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Indianapolis

Anderson, Indiana

*Recruit candidates thru job fairs, advertising, employee/customer referrals, and walk-ins.*Pre-screen and interview applicants to determine eligibility for client according to OmniSource standards.*Conduct orientation for new hires weekly, and complete the on-boarding process which includes verification of employment using E-Verify, administering on-site drug screens, and submitting background checks using Lexis Nexis.*Communicate regularly with the client to determine staffing needs for each day, and accommodate any fluctuations from the normal schedule.*Schedule employees according to open positions on an everyday basis, and notify them of the job details, pay rates, shift times, locations, and dress code.*Meet all new hires their first day on the job at the client site to ensure they have all of their personal protective equipment (PPE) and give tours of the plant.*Act as a liaison between the employee and the client, which includes daily check in, attendance tracking, answering questions or any issues, and monitoring the employees to ensure they are following all safety protocols.*Administer performance reviews on a regular basis, and counsel employees with poor reviews.*Provide exceptional customer service to the client to ensure all needs are being met, and how to improve their staffing needs such as immediate response time, being at the client site multiple times during the day, and handling any issues that may arise after hours.*Assist employees with questions, complaints, schedule changes, and payroll issues; update their information in the database. *Track employees’ hours online using UAttend Time Clock, submit payroll hours each week to the client for approval, and accurately process weekly payroll.*Respond immediately to any injuries that occur at client site, and conduct a full investigation for Workman’s Compensation.

Northbrook, Il

*Responsible for selling over 12 different product lines of commercial restaurant equipment to restaurant equipment dealers, schools, restaurant chains, healthcare, institutions, and directly to individual restaurants within the assigned sales territory of Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan.*Prospected and acquired new leads using cold calling, internal leads, and promoting products at trade shows.*Tracked existing customer reports through lists and databases, along with creating lists for new prospects.*Completed sales quotes, distributed promotional material, updated catalogs and pricing sheets to customers.*Followed up with new and existing customers to secure future sales and customer satisfaction.*Created specific programs for customers depending on their needs and expected sales volume.*Trained restaurant owners on their new equipment as well as how to maintain proper up keep of equipment.*Conducted sales presentations and training for new and existing personnel at equipment dealer locations.*Handled insides sales calls, processed orders, resolved problems, and tracked deliveries.*Increased sales volume by 8% over course of employment, and consistently met and exceeded monthly quotas.*Interned at AAT Sales during college from May 2005-December 2006, which guaranteed job placement upon further professional work experience.

Schaumburg, Il

*Developed relationships with students and graduates and administered career and employment assistance. *Assisted students and graduates through workshops and personal advisement in the areas of general career exploration, decision-making, resume writing, interview preparation, and job search skills.*Built effective relationships and communicated with employers, staffing firms, local organizations, and schools to identify employment opportunities for students.*Searched for job openings daily utilizing a variety of resources including company websites, newspapers, networking, job boards, leads from students, and the Internet.*Organized and maintained detailed employment information on all graduates, tracked placement rates, and ensured all employment surveys are completed and accurate.*Documented all records for employer and student contact into the database and spreadsheets, and completed daily and weekly reports based on the information gathered.*Coordinated and set up career fairs, interviews for the students, and employer visits to the campus.*Sponsored and conducted a successful career fair at the campus, resulting in multiple student placements

De Kalb, Il

*Managed the day to day operations of the business, and supervised the sales force of up to 8 employees to run an effective business without the presence of the owner.*Responsible for completing payroll, scheduling, hiring, training, conducting store meetings, banking, handling monthly bills for the stores, managing inventory, and meeting with advertising and manufacturer reps.*Handled and serviced existing and new customer accounts, and assisted the sales force with closing the sale.*Tracked employees’ monthly sales and paid out commissions, along with creating monthly sales contests to motivate employees.*Communicated with customers to identify their needs and reconcile any complaints.*Promoted from sales associate to manager to general manager during course of employment.

Bachelor Of Science, Marketing

Activities and Societies: Delta Sigma Pi Marketing Honors Society

Bachelor Of Science, Marketing

Activities and Societies: Delta Sigma Pi Marketing Honors Society