Experience

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  Aquent Studios

  • United States
  • Design Services
  • 400 - 500 Employee

  • Engagement Manager, Salesforce

    • Jun 2023 - Nov 2023

    I was promoted to oversee HR functions for 20 Aquent Studios employees embedded with Salesforce, where I enhanced team morale and client satisfaction. I built trust with client partners by maintaining confidentiality, which led to improved retention and employee development. I connected with clients to understand their areas of concern and needs, created mentoring and development plans for employees, and managed the recruitment process. I drove positive change by fostering employee happiness and strong client relationships centered on solution-oriented engagement.► I advanced trust with client partners through honest and direct communication, driving improved retention rates while tracking and addressing organizational priorities.► I fostered employee professional growth through training, learning & development, all team meetings, and customized development plans, leading to higher-performing teams.► By building strong rapport with clients, I facilitated avenues for employer-provided opportunities for employee improvement rather than termination.► I elevated employee morale and created a positive image for the team, enhancing overall satisfaction and performance.

  • Recruiter and Pharmaceutical Project Manager

    • Oct 2021 - Jun 2023

    I recruited creative talent for engagements with major clients, including Salesforce, Adobe, CVS, Novartis, and Merck. I led simultaneous pharmaceutical recruiting projects and optimized ATS usage for efficiency. I developed strong client relationships and streamlined the hiring process, reducing time to fill and improving candidate quality.► I navigated large complex organizations and built trust with multiple stakeholders at every level to meet or exceed goals every quarter, earning the position of the highest performer on a very experienced team.► In my role as Project Manager over pharmaceutical recruiting, I created new processes and leveraged internal ATS capacity to gain efficiency through increased candidate sharing, reducing time to fill.► I shortened client hiring processes from four months to less than two months by implementing strategic improvements to streamline workflows and reduce redundancy.

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  MDL Partners

  • Greater Boston

  • Business Development, Executive Services, Digital Content

    • Dec 2019 - Oct 2021
    • Greater Boston

    I transitioned from administrative support to sales and networking management, increasing senior-level women in the network. I led client meetings, pitched services, maintained client relationships, and drove sales to deliver increased revenues while meeting hard deadlines related to content and ...

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  Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women

  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States

  • Chairman, Alumni Advisory Committee, MIT | Recruiting, Mentoring, Succession ...

    • 2008 - 2011
    • Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    I led the local chapter establishment at MIT, using persona and professional networking to build a team, establish operational processes, and define strategic growth plans.

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  Wellesley Hills Junior Women's Club

  • Vice President, Fundraising | Recruiting, Mentoring, Succession Planning

    • 2008 - 2009

    WHJWC has supported the community of Wellesley for 70 years with funds raised through four major annual fundraisers: The Wellesley Phone Book, Wellesley Marketplace, Wellesley Kitchen Tour and Luminary Night with total annual revenue of $500,000. Having previously chaired the Wellesley Marketplac...

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  Adams Harkness

  • Greater Boston Area

  • NASDAQ Junior Trader

    • 1996 - 1998
    • Greater Boston Area
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  Montgomery Securities

  • NASDAQ Trading Assistant

    • 1994 - 1996

  • Marketing Assistant

    • Jan 1994 - Dec 1994

    Supported VP of Corporate Communications. Created press database in FileMaker Pro. Attended investor conferences. Worked with ad agency to execute look book and marketing materials. Managed the administrative tasks involved in developing a PAC consisting of Silicon Valley CEO's to lobby for business friendly government regulations. Worked with corporate leadership on public speaking, op-ed pieces and other marketing tools.

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  Office of the Governor - California

  • Sacramento, California Area

  • Executive Assistant

    • 1993 - 1994
    • Sacramento, California Area

    Speech writer for local events. Wrote opinion pieces published under the name of the Governor, members of the senior staff and the cabinet. Managed office of six people.