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Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Provide business advisory services in human capital management (HCM), candidate sourcing and onboarding, tax credits, sales lifecycle management, business process optimization & automation, infrastructure optimization, and business strategyAssist organizations in RFx processes related to vendor selection, especially as it pertains to PEO selection and transitionServe as an optimization consultant as it relates to small business IT & HR infrastructureWork with key stakeholders to identify opportunities for growth and automation within the organization.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Heartland provides payroll, payment processing, point of sale, customer engagement, and capital lending solutions to businesses across the United States. Senior Product Advisors work locally with business partners and clients to customize Heartland solutions to meet prospective clients' business vision and strategy.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Paychex provides Human Capital Management Solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses. Paychex has been ranked on the Fortune 1000, S&P 500, was named as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune in 2013, and listed as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere™ institute. We offer comprehensive payroll services, including payroll processing, payroll tax administration, and employee pay services, including direct deposit, check signing, and Readychex. While we are well know for these services, we can also assist with:-HR Services-401(k) plan recordkeeping-Section 125 plans-Professional employer organization-Time and attendance solutions-A variety of business insurance products, including group health and workers compensationIt was my goal to work with C-level executives at the mid-size businesses sector to analyze current payroll, tax pay/reporting requirements, and employee benefits in order to give recommendations on how to streamline everything that needs to be done. I am responsible for B2B sales, networking to establish current and new relationships, account management, and a thorough understanding of the employee lifecycle to ensure all recommendations fit the current and growing needs of businesses.

Minnesota, United States

Executed an MSA with a new client within the first five months as a Business Development Manager.Operated as the primary point of contact for ten regional and national clients Expanded and improved strategic partnerships with existing clients undergoing acquisitions in two instances. Supported the client being acquired and cultivated profitable relationships with the organization making the acquisition.Created custom messaging and call cadence plans to solicit client retention and buy-in through continued interaction and touchpoints during COVID-19Created and maintained organizational charts and educational materials for ICS delivery teamUtilized JobDiva as complete software as a service (SaaS) solution for synchronization of applicant tracking software (ATS), customer relationship management (CRM), and vendor management system (VMS)Conducted industry research and utilized ZoomInfo for information gathering pertaining to new business developmentConsulted directors, managers, and supervisors on hiring strategies pertaining to project objectives, related role requirements, timeline, and budget Negotiation, implementation, modification, and monitoring of client contracts (MSAs)Wrote, edited, and reviewed job descriptions for various roles within the technology field

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Customarily and regularly engaged away from the office to develop relationships with clients and hiring managers through constant interaction in order to understand and assist in their technology staffing needsUse creativity and resourcefulness to prospect/generate new leads and business opportunitiesService existing accounts, obtain requirements, establish new accounts, and negotiate favorable contract terms in order to optimize revenueMonitor market conditions and industry innovations in effort to provide a consultative sales approachTrack activity, prepare and maintain records for sales leads and account status while utilizing state of the art tools provided by BrooksourceTravel to customer job sites to interact with clients and perform business functionsTravel to client job site to manage any performance issues or employee relations issues for assignment based employeesProvide guidance and collaboration to IT Recruiters in order to satisfy the client’s hiring needs within the designated geographically-based territoryProvide professional after-sales support to clients and assignment based employees

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

As a Brooksource Recruiter, I specialize in the placement of professionals and am involved in the full recruiting life cycle, including:Locate and recruit potential talent utilizing referrals, job postings, internet searches, career fairs, networking events and college resources.Screen and place candidates according to position requirements utilizing phone and internal interviews, reference/background checks, and technical screens.Review, critique, revise resumes and coach candidates through the interview process.Foster and maintain relationships with contractors/consultants through weekly correspondence, payroll assistance, monthly lunches, and constant client relations.Negotiate contract terms including duration, responsibilities, and compensation.Assist in business development by setting meetings, generating leads, networking, and attending client meetings and outings.

Tacoma, Washington

PopOver is a gig economy project. With a team of 5 others we created a peer-to-peer service networking platform that facilitates labor outsourcing to local community members at the touch of a button. I approached this from a sales and marketing perspective and spent much time on briefing docs and pitch decks for business planning competitions and investors.

Seattle, Washington

WineRelay is a company that serves as an extension of a vineyard to create personal relationships by interfacing regularly over the phone, email and text. This is done in pursuit of generating sales but also allows for a personalized sales experience that makes your client base feel cared for. Most of my time here was spent doing sales calls to clients for two different vineyards. In addition to sales, I attended monthly meetings with the different vineyards to discuss overall consumer trends, price changes and wine sampling.

Tacoma Wa

LiftPort Group is a think tank incubator that emphasizes in space technology. It was founded on the idea that a Lunar Space Elevator could be built and would accelerate the commercial development of space. The concept of LiftPortGroup is to develop the precursor systems and technologies that are then commercialized as a method to help fund larger scale projects.Much of my time at LiftPort was spent assisting in writing 35,000 words and editing another 105,000 words for a textbook with Springer Publishing. In addition to the textbook, I drafted the briefing documents for potential investors and government officials (NASA, Department of Commerce, US Air Force, National Space Council)

HRA IQ is a healthcare company in the preventative health space for Medicare patients. By serving as an extension of a given medical practice, HRA IQ coordinates and conducts annual wellness visits and other health risks assessments. Initially, I was hired over the summer (summer of 2015), as a business intelligence analyst where I conducted extensive research into new potential forms of income as well as Medicare and HIPAA compliance and organized client information. The following summer (summer of 2016) I was invited back as the business intelligence senior analyst where I worked closely with the CEO, CFO, and CTO on a daily basis. Additionally, I created employee schedules and made various cold calls to different interest groups, doctors, and hospitals.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Through Vector Marketing I sold Cutco Kitchen Cutlery, a company that provides a high-quality American made kitchenware are all backed by a lifetime guarantee. During my first 10 days as a sales representative for Cutco, I sold over $10,000 dollars worth of product and was one of the top reps in the country. I was invited to join the presidents club, a small select group distinguished for their high achievements. While employed at Cutco, I was never given any clients, I was in charge of finding, scheduling, and presenting to all of my own clients. Additionally, I tracked my sales, returns, and profits, especially in the pursuit of sales-oriented goals.