Amber Lawson

Amber Lawson

Assistant General Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Team Lead, Account Management | Driving Client Success & Strategic Partnerships at Hatch

  • Education

    • James Madison University

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      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Cultural Anthropology

      Research: Shifting Gender Norms in Refugee Communities

  • Experience

    • Gordon Restaurant Group

      Jan 2015 - Mar 2017
      Assistant General Manager

      -Assisted in the grand opening, which included planning and execution, vendor and client relations, budget and spend tracking, and projection reports to General Manager-Assisted the General Manager with store operations and profit & loss analysis-Cultivated relationships with local businesses to build trust and exceptional customer experience through various catering options-Managed training sessions, quarterly reviews, and growth trajectory of 10-15 employees

    • WeWork

      Mar 2017 - May 2020

      -Cultivate relationships with clients, stakeholders, and executives to ensure exceptional client experience and advance business opportunities -Assume ownership and manage relationship with key accounts, serving as primary point of contact for client inquiries-Change management initiatives, which included planning and execution of the project, vendor and client relations, budget tracking and monthly business reviews, and projection reports with leadership-Opened WeWork 725 Ponce, which included planning and execution of the project, vendor and client relations, marketing, and content creation, budget and spend tracking, projection reports and monthly business reviews with leadership-Manage team workflow and deadlines, delegate project tasks, and provide strategic guidance to the broader community team-Communicate and drive the success of business updates, process changes, company initiatives, and goals to the team-Ownership of business profit & loss statement, monthly business review conversations with Portfolio Director and General Manager-Work closely with Account Executives to qualify sales pipeline, determine occupancy goals, and develop sales strategies-Provide input towards monthly, quarterly, and yearly budgets Show less -Sales ownership, which included planning and execution of sales strategies(using Salesforce CRM to build and update pipeline), client relations, marketing and sales tactics, and projection reports to leadership-Offered guidance through member journey from initial lead generation through and beyond initial contract terms-Maintained accurate Salesforce CRM pipeline and outreach campaigns-Maintained low churn, high retention of members-Managed renewal and commitment conversations for Consumer and Medium-Large Businesses level member companies-Tailored sales tours for small to medium and large sized businesses and demonstrated business solutions Show less -Event ownership, which included planning and execution of large events (utilizing Google Suite to build and update SOPs/ROS), vendor and client relations, marketing and content creation (utilizing Adobe), budget and spend tracking, and projection reports to manager-Cultivated relationships with members through daily interactions; planned and hosted engaging community events; served as a first point of contact for issues or complaints-Created a standard operating procedure for WeLive events and partnership outreach-Performed in-office administrative tasks Show less

      • Community Manager

        Oct 2018 - May 2020
      • Community Lead

        Apr 2018 - Oct 2018
      • Community Associate

        Mar 2017 - Apr 2018
    • Hatch

      Oct 2020 - now
      • Team Lead, Account Management

        Feb 2024 - now
      • Senior Account Manager

        May 2022 - Feb 2024
      • Account Manager

        Oct 2020 - May 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Leadership Foundations

      LinkedIn
      Apr 2020
    • Accounting Foundations- Budgeting

      LinkedIn
      Apr 2020
    • Communicating with Empathy

      LinkedIn
      Apr 2020
    • Managing in Difficult Times

      LinkedIn
      Apr 2020
    • Managing Virtual Teams

      LinkedIn
      Apr 2020
    • Solving Business Problems

      LinkedIn
      Apr 2020
    • Building Customer Loyalty

      LinkedIn
      May 2019
    • Financial Analysis: Introduction to Business Performance Analysis

      LinkedIn
      Nov 2018
    • Google Sheets Advanced Tips and Tricks

      LinkedIn
      Nov 2018
    • Process Improvement Foundations

      LinkedIn
      Nov 2018
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Alexandria Archaeology
      Alexandria ArchaeologyAssociated with Amber Lawson
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Yarrow Mamout Archaeology Project
      Yarrow Mamout Archaeology ProjectAssociated with Amber Lawson
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Church World Service- Immigration and Refugee Program
      Church World Service- Immigration and Refugee ProgramAssociated with Amber Lawson
    • Archaeological Field School

      Issued by James Madison University on May 2014
      James Madison UniversityAssociated with Amber Lawson