Mike Thompson Email & Phone Number

Ridgeland, Ms

Professional Services; Developed recruiting strategies designed to identify qualified candidates. Evaluated candidates' strengths compared with clients' requirements.Identified, selected and recommend the best candidate for the client's requirement. Maintained relationships with existing and potential client contacts to provide customer service, gain industry knowledge, and get referrals and sales leads.Active in the internal recruiting "Half Day" process Handled all phases of the recruitment process to include sourcing, screening, qualifying and managingRecruited and staffed Professional Services positions for companies from Accounting and Finance, Contact Centers, Operations Support, and Professional & Administrative.

Prospect, cold calling, setting appointments with prospects, presenting programs, and delivering a sales quota. Responsible for acquiring new business for property.Responsible for group reservations and their special requirements.Conducted monthly sales meeting and provided forecast and revenue reports

Managed various locations in MS increasing in size and responsibility.Coached and trained a retail team in the areas of customer service, sales, marketing, and financial statements.Conducted monthly sales meeting and provided ongoing sales mentoring sessions for individual team members.Trained and developed 15 employees to Assistant Manger or above.Developed, coordinated and executed marketing plans at each location.Achieved the highest ESQI (Enterprise Service Quality Index) of 89 at Meridian, MS location.Increased market share from 8.2% to 13.1% at the Jackson International Airport.Achieved fleet growth of 10% or more at each location.Supervised daily operations and account management for regional accounts while pursuing new business.Awarded an Exceptional Achievement and Jack Taylor President Award as part of the Mississippi Regional team.