Clavon Leonard
I am creating bottom-line impact through targeted human capital initiatives aligned with emergent business strategies
- Role
- Chief Executive Officer at Character Builders Inc
- Location
- Long Branch, NJ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Clavon Leonard
I am an accomplished and resourceful professional with a proven record of successfully developing strong organizations, talented employees, and profitable operations through strategic HR leadership and vision. In my career, I have diverse experience across all HR functions, including strategic planning, workforce efficiency, organizational development, talent acquisition/retention, staff training, and employee relations. • I have proven ability to drive HR programs to support the achievement of business objectives. Versatile, hands-on leader with experience in talent acquisition, performance management within the fast-paced multi-site environment. • I have strong management experience, partnering with field operations and senior leadership team in directing day-to-day operations and strategic management initiatives. • I possess excellent leadership skills with a history of accomplishing assigned tasks under minimal direction and supervision. • I leverage in-depth knowledge and working understanding of creating an excellent working environment based on open communication, respect, accountability, and creativity. Articulate and refined communicator; excel at forging and nurturing professional relationships with clients and stakeholders leveraging interpersonal communication skills. While others take pride in meeting all standards set before them, my passion is for delivering service that goes beyond organizational expectations, creating a win-win scenario for everyone involved!\"
Experience
Chief Executive Officer
Jun 2014 — Present · New York, NY, US
In charge of the design and development of mens and women business suits and other fashion products. In charge of guiding all steps of design process, from initial conception to final manufacture and marketing. Hiring staff to market and monitor trends, train staff in technical designs, supervise a team of artists and cutters of specific design ideas. Oversee vendor negotiations. Handle issues in employee and labor relations. Monitor performance evaluations. Perform safety and health management training. Recruit entry level designers, cutters, and IT techs for manufacturing team. Assist public relations manager to set performance and marketing goals for the team. Work with celebrity clients in developing custom pieces. Collaborating with sales and marketing teams for New York Fashion Week, London, New Zealand, Atlantic City, Plitz, and Buenos Aires.
Education
Rutgers University–New Brunswick
Bachelor of Science in Labor Relations
2013 — 2014
Universite De Montreal, Montreal
International HR and Safety Management
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Master of Labor & Employment Relations
2012 — 2013
Skills
- Online Advertising
- Organizational Development
- Online Marketing
- Training
- Negotiation
- Management
- Leadership Development
- Entertainment
- Start-Ups
- Strategic Partnerships
- Television
- Fundraising
- Marketing
- Public Speaking
- Event Management
- Social Media Marketing
- Marketing Strategy
- Team Building
- Small Business
- Coaching
- Research
- Social Media
- Event Planning
- Social Networking
- Advertising
- Public Relations
- Microsoft Office
- Strategic Planning
- Human Resources
- Customer Service
- Entrepreneurship
- Leadership
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