• In collaboration with the Orlando Economic Partnership, we significantly elevated the region's profile, successfully attracting over 60 major employers and driving economic growth by increasing the total number of jobs by 9,893.•Developed and delivered groundbreaking business retention strategies that revitalized struggling companies by stabilizing their workforce and securing critical tax incentives preventing layoffs at over 35 employers and assisting hundreds of employees with… Show more • In collaboration with the Orlando Economic Partnership, we significantly elevated the region's profile, successfully attracting over 60 major employers and driving economic growth by increasing the total number of jobs by 9,893.•Developed and delivered groundbreaking business retention strategies that revitalized struggling companies by stabilizing their workforce and securing critical tax incentives preventing layoffs at over 35 employers and assisting hundreds of employees with reemployment if layoffs couldn't be avoided.•Served as a vital liaison between businesses and key stakeholders, including government agencies, non-profits, and educational institutions.• Analyzed economic data using Lightcast.io to inform and enhance strategic planning and decision-making processes.• Collaborated with educational institutions such as UCF, Valencia and Seminole State, to align workforce development programs with industry demands. Show less

• Led recruiting teams for high growth industries in the central Florida region including advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, and healthcare. Led teams between 22-24 direct reports.• Evaluated the current operations, processes, and systems to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement at an average of 175 businesses per year per report, resulting in nearly 4000 businesses served per year.• Taught full-cycle recruiting using diverse tactics and techniques, meeting employer… Show more • Led recruiting teams for high growth industries in the central Florida region including advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, and healthcare. Led teams between 22-24 direct reports.• Evaluated the current operations, processes, and systems to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement at an average of 175 businesses per year per report, resulting in nearly 4000 businesses served per year.• Taught full-cycle recruiting using diverse tactics and techniques, meeting employer deadlines, from sourcing to candidate placement resulting in an average of 3000 placements per year across the team.• Organized and led career fairs and hiring events for small, medium and large businesses. Created marketing materials such as event flyers and email marketing campaigns to drive engagement and attendance.• Experience with multiple online talent-sourcing platforms including Employ Florida, Indeed, and LinkedIn.• Demonstrated expertise in Salesforce CRM, managing applicant tracking and team performance using quantitative metrics. Show less