I verified information that the job candidate/employee provided as well as helping to assess candidate/employee's potential for success in the job during this seven week contracting position.

Employed by Robert Half as a Senior Sourcing Specialist for Direct Supply. Based on past success and company need, I was transferred back into this position. I sourced (engaged, marketed, and contracted) over 20 new service vendors for Direct Supply's Building Services business unit. New vendors are trades Service Providers (companies specializing in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services).I have met monthly or exceeded contract volume goals and negotiated highly profitable programs… Show more Employed by Robert Half as a Senior Sourcing Specialist for Direct Supply. Based on past success and company need, I was transferred back into this position. I sourced (engaged, marketed, and contracted) over 20 new service vendors for Direct Supply's Building Services business unit. New vendors are trades Service Providers (companies specializing in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services).I have met monthly or exceeded contract volume goals and negotiated highly profitable programs with all vendors. I also mentored new hires through formal job shadowing and training.I was transferred back to this division in June, 2022 because of my prior success and company need. Show less

I provide customer support for their Customers and Service Providers as part of the company's TELS Building Services and assess and qualify service needs. I also work with our team in providing answers and information that minimize call transfers and coaching to provide technology self-service.

Employed by Robert Half as a consultant for Direct Supply. I sourced (engaging, marketing, and contracting) over 25 new service vendors for Direct Supply's Building Services business unit. New vendors are trades Service Providers (companies specializing in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services).I met or exceeded monthly contract volume goals and negotiated highly profitable programs with all 25+ vendors. Elevated to Senior Sourcing Specialist in June, 2021. I also mentored new… Show more Employed by Robert Half as a consultant for Direct Supply. I sourced (engaging, marketing, and contracting) over 25 new service vendors for Direct Supply's Building Services business unit. New vendors are trades Service Providers (companies specializing in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services).I met or exceeded monthly contract volume goals and negotiated highly profitable programs with all 25+ vendors. Elevated to Senior Sourcing Specialist in June, 2021. I also mentored new hires through formal job shadowing. Show less

Worked as an Inside Sales Representative, responsible for working with current and future clients regionally, as well as nationally; including the Milwaukee and Chicago markets, plus Ohio and Michigan providing print and digital solutions to companies to increase their revenue.Started as Outside Sales Representative, then transferred to Community Sales Team, March, 2017, Valassis provides Intelligent Media Delivery to 15,000 customers and reaches 100 million households each… Show more Worked as an Inside Sales Representative, responsible for working with current and future clients regionally, as well as nationally; including the Milwaukee and Chicago markets, plus Ohio and Michigan providing print and digital solutions to companies to increase their revenue.Started as Outside Sales Representative, then transferred to Community Sales Team, March, 2017, Valassis provides Intelligent Media Delivery to 15,000 customers and reaches 100 million households each week as well as touching 9 of 10 households in the mail.Valassis' consumer brand is Retail Me Not Everyday®.Valassis assists American families recover missing children through our Have You Seen Me?® program.Founded in 1970, Valassis is headquartered in Livonia, Michigan with approximately 7,000 associates in 28 states and eight countries.Recipient of Valassis Core Values "Passion" Award, February, 2017.www.valassis.com Show less

Affiliate Relations Manager for Jim Wood EnterprisesHandle Affiliate Relations and Sign Placement for New Music Nashville, a weekly one hour show spotlighting new releases out of Music City, USA. Responsibilities include working on servicing existing affiliates and bringing in new stations. Affiliates have their station logo in selected Walmart stores in their listening area. Also responsible for coordination with Anderson on the sign placement for each station in their respective… Show more Affiliate Relations Manager for Jim Wood EnterprisesHandle Affiliate Relations and Sign Placement for New Music Nashville, a weekly one hour show spotlighting new releases out of Music City, USA. Responsibilities include working on servicing existing affiliates and bringing in new stations. Affiliates have their station logo in selected Walmart stores in their listening area. Also responsible for coordination with Anderson on the sign placement for each station in their respective markets.(Since June 1st, 2013). Also market Boot Scootin'​ 90's, Classic Country Rewind, and Classic Country Today, all weekly syndicated shows, to radio stations throughout the continental United States. Responsible as well for marketing other syndicated shows to appropriate stations in the Contemporary Christian and Urban formats.Work with JWE Book Marketing Agency to research potential markets nationally and purchase appropriate newspaper, radio, and social media for client publisher book signings that match target audience for their particular authors. Past authors have included Hillary Clinton, Taya Kyle, Richard Rawlings, Martina McBride, and George W. Bush.(2014-2015)Writer and voice of "Country Music Radio Specials", a monthly three hour radio special distributed to affiliates nationally(2013-2014)Part time radio announcer for WLDB-FM(B93.3) and WZTI-AM/FM in Milwaukee. Show less

Program Director and Afternoon Air Personality for WOOD-FM, Grand Rapids, MI September, 2001-May, 2006Program Director for WVTI-FM, Grand Rapids, MI March, 2003-March, 2004Program Director and Afternoon Air Personality for WBXX-FM, Battle Creek, MI September, 1997-March, 2003 and March, 2004-May, 2006.Program Director for WWKN-FM, Battle Creek, September, 1997-September, 2001.Oversaw successful launch of station from "EZ105.7" to "Star 105.7" as station adopted a more upbeat… Show more Program Director and Afternoon Air Personality for WOOD-FM, Grand Rapids, MI September, 2001-May, 2006Program Director for WVTI-FM, Grand Rapids, MI March, 2003-March, 2004Program Director and Afternoon Air Personality for WBXX-FM, Battle Creek, MI September, 1997-March, 2003 and March, 2004-May, 2006.Program Director for WWKN-FM, Battle Creek, September, 1997-September, 2001.Oversaw successful launch of station from "EZ105.7" to "Star 105.7" as station adopted a more upbeat adult contemporary approach. Responsible for staffing, training, music, and budget. Station ranked consistently #1 or #2 in female target demos of 25-54 and 25-49. Planned and executed five successful three day Children's Miracle Network Radiothons which involved staffing, promotion, and fund-raising, resulting in over $500,000 in listener donations for the hospital. Worked carefully with sales management and staff to create various non-traditional revenue items, such as holiday cd's and online holiday cookie recipes. Re-focused WVTI-FM as a hit oriented hot adult contemporary station, added Saturday night 80's show, and successfully transitioned morning shows leading to increased female target demo 25-49 and 18-49 share.Gave WBXX-FM a facelift, giving the station a more mainstream adult contemporary sound while making the airstaff, jingles, and imaging presentation more upbeat, resulting in #2 ranking in female 25-54 demo.Created theme weekends, successfully worked with sales to establish non-traditional revenue in holiday cd's and sports publications, which were successfully sold to local clients. Show less