Relationships.
Strategy.
Compassion.
I'm Temeka Hayes — a business professional with 15+ years of experience spanning client account management, project management, operations, quality assurance, finance, brand strategy and now banking. My work has centered on building trust, improving outcomes, and creating thoughtful solutions across industries.
Outside of my professional work, I'm passionate about animal welfare, education, and projects that promote kindness and responsible pet ownership.
Based in
Rome, GA & New York, NY
A few words
"The work I'm proudest of has always been about people — listening closely, building trust, and showing up the same way I do for the animals I love."
The practice
Where strategy meets the quiet art of listening.
— No. 01
Client Account Management
Now a Client Relationship Banker at Regions — and twenty years before that resolving account issues, processing high-volume transactions, and earning customer trust across Verizon, Actium Advisors, and Home Legend.
— No. 02
Financial Operations & Program Management
Managed a $110M annual capital budget at Verizon and ran onboarding for partner programs generating $10M+ in annual revenue at Actium Advisors. Process improvement, reporting, and reconciliation are home turf.
— No. 03
Marketing, Brand & Campaign Management
Planned and executed transactional marketing campaigns at Verizon and led marketing for Wilson Professional Counseling — partnering with Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, and MetLife on brand strategy and process improvement.
II. Afternoon, the long rest
Off the clock
At home, surrounded by soft, breathing things.
Dogs have always been my greatest teachers — patience, presence, loyalty without conditions. Cats remind me to be still. Horses remind me to be brave. Animal welfare isn't a cause I picked up; it's the way I've always lived.
The causes I keep close →15+
Years across operations & accounts
$110M
Annual capital budget managed
$10M+
Annual partner program revenue
400+
Hardware projects coordinated
An invitation