Audrey V.

Gethers
109 Wallace Road ? Goose Creek, SC 29445 ? (843) 367-1220 ?
Business Management
Specialist in Logistics and Purchasing
Results-oriented, versatile professional with 20+ years of experience in busines
s management seeking leadership position overseeing the development and tactical
execution of programs and initiatives that support overall organizational busin
ess strategy and market approach. Offering the following unique qualifications:
* Demonstrated ability to develop visionary plans to solve organizational chall
enges and positively impact stakeholder value
* Drive, resourcefulness and ability to thrive in challenging environments
* Approach to leadership that facilitates open communication and collaboration
across cross-functional teams
* Strong combination of business acumen, industry knowledge and marketing exper
tise
* Decisiveness and sound judgment in formulating complex business decisions; ab
ility to appropriately analyze risk
* Vision and demonstrated capacity for identifying and capitalizing on market o
pportunities that enhance stakeholder value
SITE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC PLANNING TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
FINANCIAL PLANNING PROCEDURE DESIGN BUDGETING PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
DATA ANALYSES CUSTOMER SERVICE PROCUREMENT TRAINING MANAGEMENT FORECASTING PURC
HASING INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT COST ANALYSES DOCUMENT CONTROL ACCOUNTING / BOOKKEE
PING
SELECTED PROJECTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
* Held ultimate accountability for $2.5 Million in equipment in three separate
dining facilities including all repair, maintenance and replacement issues and e
ncompassing 280+ personnel.
* Purchasing agent for the Arthur Ravenall Bridge, a $45,000,000 bridge project
in South Carolina.
* Provided assigned personnel with financial counseling including debt manageme
nt and investment planning.
* Established highly effective inventory control procedures, which successfully
managed $70,000 in food supplies while serving an average of 16,000 meals daily
.
* Led assigned facilities to receive several awards including Best Dining Facil
ity of the Quarter and The Philip A. Connelly Award in the Large Garrison Catego
ry.
* Instrumental in coaching several staff members to win the Army's Annual Culin
ary Arts Competition.
EDUCATION & PROFFESIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Bachelor of Science in Business Management - 1999 - Summit University - New Orle
ans, LA
Hospitality Management Certification - 2000 - Scranton, PA
Certificate - Beta Tech College - 2004 - North Charleston, SC
Certificate - Disaster Management (IS - 1,2,3) - 2000 - Emergency Management Ins
titute - Ft. Bragg, NC
Certificate - Financial Counseling Services - 2000 - Fort Bragg, NC
Certificate - Supervisory Development - 1999- Fort Benning, GA
Graduate - Advanced Food Service Management - 1992- Fort Lee, VA
Graduate - Mid-Level Manager - 1989 - Fort Lee, VA
TECHNICAL SKILLS
? Quick Books ? Windows 9X, 2000, NT, XP ? Windows 2000 Server ? MS Office Suite
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint ?
? Skilled in Hardware and Software Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Repair ?
CAREER PATH
Manager/Owner Jade A & W Janitorial Company - Goose Creek, SC 2005-Present
* Handle all daily management duties including personnel management, bookkeepin
g, payroll and accounting and advertising and marketing for this organization wi
th monthly gross profits in excess of $16,000. Supervise, train, motivate and ev
aluate a staff of 15-20 individuals. Negotiate and finalize contracts with new c
lients as well as vendors. Prepare and utilize effective marketing and advertisi
ng campaigns. Update and maintain all records and documents including monthly fi
nancial reports and employee evaluations.
* Order and control inventory and supplies. Review effectiveness of new supplie
s and select suppliers based upon their ability to fulfill stringent quality sta
ndards.
Procurement Administrator Palmetto Bridge Construction - SC 2002-2005
* Led the procurement department. Managed all purchasing activity. Researched,
reviewed, analyzed and selected vendors and supplies. Negotiated and finalized c
ontract terms and delivery schedules. Ensured all quality standards were adhered
to. Established operating procedures and policies. Continually monitored vendor
activity to ensure that contract specifications were fulfilled.
Administrative Manager United States Army Quartermaster Corps, NC 1980-2002
* Held a variety of positions of responsibility and trust including dining faci
lity manager, financial advisor, and administrative support. Received numerous a
wards and accommodations for exceeding established objectives. Also received spe
cial recognition for outstanding leadership and personnel training skills.
* Achieved a PERFECT SCORE during annual inspection for unit morale and documen
t/records control.
EXCEPTIONAL REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST