Experience

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  Ledgepoint Com

  • Founder

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  LedgePoint.com

  • Quincy, MA

  • Founder

    • Dec 2009 - Present
    • Quincy, MA

    Lead a digital business communications company with an energetic team of digital content writers, web designers and staffing professionals to cover a wide range of modern-day business communications. Services include: resumes, cover letters, blogs, newsletters, social media profiles and marketing, website content writing, website design.

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  Hollister Inc.

  • Senior Staffing Consultant

    • Oct 2003 - Nov 2009

    Creatively sourced, assessed, counseled, coached, and placed applicants for contract administrative positions in metro Boston.Developed a strong client base via cold-calling, online and in-person networking, exclusive referrals, lead generation, and through relationships built with clients and candidates. Acted as a strategic and tactical business partner in client-relationships during the candidate search process: presented potential employees to client companies, facilitated the hiring process and acted as a complete resource during the search and after successful placement.Identified and sourced candidates via referrals, online sourcing from job boards, online and in-person networking.Facilitated and managed the entire candidate-relationship during the job search process: presented opportunities to candidates, represented candidates for positions to internal colleagues and external client companies, scheduled interviews with client companies, prepared candidates for interviews, checked references, and extended and closed offers of employment.Provided career advice, along with professional behavior, interview, and resume coaching to candidates; offered diplomatic and constructive feedback and support to contract employees during their assignments.Negotiated rates and fee-agreements. Proactively worked to ensure stability of placements by following up with both candidates and clients at pre-determined intervals. Accomplishments include but are not limited to: Received the Employee of the Year 2006 award. Won annual award as one of the highest contract billers throughout the entire tenure at the company.Invited as a panelist at Massachusetts Institute of Technology offering insight on the current job market, and traditional and innovative tools of job search.

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  McKinsey & Company

  • Executive Assistant to Senior Partners

    • Oct 2000 - Sep 2004

    Worked directly with two Senior Partners providing all aspects of administrative support.Managed schedules and coordinated meetings, conference calls, web- and teleconferences with participants around the world. Coordinated complex travel arrangements domestically and internationally. Worked out complicated, multi-step itineraries and arranged transportation and accommodations for all stages of the trip.Processed expenses using Oracle-based system and reconciled corporate credit card accounts.Worked in a critically deadline-oriented environment producing confidential documents, such as RFPs, presentations, and correspondence. Expertly employed knowledge of MS Word and PowerPoint.Had daily personal contact with C-level executives of Fortune 500 corporations locally and around the world. Provided exceptional customer service to all levels of business contacts.Assisted the Recruiting team with support before and during college recruiting events.

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  S Instruments USA / PCpoint.com

  • Purchasing and Sales Manager

    • Dec 1995 - May 2000

    Served as a contact between the US and Russian sides of the joint venture.Sought out vendors, negotiated terms and prices, oversaw purchasing and shipment of sophisticated test-and-measurement equipment from the US to Russia.Oversaw daily activities of the office, B2C website, and a B&M storefront.

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  L.O. Recruitement

  • Administrative Assistant/Recruiter

    • Feb 1994 - Dec 1995

    Provided general administrative and front-desk support at a French-based staffing firm in Moscow.Translated resumes and documentation from Russian and French into English.Interviewed candidates, prepared them for interviews, and kept in contact with clients to ensure proper placements.