Experience

Furniture Enterprises of Alaska, Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Recruiter

  • Sep 2023 - Present

  Oversee the entire recruitment and onboarding processes for all locations. Oversee the entire recruitment and onboarding processes for all locations.



UP Health System - Marquette

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Human Resources Recruiter

  • Oct 2021 - Sep 2023

  Responsible for all recruiting aspects in the Human Resources department Perform a variety of recruiting functions, including conducting phone interviews, checking references, preparing internal job postings and making job offers to applicants. Respond to high volume of phone calls, visitors, and e-mails on HR questions in a timely and professional manner. Able to answer Human Resources questions; directs other questions/inquiries to appropriate staff for resolution. Develop a pool of… Show more Responsible for all recruiting aspects in the Human Resources department Perform a variety of recruiting functions, including conducting phone interviews, checking references, preparing internal job postings and making job offers to applicants. Respond to high volume of phone calls, visitors, and e-mails on HR questions in a timely and professional manner. Able to answer Human Resources questions; directs other questions/inquiries to appropriate staff for resolution. Develop a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need. Conduct regular follow-up with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans and implementation. Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting. Following the applicant through the onboarding process, to their hire. Show less Responsible for all recruiting aspects in the Human Resources department Perform a variety of recruiting functions, including conducting phone interviews, checking references, preparing internal job postings and making job offers to applicants. Respond to high volume of phone calls, visitors, and e-mails on HR questions in a timely and professional manner. Able to answer Human Resources questions; directs other questions/inquiries to appropriate staff for resolution. Develop a pool of… Show more Responsible for all recruiting aspects in the Human Resources department Perform a variety of recruiting functions, including conducting phone interviews, checking references, preparing internal job postings and making job offers to applicants. Respond to high volume of phone calls, visitors, and e-mails on HR questions in a timely and professional manner. Able to answer Human Resources questions; directs other questions/inquiries to appropriate staff for resolution. Develop a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need. Conduct regular follow-up with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans and implementation. Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting. Following the applicant through the onboarding process, to their hire. Show less



Edustaff

• United States
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Territory Manager/Presenter, Recruiter Upper Peninsula & Northern Michigan

  • Dec 2019 - Oct 2021

  Create and maintain client relationships to completely satisfy the needs of partnering school districts within the designated territory. Recruit new employees by attending job fairs, college fairs and school events. Monitor fill rates to understand the need and focus for recruiting. Facilitate workshops for new recruits at all locations assigned within territory, and providing guidance through the application and hiring process. Create and maintain client relationships to completely satisfy the needs of partnering school districts within the designated territory. Recruit new employees by attending job fairs, college fairs and school events. Monitor fill rates to understand the need and focus for recruiting. Facilitate workshops for new recruits at all locations assigned within territory, and providing guidance through the application and hiring process.



American Cancer Society

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Community Development Manager

  • May 2019 - Jan 2020

  Working to Save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer. Executing a portfolio of community-based events, with accountability for target goals, as well as event-related mission and advocacy activities. Effectively leading, engaging, mobilizing and empowering event volunteers. Responsible for a fundraising portfolio of $149K and surpassing that goal prior to year end. Working to Save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer. Executing a portfolio of community-based events, with accountability for target goals, as well as event-related mission and advocacy activities. Effectively leading, engaging, mobilizing and empowering event volunteers. Responsible for a fundraising portfolio of $149K and surpassing that goal prior to year end.



Secretary of State

• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Relief Manager

  • Mar 2018 - Jun 2019

  Supervise or assist in supervision the activities of a branch office. Maintain public relations including handling customer complaints, and providing liaison with other agencies. Supply both clerical and managerial support to all branches in the Western District as assigned for relief appointments. Supervise or assist in supervision the activities of a branch office. Maintain public relations including handling customer complaints, and providing liaison with other agencies. Supply both clerical and managerial support to all branches in the Western District as assigned for relief appointments.



