Business Development Specialist

• Jun 2022 - Present

Central Sales Representative

• Mar 2019 - Jun 2022

Central Sales & Support - Repair & Remodel Segment - Northeast & Midwest

Sales Coordinator/Customer Account Rep. II

• Mar 2018 - Mar 2019

• Lead nurturing and allocation across 5 markets throughout Midwest and Northeast• Build and maintain strategic relationship with over 35 contractors/accounts• Facilitate weekly market update sessions for Sales Managers and Reps per market• Report generation and tracking of all activity through Salesforce CRM

Resource Manager

• Dec 2016 - Dec 2017

At Signature Consultants we provide our clients and consultants with superior staffing solutions founded on quality, service, and results.• Provide full cycle recruitment including sourcing, screening, and contract/salary negotiations on both consulting and permanent assignment with a national client base• Generate revenue and build a diverse portfolio of consultants, both working and actively seeking assignments• Maintain weekly and monthly recontacting sessions with clients and consultants; establishing relationships, building rapport, and providing impeccable customer service/follow through• Assist in local client-hiring manager engagement meeting to gain full understanding of client specific requirements and set recruitment expectations for the team• Regularly attend and participate in networking groups and meet-ups across the Chicago-land area; to build brand awareness, grow my candidate portfolio, gain industry knowledge, and obtain referrals and sales leadsAwarded "One of the Best Staffing Firms to Work For" seven years in row by Staffing Industry Analysts(2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017)

Associate Recruiter in Training

• Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

As an Associate Recruiter at Signature Consultants we are held to organizational and industry standards through a rigorous 13 week training program.• Exceeded weekly fundamental and requirements• Took ownership while holding other accountable; identifying opportunities and asking as many questions as possible along the way. • Completed weekly role-plays with recruiters and sales associates across the company• Passed all assessments and successfully completed the programSignature Consultants is also recognized as "2017 - Best Award Winner Training & Development Program by The Association for Talent Development" and "2017 - Top 125 Training Organizations in the U.S. by Training Magazine"

Ambassador

• Jun 2015 - Jun 2017

Leading and executing VIP programs at local events and national festivals. Contracted on a per-event basis. Leading and executing VIP programs at local events and national festivals. Contracted on a per-event basis.

Banquet Captain/Bartender/Server/Trainer

• Oct 2012 - Oct 2016

Assisted in the coordination and provided full bar and dinner services for corporate and social events including high volume 350+ person galas, elegant weddings and business dinners, to intimate gatherings of 20 or less with a highly rated banquet team. • Provided top rated customer service; maintaining guest server relations, focusing on customer satisfaction and retention • Trained new banquet and bar staff on custom menu and featured products, sales and up-selling tactics, restaurant policies, and industry standards. • Developed floor plans for auxiliary bars and private events improving efficiency • Streamlined bar products based on sales/consumption eliminating waste and cutting costs • Experienced Mixologist tasked with creating featured drinks and specials for private events

Sales Intern

• May 2012 - Aug 2012

Worked together with a team of Sales Professionals and Technicians to provide the ultimate Chevrolet, GMC, Buick shopping experience; exceeding expectations, delivering the best service possible, and making the car buying experience energetic and gainful. • Shadowed Sales Managers and Sales Floor Representatives through full-cycle sales process • Pursued sales through internet leads • Managed Vermilion Chevrolet onsite and online vehicle inventory • Assisted in multiple event, social media, and radio bases marketing tactics

Outside Sales Representative

• Mar 2012 - Aug 2012

• Canvassed territories across Illinois • Generated/followed-up on sales leads through door-to-door sales, e-mail, and cold-calling • Educated Illinois citizens on Illinois Power Deregulation Policies and Direct Energy services • Retained sales from existing customers who had cancelled, were rejects, or whose contracts had expired • Canvassed territories across Illinois • Generated/followed-up on sales leads through door-to-door sales, e-mail, and cold-calling • Educated Illinois citizens on Illinois Power Deregulation Policies and Direct Energy services • Retained sales from existing customers who had cancelled, were rejects, or whose contracts had expired