Alexandria Willis
Chicago,IL
Summary
To secure a challenging position with a reputable company to expand my learnings, knowledge, and skills while making a significant contribution to the growth of the company. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Media Development Executive
PHMG
Chicago, Illinois
11.2023 - Current
- Developed targeted lists and new business opportunities, accelerating sales process to achieve results.
- Answered inquiries from prospective clients regarding features of services offered.
- Generated new sales leads through cold calling
- Demonstrated product features to align with customer needs.
- Identified customer needs to deliver relevant product solutions and promotions and meet target budgets.
- Used CRM database to track potential clients
Healthcare Recruiter
Malone Healthcare
Oakbrook, Illinois
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with department managers to understand current staffing needs.
- Developed active and passive candidate pipelines through research, networking and screening.
- Liaised with management to review, analyze and clarify job specifications and skills or competencies required.
- Conducted phone screens with potential applicants and evaluated their qualifications.
- Analyzed data related to employee retention rates in order to develop strategies for improving these metrics.
- Searched for qualified job candidates using computer databases, media advertisements or employee referrals.
- Developed or implemented recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs.
- Researched industry trends in order to stay up-to-date on best practices for recruitment activities.
- Reviewed resumes, conducted reference checks, and verified credentials for potential hires.
Store Associate
Walgreens
Chicago, Illinois
06.2018 - 11.2021
- Assessed assigned areas and displays to maintain presentable condition, restocking and reorganizing merchandise.
- Monitored sales floor to identify customers in need of assistance and merchandise requiring replenishment.
- Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
- Identified problems or discrepancies in inventory levels and notified supervisor accordingly.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, policies concerning payment and exchanges.
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise and maintained inventory levels.
- Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care.
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
Environmental Youth Leader
Proviso Partners for Health Coalition
Maywood, Illinois
01.2015 - 07.2023
- Encouraged youth involvement in community service projects which promote civic engagement.
- Coordinated and led meetings to provide opportunities for youth to discuss various aspects of lives in safe, supportive environment.
- Coordinated outreach efforts targeting at risk populations within the local community.
- Volunteer work
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Marketing / Communications Studies -
Manhattanville College
05.2022
Skills
- Microsoft Suite
- Decision Making
- Bullhorn
- Salesforce
- Time Management
- Script Reading
- Customer Service
- Complaint Resolution
- Continuous Development
- Sales and Marketing
- Goal Setting and Achievement
- Professional and Polished Presentation
- Organization Skills
- Written Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Positive and Professional
- Applicant Sourcing
- Outbound Calling
- Decision-Making
- Multitasking
- Problem-Solving
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Public Speaking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Media Development Executive
PHMG
11.2023 - Current
Healthcare Recruiter
Malone Healthcare
05.2023 - 09.2023
Store Associate
Walgreens
06.2018 - 11.2021
Environmental Youth Leader
Proviso Partners for Health Coalition
01.2015 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Arts: Marketing / Communications Studies -
Manhattanville College