Sharon S. Hughes
Human Resources Generalist at Salem Academy & College Center for Women in Entrepreneurship and Business- Claim this Profile
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Ken Ballard
Sharon is focused, very experienced, a great communicator, and sincere about getting the job done right. She communicates concisely, has a consistent positive demeanor, and yet is still accessible. It was great working with her, and I would look forward to doing so again in the future and recommend her to anyone.
Teresa Collins
Sharon is a dedicated recruiter who works diligently to find great candidates. She is an excellent interviewer and has an impeccable follow-up.
Christy G. Sink, PHR, SHRM-CP
Sharon is an exemplary HR professional that I had the pleasure of working with. She assisted with Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, creating SOP’s and any HR task put before her. I highly recommend her and if given the opportunity would enjoy working with her again.
Ken Ballard
Sharon is focused, very experienced, a great communicator, and sincere about getting the job done right. She communicates concisely, has a consistent positive demeanor, and yet is still accessible. It was great working with her, and I would look forward to doing so again in the future and recommend her to anyone.
Teresa Collins
Sharon is a dedicated recruiter who works diligently to find great candidates. She is an excellent interviewer and has an impeccable follow-up.
Christy G. Sink, PHR, SHRM-CP
Sharon is an exemplary HR professional that I had the pleasure of working with. She assisted with Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, creating SOP’s and any HR task put before her. I highly recommend her and if given the opportunity would enjoy working with her again.
Ken Ballard
Sharon is focused, very experienced, a great communicator, and sincere about getting the job done right. She communicates concisely, has a consistent positive demeanor, and yet is still accessible. It was great working with her, and I would look forward to doing so again in the future and recommend her to anyone.
Teresa Collins
Sharon is a dedicated recruiter who works diligently to find great candidates. She is an excellent interviewer and has an impeccable follow-up.
Christy G. Sink, PHR, SHRM-CP
Sharon is an exemplary HR professional that I had the pleasure of working with. She assisted with Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, creating SOP’s and any HR task put before her. I highly recommend her and if given the opportunity would enjoy working with her again.
Ken Ballard
Sharon is focused, very experienced, a great communicator, and sincere about getting the job done right. She communicates concisely, has a consistent positive demeanor, and yet is still accessible. It was great working with her, and I would look forward to doing so again in the future and recommend her to anyone.
Teresa Collins
Sharon is a dedicated recruiter who works diligently to find great candidates. She is an excellent interviewer and has an impeccable follow-up.
Christy G. Sink, PHR, SHRM-CP
Sharon is an exemplary HR professional that I had the pleasure of working with. She assisted with Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, creating SOP’s and any HR task put before her. I highly recommend her and if given the opportunity would enjoy working with her again.
Experience
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Salem Academy & College Center for Women in Entrepreneurship and Business
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Human Resources Generalist
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Apr 2023 - Present
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Contract Recruiter
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Oct 2022 - Dec 2022
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Essentra
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United Kingdom
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Contract Recruiter -Remote
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Mar 2022 - Oct 2022
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B&G Foods Snacks Inc
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United States
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Contract Recruiter - B&G Foods Snacks
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Oct 2020 - Mar 2022
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Golding Farms Foods, Inc
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United States
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Human Resources Generalist
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Jun 2019 - Sep 2020
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Partners Personnel
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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400 - 500 Employee
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Branch Manager/Recruiter
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Mar 2019 - Jun 2019
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A&D Environmental Services
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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HR Assistant/Recruiter
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Jul 2018 - Mar 2019
