was responsible for managing every aspect of the day-to-day operations of the
center.Provided exceptional customer service and financial counseling. Help manage and execute marketing
campaigns. Ensured that all transactions are accurate and all policies are followed.
Traveled locally for marketing, collections, staffing, and banking responsibilities.
Volunteer Experience
Regional Director at The Borgen Project
October 2013 - Present (3 months)
Meet with local congressional leaders and lobby for legislation that improves living conditions for those
living on less than $1 per day. Mobilize people in your community to contact their congressional leaders.
Assist with fundraising efforts. Build a network of people engaged in the cause. Develop and implement
strategies for furthering the cause.
Skills & Expertise
Customer Service
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Microsoft Excel
File Management
Data Entry
Inventory Management
Microsoft Office
Outlook
Process Scheduler
Customer Satisfaction
Human Resources
Management
Retail
Analysis
Executive Management
Executive Coaching
Fundraising
Nonprofits
Non-profit Administration
Non-profit Volunteer
Non-profit Leadership
Non-profit Board Development
Program Management
Education
Almeda University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2012 - 2014
University of Maryland College Park
Certification, Project Management, 2012 - 2013
Corllins University
Bachelor Of Business Administration, Business Administration, 2009 - 2011
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James Rawls
Regional Director at The Borgen Project
*************@*****.***
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