Honor Credit Union

• United States
• Banking
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Branch Manager

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

  Strategically set a clear vision for attaining the goals of the organization. I set expectations and insured the direction of the branch supports the member promise and the core values of the organization. I have done this through training, setting expectations and getting acclimated with the team. The focus of the position is growth, community development and team building plans for the future and expansion of the Marquette Branch. • Manage 8 direct reports, 3-Full time tellers, 2-Part… Show more Strategically set a clear vision for attaining the goals of the organization. I set expectations and insured the direction of the branch supports the member promise and the core values of the organization. I have done this through training, setting expectations and getting acclimated with the team. The focus of the position is growth, community development and team building plans for the future and expansion of the Marquette Branch. • Manage 8 direct reports, 3-Full time tellers, 2-Part time tellers, 2-Account openers, and 1-Member specialist. • Led 16 Branches in Gross Consumer Loan Production with a YTD total of 130.5% • Held our branch in the top half % for the entire year on products and services per member with an average of 6.2 • Became the community liaison for Honor Credit Union in the Marquette Area. o Developed the Artist of the month event to showcase local high school art students and open up the lobby for additional foot traffic. • Attend workshops and professional development courses to implement with my team and share with peers. o Learning to Lead: Motivation in the workplace o Integrity Coaching College Show less Strategically set a clear vision for attaining the goals of the organization. I set expectations and insured the direction of the branch supports the member promise and the core values of the organization. I have done this through training, setting expectations and getting acclimated with the team. The focus of the position is growth, community development and team building plans for the future and expansion of the Marquette Branch. • Manage 8 direct reports, 3-Full time tellers, 2-Part… Show more Strategically set a clear vision for attaining the goals of the organization. I set expectations and insured the direction of the branch supports the member promise and the core values of the organization. I have done this through training, setting expectations and getting acclimated with the team. The focus of the position is growth, community development and team building plans for the future and expansion of the Marquette Branch. • Manage 8 direct reports, 3-Full time tellers, 2-Part time tellers, 2-Account openers, and 1-Member specialist. • Led 16 Branches in Gross Consumer Loan Production with a YTD total of 130.5% • Held our branch in the top half % for the entire year on products and services per member with an average of 6.2 • Became the community liaison for Honor Credit Union in the Marquette Area. o Developed the Artist of the month event to showcase local high school art students and open up the lobby for additional foot traffic. • Attend workshops and professional development courses to implement with my team and share with peers. o Learning to Lead: Motivation in the workplace o Integrity Coaching College Show less



River Valley Bank

• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Market Manager

  • Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

  In charge of day to day operations of the branch and the supervision of the staff. I facilitated Critical Linkage Meetings to manage development and maintenance of client relationships and identify referral opportunities throughout business banking, mortgage, wealth management, River Valley insurance, and retail departments. A main focus was to develop, maintain and cultivate community and new business contacts with important market sources to enhance bank visibility and maximize business… Show more In charge of day to day operations of the branch and the supervision of the staff. I facilitated Critical Linkage Meetings to manage development and maintenance of client relationships and identify referral opportunities throughout business banking, mortgage, wealth management, River Valley insurance, and retail departments. A main focus was to develop, maintain and cultivate community and new business contacts with important market sources to enhance bank visibility and maximize business development opportunities. • Managed 6 direct reports, 3-Full time customer service representatives, 2-Part time customer service representatives, and 1 maintenance worker. • Held branch to a 50/20/1 standard: 50 million in deposits, 20% of the market share, and #1 bank in the community. • Held community events in the branch to help grow business and company recognition. o Craft Beer Event – 275 people attended the event, a huge networking opportunity. o Became a key player in aligning a corporate sponsorship with Copper Peak Ski Flying; which will bring a huge boost to the local economy in 2018 with the International Ski Flying competition. o Created Rent a Manager – a program to get the buzz going in the community about RVB. Show less In charge of day to day operations of the branch and the supervision of the staff. I facilitated Critical Linkage Meetings to manage development and maintenance of client relationships and identify referral opportunities throughout business banking, mortgage, wealth management, River Valley insurance, and retail departments. A main focus was to develop, maintain and cultivate community and new business contacts with important market sources to enhance bank visibility and maximize business… Show more In charge of day to day operations of the branch and the supervision of the staff. I facilitated Critical Linkage Meetings to manage development and maintenance of client relationships and identify referral opportunities throughout business banking, mortgage, wealth management, River Valley insurance, and retail departments. A main focus was to develop, maintain and cultivate community and new business contacts with important market sources to enhance bank visibility and maximize business development opportunities. • Managed 6 direct reports, 3-Full time customer service representatives, 2-Part time customer service representatives, and 1 maintenance worker. • Held branch to a 50/20/1 standard: 50 million in deposits, 20% of the market share, and #1 bank in the community. • Held community events in the branch to help grow business and company recognition. o Craft Beer Event – 275 people attended the event, a huge networking opportunity. o Became a key player in aligning a corporate sponsorship with Copper Peak Ski Flying; which will bring a huge boost to the local economy in 2018 with the International Ski Flying competition. o Created Rent a Manager – a program to get the buzz going in the community about RVB. Show less



The Wicker & Willow Co.

