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Education

The University of St. Thomas 2006

Masters of Business Administration, International Business GPA 3.78

University of Houston                                                                                                                       

Bachelors of Business Administration, Management

Experience:

Creative Financial Staffing, July 2003 – Present

• Area Director 2021 – Present
• Branch Manager/Senior Managing Director, Accounting & Finance (2009 – 2021)
• Area Recruiting Director (2007 – 2009)
• Branch Manager (2006 – 2007)
• Senior Accounting & Finance Recruiter (2004 – 2006)
• Marketing Consultant (2003 – 2004)

Achievements:

• Personal (My Share) Production Billings History: 2004 – 165K; 2005 – 330K; 2006 – 445K; 2007 – 500K; 2008 – 410K; 2009 – 210K; 2010 – 387K; 2011 – 365K; 2012 – 350K; 2013 – 550K; 2014 – 621K; 2015 – 556K; 2016 – 531K; 2018 – 925K; 2019 – 470K; 2020 – 620K
• Temporary Billings Growth: 200 hours to 2400 hours  per week
• Sales Growth: From 1.2 million to 6.0 million annually
• President’s Club 2004
• Chairman’s Club 2006
• ER of the year: 2013, 2014, 2018, 2020
• Perm Manager of the year: 2013, 2018

Responsibilities:

• Supervise up to 12 professional recruiters;
• Hire and train temporary and permanent recruiters and sales staff
• Identify potential markets and sectors to maximize business potential
• Source to find the most qualified candidates for openings through resources and networks
• Develop a strong knowledge of the client base, constantly assessing specific requirements
• Work with management to define hiring needs and implement recruiting program
• Weekly requirements include up to 100 cold calls, 7  face to face interviews and 3 client visits
• Maintain job descriptions for each position
• Interview and assesses potential candidates as well as coordinates interviews with hiring managers
• Conduct phone and in-person interviews with candidates
• Verify employment of current and previous employees in accordance with company policy

T.I.G. First Source, June 2001- June 2003

Senior Accounting & Finance Recruiter (2002 – 2003)

Junior Accounting & Finance Recruiter (2001 – 2002)

• Billings 2002 – 155K; Billings 2003 – 71K (5 months)
• Negotiated compensation packages and fee agreements
• Prepared candidates and clients for the interviewing process
• Composed effective job descriptions; advertised in local publications and Internet sites
• Promoted to team lead and started management training program
• Recruiter of the Quarter 2002 (Q2 and Q4)
• Rookie of the Year 2002

Smoothie Island Juice Bar, Co. (Blimpie International, Inc.), May 1998 – May 2001

Director of Operations

Smoothie Island Juice Bar was a start-up venture owned by Blimpie International that was founded in 1999.

• Established a corporation from a business plan to the inception
• Oversaw the day-to-day operations of 6 store locations; supervised up to 25 employees
• Responsible for all employment issues including hiring, termination, training, and payroll
• Handled all new hire orientations; created an employee handbook
• Developed the training program and operations manual
• Maintained the following human resource records: I-9, Interview Evaluations,
• Performance Appraisals, Absence Reports, Attendance Schedules, and Time Sheets
• Helped organize various promotional events to advertise our product and service
• Calculated weekly labor and food cost
• Reviewed and analyzed all weekly sales, product mix, and hourly reports
• Analyzed monthly financial reports

BI Concept Systems, Inc. (BLIMPIE International, Inc.)                                                            

Regional Account Coordinator 

• » Processed equipment orders; submitted purchase orders to vendors
• » Tracked shipment of equipment orders
• » Maintained relations between the vendor community, franchisees, and franchisors

Skills

» Fluent in written and spoken German

Memberships

• American Cancer Society – Victory Member – Big Board Auction Co-Chair, 2014, 2015  (2013 to Present)
• University of St. Thomas Alumni Association Board of Directors – Cameron School of Business (2009 to 2011)
• Zeta Tau Alpha Alumni Chapter (1998 to Present)
• AIESEC Alumni (1998 to Present)
• Greater Houston Partnership Ambassador (2004 to 2010)
• Bauer College of Business Alumni Association (1998 to Present)
• University of Houston Life Member
• SHRM Member (Inactive)
• Greater Houston Partnership Recruiting Talent Committee (2004, 2005)
• Greater Houston Partnership Workforce Development Committee (2004, 2005)

Additional Training, Internships & Speaking Engagements

The University of Houston, Accounting Association –  Spring 2008

“Interview Preparation 101”

The University of St. Thomas, Panelist – Fall 2009

“How is the Economy Affecting the Job Market in Houston and Beyond?”

 Rice University Continuing Studies – Spring  2003

Human Resource Management: The Fundamentals

ON! Kommunikation, Cologne, Germany –  1997-1998                                                                           

AIESEC Internship; Administrative Assistant