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Meg Costa

Meg Costa

BC

Summary

Results-oriented professional with strong business background. Skilled in overseeing financial, operational, marketing and customer service areas. Proven abilities in launching and growing successful businesses.

Overview

15
15

Management experience

2
2
Languages

Work History

Managing Co-Owner

Caravan-inn
01.2019 - 01.2022

Small family business. Performed general tasks like front desk, room cleaning and supervision, room support and other general operational activities as needed.

Portfolio Director

ARGO, Rio De Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro
10.2016 - 12.2018
  • Led 6 commercial properties (+1 Million sq.ft)
  • Direct report to stakeholders;
  • Weekly participation in mall strategies meeting with directors and stakeholders;
  • Increased 25% management contract
  • Increased 20% occupancy
  • Team reorganization
  • Worked with store owners to understand needs and provide excellent service
  • Developed team communications/KPIs information for meetings
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Portfolio Director

Patio Mix Development And Management
02.2013 - 06.2014
  • Led 3 commercial properties (+700,000 sq.ft)
  • Direct report to stakeholders;
  • Rental analysis and negotiation increasing retention rate in 35%
  • Close relationship with Tenants and shopping mall leadership teams;
  • Managed monthly budgets for operations, marketing and commercial departments;
  • Project Management for new operation;
  • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins
  • Terral Shopping Centers

General Manager

Terral Shopping Centers
07.2010 - 02.2013
  • Managed 300,000 Sq.feet commercial Property
  • Monthly reports to stakeholders
  • Led commercial, financial, marketing and operations teams, focusing in optimize property results;
  • Close relationship with tenants, addressing their concerns and taking costumer service to optimal level;
  • Increased occupancy rates in 30%, which contributed for expansion project
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs
  • Leveraged rental on-time payment above target.

General Manager

Lojas Riachuelo S/A (Department Store)
04.2002 - 12.2008
  • Managed approximately 100 employees per store or up to 300 people when opening new operation
  • Hired, coached, promoted development feedbacks;
  • Performed daily motivational and instructional team meetings;
  • Daily Visual merchandising analysis;
  • Supervised credit analysis team and financial products sales with successful goal achievement;
  • Liaising with company product buyers for suitable collection to store, maximizing its results in 35%;
  • Product turn-over daily analysis
  • Led store expense control and payroll to optimize business
  • Loss prevention improved from 1.5% loss to 0.5% loss of total Revenue in 6 months.

Education

MBA - Financial Management

Fundacao Getulio Vargas
Sao Paulo, Brazil

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Universidade Paulista
Sao Paulo, Brazil

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Contract Development and Management
  • Business Planning
  • Profit and Loss
  • Performance Analysis
  • Analytical Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Staff Motivation

Volunteer work

May-Ago/21 - English teacher for Brazilian community at Brodway Church

April-2021 City Reach - food for families helper

Sept-21 to present - Middle school Trek program teacher at Five Stones Church


Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Managing Co-Owner

Caravan-inn
01.2019 - 01.2022

Portfolio Director

ARGO, Rio De Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro
10.2016 - 12.2018

Portfolio Director

Patio Mix Development And Management
02.2013 - 06.2014

General Manager

Terral Shopping Centers
07.2010 - 02.2013

General Manager

Lojas Riachuelo S/A (Department Store)
04.2002 - 12.2008

MBA - Financial Management

Fundacao Getulio Vargas

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Universidade Paulista
Meg Costa