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Specializing in permanent placement and direct hire recruitment, dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with career-defining opportunities. With a focus on understanding the unique needs of both candidates and client organizations.

Stockton, California, Us

Led the Executive Search team to new heights and continuously broke records year over year in candidate placements and revenue growth through strategic search and talent acquisition methodologies.Managed full-cycle recruitment processes including sourcing, job posting, screening, interview coordination, background verification, stakeholder management, and offers for various levels of talent across multiple verticals including financial, technical, manufacturing, food & beverage, and construction.Partnered and influenced hiring managers throughout the recruiting cycle including educating hiring managers on the process, best interview practices, and decision-making using data-driven & business review conversationsAssisted with the implementation of Applicant Tracking SystemHandle HR relations including the resolution of employee/employer-related issues, employer relations resolution, worker compensation, and all other related issues which involve Human Resource interaction

Stockton, California, Us

Most successful sales representative in company history bringing in 70% of revenue to organization year over year.Created a Direct Hire Search Model that took the company to new heights.

San Rafael, California, Us

As a Selling Branch Manager I managed the operational and profitable performance of my branch, streamlining processes and systems wherever possible, and advising senior management on maximizing business relationships and creating an environment where customer service can flourish. • Plans annual budget in conjunction with senior management• Reviews monthly P&L statements for accuracy; manages branch to ensure targeted goals and profitability are met.• Oversees implementation of strategic sales plans to accomplish branch and corporate goals. • Facilitates the resolution of interoffice conflict, as needed.• Maintains and nurtures existing client relationships with the largest and most complex accounts.• Business Development, Negotiating and Closing of contracts as well as quality reviews.• Provides day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates; actively works to promote and• Performance management• Recruitment and selection• Compliance training• Keeps up to date on overall activities of the team, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions.• Recruiting for All types of positions such as Administrative, Warehouse, Internal employees, Light industrial, Human Resources and Management.• Build applicant sources by researching and contacting community services, colleges, employment agencies, recruiters, media, and internet sites; providing organization information, opportunities, and benefits; maintaining rapport.• Determines applicant qualifications by interviewing applicants; analyzing responses; verifying references; comparing qualifications to job requirements.• Evaluate applicants by discussing job requirements and applicant qualifications with managers; interviewing applicants on consistent set of qualifications.

Modesto, California, Us

As Sales Manger I managed the sales administration, operational performance reporting, creating strategic partnerships, and advising senior management on maximizing business solutions. I was also responsible for obtaining profitable results through the sales team by developing them through motivation, counseling, skills development and product knowledge.• Demonstrated a refined knowledge of sales, marketing and customer service strategies that encompassed: cold calling, client networking, customer service and client retention through ongoing support and ensuring all clients have been fully informed on all programs and options• Managed, trained and motivated the highest producing sales team of 4 Account Executives• Cultivated excellent relations with customers which results in significant repeat business working side by side to ensure the customer receives the success rates as promised• Achieved top sales representative in the company with largest sales increase in sales on an annual basis • Built strategic relationships with VP’s and CEO’s within major corporations which resulted in additional sales, revenue generating programs and a strong referral baseResults • Achieved 250% of quota resulting in three promotions - Account Executive in 2010, Senior Account Executive in 2011-2013, and Sales Manager 2014 to current; exceeded 100% of quota 12 out of the 12 times, achieving annual bonus• Achieved 100% of New Customer Revenue (2010-2013)•#1 sales representative for new customer acquisition (68-86 new customers each year)• Achieved 33% new business in the 1st year with increased potential at 15% annually in overall business (2010)•Earned 3 promotions in 3 years

As a program director for the California State Fraternal Order Of Police, I led a team of employees to raise money for the California Peace Officers Memorial and the family of officers who are killed in the line of duty. This role included training, motivating and helping the call center staff to reach their goals in obtaining donations for the cause.• Multi-level fundraising for the California Peace Officers Memorial• Exceeded 100% of quota, helping to bring our call center to number 1 in the nation• Increased new business by 10% annually• Moved from telemarketer to training supervisor to head program director in two years• Provided document management solutions to clients•Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; maintaining a safe, secure, and legal work environment; developing personal growth opportunities.•Accomplish staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; developing, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards.•Maintain quality service by enforcing quality and customer service standards; analyzing and resolving quality and customer service problems; identifying trends; recommending system improvements.