Profile

Dependable Business/ Project Manager or Consultant, bringing management experience and a willingness to take on added responsibility to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player with a strong work ethic and advanced complex problem solving skills, versed in all aspects of business management.

Experience

Consultant / Freelancer, WP Consulting 2014 to Present

Composed small websites, content writing, social media management, brand strategy, and similar tasks. Also managed online presence within sales community, and worked various part time jobs in the service industry.

Patient Care Technician, Huntsville Hospital 05/2013-05/2014

Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care. Answer patient call lights, record food and liquid intake, test and record vital signs and blood sugar levels, provide support to assist patients with performing activities of daily living, and discuss care with patients and families.

HR Assistant / Recruiter, SMX Staffing Inc., 06/2012-12/2012

Conducted background checks, drug tests, 3 different aptitude tests, personality tests, entrance interviews, work area/ job selection, orientations, facility tours, and exit interviews on all candidates. Explained employee compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions and other promotional/ seasonal opportunities.

Event/ Catering Supervisor, LSN Company 02/2009-12/2011

Provided coaching, mentoring, and consultation to staff to enhance development. Monitored serving techniques and events to ensure proper procedures were followed. Supervised and coordinated event activities, as well as employee scheduling.

Patriot Fire Control, US Army 2007-2008

Served as Platoon Leader and Squad Leader. Received the following awards: Audie Murphy, CSM, Drill & Ceremony, Combatives team, Ironman Soldier, and War-Time Iraqi Freedom Service.Conducted (PMCS) Preventative Maintenance Checks & Services daily on military vehicles, attended various (FX) Field Exercises with unit monthly to practice mobile patriot missile unit emplacement and Road March drills to achieve combat readiness.

Education

University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL - BBA Management, 2017

National English Honor Society, Sigma Kappa Delta Coursework includes: Advanced Computer applications/ science, Speech, Sociology, Communication, Psychology, Management, and Business Administration. Recipient of Full USVA Scholarship

Calhoun Community College, Decatur, AL - Associate in Science, 2013

Skills

Multi-operations, Contract, Data, Program, Project, and Personnel management, Project/ event coordination, hiring and recruitment knowledge, business planning and execution, Workflow analysis, operational assessments, process improvements, business process mapping, team leadership, and staff training/ development.

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-priest-5b018210b