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Emily Huffman

Emily Huffman

Results-driven leader with 20+ years of leadership experience and a passion for excellence and people. Extensive background planning and managing business events, trade shows, conferences, and corporate meetings, including budgeting, contract negotiations, logistics, vendor management, marketing, and event execution. Known for creating successful events that build relationships, drive engagement, and deliver measurable results.

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Summerville150000 USD/hourMember since October 29, 2026
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About

Results-driven management professional with proven track record in leadership and operational strategy. Adept at driving organizational growth and enhancing productivity through effective team collaboration and strategic initiatives. Recognized for adaptability and commitment to achieving high standards and impactful results.

Experience

Territory Manager of Bosch Tools at AMS Retail Solutions (2025-10 – Present)

  • Developed and executed territory sales strategies to enhance market penetration.
  • Established strong relationships with key accounts to drive customer loyalty and retention.
  • Developed strong relationships with key decision-makers, fostering trust and loyalty in the assigned territory.
  • Developed and executed territory sales strategies to drive revenue growth.
  • Analyzed sales performance data to refine tactics and improve overall efficiency.

Assistant Vice President II at Mariner Finance (2024-11 – 2025-05)

  • Branch Operations reviews
  • Created a better culture for the employees and work life balance.
  • Team building
  • Established a high-performance culture within the team by setting clear expectations and providing regular feedback on individual performance contributions.
  • Established and directed successful programs focused on growth and employee development.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Collaborated closely with executive leadership team
  • Enhanced collaboration between team members by implementing innovative communication tools and fostering an open dialogue culture.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring that each project met established quality standards and delivered expected results on time and within budget.

Branch Operations Area Manager at Mariner Finance (2023-07 – 2024-11)

  • Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements, and implement changes.
  • Resolved conflicts promptly to promote positive environment for customers.
  • Transformed underperforming teams into productive, profitable teams.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve customer service and increase sales.
  • Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.
  • Oversaw budget planning, strategy development, community outreach for organization.
  • Supervised various locations, enforcing high-quality standards of operation.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Enhanced profitability by developing pipelines utilizing marketing and sales strategies.

Assistant Vice President at Mariner Finance (2017-05 – 2023-07)

  • Supervises a District of 7 branches with 19+ employees and a 30 million dollar portfolio
  • Maintains a top Mariner Finance District in regards to growth, delinquency, ROA, and compliance
  • Assisted with the acquisition of Pioneer Credit that included several weeks in Louisiana and Mississippi to train staff on Gold Point Systems and help develop company culture and values
  • Seven-time President's Club winner, Mentor of the year in 2016 and District of the year for Region 6 in 2020,2021& 2022.
  • Established a high-performance culture within the team by setting clear expectations and providing regular feedback on individual performance contributions.

Branch Manager at Mariner Finance (2014-04 – 2017-05)

  • Maintained profit margins and minimized losses through structured programs
  • Increased sales in each year of employment
  • Effectively trained staff on new policies and procedures during company transition
  • Recipient of the Presidential Club for years 2014, 2015, 2016 and Branch of the Year for 2014, 2015 as well as awarded Mariner Finance "Mentor of the Year" in 2016
  • My first month as branch manager I earned the accolade "Beat the offices best".

Assistant Branch Manager at Mariner Finance (2009-02 – 2014-04)

  • Top producing assistant in North Carolina for five consecutive years
  • Co-managed daily operations to help branch achieve monthly and annual goals
  • Processed loan applications and presented all qualified products to customers

Education

AFSA Leadership Development Program in Executive Development – UNC Chapel Hill Kenan-Flagler Business school

Skills

trade showsconferencesand corporate meetingsincluding budgetingcontract negotiationslogisticsvendor managementmarketingdrive engagementand deliver measurable results.

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