Deborah Sharp Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York, United States

● Collaborate with Career and Mentorship teams on workshops, webinars, conferences, recruiting events, and mentorship programs.● Work with Basta Career Development staff to support student recruitment for partner job opportunities using a student-centered approach.● Collect academic and financial data to guide follow-ups with students and enter/track data weekly using the Alumni Database (Salesforce).● Serve as an advisor for a caseload of 75 KIPP NYC alumni in college and monitor their progress toward degree completion and career aspirations.● Develop intervention plans as needed and proactively analyze data to identify risks to completion and work with at-risk or early at-risk students to connect them with support staff and other resources to improve academic standing and increase mental and emotional well-being.● Develop and maintain key contacts at 15 colleges and universities; main point of contact for organization leadership.● Research current higher education and job market programs/trends/issues that impact students and make recommendations to students as needed.● Contribute to the development team and overall organizational team efforts.

● Exceeded store’s sales records by selling more than $24,700 in Perfume merchandise in a two-week time period. ● Main point of contact and brand representative for Macy’s store leadership within the DMV and New York area.● Ensured Macy’s satisfaction with sales team and communicated suggestions to sales team as needed based on client feedback. ● Recruited and trained ~30 new salespeople on Macy’s sales processes and procedures. ● Managed and evaluated a team of 6 new salespeople; including setting sales expectations and providing suggestions and feedback.● Received recognition for breaking sales record during holiday season in the employees’ End of Year event.

Greater New York City Area

● Regularly engaged with 7+ finance clients seeking feedback on current contractors, ensuring performance standards are met, and client satisfaction.● Successfully met prior year revenue and expanded multi-year commitment within existing partner base.● Identified opportunities and secure commitments to expand current partnerships.● Worked with clients to expand knowledge and preparation to support growth and employee engagement.● Exceeded new start sales goal by 50% which led to receiving “New Recruiter of the year” award in 2019.● Managed all data records in Salesforce; responsible for accurate and timely data input keeping all data updated daily.● Managed 30+ candidates working on site, conducting regular check-ins, seeking positions and providing performance feedback.● Facilitated monthly training to ~15 junior recruiters on recruiting process best practices, professional and skills training. ● Conducted online research and attended career fairs to get the best candidates for clients contacting 70+ candidates per day.● Interviewed 10+ candidates per week providing professional coaching and matching them with opportunities best suited for them.

● Managed all aspects of partner communication strategies for ~50 partners and provided responsive and high-quality customer service. ● Synthesized complex information into a simple and understandable form for partners and board members.● Developed effective written pitch documents, including presentation decks.● Assisted in development operations initiatives, including data review and analysis, gift processing, and donor acknowledgments.● Supported local fundraising events and build relationships with potential partners/donors● Increased donor funding by 20% by leveraging community relationships and resources.● Managed organization’s budget of ~$40k performing all bookkeeping activities, including accounts payable, purchasing of services and supplies, expense reimbursement, invoicing and payroll for 8 employees● Collected, handled and entered confidential information into a statewide database for ~ 100 clients.

● Served as the main point of contact for eight program partners’ leadership teams and understood partner priorities. ● Worked with partners to ensure a positive student centered experience● Created marketing materials and presentations that represent the Lycoming College brand/mission/values and complex data for potential partners.● Evaluated overall success and happiness of current partnership students providing surveys and in-person interviews to ~100 students per school year; Put findings into Database and presented to director.● Created and maintained Excel spreadsheets with confidential admissions information for 500+ prospective students per school year.● Contacted ~20 advisors/counselors per week around the nation to introduce Lycoming College and programs offered building lasting partnerships that help underserved populations have access to college.● Planned 5 weekend long visits for a group of 15 students per trip from all around the country.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business/Managerial Economics, Graduate

Activities and Societies: • Omicron Delta Epsilon • Black Student Union President • Resident Assistant • Student Orientation Staff • Black.

High School Diploma