Candace N. Price-Finnell

Cincinnati, OH §317-946-5655§candacepricefinnell@gmail.com

 

ynamic, self-starting ethical professional with unwavering integrity leveraging unique career path to positively influence the advancement of team and corporate objectives and performance. Capitalizes on entrepreneurial and key supportive team member successes to develop and support teams and initiatives for increased market penetration, expansion and delivery of exceptional customer experiences. Aligns corporate values and vision with goals while engaging stakeholders for increased commitment and inclusion.

 

Key Strengths

 

Communication - Leverages strong communication skills to listen, influence, educate and synchronize; encourages inclusion of diverse perspectives to create holistic communication plans while strengthening teams and results

Leadership - Exceptional presentation and interpersonal skills utilized in forming strong stakeholder relationships, engagement in a shared vision and motivating teams and employees toward top-level performance

Adaptability & Continuous Value Add –Fueled by curiosity and continuous desire to excel as a professional providing increased value, created a career marked by transforming opportunities into successes within diverse environment

Analytical – Meticulously manages financials, projects and priorities incorporating critical details into big picture results

High Achiever – Continually accomplishes high-level goals successfully managing multiple priorities with competing deadlines evidenced in earning Masters in Organizational Leadership while working full time and actively volunteering in community

Project Management – Leverages exceptional communication, presentation and interpersonal skills to align organizational values and vision with action-oriented goals meticulously managing details, budgets and timelines

 

Professional Experience

 

Executive Assistant to the General Superintendent, The Wesleyan Church, 2013 – 2016

Recruited to serve as trusted right hand to influential leader with full ownership and accountability of organizational support and leadership to internal and external support teams.  Ensure confidentiality, integrity and organization of workflow, scheduling and communications for office serving as center of influence for multiple departments.

 

Notable Achievements

ü      Saved thousands of dollars annually through shrewd negotiation of travel contracts and arrangements

ü      Leverage direct and influential leadership to create and maintain cross team coordination and exceptional customer service

ü      Maintain confidentiality and data integrity compiling high level, comprehensive reports

 

§    Full ownership of compiling, analyzing and creating comprehensive four-year report detailing metrics and monthly milestones measuring programs successes and client responses.

§    Ensure all logistical and presentation needs of General Superintendent in attending week long General Conference attended by over 350 delegates, global dignitaries, international board and members.

§    Instill environment of accountability and integrity managing, training and mentoring 11 direct reports.

§    Lead project-based and special assignments ensuring adherence to time, budget and resource expectations.

§    Promote exceptional customer service as leader by example and mentor to staff setting high expectations in meeting the needs of 32 district superintendents and their clients.

§    Instrumental liaison to Executive Directors of Communication & Administration, Global Partners, Education & Clergy, Multiplication & Church Planting & Treasury, and Chief of Staff who report directly to General Superintendent.

§    Organize and direct teams to coordinate and facilitate organizational, board and executive meetings/events.

§   Coordinate with segment divisions to gather input and data to compile Master of Arts Organizational Leadership Thesis on improving the efficiency and cohesiveness of each division and organization as a whole.

 

Assistant Manager, Great Clips, 2012 - 2013

Recruited to serve as instrumental trainer and leader overseeing 10 person staff and daily operations for one of the largest franchisee-owners in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan territories.

 

Notable Achievements

 

§    Partnered with senior management guiding the rebuilding of an effective new employee orientation allowing new employees to achieve success more quickly and effectively.

§    Monitored and improved existing career-path programs significantly improving morale.

§    Influenced leadership to optimize existing staff evaluation reports, training and development programs and leverage as opportunities for improved service and performance.

§    Influential in company strategic goals, objectives and systems which improved revenues and maintained proper staffing levels per customer balance.

§    Increased staff engagement and performance through direct administration of compensation program and facilitation of performance evaluations.

 

Owner / Principal, Textures Studio Salon & Spa, LLC, 1992 - 2012

Individually launched thriving business driving all operations, financials, marketing, personnel and customer service growing company from ground zero to recognized premier service provider realizing over to $326k within four years.

 

Notable Achievements

 

§    Pinpointed and secured location to maximize exposure; performed all real estate agent activities securing location and negotiating lease; created construction contracts and oversaw buildouts.

§    Identified target market, created successful marketing / sales campaigns and leveraged high end service establishment relationships to realize a 1700% increase in clientele comprised of 85% women and 15% men.

§    Meticulously managed financials maintaining minimal overhead and ability to dissolve business with no debt.

§    Maintained aggressive business mindset with conservative credit approach and focus on simple core business philosophy resulting in a business plan that was attractive to investors for being easily repeatable in growing operations and revenues.

§    Recruited, trained and retained eight person high-performing staff securing exceptional employees identified through relationships with schools, industry and civic organizations.

 

Community Leadership

 

YMCA Jordan Branch

Board Chair, 2009 – Present / Membership Committee:  2009 – 2011 / Major Gifts Committee:  2011 – Present

 

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.

Investment Club Member & Secretary – Million Dollar Investment Club, 2011 – Present

Organizer, Annual Domestic Violence Initiative, 2001 – Present

 

Education

 

Master of Arts:  Organizational Leadership - Indiana Wesleyan University, July 2016

Bachelor of Arts:  Business Management - Indiana Wesleyan University, 2009