Nicholas Finnie
Oakland
Summary
Dedicated and results-oriented professional with excellent interpersonal, organizational, time management, and communication skills - capable of interacting with key stakeholders as well as staff and frontline customer by providing excellent public relations and administration assistance. Able to increase productivity rate by utilizing tenured expertise learned through multiple years of proven experience to identify problem areas, provide and maintain proactive solutions, and build long-term mutually beneficial relationships with individuals across all business areas, functions, and organizations. Possess exceptional strengths in tactical leadership, developmental management, innovative organization, and follow-through on essential company projects and goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Support Personne
Memphis Shelby County School
03.2023 - Current
- Meet one on one with students to determine academic and career goals.
- Have students complete an interest inventory to determine interests and learn about postsecondary options.
- Screen and assist students in applying for internships, apprenticeships, and work-based learning opportunities in their program of study.
- Have students create an online profile using the MajorClarity platform.
- Plan, develop, and implement exploration opportunities, including college campus visits, career fairs, industry visits, parent sessions, and similar activities.
- Work directly with the local postsecondary institutions to connect students to applicable.
- Connect industry representatives to participants through job shadowing and mentoring opportunities for further career exploration and to build interest in local workforce opportunities.
- Assist students in understanding soft skills and how they are important to being successful in the workplace.
- Improve participant resume writing and interviewing skills.
Digital Team Lead
Wal-Mart Supercenter
01.2019 - Current
- Maintained project schedules by managing deadlines and adjusting workflow as needed
- Maintained close connection with project personnel to quickly identify and resolve problems
- Identified, addressed and either resolved or escalated project issues
- Evaluated, monitored and reported on work progression, while verifying compliance with man-hour budget
- Streamlined operational efficiencies by creating employee schedules, managing payroll, controlling inventory, organizing appointments and executing project compliance procedures
- Completed thorough risk assessments and deployed management and response strategies to prevent roadblocks.
Community Specialist
Walmart
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Maintained detailed records of all activities related to each project or initiative, ensuring accurate reporting and documentation for future reference.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in services or resources within the community, leading to targeted improvements in program offerings.
- Enhanced relationships with local businesses through consistent communication and collaboration on community projects.
- Established a system for tracking and measuring program outcomes, enabling data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.
Program Assistant
City of Memphis Department of Public Works
02.2018 - 07.2020
- Completed administrative tasks for staff, such as making copies, proofing documents and distributing mail
- Oversaw program records, organized files and retrieved materials
- Analyzed program effectiveness to modify, adapt and optimize workflows
- Organized personal and professional calendars to streamline office communications, scheduling and initiatives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cordova High School
Cordova, TNBachelor of Arts Education -
University of Memphis
Memphis, TNSkills
- Scope development
- Requirements gathering
- Organizational skills
- Training & Development
- Time management
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Conflict resolution
- Team management
Timeline
Educational Support Personne
Memphis Shelby County School
03.2023 - Current
Community Specialist
Walmart
01.2020 - 01.2022
Digital Team Lead
Wal-Mart Supercenter
01.2019 - Current
Program Assistant
City of Memphis Department of Public Works
02.2018 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Cordova High School
Bachelor of Arts Education -
University of Memphis
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