Lezlie Garr Email & Phone Number

Houston, TX, US

• Create and display still and motion graphics, animations, live and live action videos, and design, written, and web content.
• Create modern, engaging, on-brand motion graphics using Adobe Illustrator, After Effects, and Lottie plugin.
• Built the website as an original design, without pre-designed templates, using WordPress and Elementor.Pursuing education for a major career change:
• UPenn – Digital Media for Social Impact Executive Program
• Digital Marketing Institute – Certified Digital Marketing Professional (CDMP)
• American Marketing Association – Professional Certified Marketer (PCM)

• Various projects taken on personally, either for personal/business use or as volunteer work to build web design and development skills.
• Build and develop a fully responsive website for a resume writing/career coaching business, an RV travel blog, an RV park website, and a few resume clients who needed a simple branded website for their new.
• Establish and guide website design, handle the backend of the website (via Wordpress w/ some minimal coding), analyze website performance, and troubleshoot errors.
• Update and edit digital media and proofread and edit website content, monitor updates and site performance, and research and remain up-to-date on new features and best practices.

• 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆: Created by Escapees RV Club (one of the oldest, largest, and most loved RV membership organizations in the world) to provide a total support network for all RVers, and offer job opportunities in every industry.
• 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: Led growth and direction after initially creating the role from scratch and successfully pitching it to CEOs. Provided creative problem solving and resourceful solutions to unexpected problems.
• Consistently brought new, often advocacy-focused, ideas to leadership to expand reach and impact.
• Worked collaboratively with other department heads to develop and execute a robust strategic marketing plan that aligned with organizational goals and objectives, contributed to overall company brand strategy, and.
• Implemented social media strategy and email strategy to drive engagement and brand recognition.
• Created high-quality deliverables across a wide range of content, including: text and visual content, web and social media content, digital downloads, educational resources, long-form blogs, printed collateral, and.

• 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: Built the business from the ground up and grew an average of 35% annually 2015 – 2018. ‘Wore’ all the ‘hats’ and embraced change, learning, and growth in every area. Engaged in continuous.
• Content Marketing Strategist (2014-2022)
• WordPress Web Designer (2014-2022)
• Certified Professional Resume Writer (2014-2022)
• Job Search Strategy & Interview Coach (2014-2022)
• Certified Career Transition Coach (2020-2022)

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

• Provided coaching, training, and professional guidance and services to hundreds of clients.
• Spearheaded an intensive 6-8-week career change training program in 2017 that helped dozens of clients transition into new, fulfilling careers.
• Developed and facilitated a weekly LinkedIn LIVE series with a different topic/format each week of the month: virtual training class, step-by-step tutorial, real-time Q&A, Interview with a subject matter expert.
• Produced high-quality, memorable creative content, developed high-quality deliverables, and oversaw creative deliverables developed by other team members.
• Consistently acted as a public advocate for change in the job search and hiring process. 𝟮𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬+ hours of expertise, 𝟳𝟬𝟬+ happy clients, 𝟵𝟵% client satisfaction
• “Because of the resume you did for me, 𝗜 𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝘆 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗷𝗼𝗯𝘀 and was flown around the country! I am super appreciative of all of your help!” - Keaton J., Nonprofit Management Specialist

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 (2021)𝘢 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘓𝘦𝘻𝘭𝘪𝘦.𝘤𝘰𝘮 𝘖𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 (2021)𝘷𝘪𝘢 𝘔𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘧𝘵𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 (2020)𝘢 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘓𝘦𝘻𝘭𝘪𝘦.𝘤𝘰𝘮 𝘖𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭

1𝘴𝘵 𝘛𝘶𝘦𝘴 - Job Search Pop-Up Class2𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘶𝘦𝘴 - Behind Hiring: Live interviews (co-host with Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill)3𝘳𝘥 𝘛𝘶𝘦𝘴 - Roast My Resume: Live reviews4𝘵𝘩 𝘛𝘶𝘦𝘴 - Live Job Search Q&A5𝘵𝘩 𝘛𝘶𝘦𝘴 - Bonus Tuesday: TBD

𝗔 𝗣𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻, podcast with Ben Passman (2021)Getting Your Resume Off the Ground𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗩 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 with Heath Padgett (2021)Switching Careers & Finding Remote Work𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, LinkedIn Live with Mark A. Dyson & Jack Kelly (2021)Ask Me Anything Job Search Related (w/ Lezlie Garr & Ashley Watkins)𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝟭𝗕𝟮 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 with.

𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 by Escapees RV Club (2021)Webinar: Adapting Your Resume for Remote WorkDigital Workshop: Generating Remote Income as a Resume WriterPanel Discussion: Remote Work Tools for Success𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 + 𝗥𝗩 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁Webinar: Beginners Guide to How to Start a Resume Writing Business (2020)𝗡𝗼 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: Provided free resume consultations, feedback, and advice to career fair attendees; offered free follow up sessions and deep discounts on services
• Networked with local and national companies, recruitment agencies, military and police organizations, and educational institutions

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: Ensured that the Career Center process functioned smoothly and effectively to achieve an appropriate number of employed graduates each week to reach a goal of 90% employed graduate rate per program.
• Served as an advisor and educator to students and oversaw their learning and professional growth.
• Cultivated a client experience where students felt valued, communicated with, and supported. (Campus closed September 2014)

Arlington, TX

• 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: Effectively managed a portfolio of 100-120 students and graduates, from programs in the Pharmaceutical, Business Administration, and Criminal Justice fields, ensuring placement outcomes averaging 1.5.
• Assisted students with job readiness, including: resume writing, job search and application skills, mock interviews, and professionalism
• Guided students in the creation or editing of LinkedIn profiles, Facebook pages, and other social media profiles
• Provided professionalism counseling to adult students of diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds, including on-going coaching to improve skills for employability
• Developed and delivered supplementary services, such as workshops and seminars covering a wide range of career preparation skills (job search techniques, resume writing, interview skills, etc.)

Dallas, TX

• 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: Effectively managed a portfolio of 170 students and graduates, from the Medical Assistant Program, ensuring placement outcomes averaging 1.5 per week or better.
• Assisted students with job readiness, including: resume writing, job search and application skills, mock interviews, and professionalism.
• Guided students in the creation or editing of LinkedIn profiles, Facebook pages, and other social media profiles
• Provided professionalism counseling to adult students of diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds, including on-going coaching to improve skills for employability.
• Developed and delivered supplementary services, such as workshops and seminars covering a wide range of career preparation skills (job search techniques, resume writing, interview skills, etc.). NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Nominated by campus directors and selected as a North Texas Achiever within first quarter of employment.

Florence, KY

• 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: Provided all students and graduates with guidance for employment preparation by assisting with resumes, cover letters, job search techniques, job applications, interview skills, and professionalism.
• Conducted workshops and “Dress for Success” seminars, and planned and implemented career fairs at the campus level.
• Performed community resource activities and promoting the College to local businesses, agencies and organizations,
• Built relationships with local employers and used target-marketing strategies for the purposes of graduate placement. NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Improved placement percentage by 27% within first 3 months of employment.

Cincinnati, OH

• 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: Built strong relationships and maintained several accounts in a fast-paced professional environment, staying highly organized in order to service each account and still allow time for heavy.
• Created marketing strategies to maximize client impact and help them build connections in their communities.
• Built strong client relationships, provided excellent customer service, and maintained several accounts.
• Tracked and analyzed trends, prospected new business, and used CRM software to track account timelines.
• Utilized various Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools to maintain client relationships and account timelines.APPOINTED AS DEDICATED SALES REPRESENTATIVE FOR SWEETJACK.COM
• Solely responsible for building and branding SweetJack.com, a Cumulus Media National Brand, in the Cincinnati market.

Blue Ash, Ohio

• 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: Generated revenue by encouraging potential patients to seek a Lasik evaluation.
• Served as liaison between patients and dozens of medical centers nationwide, ensuring that each patient received exemplary customer service.
• Complied with all HIPAA laws and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.

• Employed several methods of student motivation and effectively mixed levity with learning.
• Thoughtfully created lesson plans and instructional activities which complied with State and District standards and were the best fit for the needs of the class and individual students.
• Conducted assessments of student achievement and assisted students in improving performance techniques and practice methods.

Executive Program, Digital Media For Social Impact

• The Social Impact of Digital Media • Digital Marketing for Social Impact • Principles of Inclusive Technology and Ethical Design • Media.

Viral Marketing And How To Craft Contagious Content

• Contagious: How Things Catch On • What Makes Ideas Sticky? • Power and Psychology of Social Media and How Social Influence Shapes.

The Strategy Of Content Marketing

• The Content Marketing Ecosystem • The Strategic Context (The 7A Framework) • Mapping the Journey: Crafting a Content Marketing Strategy.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Integrative Studies: Education, Organizational Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Music

Music Education