Tamera Blair
Spartanburg
Summary
Reliable manager demonstrating a high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing an exceptional work ethic and a desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering a knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments, to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.
In addition, I have managed the Upper SC State Fair for 15 years. This includes setting up the fairground for entertainment, vendors, food concessions, and coordinating operations. During this eleven-day event, I am also responsible for hiring staff, all contracts, insurance, and customer relations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
MANAGER
KEVIN WHITAKER CHEVROLET/CADILLAC
GREENVILLE
06.2011 - Current
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with customers.
- Oversaw program compliance with requirements and schedule.
- Analyzed data collected during the course of the program, and reported results accordingly.
- Generated and delivered reports, program review presentations and other program status updates.
- Implemented best practices in order to maximize efficiency of operations.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing processes, procedures and systems related to the program delivery cycle.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Communicated regularly with external partners to ensure alignment of the program and warranties.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Manager Director
UPPER SC STATE FAIR
Easley
08.2010 - 09.2024
- Facilitated team meetings and workshops to foster collaboration and share best practices.
- Directed recruitment, hiring, and training of new staff members.
- Created and maintained relationships with vendors and entertainment.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Identified areas for improvement within the organization and developed plans to address them.
- Coordinated the hiring process for new staff members.
- Provided guidance on business operations to ensure objectives were met.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with vendors and entertainment.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales revenue.
Education
Real Estate Agent
Wyatt Real Estate
Greenville, SC03-2007
High School Diploma -
Crest High School
Boiling Springs06-1982
Skills
- Contract negotiation
- Program management
- Operational efficiency
- Process improvement
- Customer relationship management
- Report generation
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Performance monitoring
- Interpersonal communication
- Vendor management
- Clear communication
- Customer relations
- Continuous improvement
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Effective communication
- Plan projects
- Good judgment
- Self motivation
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Complex Problem-solving
- Interpersonal relations
- Professional and courteous
- Communication skills
- Contract management
- Policy administration
- Computer skills
- Negotiation and conflict resolution
- MS office
- Active listening
- Coaching and mentoring
- Team development
- Schedule management
- Strategic planning
- Partnership development
- Documentation and reporting
- Shift scheduling
- Time management abilities
- Operations management
Accomplishments
- I have been a drivers education instructor, cake decorator and have my Real Estate license (inactive status).
- Known as a "fix it" type person, always looking for improvements.
Affiliations
Horseback riding is my therapy.
Love life, my family and pets.
Traveling abroad - France, Spain and lived in Okinawa, Japan for almost a year.
I have also traveled across the United States (40+ states)
Timeline
MANAGER
KEVIN WHITAKER CHEVROLET/CADILLAC
06.2011 - Current
Manager Director
UPPER SC STATE FAIR
08.2010 - 09.2024
Real Estate Agent
Wyatt Real Estate
High School Diploma -
Crest High School
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