Assisted with new hire orientation and assisted with HR Generalist activities. Built relationships with managers, supervisors and employees. Developed a recruiting strategy for each position by determining the best way to attract quality candidates. Managed the full life-cycle recruiting process included sourcing, screening candidates for 7 locations in 3 states (NC, GA and SC). Conducted initial phone screens with candidates (CDL Drivers, Equipment Operators, and Environmental Techs) and… Show more Assisted with new hire orientation and assisted with HR Generalist activities. Built relationships with managers, supervisors and employees. Developed a recruiting strategy for each position by determining the best way to attract quality candidates. Managed the full life-cycle recruiting process included sourcing, screening candidates for 7 locations in 3 states (NC, GA and SC). Conducted initial phone screens with candidates (CDL Drivers, Equipment Operators, and Environmental Techs) and ensured that all candidate interactions are tracked within the ATS. DOT/Medical surveillance compliance. Utilize external ATS for screening reviewing applicants. Partnered with HR Business Partner on prioritizing open positions Show less Assisted with new hire orientation and assisted with HR Generalist activities. Built relationships with managers, supervisors and employees. Developed a recruiting strategy for each position by determining the best way to attract quality candidates. Managed the full life-cycle recruiting process included sourcing, screening candidates for 7 locations in 3 states (NC, GA and SC). Conducted initial phone screens with candidates (CDL Drivers, Equipment Operators, and Environmental Techs) and… Show more Assisted with new hire orientation and assisted with HR Generalist activities. Built relationships with managers, supervisors and employees. Developed a recruiting strategy for each position by determining the best way to attract quality candidates. Managed the full life-cycle recruiting process included sourcing, screening candidates for 7 locations in 3 states (NC, GA and SC). Conducted initial phone screens with candidates (CDL Drivers, Equipment Operators, and Environmental Techs) and ensured that all candidate interactions are tracked within the ATS. DOT/Medical surveillance compliance. Utilize external ATS for screening reviewing applicants. Partnered with HR Business Partner on prioritizing open positions Show less
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Recruiter/Human Resources Representative
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Nov 2017 - Jun 2018
Onboarded 100+ applicants with 90% success rate in first 90 days; hourly manufacturing personnel including Machinists, Welders and Assemblers; initiated and managed background checks to approve or escalate to supervisor. Audited online applications and referred qualified candidates for pre-employment processing; administered and scored tests; scheduled in-person interviews with hiring managers; selected new hires. Onboarded 100+ applicants with 90% success rate in first 90 days; hourly manufacturing personnel including Machinists, Welders and Assemblers; initiated and managed background checks to approve or escalate to supervisor. Audited online applications and referred qualified candidates for pre-employment processing; administered and scored tests; scheduled in-person interviews with hiring managers; selected new hires.
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Administrative Assistant
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Aug 2016 - Nov 2017
Supported a team of eleven social workers and nurses in the area of Pregnancy Care Management. Input data into computer system regarding pregnancy risk screenings for Forsyth and other surrounding counties. Notified out of county managers regarding changes in demographic information. Maintained and updated excel spreadsheet daily. Supported a team of eleven social workers and nurses in the area of Pregnancy Care Management. Input data into computer system regarding pregnancy risk screenings for Forsyth and other surrounding counties. Notified out of county managers regarding changes in demographic information. Maintained and updated excel spreadsheet daily.
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EMS Mangement & Consultants
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Human Resources Coordinator
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
Supported organizational recruiting initiatives by scheduling interviews for hiring managers with qualified potential candidates. Partnered with local placement agencies to identify and schedule presented candidates for interviews. Corresponded via email with direct hire candidates to confirm interview details and forward Humetrics pre-employment assessment and pre-employment paperwork. Initiated Office of the Inspector General’s background screenings. Coordinated new hire orientations… Show more Supported organizational recruiting initiatives by scheduling interviews for hiring managers with qualified potential candidates. Partnered with local placement agencies to identify and schedule presented candidates for interviews. Corresponded via email with direct hire candidates to confirm interview details and forward Humetrics pre-employment assessment and pre-employment paperwork. Initiated Office of the