• Houghton, MI

• Owner

  • Oct 2005 - Oct 2015

  Developed and executed marketing programs and general business solutions resulting in increased company exposure, customer traffic, and sales. Accounts payable/receivable Completed and mailed bills, contracts, policies, invoices and checks. Interviewed job candidates and made staffing decisions. Counted cash drawers and made bank deposits. Managed staff of 6 sales associates and 1 assistant manager. Instructed staff on appropriately handling… Show more Developed and executed marketing programs and general business solutions resulting in increased company exposure, customer traffic, and sales. Accounts payable/receivable Completed and mailed bills, contracts, policies, invoices and checks. Interviewed job candidates and made staffing decisions. Counted cash drawers and made bank deposits. Managed staff of 6 sales associates and 1 assistant manager. Instructed staff on appropriately handling difficult and complicated sales. Hired, trained and evaluated personnel in sales and marketing. Recruited, trained and developed new associates on POS system and key sales Show less Developed and executed marketing programs and general business solutions resulting in increased company exposure, customer traffic, and sales. Accounts payable/receivable Completed and mailed bills, contracts, policies, invoices and checks. Interviewed job candidates and made staffing decisions. Counted cash drawers and made bank deposits. Managed staff of 6 sales associates and 1 assistant manager. Instructed staff on appropriately handling… Show more Developed and executed marketing programs and general business solutions resulting in increased company exposure, customer traffic, and sales. Accounts payable/receivable Completed and mailed bills, contracts, policies, invoices and checks. Interviewed job candidates and made staffing decisions. Counted cash drawers and made bank deposits. Managed staff of 6 sales associates and 1 assistant manager. Instructed staff on appropriately handling difficult and complicated sales. Hired, trained and evaluated personnel in sales and marketing. Recruited, trained and developed new associates on POS system and key sales Show less



Finlandia University

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Transfer Coordinator

  • Apr 2014 - Aug 2015

  Assure high-quality service to transfer and veteran applicants from recruitment to enrollment by coordinating enrollment efforts, application processing, transcript evaluations, articulation agreements, registration and orientation activities. Conduct extensive travel including evenings and weekends to community colleges and other venues. Coordinate with department heads, the development of articulation agreements, transfer equivalencies, and 2+2 agreements by liaising… Show more Assure high-quality service to transfer and veteran applicants from recruitment to enrollment by coordinating enrollment efforts, application processing, transcript evaluations, articulation agreements, registration and orientation activities. Conduct extensive travel including evenings and weekends to community colleges and other venues. Coordinate with department heads, the development of articulation agreements, transfer equivalencies, and 2+2 agreements by liaising with on-and-off-campus constituencies. Disseminate information regarding admissions criteria, scholarships, financial aid, programs of study, etc.; counsel students in all areas. Set up appointments with students and assist in interviewing them. Conduct campus tours to familiarize students with the campus. Represent the institute on career fairs and student events. Show less Assure high-quality service to transfer and veteran applicants from recruitment to enrollment by coordinating enrollment efforts, application processing, transcript evaluations, articulation agreements, registration and orientation activities. Conduct extensive travel including evenings and weekends to community colleges and other venues. Coordinate with department heads, the development of articulation agreements, transfer equivalencies, and 2+2 agreements by liaising… Show more Assure high-quality service to transfer and veteran applicants from recruitment to enrollment by coordinating enrollment efforts, application processing, transcript evaluations, articulation agreements, registration and orientation activities. Conduct extensive travel including evenings and weekends to community colleges and other venues. Coordinate with department heads, the development of articulation agreements, transfer equivalencies, and 2+2 agreements by liaising with on-and-off-campus constituencies. Disseminate information regarding admissions criteria, scholarships, financial aid, programs of study, etc.; counsel students in all areas. Set up appointments with students and assist in interviewing them. Conduct campus tours to familiarize students with the campus. Represent the institute on career fairs and student events. Show less