Originate/revise relevant and quality content for existing and/or newly created websites in order to reach a specific target audience. Create content containing keywords focusing on search engine optimization (SEO) in order to engage visitors to continue browsing clients' current website.Compose, edit and publish press releases, multiple weekly blogs and social media postings specific to company's target population.

Provide effective and proven strategies for successful job acquisition for clients wishing to seek employment within their current career field or to those transitioning career fields. Train clients in the use of various networking tools such as LinkedIn, Facebook and individual state/city sites in order to further their effective job searches. Facilitate clients' individual development plan for their job search. Exceptional and professional resume writing showcasing client’s talents/skills for potential employers. Conduct mock interviews utilizing video camera and address strategic interviewing techniques to better serve client’s job search. Perform second interviews to ensure client incorporates methodologies.

Focused specifically on the career development of new college graduates (associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s level) as they transition from academia to their chosen careers via coaching, mentoring and job search strategies. Provided resume writing and mock interviewing training sessions to graduates; expand employer contacts, building partnerships as well as relationships with businesses and organizations to identify potential employment opportunities. Negotiated salary, benefits and final employment offer on behalf of the graduate, ensuring a “fit” for both the graduate and the employer.

Experienced teaching English and reading, focusing on the development and instruction of 10th grade honors-level curriculum, as well as advanced skills writing for college-bound 12th grade students. Incorporated a number of best practice reading and writing strategies to increase comprehension, reading fluency and context-based vocabulary. Integrated Jane Shaffer methodology writing strategies as an instructional tool for argument writing and literary analysis. Created instruction which focused on rigor and accountability with differentiated applications; however, equal parts of strong interpersonal relationships combined with consistent classroom management provided the most effective learner-centered strategies.

Contracted to establish HR department in Colorado Springs and develop HR policies in North America for an Irish-based company. Responsibilities included: localizing European policies and personnel laws for the US, providing HR support for all of North America to include recruiting/international hiring, policy review, establish department budget and forecast anticipated quarterly budgets, employee relations, new hire training and continued/on-going employee training, counseling and guidance for management and employees, and acted as coach and mentor for the US offices. Provided creative solutions to personnel issues and negotiated “win/wins” as a mediator between management and staff. Administered annual employee reviews in conjunction with department managers and provided salary increases upon completion of employee goals. Researched compensation and benefits for role classification within the organization to include base pay, variable pay, benefits, etc. Interviewed medical providers and initiated new benefit package offering a range of choices for employees. Conducted compensation surveys on state and federal levels and applied those ranges within the organization. Created comprehensive job descriptions, goal planning, and incentive programs within each engineering group. Attended career fairs and arranged technical conferences and seminars for employees. Conducted new hire orientation and training.

Coordinated recruiting of military/civilian personnel for both engineering and management positions. Created database for all current and incoming resumes and worked directly with supervisors and managers to ensure candidates met job specifications. Trained incoming management (particularly former military) in employee relations, developing a military-to-civilian user-friendly manual. Initiated a number of hiring policies during the recruitment phase and assisted managers with hiring procedures and screening of candidates. Conducted initial screening interviews then coordinated additional interviews with management. Negotiated salary and compensations for all new hires, executed orientation presentations, and performed urinalysis testing for all new personnel. Marketed company via job fairs on site and Ft. Carson and Shriever Air Force Base in order to obtain qualified personnel.