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In my role as Branch Manager at Advance Services, I led a team to win the Best Staffing Services award in 2024, demonstrating business growth in the Iowa market. I effectively utilized recruiting practices to hire quality candidates, managed payroll, and facilitated HR practices to ensure customer needs were met.

• Effectively utilize recruiting practices to identify and hire quality candidates to fulfill the needs of our clients•Facilitate application process and hiring paperwork • Meet and greet when candidates come in seeking work•Manage and distribute timesheets and payroll Help all Advance Services employees with their questions related to their work assignment•Work with customers to ensure needs are being met•Proven track record of success and increasing headcount and reducing turnover. •Communicating and facilitating HR practices and policies.•Recruiting account manager for 6 employers, and helping assist recruiting with over 10 to 12 different customers.•Employment verification and I-9 Authorization •Collect, verify payroll/timecards, and fill out forms for payroll corrections • February 2024 STAR AWARD recipient (service, tenacity, attitude, and results)

As the Communications and Marketing Manager at RIVA, I spearheaded media relations, managed PR events, and developed content to amplify the voices of immigrant and refugee leaders. I led marketing strategy development for campaigns, social media, and e-newsletters, fostering meaningful connections with external partners. Additionally, I organized and executed virtual and in-person events to support RIVA's mission of empowering marginalized communities.

Manages work time to meet the needs of internal and external customers, stakeholders and individuals receiving services. Maintains a current database of childcare providers. Provides technical assistance to providers as necessary. Updates current vacancy data at minimum quarterly or daily as information is received. Use CCR&R State Network standard configurations and definitions. Disseminates information from Statewide Data Committee to staff in all regional offices. Represents CCR&R on appropriate community committees, as assigned. Generate data reports necessary to support required reports to funders.Social media, marketing, events, presentations, in office technology solutions, videography/sound recording & editing, content creator, & graphic design. Host of the youtube series for CCR&R: "The Children's Connection".

As an Ambassador for Anheuser-Busch, I had the privilege of being part of #TeamUltra for Michelob Ultra, where I utilized my social media marketing skills to create engaging content and promote the brand. Collaborating with the marketing team, I developed and implemented strategies to increase brand visibility and engagement, contributing to the success of the #TeamUltra campaign.

• Managed brand development, marketing, SEO, website maintenance, and customer service & sales for 1340 Gear in Waterloo, Iowa.• Implemented social media strategies to increase brand visibility and engagement,• Led website optimization efforts, improving SEO rankings.

End of September 2018 was promoted to Marketing and Social Media SpecialistContinuation of social media marketing on all social media platforms and now handling various marketing tasks assigned within the company. Marketing on Powers Website and Under Armour builder, coordinating with various sports dealers to help promote Powers Manufacturing and Under Armour, execution of marketing events and marketing ideas for Powers Manufacturing and Under Armour. Helping grow the Powers brand and Under Armour through all marketing disciplines and increase brand awareness.

Maintains an accurate, wide varying service to a specific customer base processing customized orders in team athletic wear for Under Armour and Powers Athletics brand at Powers Manufacturing for sports dealers across the United States and Canada. Talks with customers by phone and receives orders by email, mail or fax. Adjusts complaints concerning billing or service rendered, referring complaints of service failures to designated departments for investigation. Writes orders, checks on orders in plant, responds to customer's questions on orders and quotes prices. Assists in determining new work procedures and maintains through time managing, weekly work objectives. Process international shipments. Periodically perform record keeping of orders received, daily invoicing and data entry.In January 2018: Marketing through social media platforms and helps maintain social media presence such as Facebook, Twitter, instagram and various channels.In March 2018: was selected for specialized orders with On Field Sports Marketing

In May 2019 was promoted to temporary quality assurance auditor. Reviews and audits orders to ensure a high level of order accuracy.

Lead the team in sales by example, but also manage and oversee day to day business, inventory, sales, sales coaching, team leadership and development, events/marketing, finances, and scheduling. Attain monthly sales/activation expectations of goals. Assist Finance in resolving any store discrepancies in a timely manner. Review daily paperwork and logs to ensure accuracy and completion. Attend and assist with regularly scheduled sales and/or training meetings. Ensure accuracy in cash register transactions, money handling, and daily deposits to the bank. Maintain a well-kept, attractive retail store. Provide coaching and direction that is communicated continuously with upper management. Conduct inventory processes. Handle escalated customer situations and follow up in a timely and professional manner. Create weekly work schedule, new hire training with onboarding, and distribution of daily/weekly/monthly tracking and reports as needed. Follow Retail policies and procedures set by corporate iWireless standards.In March 2017, I was given the Presidents Council award. Top sales Honor for 2016 for an average of 200%+ YTG for iWireless.

Responsibilities Solution specialist & wireless consultant. Sales in wireless devices, accessories, hotspots/jetpacks, tablets, and home phone services. Cashier, bill payment, contract renewal, service and device upgrades, customer service, inventory, in store demos, & technical support

Marketing/Sales. Full time wireless sales and wireless accessories. cash handling. in store demos, troubleshooting, contract renewal, payments, inventory, txt blast marketing, flyer campaigns, b2b marketing, email marketing, social media, customer service, training

freelance beauty advisor for events, customer service, makeup application, in store demo

Estee Lauder Cosmetic Counter Manager & Beauty Advisor for Cedar Falls, IA. Beauty consultations & signature cosmetic & skincare application services. Sales & Management. Full-time.

blog writer, social media, marketing, graphic design & multimedia specialist. World's Window is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that markets fair trade products, so global artisans and farmers can earn a dignified living. World's Window is a non-profit organization and a charter member of the newest Fair Trade organization, Fair Trade Independent Stores (F.T.I.S.)

camelbak #ditchdisposable ambassador. Promotion of the Camelbak #ditchdisposable 2014 campaign, geared to saving the environment. Marketing #ditchdisposable through various social media outlets such a twitter, Facebook, instagram, tumblr, etc...

Scanning Night Supervisor/Mapping, photoshopping, working with high quality professional scanners, imaging technician, mapping technician

May 2011 to Aug 2011 did event photography, social media- twitter, facebook, events newsletter, graphic design, sound/video recording

counselor with individuals with special needs. worked with them as a counselor and living skills, financial skills, passing medications, transportation, living support services. CPR and first aid trained with American Red Cross