Experience

Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Department Analyst, Events Coordinator

  • Apr 2023 - Present

  Plan, organize, coordinate, and produce numerous events for the Michigan National Guard, Veteran Homes, and Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. Many events involve the coordination of high-ranking military personnel and elected officials. Member of the Legislative Affairs team, reporting to the Deputy Director. Plan, organize, coordinate, and produce numerous events for the Michigan National Guard, Veteran Homes, and Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. Many events involve the coordination of high-ranking military personnel and elected officials. Member of the Legislative Affairs team, reporting to the Deputy Director.



Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Events Controller

  • Aug 2021 - Apr 2023

  Responsible for every aspect of planning numerous virtual and in-person events, meetings, town halls, talks, presentations, radio shows, media appearances, and other events for the Director of the MVAA and the agency as a whole. Responsible for every aspect of planning numerous virtual and in-person events, meetings, town halls, talks, presentations, radio shows, media appearances, and other events for the Director of the MVAA and the agency as a whole.



Lear Corporation

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Recruitment Coordinator

  • Nov 2020 - Jul 2021

  Responsible for the full cycle hiring process for the Production Team Member position: recruited applicants, collected and reviewed applications, contacted candidates, pre-screened and conducted phone interviews, scheduled testing, selected qualified applicants to hire, and assisted with training and onboarding. Analyzed hiring trends, turnover data, and employee engagement to improve retention. Attended career fairs on behalf of the Lear Corporation, interacting with potential applicants. Built and enhanced working relationships with representatives at local Colleges / Universities, and MichiganWorks! locations to create a pipeline of new applicants. Show less



Village of Holly

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• DDA Director / Assistant Village Manager

  • May 2017 - Sep 2020

  Directed the Village of Holly’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) district following the rules and provisions of Michigan P.A. 57 of 2018. Assisted in formulating policies and procedures; prepared and administered the annual operation budget. Coordinated promotional events and activities to attract visitors to the Downtown shopping district. Served as an advocate for businesses and property owners, focusing on retention and recruitment, and encouraged cooperation between the business community, local government officials, community organizations, and residents. Show less



Michigan Department of State

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Department Analyst

  • May 2015 - May 2017

  Served as the hiring coordinator for all positions within the Michigan Secretary of State’s Metro Division, affecting 58 branch offices and 550+ employees. Used the NEOGOV application to complete the hiring and promotional process from start to finish. Posted positions, reviewed employment applications and resumes, selected candidates, conducted phone and face-to-face interviews, called references, created hiring justifications, and on-boarded new hires. Represented the Department of State as a Talent Acquisition Specialist at multiple career fairs. Recruited quality candidates and encouraged them to apply for open positions on the State's website. Show less

• Special Projects Coordinator

  • Apr 2012 - May 2015

  Served as the Executive Assistant to the Director of the Secretary of State's Executive Office and acted in the capacity of Office Administrator at the Southeast Michigan Executive Office location. Conducted research and created complex reports and spreadsheets; disseminated to staff. Created, updated and maintained a database of business partners' information. Planned, organized, executed and hosted several off-site events to market the online ExpressSOS services. Oversaw tasks given to Student Assistants; monitored progress. Acted as the scribe and represented the department at high-level meetings. Assisted the Communications department by proofreading and editing speeches, press releases and newsletters. Show less



Statcare, PC

• United States
• Medical Practices

• Communication Coordinator at Genesys Regional Medical Center, Emergency Department

  • Dec 2011 - Apr 2012

  Served as Executive Assistant to the President of the Corporation. Trained and coached Emergency Physicians and Residents on communication methods to finesse their bedside manner and enhance the patient experience. Monitored, analyzed and reported on the hospital's patient satisfaction survey scores. Created and distributed an informative monthly staff newsletter. Represented the Corporation as a member of the Noise Mitigation Task Force. Served as Executive Assistant to the President of the Corporation. Trained and coached Emergency Physicians and Residents on communication methods to finesse their bedside manner and enhance the patient experience. Monitored, analyzed and reported on the hospital's patient satisfaction survey scores. Created and distributed an informative monthly staff newsletter. Represented the Corporation as a member of the Noise Mitigation Task Force.



Enterprise Holdings Inc.

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Assistant

  • Jul 2007 - Dec 2011

  Served as the Executive Assistant to the General Manager and also provided comprehensive executive-level administrative support to six other Group Managers. Maintained calendars, scheduled meetings, arranged travel and effectively managed all essential tasks. Generated statistical reports, designed spreadsheets and produced deadline-driven presentations. Compiled meeting materials, prepared agendas, typed and disseminated minutes. Responded to and resolved high-level customer complaints and concerns. Executed the purchasing, cataloging and timely distribution of marketing and office supplies. Served as the Administrator for the company's Intranet; communicated policies and procedures to staff. Assisted with employee issues and investigations; prepared documents for legal counsel. Wrote, reviewed and approved grants gifted to non-profits from the company's charitable Foundation. Planned several large-scale statewide events while increasing attendance and remaining under budget. Addressed staff concerns and served as the go-to person for the Group's 1,500+ employees. Show less



Enterprise Car Sales

• United States
• Automotive
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administrative Assistant / Marketing Manager

  • Jan 2001 - Jul 2007

  Supported a staff of 28 employees, including the Group Car Sales Manager. Trained a team of 75+ salespeople to conduct off-site car sales. Organized kick-off meetings and facilitated credit union lobby displays to promote special events. Supported a staff of 28 employees, including the Group Car Sales Manager. Trained a team of 75+ salespeople to conduct off-site car sales. Organized kick-off meetings and facilitated credit union lobby displays to promote special events.



Enterprise Rent-A-Car

• United States
• Real Estate

• Management Trainee

  • May 2000 - Jan 2001

  Completed rental contracts while ensuring excellent customer service. Marketed to local accounts including dealerships, body shops and insurance agents. Enhanced and maintained relationships with business partners and vendors. Completed rental contracts while ensuring excellent customer service. Marketed to local accounts including dealerships, body shops and insurance agents. Enhanced and maintained relationships with business partners and vendors.