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Amy Venable

Amy Venable

General Operations Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Multi-Unit District Manager

  • Education

    • Virginia Commonwealth University

      1999 - 2001
      Courses Towards Pre-Physical Therapy, Majoring in Business

    • Regent University

      2017 - 2019
      Master's degree Cyber Security 3.9

      ➤ Learned how to implement and audit the Critical Security Controls as documented by the Council on Cyber Security.➤ Studied business data analysis using spreadsheets or databases including Excel tables, Pivot Tables, and MYSQL.➤ Expanded knowledge surrounding designing algorithms and translating solutions into well-designed cyber programs.➤ Gained knowledge of information security and policies in the private sector related to privacy and incident response.➤ Assessed target… Show more ➤ Learned how to implement and audit the Critical Security Controls as documented by the Council on Cyber Security.➤ Studied business data analysis using spreadsheets or databases including Excel tables, Pivot Tables, and MYSQL.➤ Expanded knowledge surrounding designing algorithms and translating solutions into well-designed cyber programs.➤ Gained knowledge of information security and policies in the private sector related to privacy and incident response.➤ Assessed target networks or hosts for security vulnerabilities and examined ethical hacking methodologies or programs.➤ Examined both network device security and wireless security issues specifically for WiFi, and Bluetooth technologies.➤ Focused on the digital forensic practices and exercises for collection of evidence on network, client, or mobile devises.➤ Studied mobile security and learned how to secure devices by designing, deploying, or operating mobile environments. Show less

    • Purdue University Global

      2014 - 2016
      Master's degree Business Administration 3.8

    • Purdue University Global

      2009 - 2011
      Bachelor of Science - BS Business Administration 3.7

      Activities and Societies: ,National Society of Collegiate Scholars,Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society

  • Experience

    • Rent-A-Center

      Dec 2004 - Jan 2019
      General Operations Manager

      ➤ Collaborated with IT professionals in order to remedy hardware/software failures including new equipment installations.➤ Maximized productivity by developing associates, leading to an increase in customer conversion rates from 15% to 40%.➤ Spearheaded various HR processes including recruiting, onboarding, exit processing, and payroll related administration.➤ Trained and developed associates to ensure they continued to provide outstanding service and represent brand standards.➤ Challenged associates with clear and attainable goals and consistently provided performance feedback through coaching. Show less

    • Summit Capital Partners

      Jan 2019 - Jul 2024

      ➤ Developing and successfully implementing a regional sales plan, consistently exceeding budgeted revenue and profit goals.➤ Analyzing P&Ls, identifying variances, and proactively implementing corrective solutions to optimize financial performance.➤ Achieving recognition as "District of the Month" for outstanding performance in September 2022 and October 2022.➤ Driving a consistent 90% monthly rental revenue collection rate and achieving 18% year-over-year growth in rental revenue.➤ Effectively managing operational expenses within the region to optimize and maximize profit potential.➤ Establishing activities and strategies to drive business growth, resulting in strong sales and collection results.➤ Monitoring daily, weekly, and monthly key performance indicators to ensure continuous process improvement.➤ Providing ongoing development opportunities for District Managers through training and operational meetings.➤ Developing District Managers' proficiency in executing company policies and procedures according to company standards.➤ Identifying and cultivating talent, strengthening the region's leadership bench, and cultivating a high-performing team. Show less ➤ Forecasted sales/payroll to drive store results, provided multi-unit management, and monitored daily/weekly/monthly results.➤ Continuously recruited, interviewed, hired, and trained employees for positions according to specific business needs.➤ Ensured a coaching culture was present to include timely acknowledgement of successes and feedback on opportunities.➤ Conducted specific inventory checks on a regular basis and maintained updated inventory records to meet store needs.➤ Made strategic and innovative business decisions in accordance with all brand concepts and strategies when needed. Show less

      • Multi-Unit District Manager

        May 2022 - Jul 2024

      • Operations Manager

        Jan 2019 - May 2022

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • AWS Cert-Prep

    • AWS for jobs

    • Dev SysOps Engineering Certification – In progress

    • IT Infrastructure & Networking

    • Linux for AWS