Inspector General’s background screenings. Coordinated new hire orientations, including welcoming new hires, provided parking information and requested security access badges. Provided customer service by serving as the initial point of contact for vendors and guests. Ensured all guests follow proper security procedures upon arrival. Show less Supported organizational recruiting initiatives by scheduling interviews for hiring managers with qualified potential candidates. Partnered with local placement agencies to identify and schedule presented candidates for interviews. Corresponded via email with direct hire candidates to confirm interview details and forward Humetrics pre-employment assessment and pre-employment paperwork. Initiated Office of the Inspector General’s background screenings. Coordinated new hire orientations… Show more Supported organizational recruiting initiatives by scheduling interviews for hiring managers with qualified potential candidates. Partnered with local placement agencies to identify and schedule presented candidates for interviews. Corresponded via email with direct hire candidates to confirm interview details and forward Humetrics pre-employment assessment and pre-employment paperwork. Initiated Office of the Inspector General’s background screenings. Coordinated new hire orientations, including welcoming new hires, provided parking information and requested security access badges. Provided customer service by serving as the initial point of contact for vendors and guests. Ensured all guests follow proper security procedures upon arrival. Show less
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Hilton Garden Inn
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Events Supervisor
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Aug 2009 - Apr 2016
Events Supervisor (6/12 to 4/16) Part-time Restaurant/Banquet Server (Part-time, 8/09 to 6/12) Assist with negotiations for meeting space contracts and book event space, arrange food and beverage, audiovisual equipment, ensure appropriate décor (florals, linens, color schemes, etc.) for all hotel banquet events. Manage on-site meetings/events and set-up and clean up for events as necessary. Coordinate appointments of facility site visits, responsible for scheduling of events on the… Show more Events Supervisor (6/12 to 4/16) Part-time Restaurant/Banquet Server (Part-time, 8/09 to 6/12) Assist with negotiations for meeting space contracts and book event space, arrange food and beverage, audiovisual equipment, ensure appropriate décor (florals, linens, color schemes, etc.) for all hotel banquet events. Manage on-site meetings/events and set-up and clean up for events as necessary. Coordinate appointments of facility site visits, responsible for scheduling of events on the calendar. Prepare and modify banquet event contracts as requested. ACHIEVEMENTS: Manager of the Month – Hilton Garden Inn/Winston-Salem, May 2013 Manager of the Month Hilton Garden Inn/Winston-Salem, November 2012 Team Member of the Month Hilton Garden Inn/Winston-Salem, March 2012 Team Member of the Month Hilton Garden Inn/Winston-Salem, July 2010 Show less Events Supervisor (6/12 to 4/16) Part-time Restaurant/Banquet Server (Part-time, 8/09 to 6/12) Assist with negotiations for meeting space contracts and book event space, arrange food and beverage, audiovisual equipment, ensure appropriate décor (florals, linens, color schemes, etc.) for all hotel banquet events. Manage on-site meetings/events and set-up and clean up for events as necessary. Coordinate appointments of facility site visits, responsible for scheduling of events on the… Show more Events Supervisor (6/12 to 4/16) Part-time Restaurant/Banquet Server (Part-time, 8/09 to 6/12) Assist with negotiations for meeting space contracts and book event space, arrange food and beverage, audiovisual equipment, ensure appropriate décor (florals, linens, color schemes, etc.) for all hotel banquet events. Manage on-site meetings/events and set-up and clean up for events as necessary. Coordinate appointments of facility site visits, responsible for scheduling of events on the calendar. Prepare and modify banquet event contracts as requested. ACHIEVEMENTS: Manager of the Month – Hilton Garden Inn/Winston-Salem, May 2013 Manager of the Month Hilton Garden Inn/Winston-Salem, November 2012 Team Member of the Month Hilton Garden Inn/Winston-Salem, March 2012 Team Member of the Month Hilton Garden Inn/Winston-Salem, July 2010 Show less
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Herbalife.
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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700 & Above Employee
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Human Resources Assistant (Contract 06/15 to 11/15)
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Jun 2015 - Nov 2015
Assisted with the recruitment of manufacturing hourly positions. Conducted phone screenings, scheduled face-to-face interviews with recuiters and hiring managers. Answered questions pertaining to application status. Ensured high level of confidentialty. Assisted with the recruitment of manufacturing hourly positions. Conducted phone screenings, scheduled face-to-face interviews with recuiters and hiring managers. Answered questions pertaining to application status. Ensured high level of confidentialty.
