WORK EXPERIENCE EMORY UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF NURSING 2022 - PRESENT PROJECT MANAGER, EMORY IN MOTION Lead meetings with executive leadership, develops and manages work plans, and facilitates appropriate follow-up. Leads team meetings and drive project tasks to ensure objectives are met. Drafts key communications such as presentations, reports, and policies. Conducts projects activities requiring comprehensive research and data analysis. Collaborates with stakeholders and community partners to facilitate project objectives and ensure timelines and action plans are accomplished. Provides leadership to project team members and ensures integration of relevant business processes.
Kaycia Rhone kaycia.rhone@gmail.com @kayciarhone
SUMMARY A passionate and dynamic professional with many years of exceptional experience managing teams and providing innovative leadership solutions to maximize business value. Highly proficient in ensuring delivery of project goals and managing project needs with a hands-on approach. Quickly and effectively responds to new developments, including providing vital progress reports and postproject analysis. A Certified Lean Practitioner with a systematic approach to problem-solving and demonstrated ability to manage projects from initiation through execution/completion under fastpaced, time-sensitive environments. Adept at assembling, leading, and managing teams. Able to effectively communicate and maximize relationships with stakeholders and partners.
CITY OF LOVEJOY 2009 - 2022 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Led economic development initiatives and instated small business development and retention incentives for local businesses. Worked with the LDA Board to execute board-led programs and initiatives. Facilitate Board meetings and maintain records according to City and State Laws and policies. Partner and effectively communicate with cross-functional business partners, set & manage expectations with stakeholders, facilitate & drive project meetings. Engage Community Partners and Stakeholders to ensure the success of a variety of programs and projects.
CLERK, URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Manage operations of the Downtown District including overseeing tenants and city-owned facilities. Work with the URA Board to execute board-led programs and initiatives. Facilitate Board meetings and maintain records according to City and State Laws and policies. EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, OFFICE OF MAYOR/CITY MANAGER Accomplishments: Employee of the Year 2012 & 2013. Served as point of contact between Mayor & Council and staff while developing and implementing public policy. Managed and supervised assigned operations to achieve goals within available resources. Develop human resource policies, procedures, training, and recruitment programs for volunteers and paid staff to ensure positive community experience and organization growth. Responsibilities: Organize and oversee the logistics of events sponsored by the City, such as the annual FallFest, Community Events and Holiday celebrations. Direct all aspects of operations in community events and city projects, including marketing, budgeting, cost control, continuous quality improvement, resident/family/community relations, and risk management/safety.
KAYCIA RHONE EVENTS | CEO & LEAD PLANNER Certified Wedding Planner Accomplishments: Successful execution of scores of events ranging from social, corporate, and weddings. Secured numerous features in national and local publications. Manage small to large-scale events from conception through to reconciliation, including pre-event organization, budget management, execution on-site, and staff management. Facilitate and conduct effective meetings with event hosts to discuss objectives and goals. Worked closely vendors and suppliers for delivery of goods or services associated with an event, negotiating supplier contracts and meeting event objectives. Support business development by maintaining effective systems for key areas such as client management, bookkeeping, and marketing.
EDUCATION MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Louisiana State University Shreveport July 2022
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, MARKETING Georgia State University, J. Mack Robinson College of Business May 2009