Will Cloud
Houston, Tx. *****
**********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward thinking leader with a self motivated mindset and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship building and critical thinking skills with a determined and decisive nature.
Experience
June 2024- Present (Temp)
Works of Art, Houston, Tx. - Art Gallery Manager / Artist
●Artwork Pricing & Market Analysis
●Helped with artist curation featuring emerging artists.
●Speared-headed gallery art exhibitions to ensure gallery visitors have a unique and comfortable experience.
●Oversee the handling, shipping, amd installation of high-end art pieces
●Build industry relationships between artists and galleries or purchasers to ensure profit
●Help purchasers with ethical and good decision making on art purchases.
●Oversee gallery openings and host art talks, increasing community engagement and increase media coverage,
July 2019- September 2023
Cen - Tour Logistics, Houston, TX, - Logistics Coordinator
●Tracked orders and notified customers of status and or potential delays.
●Coordinated shipping request for expedited deliveries and documented accurately to achieve correct billing.
●Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
●Handled high volume paperwork and collaborated with administration to resolve invoicing and shipping issues.
●Liaised between warehouse personnel and customers to facilitate account and operational needs.
●Produced weekly status reports detailing logistics operations and problems
●Developed and implemented technical projects to increase productivity and increase revenue by 17%.
August 2012 - July 2019
Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Rosharon,Tx. - Warehouse Manager
●Supervised warehouse to be in compliance with OSHA standards.
●Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization and optimize work productivity.
●Completed and reviewed daily logs to ensure accurate material movement.
●Counseled personnel on needed improvements and disciplining substandard conduct.
●Set and enforced maintenance schedules to keep equipment in operational order.
●Diminished accidents by 4% by identifying root causes for corrective actions.
09/1998 - 12/2007
C&R Financial Group, Houston, Tx. - Financial Executive
●Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
●Managed partnerships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
●Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
●Reviewed individual department performance and with department heads to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
●Partnered with IT, business development, and operations leaders to develop a robust financial business plan with detailed benchmarks and company growth plans.
●Spearheaded expansion strategies to increase business market share, drove growth and brought in more than 200 new customers in 27 months.
●Strategic planned targeted solutions for customers based on specific needs and market trends.
Education
May 2016 - September 2018
Alvin Community College, Alvin Tx. - Business Administration
●3.8 GPA
Skills
●Project Management
●Budgeting & Forecasting
●Microsoft Office Suite
●Social Media Management
●SEO/SEM
●Adobe
●Good Communication
●Leadership
●Adaptability
●Attention to Detail