Cherié A. Tarif, BA, CTS

Location
cardiff by the sea, CA (US)
Work Category
Professional Services
Interests
Business partnerships, Job opportunities, References, Ways to stay in touch
Birthday
Jul 27th
Email
Currently working on...
Freelance contract projects: Staffing/Recruiting, Online College; Trending:Marketing/Sales strategies for challenged economy; Media/PR launch; Entrepreneur.

About Me

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SKILLS:
Leadership, Operations, COO, Vice President, General Manager, Director, Account Management, Recruiting, Staffing, Healthcare, E-Business Internet Solutions, Program Development - Management, Training - Education, Marketing/Sales - Branding, Motivation and Retension.

WHAT MAKES ME TICK:
Writer, and visionary who is driven by an incredible passion for self-expression through helping people. My stories are often noted for their unique style, elegance, and creative imagination.

I have developed an innovative style that blends precise realism with abstract expressionism. My use of vibrant strategies make my work an excellent choice for a wide range of operations, projects and purposes. I am accomplished in using traditional methods as well as modern technique.

AMAZING JOURNIES/PROJECTS:
June/July 2009: {Premier May 2009}
Launching a multi-level enterprise as the President of a Marketing, Media/PR Relations, Talent, Business, Author mentoring & nobal humanitarian projects. www.legendaryambassador.com

2008
Mentorship for Women in Prison & exiting prison back into community as well as assisting personal friend with mission for abused & homeless women.
www.devineaccess.com

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OVERIVIEW:
In staffing, I believe the candidate and client are both first! Never exchange quantity for quality and customer service values along with a vision that provides challenge & opportunities are always a priority. I am strategist and visionary with strong entrepreneurial sales, marketing management - over 28-years in the healthcare & people business industry, 15 years in business. Leader with a proven record of performance in providing business leadership to optimize profitability, retention, with employer of choice mindset.

Documented record of success in formulating creative strategic plans and implementing operational, marketing & vital business culture changes. Rejuvinate operations, new business development. Results & accountability oriented with strong decisive leadership skills in all areas of operations with proven success in new market identification and technology, with proven track record of increasing sales. Unparalleled success in forming strategic alliances & partnerships to secure major accounts.

Exceptional, direct, interpersonal & communication skills. Known in the industry as a respected “results oriented-people person.”

Highly developed strategic planning skills are ideal for organizations seeking a results-proven leader in enterprise-wide information technology "transformation" situations, needing an innovative strategic vision and immediate, sustainable results given the proven ability to execute. Outstanding problem solving with swift, creative solution based mindset. Unique management style coaching, developing, mentoring, motivation, team building, & cross training. Tendency to thrive in dynamic & fluid environments while remaining pragmatic & focused.

Work Experience

  • Jun 2009 - present
    beverly hills, CA (US)
    President
    Legendary Ambassador Enterprises
    Media Relations:
    Personal Coaching/Mentorship: Modeling, Acting & Talent; Humanitarians, Writing/Publishing Book Mentorship. Paving the way to assist children, young adults & adults take their first steps to enhancing their passion and abilities.

    www.legendaryambassador.com

    Humanitarians:
    Partnership with iKidcare Foundation to helping Foster & Abused Children with iKidcare Founder & President Actor Robert Malone of Beverly Hills, CA.

    www.ikidcare.com
  • Jan 2008 - present
    tampa, FL (US)
    VP Elect
    FAPS (FL Association Personnel Services)
  • Jun 2006 - present
    tampa, FL (US)
    Board Member/Clinical Liaison
    N.A.P.S.
    National Association Personnel Services - REGIONAL
  • Feb 1997 - present
    tampa, FL (US)
    Director/Professional Model
    Freelance Talent Scout
    Professional Model (Commercial Print & Media Commercials)
    Personally contracted for professional modeling head shots & TV commercials for National Televised company.
    Talent Scout, identifies Talent & recruits for opportunities.
  • Nov 2008 - Sep 2009
    west palm beach, FL (US)
    COO - Contractor
    Innova World Wide, Inc., IWWI Life Long Learning & IWW College
    Start-up of infrastructure of (3) Entities:

    IWW Corporate Office
    www.innovaworldwide.com

    IWWI Life Long Learning Center
    www.iwwinstitute.com

    IWWC College (received state lic on July 27th!)
    www.iwwc.com

    Partner with leadership team & CEO to drive mission, vision to achieve company objectives.

    Recruit & retain top talent team.
    Provide analysis for projections forecasting
    Marketing
    Mentor staff for professional growth
    Assist in obtaining capital funding & Networking.

    Projected launch dates:
    1 - IWW Life Long Learning Institute June 2009
    2 - Online College recieved license July 2009
    3 - IWW Corporate - Launched/Open
    4 - IWW Products/Services - Launched/Open/Ongoing

    Establish individual business plans and roadmaps for each business line.

    Educational Staffing, Telecommunication, Videoconferencing, Telehealth, Professional Job Coaching & Career Transition Training
    Build business plan geared to (2) audiences (Investor & General Public).

    Oversee operations in concert with leadership team.
  • Feb 2008 - Jan 2009
    tampa, FL (US)
    SVP/COO/Consultant
    CHERIDON Executive Staffing & Marketing Group
    Executive Staffing Placement Firm & Marketing Firm. Consultant for retained professional corporations, start up, rejuvination of operations, company analysis; facility contracts, pre-qualify and screen high-end leadership candidates for career placement, marketing, oversee operations of business.


