As a first-generation college graduate and a member of the School of Business Advisory Board at my alma mater, Eastern Illinois University, I hold a unique and meaningful role. My experience as a first-generation student allows me to bring a valuable perspective to the board, as I understand the challenges and opportunities faced by students from similar backgrounds.Being on the Advisory Board enables me to give back to the institution that played a crucial part in shaping my professional journey. I actively contribute to the growth and success of the School of Business by offering strategic guidance, sharing industry insights, and collaborating with fellow board members to ensure the school stays at the forefront of business education.Moreover, I am committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all students, especially first-generation college attendees. By leveraging my own experiences and fostering open dialogue, I aim to inspire and mentor the next generation of business leaders, empowering them to overcome barriers and achieve their full potential.

At Job.com, I serve as a senior organizational leader with the primary objectives of uniting a Central Services organization to support recruitment firms, driving strategic integration of acquisitions, and creating an enterprise revenue-generating system encompassing marketing and sales management. My role involves optimizing business operations and enhancing portfolio efficiency and quality through standardization of practices. I've successfully accelerated top-line revenue growth, directed the operation and product roadmap of an AI-driven tool, and managed key account strategies for high-value accounts. Additionally, I champion business integration, manage a significant marketing and advertising budget, and collaborate with founders to align and drive staffing business goals and objectives.I report directly to the COO and oversee an immediate team of 10+.

As the Host and Executive Producer of The Talent Tide Podcast, I am committed to empowering business leaders and professionals seeking personal and organizational growth. We curate a diverse yet focused roster of guests, shining a spotlight on influential figures who excel in driving business success through strategic acquisition, attraction, and retention of the world's most valuable asset: People. Our mission is to provide a platform for thought-provoking discussions, practical insights, and innovative ideas that inspire growth and foster thriving careers and organizations.

As a board member for HRO Today, I am dedicated to shaping the future of Human Resources Outsourcing by providing strategic guidance and sharing my industry expertise. I collaborate with fellow leaders to promote best practices, foster innovation, and drive excellence in HR services and technology.Together, we address challenges, identify growth opportunities, and set the strategic direction for HRO Today. We actively facilitate the exchange of ideas, research, and insights among HR professionals and service providers to advance the field and enhance its impact on businesses globally.Through my involvement in events, conferences, publications, and networking opportunities, I contribute to the professional development of my peers and promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the HRO industry.

In an effort to build the brand of the endevis organization, my role was created to unite our 3 business solution groups under one mindset, GROWTH. In this position, a consolidation of redundant strategies for business development, marketing, and recruiting come together to maximize our client's success through our core values. By managing an internal team, vendor partners, and technologies we will be able to maximize our footprint within our current markets as well as target opportunities for growth in expanding markets across the United States. Our marketing vision will support business development and talent acquisition across our RPO, Direct Placement, and Contract Staffing services.• Lead all business development for RPO & Staffing + recruitment marketing, advertising planning, training & development• Coordinate cross-functional efforts across each business service group• Creation of Account-Based Sales & Marketing effort to increase pipeline velocity, win rates, and lower cost of customer acquisition• Implemented Customer Experience surveys to evaluate business processes & opportunities to reduce customer churn and to target opportunities for upsells and renewals• Created content marketing strategy to highlight actual business successes utilizing case studies, white papers, & e-books• Manage 3rd party relationships with sales & marketing vendors including Hubspot, Buzzsprout, Typeform, ZoomInfo, LOXO AI, and many others• Developed, Produce, & Host The Talent Tide Podcast

2019 Core Value Award Winner - "Be Bold" • Manage all business development marketing, advertising planning & development for Recruitment Process Outsourcing• Drive new business deals ranging from $50,000 to $5,000,000 in annual revenue• Implemented the first CRM (HubSpot) system for Recruitment Process Outsourcing division• Created and administered Talent Acquisition Assessments for our client partners• Develop HRCI/SHRM Certified presentations for speaking opportunities• Coordinate planning of trade show marketing• Redesigned sales collateral to highlight operational successes

