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Norwalk, Connecticut, US

• Resolve talent acquisition challenges for agencies and brands, catering to their full-time staffing and talent requirements, including new positions, backfills, reorganizations, managing through both The Great.
• Collaborate with Business Development Managers to conduct client discovery and job intake video meetings, offering consultation and brainstorming sessions to deliver the best talent solutions for their specific needs.
• Provide comprehensive guidance to both clients and candidates on current market trends, competitive salary ranges, strategies to remain competitive in any given market, and industry best practices.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for full-time positions in advertising, marketing, creative/design, and digital marketing professions, partnering with agencies and organizations seeking top-notch talent.
• Identify potential talent matches for other open roles within our client base, exploring additional opportunities that align with candidates' skills and aspirations.
• Utilize various platforms for Vendor Management System (VMS) talent submissions, ensuring compliance with specific agreements and guidelines.

Los Angeles, CA, US

• Helped manage the Nashville office (team of 5 people) and market in the areas of revenue, team leadership, forecasting, leveraging marketing insights, talent evaluation, negotiations, as well as all things COVID.
• Established metrics and growth targets for market + accounts, candidate placement, fill rates, margin, bill rates, and placement fees.
• Partnered with our Account Executives in regards to intake video meetings with clients, consulting with clients, and brainstorming with them on delivery.
• Full cycle recruitment - Connected advertising, marketing, creative, and digital marketing professionals with agencies and other companies seeking talent on a full-time, freelance, or contract to hire basis (including.
• Filled jobs for all client types ranging from SMB to Enterprise / Fortune.
• Used various platforms for VMS talent submissions when needed, while staying in line within any specific agreements.

• Assisted owners, operators, or inside marketing departments or personnel with determining ideal marketing campaign strategy, especially if they are being pitched multiple options from multiple ad agencies (Websites.
• Evaluated current marketing campaigns and helped determine ROI and untapped opportunities.
• Helped negotiate pricing and contact terms when necessary.
• Business types and industries I worked with: Attorneys, General Contractors, Heating & Cooling, Automotive, Flooring, Home Improvement, Dentists, Physicians, Chiropractors, Eyecare, Fitness, Finance, Real Estate.

Dallas, TX, US

• Consulted with small to mid-sized businesses across the U.S. to determine strategic, tactical and effective marketing solutions provided by Dex Media and our strategic partner networks/vendors.
• Acted as a true partner with all clients, with a main focus toward earning and keeping their trust as a digital media expert that could bring quantifiable results.
• Provided customized solutions and strategies using Search Engine Optimization, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Display/Banner Ads, Custom Websites, Mobile Websites, Social Media Management, Text Marketing, Custom.
• Optimized Search Engine Marketing campaigns with conversion oriented content, keyword selection, geo-targeting, and budget goals to assure best dollar-for-dollar effectiveness.
• Leveraged local market data, the newest marketing trends, and campaign reports to look for further opportunities for each client and determined campaign enhancements as needed to assure their success.
• Assisted with new hire training for new sales related employees, and delivered product refresher training for the current digital media sales team.

Schaumburg, Illinois, US

• Account Executive:
• Managed various aspects of client advertising needs, ranging between Interactive Marketing to Traditional.
• Made recommendations or shared innovation for greater client success.
• Partnered with internal team members to advance projects and meet client goals.Interactive Marketing Planner:
• Developed and executed optimized spending allocation for clients to achieve monthly goals.
• Projected lead traffic and revenue expectations.

Schaumburg, IL, US

• Locations: Collins College – Tempe, AZ and Colorado Technical University, KCMO branch.
• Achieved consistent month over month success as one of the top Admissions Advisors among 600+ reps.
• Scheduled and interviewed career college candidates in the areas of Arts & Design and Healthcare.
• Collaborated with internal teams such as Financial Aid, Department Chairs, and Career Services to assure successful student starts.
• Assisted in creating marketing plans and strategies to gain greater interest from our local market and community.
• Promoted to Senior in company record breaking time of 8 months (standards normally require 12 months minimum).

Englewood, CO, US

• Starting Loan Officer position 2004, Promoted to Team Lead 2005, Promoted for WA Closing Agent 2006:
• As Loan Officer: Qualified and sold refinancing options using lending specific software, Calyx Point.
• Collaborated with appraisers, underwriters, and local title companies to assure a smooth closing for the borrowers.
• Awarded Loan Officer of the Month several times in ’04 and ‘05, and winner of Closing Challenge in 2005 (all expenses trip to San Diego).
• As Team Lead: Hired, trained and developed a commission team of 12 people within the Tempe branch.
• Managed monthly pipelines in excess of $17 million.

Chicago, IL, US

• Responsible for fitness consultations and Personal Training sales with predetermined training packages.
• Designed client specific exercise and diet programs to achieve personal health and fitness goals.
• Consistently generated and exceeded Personal Training sales quotas through innovative channels and marketing strategies.
• Trained and developed newly hired personal trainers in the areas of sales production and customer service.
• Developed my own client Newsletter - "The Physical Forum" which was distributed each month to my clients.
• Provided expert advice and opinion for wandering or inquisitive members during non-training hours.

• Prospected and sold surgical instruments and DME to physicians, hospitals, surgery centers, and athletic trainers.
• Attended orthopedic surgeries to support surgeons' decisions and options on particular product usage and surgical techniques.
• Used cadaver labs to teach proper surgical techniques of new instruments, implants, and devices.
• Met with potential new users of our product lines within AZ territory, when physician transitions took place.
• Companies represented: Arthrex, Wright Medical Technologies, Orthofix, and Breg.

Dallas, Texas, US

• Resold Airborne Express shipping, which specialized in small to mid-sized business accounts.
• Executed daily cold calling, prospecting, territory management, up-selling/cross-selling, technology integration and training.
• Assisted the Branch Manager with new hire training for all new employees.
• Winner of National Sales contest for 2001.