    Provide leadership to organization in operational areas of company in the developmental stagies. Hire, train, office teams. 90% travel to various locations.
  • Jul 2006 - Feb 2008
    tampa, FL (US)
    Vice President & GM
    Aedon Healthcare Staffing
    Provided leadership to growing company in the development of a rapid growth strategy in allied health/therapy, nurse leadership, & nurse staffing in Long Term Care, SNF, Rehab, Acute Care, OPD, HH & Clinic arena's. Prepared organization for remarkable growth opportunity, overhaul of entire operational processes to ensure efficiencies with an eye to ensure growth strategy aligns with strategic & creative marketing plans. JCAHO readiness, implemented & developed policies & procedures, onsite support team & professional support services located offsite at out of state corporate headquarters.
  • Sep 2003 - Jun 2006
    palm desert, CA (US)
    Regional & Area Vice President/COO
    M.A.G.I.C. (MRN) Healthcare
    Led the development of the newly acquired former fortune 500 enterprise in acute & long term care arenas with strategic sales growth plan. Rejuvenated operations & successfully salvaged former travel agency (MRN Staffing) from bankruptcy. Responsible for all operational departments & travel contracts at corporate office & satellite locations upon acquisition, organized new office staff team, location for travel contract division as healthcare corporate site for New & Existing Business, Registry, Per diem, & Permanent Placement Divisions.
  • Aug 2002 - Aug 2003
    palm desert, CA (US)
    Sr. Vice President
    Corporate-Rx Consulting
    Nationwide consulting organization specializing in providing audits & consulting to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, profit, & revenue. Provided management feedback on overall business, financial risks, overall effectiveness of the internal control & operations, as well as reporting processes at the client company. Specialty in healthcare & staffing with an objective designed to add value & improve operations; client & employee satisfaction metrics with measurable processes for outcome improvements & damage control; audit for clients ROI.

    * Retained as VP for from this position to orchestrate the healthcare staffing division of M.A.G.I.C (MRN) Healthcare
  • Jul 1997 - Aug 2002
    cathedral city, CA (US)
    Recruiter/Sr. Account Manager/Director of Recruiting & New Business
    RL Healthcare
    Recruited registered and licensed nurses for Travel, per diem, permanent positions nationwide, for long term care, rehab and acute care facilities across the nation. Traveled (nationwide) to hospital client locations to increase client retention, PR; improved company partnerships with charge nurses, CEO’s CNO’s of major accounts to maintain vendor of choice placemat.

    - Generated over 158 Million in sales as a top producer & closer
    - Contributed to success growth of start up from (8) TOA* to (500) *travelers on assignment
    - Implemented, developed, & managed, new training strategies for recruiters
    - Maintained existing business consistently with rapid new business growth & highest referrals
    - Above average of 26-51 week contracts; (average contracts 52 weeks; maintained)
  • Feb 1995 - Aug 2000
    palm desert, CA (US)
    Owner/ Computer Graphic Artist/*Consultant
    M3 Productions, Inc., Computer Graphics Designs
    Opened local marketing & graphics Service Company as consultant responsible for development of the overall marketing plan for high end real estate audience for businesses & residential markets.

    - Assisted clients in creating marketing strategies for new business. Web design & layouts.
    - Key player in implementing a new ‘face’ for RE/MAX team by designing layout for the prestigious-Palm Springs Life Magazine.
    - Increased sales average approximately 20% each month during first year.
  • Nov 1978 - Jan 1995
    braintree, MA (US)
    Director of Ambulatory Care (OPD)
    Braintree Hospital/HealthSouth
    Served in over (8) positions from 1978 thru 1995 at Braintree Rehab Hospital formally a privately owned local Rehabilitation & LTC facility. Healthsouth purchased facility in 1992.

    •Nursing Department (Rehab) with specialties: THI/Ortho/Neurology/O&P/SCI •Traumatic Head Injury Coordinator •Orthotics & Prosthetics Office Manager •Executive Assistant to the VP of Nursing •Satellite Operations Manager (22-Locations) •Director of Ambulatory Care (OPD Operations)

Education

  • 2004 - 2005
    Other - (CTS) CERTIFICATION
    National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS)
  • 1979 - 1987
    Bachelor's - Business Administration
    Aquinas College
  • 1984 - 1986
    Other - (Computer Technologies/Graphics) CERTIFICATIONS
    PDQ Computer Technology

Courses & Certifications

CTS - Certified Temporary Staffing Specialist

NAPS

Clubs & Organizations

iKidcare Foundation - Robert Malone, Actor, Founder

Cherie A. Tarif, VP Operations

iKIDCARE also known as, FOSTER CHILDREN FOUNDATION.
A new program to assist our Foster Kids and abused chilren accross America.

Our purpose is to be a safe haven and mentor for children so to create a positive future filled with options and tools to succeed in society. Filled with love, guidence, education, spirituality and security to grow.

Mission:

To educate, encourage, enlighten, natural development and protections of well being of the Foster children,legally, morally and spiritually.

Offering educational opportunites, mentoring, guidence, tools for success and protection.

Training and development of foster parent candidates, current selected parents and staff that interact with foster children and abused children.

Hobbies & Interests

Three huge interests & my interpretations of each for 2009

Re-Inventing:
---Polishing, fine tuning, enhancing, educating---ME!

Entrepreneurship:
---Finish the sail of the trip(s) through strategic outline & sticking to the plan to complete the mission - success!

Something Completley Different:
---Taking guitar lessons, finishing, consistent & be amazing at it!