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Specializing in both contingent and retained recruiting for all positions both locally and across the United States. My passion is to match great candidates with the best position for them. I work with candidates and clients as a true partner, providing extensive support to find the right fit for both sides. If you are an employer seeking top-notch talent, or a dedicated professional seeking a new position in your industry — contact me today to learn how I can help or visit our website: www.goodwinrecruiting.com About Goodwin Recruiting:Goodwin Recruiting, recognized as one of Forbes America's Best Recruiting Firms since 2020, is a full-service recruiting agency that was founded in hospitality. Our company was built on service, and as we have grown and expanded into a broad range of industries and specialties, that hospitality mentality has remained rooted at the core of everything we do. We are committed to providing highly personalized services, tailored to each candidate and client we work with.  Across all business types, from executives to operators to administrative staff, each Goodwin Recruiting partner has an extensive background in his or her field of expertise. We speak your language, we know the ins and outs of recruiting, and we put our core values first, establishing game-changing partnerships with employers and job seekers alike.

Support Account Executives and agency President on top accounts including project management, leading internal meetings, and assisting in the development and implementation of campaigns and strategies.Prepare statements of work, creative work plans, and digital media briefs for internal and external use. Efficiently managed project schedules and tasks within the project management system across various project types, including website development and maintenance, social media management, event planning, booth design, digital media campaigns, and print.Conducted market research to inform strategic decision-making, providing valuable insights for business growth.Collaborated closely with clients to identify projects aligning with their objectives and worked cross-functionally with web development partners, creative teams, digital partners, and internal capacity planners to successfully execute client projects.

Actively serves on Client Experience Committee to provide creative ideas to enhance our firm’s client experience.Create surveys for Employees and Clients as we strive towards 100% satisfaction.Execute requested client transfers, keep client informed throughout transfer process, and confirm reconciliation of completed transfers.Assist with preparing and mailing client billing invoices and preparation of client quarterly reports.Coordinate firm education for new or revised software products to ensure maximum efficiency.Assist Chief Compliance Officer.Coordinate and plan firm events, client events, team lunches, social events, meetings, schedules, volunteer events, etc.Create and document firm-wide processes.Keep Junxure/CRM workflows updated and current, create new workflows as needed.Work with our Marketing Firm to set specific and measurable marketing goals then articulate them in a firm-wide marketing plan.Serve on Social Media Marketing Committee.Serve on Business Development Committee.Create new marketing materials, business cards, website, etc. as needed.Increase firms’ video-usage for marketing and existing Client communications.Maintain strategic alliances with Centers of Influence (gifts, events, communications, etc.)

Focused on delivering optimal customer service experiences and building lasting client relationships. Service Heart Award recipient for 2019 and 2020 for volunteer work. Responsible for daily branch responsibilities, while supporting Branch Partners in Mortgage Lending and Financial Planning. Proactively set appointments and assist in partner presentations.Driving client wealth by evaluating financial profiles and identifying areas for growth within client objectives and risk tolerance.Manage high mortgage and home equity lending pipelines while promoting retail branch product mix. Nominated for Licensed Banker program. Promoted to Senior Banker level 3 after passing Series 6 & 63 licensing exams and consistent high revenue sales.Left the company ranked Top Relationship Banker III for Indianapolis North- Southwest Area- Central Region.

Served a self-generated book of business. Conducted kitchen table presentations providing a personalized financial needs analysis and life insurance solutions.Passed Indiana State Life License Exam.

Hired in as a Part-time Teller. Promoted every year, during my five years with the company. Various roles in cash handling, retail sales, branch-level compliance leadership, loan originations, investment and mortgage referrals, and business banking. Performed consistently above goal across all metrics during my time with the company.

Liaison between the repair department and the sales floor. Collaborated with clients to bring their envisioned custom jewelry pieces to life. Everyday responsibilities included inventory of all repair items, pricing of repair jobs, collecting payment, updating clients of repair status, and assisting the jewelry design team with minor repairs.

Promoted to Assistant Manager after 8 months in a new field by the age of 19.Excelled in a high-volume sales environment. Consistently the top sales performer earning several promotions.Responsibilities included inventory, repair shipments, distribution of promotional materials for store events, outbound marketing, and input client applications for store financing. Drove team productivity and product knowledge by demonstrating supportive and encouraging leadership until the company went out of business in 2008.