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Human Resources Assistant/Recruiter (Contract 06/14 to 03/15)
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Jun 2014 - Mar 2015
Provided administrative support to Vice President and Director of Human Resources; collaborated on recruiting and hiring talent. Answered applicants’ and employees’ requests and questions. Processed online applications; order driver reports; initiate background and previous employment research. Performed investigation requests on report findings. Answered questions regarding application status. Ensured high level of attention to detail, accuracy and respect for confidentiality of personal… Show more Provided administrative support to Vice President and Director of Human Resources; collaborated on recruiting and hiring talent. Answered applicants’ and employees’ requests and questions. Processed online applications; order driver reports; initiate background and previous employment research. Performed investigation requests on report findings. Answered questions regarding application status. Ensured high level of attention to detail, accuracy and respect for confidentiality of personal data. Show less Provided administrative support to Vice President and Director of Human Resources; collaborated on recruiting and hiring talent. Answered applicants’ and employees’ requests and questions. Processed online applications; order driver reports; initiate background and previous employment research. Performed investigation requests on report findings. Answered questions regarding application status. Ensured high level of attention to detail, accuracy and respect for confidentiality of personal… Show more Provided administrative support to Vice President and Director of Human Resources; collaborated on recruiting and hiring talent. Answered applicants’ and employees’ requests and questions. Processed online applications; order driver reports; initiate background and previous employment research. Performed investigation requests on report findings. Answered questions regarding application status. Ensured high level of attention to detail, accuracy and respect for confidentiality of personal data. Show less
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Select Staffing
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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Personnel Supervisor
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
Recruited, interviewed and recommended placement of candidates from internal sources. Maintained effective working relationships with all levels of company management to ensure adequate coverage of human resource needs. Consulted with management to identify and recommend the most qualified candidates. Developed a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need. Answered phones regarding availability of associates, payroll issues, and office operations/procedures. Provided excellent customer… Show more Recruited, interviewed and recommended placement of candidates from internal sources. Maintained effective working relationships with all levels of company management to ensure adequate coverage of human resource needs. Consulted with management to identify and recommend the most qualified candidates. Developed a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need. Answered phones regarding availability of associates, payroll issues, and office operations/procedures. Provided excellent customer service to internal and external customers. Show less Recruited, interviewed and recommended placement of candidates from internal sources. Maintained effective working relationships with all levels of company management to ensure adequate coverage of human resource needs. Consulted with management to identify and recommend the most qualified candidates. Developed a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need. Answered phones regarding availability of associates, payroll issues, and office operations/procedures. Provided excellent customer… Show more Recruited, interviewed and recommended placement of candidates from internal sources. Maintained effective working relationships with all levels of company management to ensure adequate coverage of human resource needs. Consulted with management to identify and recommend the most qualified candidates. Developed a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need. Answered phones regarding availability of associates, payroll issues, and office operations/procedures. Provided excellent customer service to internal and external customers. Show less
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Deere-Hitachi Construction Machinery Corporation
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United States
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Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Human Resources Representative (Contract-12/12 to 4/13)
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Dec 2012 - Apr 2013
Assisted with the hiring of professional and manufacturing personnel, managed background results, and contacted applicants to schedule aptitude testing/face-to-face interviews with hiring managers. Approved time sheets for temporary staffing, including updating weekly employee roster. Managed the new Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Reviewed online applications and referred qualified candidates for pre-employment processing. Secured travel, hotel and rental car arrangements for Deere-Hitachi… Show more Assisted with the hiring of professional and manufacturing personnel, managed background results, and contacted applicants to schedule aptitude testing/face-to-face interviews with hiring managers. Approved time sheets for temporary staffing, including updating weekly employee roster. Managed the new Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Reviewed online applications and referred qualified candidates for pre-employment processing. Secured travel, hotel and rental car arrangements for Deere-Hitachi employees and interviewees. Processed requests for meetings, including ordering food and securing meeting rooms. Created workflow documents for new hires in Employee Applicant Tracking System. Created and make changes to new suppliers or remittances in SAP for account payables. Assisted accounting department in receiving checks and cash for creation of monthly check-log for accounts receivables. Processed expense reports for prospective candidates. Show less Assisted with the hiring of professional and manufacturing personnel, managed background results, and contacted applicants to schedule aptitude testing/face-to-face interviews with hiring managers. Approved time sheets for temporary staffing, including updating weekly employee roster. Managed the new Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Reviewed online applications and referred qualified candidates for pre-employment processing. Secured travel, hotel and rental car arrangements for Deere-Hitachi… Show more Assisted with the hiring of professional and manufacturing personnel, managed background results, and contacted applicants to schedule aptitude testing/face-to-face interviews with hiring managers. Approved time sheets for temporary staffing, including updating weekly employee roster. Managed the new Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Reviewed online applications and referred qualified candidates for pre-employment processing. Secured travel, hotel and rental car arrangements for Deere-Hitachi employees and interviewees. Processed requests for meetings, including ordering food and securing meeting rooms. Created workflow documents for new hires in Employee Applicant Tracking System. Created and make changes to new suppliers or remittances in SAP for account payables. Assisted accounting department in receiving checks and cash for creation of monthly check-log for accounts receivables. Processed expense reports for prospective candidates. Show less
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Salem College
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Bachelor of Arts Degree
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Feb 1998 - May 2005
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications with a concentration in Advertising & Public Relations Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications with a concentration in Advertising & Public Relations
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Education
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Salem College
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Forsyth Technical Community College
Certificates, Human Resource Management, June 2009 -
Forsyth Technical Community College
Human Resources Management and Services