Powers Gray

Creative Business Consultant @Powers Gray

HR Analyst🔥 Startup Founder👍 Sales & BizDev🗿 HR🧨 Consulting🎥 EntertainmentCustomer Success ManagerFounderProduct ConsultantArtist ManagementHR consultantTraining&Development SpecialistAdministrative SpecialistArt ProducerBusiness AnalystCustomer ResearcherAssociateEngagement Manager

Powers Gray is a visionary strategist with over a decade of experience in the industry. She is known for her innovative approaches to online branding and advertising, specializing in social media marketing and search engine optimization, paired with impeccable work ethic and integrity. Powers has worked with several reputable companies in various sectors, helping them improve their online visibility and customer engagement, as well as improved operations for efficiency and has been a renowned “culture keeper” in mediations between employee and employer. Powers' commitment to delivering exceptional results and her vast knowledge in analysis and thinking outside of the box make her a respected figure in the industry.

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Work Background

GreystarLifestyle Coordinator

Oct. 2023Franklin, Tennessee, United States · On-site

Barista Parlor LLCDirector of Retail Operations

Nov. 2022 - Sep. 2023Nashville · HybridRESPONSIBLE FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF ALL HIRING, MANAGING AND CREATING INVENTORY PROCESSES, VENDOR MANAGEMENT, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE, SCHEDULING, ASSISTS IN CONTINUING AND PROMOTING COFFEE EDUCATION, COACHING AND HOLDING STAFF ACCOUNTABLE TO ALL BP STANDARDS, CONDUCTING STORE AUDITS AND MONTHLY INVENTORY COGS, MANAGING BOTH FRONT AND BACK OF HOUSE OPERATIONS, COMMUNICATING TO BOTH STAFF AND OWNER/OPS MANAGER VIA WEEKLY RECAPS, PRIVATE AND SPECIAL EVENT COORDINATION AND SCHEDULING, CONDUCTING BI-ANNUAL AND ANNUAL REVIEWS FOR ALL STAFF, WORK WITH MANAGEMENT TO ESTABLISH AND ROLL OUT ANY CHANGES IN PROCEDURES

HireQuest DirectTN Staffing Coordinator

Jun. 2022 - Nov. 2022Nashville, Tennessee, United States

ResProp ManagementLeasing Manager

Oct. 2021 - Feb. 2022San Antonio, Texas, United States

StarbucksStore Manager

Nov. 2017 - Mar. 2021Charleston, South Carolina, United StatesRecruiting and developing talent consistently, hiring, staffing, building and executing training plans for all partners, managing and leading team towards success, providing quality food and beverages in high paced atomosphere, motivating and maintaing calm demeanor during high volume periods, anticipate and fulfill both staff and customer needs, managing all social media platforms, providing impeccable customer service, fulfilling coverage gaps within primary store and work with peers to provide sufficient needs within entire district, organizing district-wide events, scheduling and upkeeping needs of up to 30+ partners, establishing and upkeep to ensure consistent inventory excellence, providing a cuture of warmth and belonging

powersgray.comEvent & Project Manager

Jan. 2012 - Nov. 2017Charleston, South Carolina Areacoordinating & managing unique & creative events for non-profit organizations, marketing/networking, client development & relations, website & social media development, tracking online marketing tactics and patterns, managing event productions from concept to completion, budgeting & sponsor outreach, brand development & amelioration, developing event content strategies, online and in-person communications with clients, customers, and vendors

Charleston Home RentalsEvaluations/Maintenance Manager

Jun. 2016 - Oct. 2017Charleston, South Carolina AreaPerforming move in and move out inspections for up to 500 properties, work order management and dispatching to third party vendors, assisting with evictions, liaison to company partners and vendors, Appfolio property management software proficiency; initiating and innovating company’s procedures

Charleston Home RepairsOffice Manager

Jun. 2015 - Dec. 2016Charleston, South Carolina AreaSupporting reputation management efforts, tracking and recording online marketing tactics and patterns, maintaining brand content on third party websites, assisting social media efforts, performing data entry, assisting customer needs, handling all invoicing, building presentations for property management and HOAs

Vintage Coffee CafeCo-Founder; Event & Quality Control Manager

Jan. 2015 - Jan. 2016Charleston, South Carolina AreaBrand development & social media management Specialty coffee training program development Marketing & public relations Ordering coffee and restaurant equipment Creative co-director Event and sales coordination

Southern SeasonLead Barista

Jun. 2014 - Mar. 2015Mt. Pleasant, SCMaking espresso and coffee beverages, training co-workers the art and history of the specialty coffee industry, rotating all 60+ coffees fresh and up to date, holding pour over tastings & cuppings bi-monthly, inventory for all coffee & tea products & merchandise, keeping up to date on all products within the store, high attention to the customer & their needs, taking and ordering product suggestions, handling cash drawer, teaching classes to the public in the cooking school on home brewing

Collective Coffee Co.Barista

Jun. 2013 - May. 2014Mt. Pleasant, SCResponsibilities include maintaining and expanding knowledge of the specialty coffee industry, performing routine espresso machine preventative e maintenance, formulating business plans and specials, coordinating events and coffee cuppings, expediting food and drinks, register and bank management, scheduling meetings with employees and potential event sponsors, proficient espresso & pour over coffee performance, ordering supplies and coffee o n a weekly basis from Intelligentsia Coffee Roasters, personal and professional customer service skills