Experience

Sportsdigita

• United States
• Technology, Information and Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Talent Acquisition Manager

  • Aug 2021 - Present



Avenica

• United States
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Dec 2019 - May 2021

  - Drove and oversaw regional performance metrics – including revenue, gross profit, team member development and Talent Delivery execution for our East and North regions - Developed national mentorship program for Talent Delivery team members to encourage cross-regional communication and increase employee retention & engagement- Lead recruitment strategy for markets by coaching and developing team members, targeting key markets to develop and engaging with new university and community partnerships to diversify candidate pipelines- Promoted Avenica and increased brand awareness by creating new content for candidates and clients such as Top Talent Tuesday video series for LinkedIn, serving as a University panelist to share thought leadership on hiring and interviewing, and participating in television and newspaper interviews

• Account Manager

  • Jul 2018 - Dec 2019

  - Consult management at all levels, including the C suite, on hiring best practices, current market trends, ways to improve culture, engagement, and retention with entry level employees for long term growth and development - Develop hiring strategy with management for both immediate needs and long-term succession planning - Lead job analysis to understand clients’ needs, creating an ideal candidate profile based on background and transferable skill sets and establish timeline for hiring- Provide guidance to Talent Specialists and Senior Talent Specialists on recruiting strategy to meet client needs - Generate proposals and negotiate rates and offers of employment for with clients to drive revenue and ensure competitiveness within current market - Profile positions to candidates, answer questions they have about the role and company and generate interest in the position- Track candidate progress while on assignment via regular touch points with the client, providing coaching and feedback to both parties to ensure a successful placement and long term fit - Proactively engage in business development via regular client marketing to maintain and expand current accounts - Manage contacts, opportunities and accounts within Salesforce/JobScience

• Senior Talent Specialist

  • Oct 2017 - Jul 2018

  - Develop a strong and diverse talent pool of candidates via recruiting efforts, referrals and participation in university sponsored events - Conduct behavioral based interview and career exploration with candidates to understand transferable skills and both short and long term career goals - Participate in client job analysis to learn more about the position, training and overall client match- Complete position profiles with candidates explaining the position and generating interest for a client interview, then coordinating client interviews with candidates - Key contact for candidates on assignment checking in on progress, building a strong relationship and gathering feedback on their experience - Providing support to the Account Manager on new and existing client meetings and work orders to keep process moving forward efficiently - Management of new hire initiation process, executing background check process, I-9 compliance, writing offer letters and collection of all documents for submission

• Account Specialist

  • Apr 2017 - Oct 2017

  - Matching recent college graduates in entry level positions- Screened resumes and conducted first round phone interviews - Interviewed potential candidates to determine skill sets and discover interests



Minnesota Timberwolves

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Assistant Stage Manager

  • Oct 2015 - Mar 2020

  - Main communication point between in-arena hosts and the production manager/game director during games to ensure that public announcements and in-arena activations are executed properly in regards to timeliness, organization and sponsorship information- Was main contact on performance day for Special Guests and Talent, confirming transportation, rehearsal schedules and performance logistics- Familiarity with NBA regulations regarding in-arena activations and logistics of on court promotions from a game operations perspective



Profile Event Center

• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event & Staff Coordinator

  • Nov 2015 - Apr 2017

  - Plan details for 40+ events in 2016 and 65+ in progress for 2017 with clients, including menu, decorations, entertainment and logistics with clients to create a unique and memorable experience for them- Drive sales via cold and warm leads, conducting on-premises tours for potential clients and creating individualized estimates based on their needs and budget- Manage 50+ staff members including scheduling, hiring, training and disciplinary actions- Leasing manager for 85 music studios within the facility overseeing rent collection, leasing agreements and maintenance- Responsible for advertising utilizing local and national print publications, local radio spots, Google AdWords program and social media sites to increase brand awareness and exposure for the venue- Execute events day of and ensure all details are completed flawlessly

• Server/Bartender

  • Mar 2014 - Mar 2016

  - Gained time management and multi-tasking skills by serving numerous tables and assisting the Event Coordinator with various tasks to help events run smoothly- Excelled in communication by coordinating duties with other servers and discussing different options with guests



Gopher Sports Marketing

• Lead Men's Hockey Intern

  • Aug 2015 - Feb 2016

  - Implement in-arena activations and supervise game day interns to ensure that all promotions are implemented on time, without error and are compliant with sponsor branding requests- Create game formats for all games to breakdown each promotion and establish responsibilities for game day staff to provide clear communication and direction for activations- Gained experience directing games during the Mariucci Classic Tournament in which I was able to increase my knowledge of NCAA Division One Hockey timing and regulations- Plan and execute the annual Skate with the Gophers event on time and within budget to increase fan engagement and brand loyalty

• Game Day Intern

  • Jan 2015 - Aug 2015

  - Assisted with implementation of in-game promotions at Gopher sporting events- Coordinated distribution of fan giveaways



University of Minnesota

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Peer Adviser

  • Apr 2014 - Jan 2016

  - Attended numerous training seminars to build skills working with individuals with disabilities and to have a better understanding of cultural differences - Improved computer skills using Microsoft, PeopleSoft, APLUS and ImageNow programs to schedule appointments and retrieve necessary documents such as transcripts and audits for Academic Advisers- Excelled in communications while conducting large group meetings during new student orientation programs and helping students one-on-one with the registration process- Offered academic advice and referrals to necessary departments to students regarding their collegiate career



Minnesota Lynx

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Game Presentation Assistant

  • May 2015 - Oct 2015

  - Worked with production team to implement in game promotions during Lynx season- Assisted with execution of fan events both in-game and off-site for Timberwolves and Lynx teams - Worked with production team to implement in game promotions during Lynx season- Assisted with execution of fan events both in-game and off-site for Timberwolves and Lynx teams



Odyssey

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Writer

  • Sep 2014 - Jul 2015

  Write weekly articles for The Odyssey at the University of Minnesota and their online publication. Write weekly articles for The Odyssey at the University of Minnesota and their online publication.



Fancred

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Leader Intern

  • Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

  - Worked on promotion and marketing of the app at the University of Minnesota- Analyzed data and implemented strategies to reach our target audience- Made regular sports updates on the app and attended weekly meetings to discuss ideas - Worked on promotion and marketing of the app at the University of Minnesota- Analyzed data and implemented strategies to reach our target audience- Made regular sports updates on the app and attended weekly meetings to discuss ideas



Farmington Ambassador Program

• Rehearsal Assistant, Judging Coordinator and Stage Choreographer

  • Jun 2010 - Jun 2014

  - Utilized creativity and communication to teach stage choreography to various age groups ranging from 6-20 years old- Coordinated meetings and explained criteria to the judging panel- Assisted with advertisement, promotions and execution of the final show- Provided coaching to candidates in interview, public speaking and on-stage events - Utilized creativity and communication to teach stage choreography to various age groups ranging from 6-20 years old- Coordinated meetings and explained criteria to the judging panel- Assisted with advertisement, promotions and execution of the final show- Provided coaching to candidates in interview, public speaking and on-stage events



Bruegger's Bagels

• United States
• Restaurants
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Shift Supervisor

  • Aug 2011 - Aug 2013

  - Excelled in leadership by supervising team members- Acquired management skills by counting inventory, receiving incoming/outgoing store orders and assisting with bi-weekly schedules- Obtained financial skills by auditing cash drawers and store safe daily- Worked efficiently and effectively in a fast paced environment- Gained outstanding communication skills while interacting with customers in the store, over the phone and while creating custom catering orders for their events - Excelled in leadership by supervising team members- Acquired management skills by counting inventory, receiving incoming/outgoing store orders and assisting with bi-weekly schedules- Obtained financial skills by auditing cash drawers and store safe daily- Worked efficiently and effectively in a fast paced environment- Gained outstanding communication skills while interacting with customers in the store, over the phone and while creating custom catering orders for their events



Synergy Dance Center

• Instructor/Choreographer

  • Nov 2011 - Jun 2013

  - Gained teaching experience by working individually and in collaboration with other instructors in the studio- Utilized creativity skills while choreographing routines and stage formations- Improved communication and interpersonal skills while assisting students with muscle coordination and team building activities- Organizational and time management skills learned while planning weekly lessons, holiday parties and end of the year performances at the final review show - Gained teaching experience by working individually and in collaboration with other instructors in the studio- Utilized creativity skills while choreographing routines and stage formations- Improved communication and interpersonal skills while assisting students with muscle coordination and team building activities- Organizational and time management skills learned while planning weekly lessons, holiday parties and end of the year performances at the final review show