My team led a decrease in turnover with a large Accounting Software client from 95% to 65% in 1 calendar year in a high-volume, low-wage environment.Increased client contract-to-hires by 50% in single year within construction industry.Directed Priority Staffing Group’s expansion into TennesseePresided over office build-out and staffing needsCreated new organizational hierarchy for companyChampioned the organization of the first leadership team in PSG historyOversaw planning of inaugural leadership retreatFormed first digital marketing strategy for PSGImplemented the first CRM (HubSpot) system for Priority Staffing GroupManage all timesheets and budgeting for Tennessee operationsLead recruiting efforts for direct hire, temp-to-hire, and temporary staffing

Highlights:Led Largest Net Profit Increase Year over Year - 120%Increased Athletic Club Membership Year over Year by 70%Main responsibility - Develop & sell creative ticket packages that enhance the student-athlete & fan experiences for Louisiana Tech University's football, men's basketball, women's basketball, & baseball.Responsibilities include:1) Oversight for: Team of Consultants, Sales and Service and student interns.2) Develop and execute approved Annual Business and Sales Plan and Operating Budget.3) Recruit, hire, train, and supervise a ticket sales team.4) Lead, motivate, develop, coach and retain sales staff for future succession and opportunity within the organization, and The Aspire Group globally.5) Assist with day-to-day operations of the new FRMC profitably while exceeding client expectations in revenue generation and customer service.6) Monitor, manage and evaluate sales staff performance on an ongoing basis; establish and communicate clear sales revenue and training goals and follow up with sales staff with appropriate feedback and direction for development.7) Work with the university liaison to develop, present and communicate ticket sales strategies, procedures and processes.8) Identify, explore and research new sales opportunities to include season ticket and group sales target markets.9) Ongoing development of New Ticket Sales program in the following areas: season ticket, new business generation, sales leadership, development of sales strategies, sales training, development of best sales practices and results tracking and reporting.10) Track and report daily, weekly and monthly sales figures and relevant accountability reports. 11) Handle all bookkeeping, commission reporting, staff payroll processing12) Leads in the development of ticket marketing, promotions, ticket pricing, sales strategies and community ticket/ sampling programs etc.13) Serves as a member of the university's external operations team.

Main responsibility - Make outbound phone calls to generate new revenue through selling Louisiana Tech Football, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, & Baseball experiences.Responsibilities include:1) Generate new revenue through the sales of Football, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, & Baseball season tickets2) Sell premium seating for football, women's basketball, & baseball.3) Push upgrades & add-ons4) Work with companies to create group experiences5) Sell partial/mini-plan ticket packages6) Increase donations to the Athletic Foundation for season ticket parking7) Kid's ClubHighlights:Largest 1 month revenue by any LA Tech FRMC consultant in history - $58,108From 7/1 through 10/1, generated $152,352.Largest # of Foundation donations and largest sum in LA Tech FRMC history, $7,150 in revenue.In just two months, I moved 142 new football season seats.Responsible for selling 108 new Men's Basketball Season seats & 67 new Women's Basketball season seats.

Assist with planning and execution of Spring Fling athletics fundraiserSolicit donation items for auction from local and national partnersUse social media, particularly LinkedIn, to foster new connections with EIU alums

Generated a nearly 50% increase in average volleyball attendanceIncreased membership in Panther Pack Kid’s Club by 23%Created new revenue streams to increase in-game promotional budget by 900%Oversaw a 57% attendance increase in annual Kid’s Day women’s basketball gameRaised more than $2000 to benefit Susan G. Komen Foundation through sporting eventsCreate marketing plans for 18 NCAA Division I teamsCompose weekly Panther Nation Newsletter using online softwareManage weekly updates for Panther Nation smartphone applicationAssisted in coordination of EIU football tailgate maps and set-upConsistently working to build the EIU brand through social media applications

Working every home football game Tailgate/Stadium setupFacilitating on-field promotions/contestsFollowing the game day scriptInput into promotions, giveaways, new ideasConstantly promoting and showing great enthusiasm for EIU AthleticsTalking to strangers and selling them EIU Athletics.Work in the ticket officeTwice weekly office hoursWork men's and women's basketball, rugby, men's and women's soccer games.

Lead two and three man teamsDiscuss any alterations or suggestions with homeowners upon arrivalInspect property before and after work to ensure quality serviceCheck equipment daily to safeguard against malfunctions

Initiated a new set of team rules requiring more responsibility & academic achievementStarted a summer basketball tournament to raise funds for new gear and resourcesAssisted in the planning and operations in putting on summer basketball camp

Researched names and addresses for all players who played for Head Football Coach Bob Spoo.