Telesha Lee

Norfolk, VA ***** • 1-804-***-**** • adxim1@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Results-driven entrepreneur with experience in founding, launching, and managing a successful businesses. Proven track record of leveraging strategic vision, operational excellence and competitive business growth. Proactive professional with 15 years of experience and proven knowledge of customer-driven managing, entrepreneurial leadership, and long range planning. Accomplished professional who is well-versed in assessing risk, developing solutions and implementing positive changes to achieve sustainability and growth in challenging market conditions. Adept at building and strengthening business and customer relationships. Skills

Policy Updates

Recruiting and Hiring Top Talent

Adaptable and Flexible

Human Resource Information System (HRIS)

Effective Communicator and Public Speaker

Productivity Performance

Attention to Quality

Work History

CEO, 03/2020 to Current

Pearline Charm School – Williamsburg, VA

Established foundational processes for business operations. Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.

Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.

Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.

Updated business processes, products and team makeups to generate more business opportunities and cater to audience needs.

Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base and solidify market presence.

Talent Scout, 07/2013 to 05/2017

International Model And Talent Association – New York, NY Worked closely with producers and directors to define casting needs and deliver casting options according to expectations through comprehensive talent binders. Prioritized numerous activities by continually updating information, controlling scheduling and corresponding with contacts via phone and email. Drove communication between directors, producers, talent agents and actors to maintain efficient casting practices and execution.

Taught instructional courses and advised students. Negotiated with athletes and representatives to obtain services and arrange services. Startup Founder, 01/2008 to 01/2012

Dressed And Highly Favored Productions – Norfolk, VA Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.

Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.

Secured sufficient funds to cover business obligations by tracking expenses and budgeting accurately.

Defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes. Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.

Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.

Represented organization at industry conferences and events. Assistant Teacher /Coach, 02/2003 to 02/2005

James City County – Williamsburg, VA

Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.

Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.

Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes. Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal. Assisted in lessons, curriculum and homework planning. Education

Social Work, 05/2002

Norfolk State University - Norfolk, VA