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Elmhurst, Illinois, Us

My role revolves around prospecting, recruiting, securing, and managing new and existing business partners through various means. I'm also responsible for planning and implementing events and functions for over 1000 people, teaching continuing education classes (CE/CEC) for plumbing contractors or insurance agents, and assisting with our digital social media marketing campaigns. You can also find me networking in person at numerous professional events around Chicagoland. Feel free to reach out to me for any questions, or if we can help.Our business has grown from two men in a garage in 2012 to now over 200 employees, with over 100 vehicles in use daily restoring homes and businesses from southern Wisconsin to Northern Indiana and of course within two hours of our headquarters in Elmhurst, Illinois. We are a family owned business and take pride in caring for both our customers and employees. For us, it remains one of our greatest contributions to society (we feel at least) and we take it very seriously. If there is ever anything we can do to help with your loss, we truly do appreciate the opportunity to earn your business.

Boston, Ma, Us

Identified direct partnership opportunities within the city of Chicago and suburban metro area for mid-sized, design-minded businesses and advertising agencies. I asked critical business questions and delivered solutions with fanatical customer service.Vitamin T (now Aquent Talent, a subsidiary of Aquent) is a strategic talent agency for digital creatives; we provide carefully screened freelance designers, front end developers, copywriters, IA/UX/UI, SEO, social media, digital marketing, and other creative talent for the right opportunities. We spend our time connecting the best digital creatives in the industry, and we’ve been doing this for over 25 years as part of Aquent, so our talent network is unparalleled. We make personal connections by (gasp) actually meeting them. Not to mention our partnerships with AIGA, An Event Apart, SXSW, FITC, The Webby Awards, UIE, and UX Thursday give us incredible reach into the creative community.

Portland, Oregon, Us

Responsible for the day to day operations of the new Chicago/Midwest office from the ground up, which resulted in increased annual sales from less than $100k to over $1M. Built a sales team which recruited and placed candidates ranging from high C level executive, to mid level administrative & operations, and including industrial skilled trades for small to mid size and up to corporate Fortune 500 clients. Filled positions ranging from accounting & finance, management, to operations, sales & marketing, import & export, and including warehouse & distribution, maintenance, machining, and welding/fabrication. Sold direct hire, contract to hire, and temporary staffing options.Based in the Pacific Northwest, Opti was established in 1999 by a group of individuals looking for a better way to do business. Drawing from their experience in the staffing industry, these individuals determined that the key to success for Opti Staffing was placing a concentrated effort on developing great relationships with clients and candidates. By taking the time to get to know the people behind the company - and the person behind the resume - they make better matches between clients and candidates, ensuring long-term success.

Bloomingdale, Illinois, Us

Implemented the new operating system, transitioned from the old system, and developed & created training manuals for all Fruitful Yield store locations throughout the Chicago metro area. I was also heavily involved in recruiting & training, vendor & category management, margins & pricing, inventories, and a newly created central warehouse & distribution system.Fruitful Yield offers top quality products that will nourish your body at prices that won't cost you a whole paycheck. Products and health-related information will help you make informed decisions about your health and the products you use.

Newport News, Virginia, Us

Worked directly with customers, managers, sales, shipping & receiving, vendors, and purchasing for a wholesale supply house; in a warehouse, parts counter, and office. This also included delivery truck routing and forklift certifications at multiple city & suburban Chicago locations.Across the country homeowners, builders, contractors, engineers, plumbers and other trade professionals trust Ferguson to provide exceptional service, quality products, and the detailed knowledge required to make their projects successful.

Portland, Oregon, Us

Sourcing, recruiting, interviewing and placing candidates with clients I had prospected, developed, managed and closed throughout the Portland Metro area. In additon was promoted to Branch Manager of new Chicago office.

Ba, Visual Communication & Design

As, Business

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