Debra Waring
469-***-**** *******@**********.*** /linkedin.com/in/debra-bertolino-waring-2a980811
Frisco, TX
Exceptional Manager with over 20+ years of experience in customer retention, human resources, and operations. As a seasoned manager, I have consistently demonstrated the ability to lead by fostering collaboration, setting clear expectations, and ensuring accountability. I am extremely approachable, and that helps foster said communication.
My experience includes overseeing complex projects in high-pressure environments, where I have excelled at aligning team efforts with organizational goals.
Effective trainer, communicator, and result-oriented leader. Proven track record of utilizing strong organizational, planning and communication skills towards improving operational efficiency.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
System Implementation Product Integration Personnel Management Business Process Mapping Retention Negotiation Cross-Functional Collaboration Salesforce Management Hubspot Management Strategic Planning Organizational Leadership Presentation Facilitation Conflict Resolution Schedule Coordination Data Management Contact Management Process Improvement Data Analysis Research Reporting Problem Solving Training Facilitation Interpersonal Skills Verbal & Written Communication Event Planning Community Outreach Collaboration Sales Facilitation Quality Call Scripting KPI Management
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Salesforce Hubspot Vanillasoft MBO Jane Microsoft Suite Teams Google Suite AuthorizeNet CallIo Ring Central DOMO Seamless Ai ChatGPT Adobe CapCut Microsoft SalonBI Illustrator REV
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
General Manager 08/ 2024 - PRESENT
Slant Enterprises Castle Hills, TX
Increased revenue by 26% in the first 3 months
Hired and trained team
Inventory and purchasing, saving 7% over prior months
oFinding new vendors and cutting non usable consumables from budget
Current Successes and Implementations
oCollaborate with corporate to attain 100% compliance and training protocol.
oInitiated new social media accounts and content
oProvided constructive feedback to the floor manager on the sales bootcamp I brought into play. The results of this program increase the pipeline of sales and new customers over 12% in 90 days.
oCreated and designed individualized, customized and creative motivations and hybrid training courses to align with stylist needs and
Salon Coordinator 06/ 2022 - 06/2024
Waxonomy LLC Frisco, TX
Launched brand new business into a very successful and profitable entity in 24 months
Vetted new hires, designed schedules and managed quality
Created Social Media accounts and managed them for the first 6 months, then outsourced a media company to manage.
Brought USA Compliances into 100% from 0% in 6 months
Maintained licenses, inspections and insurances
Performed monthly commissions spreadsheets
Produced events to launch business
COO 06/ 2017 - 06/2023
Rainmaker NBD Sherman, TX
New Business Partnership (Ground up)
Designed all internal training and call scripting
Hired and trained all new personnel
Maintained over 1 Million contacts across several databases
Maintained licenses, inspections and insurances
Performed monthly commissions spreadsheets
Managed all company travel
Assisted in sales that resulted in profitable revenue after the first 8 months
Director of Research and Office Manager 09/2008 – 05/2017
OnTarget Partners LLC – Frisco, TX
Head of the Research department, increasing database from 7,000 contacts to over 60,000 (clean and vetted) in my first year
Hired, trained and managed a team of 7 – 10
Most successful division in the organization
Planned and coordinated community outreach and volunteer events
Company branding and marketing
Spoke to all clients with the Exec team to understand and implement services needed correctly
Supply management, maintenance, payroll and personnel were all under my guidance
Qualified for all top performance awards for each year in the company
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Kean University - Union, NJ
Associates of Science, Biology
Harvard University- Cambridge, MA