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AMY LOU CURRAN

AMY LOU CURRAN

Recruiting & Sourcing Specialist
GARNER,NORTH CAROLINA

Summary

Dependable Community Engagement Manager with over 10-year background in community outreach & organizing. Excellent communicator with demonstrated cultural competence to influence others to further organizational objectives. Tracks social media and in-person engagement activities using qualitative and quantitative methods to identify resources for fundraising opportunities.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Engagement Manager

IBM/Kyndryl
RTP, NC , NC
2021.11 - Current
  • Identified community organizations and leaders to establish and nurture relationships to help build Kyndryl brand awareness.
  • Collaborated with community content and development teams to drive improvements to offerings.
  • Instituted array of programs and user groups for members.
  • Candidate pipeline projects for Women in Tech, Tech Roles in UK, Ireland and Czech Republic. (Generated over 1000 contacts from pipeline outreach)
  • Built strong bonds with local cultural organizations by respecting unique differences and specific societal norms.
  • Sourced and Recruited for high level tech and sales roles. (7 hires out of 16 roles in 6 months)

Exchange Student Advisor

International Exchange Student Agency
Cary , North Carolina
2017.01 - 2021.11
  • Recruit and interview Host Families. Match Exchange Students with Host Families. Act as mediator in conflicts between Students & Families.
  • Monthly reporting of grades & well being of each student.
  • Coordinating monthly social events for Exchange students.
  • Pointed students to relevant information about academic and personal support services available on campus.
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
  • Knowledgeable of J1 & F1 Visa process and guidelines.

Marketing, Promotions & Events Coordinator

Local Restaurant Chain
Raleigh , NC
2013.01 - 2016.06
  • Created advertising content for local fast food chain with 5 locations. Scheduled daily postings on Social Media outlets. (Facebook, Instagram & Twitter)
  • Created monthly newsletter reaching over 16,000 customers with 40% open rate. (20% above industry standard)
  • Maintained subscriber database through Constant Contact.
  • Coordinated all fundraising events with the SPCA of Wake County & Muscular Dystrophy Association.
  • Coordinated & conducted employee interviews and hiring.
  • Acted as HR liaison between employees & Owners.
  • Maintained all Employee records and ServSafe certifications.
  • Prepared managers & staff for all Health Inspections.

Executive Assistant/Case Manager

Duke Metabolic & Weight Loss Surgery Center
Raleigh , NC
2010.01 - 2013.11
  • Arranged & conducted weight loss seminars for perspective patients.
  • Processed all program applications for prospective surgical patients.
  • Set up new patient consultations and managed scheduling templates for clinic for 6 surgeons.
  • Coordinated all secondary testing & arranged to get all pre-operative clearances for surgical patients.
  • Planned meetings and special events for staff and physicians.
  • Prepared correspondence for 6 surgeons.
  • Obtained insurance authorizations for surgical procedures.
  • Involved in Surgical Fellow Candidate selection and onboarding process.
  • Assisted clinic & Duke Raleigh Hospital in obtaining Center of Excellence credentialing.

Executive Assistant

Duke University Health Systems
Raleigh , NC
2008.01 - 2009.01
  • Duke Neurosciences Maintained meeting calendar, clinic schedules and call schedules for 4+ physicians
  • Developed templates, forms and policies for Neurology & Neurosurgery practices
  • Trained new staff on phone, computer, scheduling and filing systems
  • Supervised new patient referrals for Neurology and Neurosurgery practices
  • Planned meetings and special events for staff and physicians
  • Transcribed and prepared documents and correspondence for all physicians
  • Received 5 Service Champion Awards for Customer Service.

Paralegal

Law Firm Of Herring McBennett Mills & Finklestein
Raleigh , NC
1999.01 - 2008.01

Paralegal for the Law Firms of:

  • Whitley Rodgman & Whitley,
  • Holt York McDarris & High
  • The Kuhn Law Firm,
  • Herring McBennett Mills & Finkelstein
  • Managed front office/reception
  • Drafted domestic, civil litigation, as well as wills & trusts.
  • Transcribed legislative reports.
  • Set up public hearings for land use & planning cases.
  • Assisted attorney with title searches.
  • Acted as Adoption Coordinator for A Child’s Hope, LLC.
  • Prepared all adoption pre & post placement assessments, acted as liaison between agency and perspective adoptive parents and birth parents.
  • Prepared all adoption documents and filed with clerk of court.

Education

Real Estate

HPW Real Estate School
Raleigh, NC
05.2016

Marketing & Business Administration

William Peace University, School of Professional Studies
Raleigh, NC
2013

Domestic & Real Estate Law

North Carolina State Bar Association
Cary, NC
2003

English W/ A Teaching Option

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
2002

High School Diploma -

Garner Senior High School
Garner, NC
06.1997

Skills

  • Constructive Feedback
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Search Engine Optimization Practices
  • Community Engagement
  • Administering Social Media Accounts & Platforms
  • Communications Strategies
  • Sourcing Pipeline Building
  • Recruiting Events
  • Program and Services Promotion
  • Customer Interaction
  • Special Event Projects
  • Outreach management
  • Recruitment expertise

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Community Engagement Manager

IBM/Kyndryl
2021.11 - Current

Exchange Student Advisor

International Exchange Student Agency
2017.01 - 2021.11

Marketing, Promotions & Events Coordinator

Local Restaurant Chain
2013.01 - 2016.06

Executive Assistant/Case Manager

Duke Metabolic & Weight Loss Surgery Center
2010.01 - 2013.11

Executive Assistant

Duke University Health Systems
2008.01 - 2009.01

Paralegal

Law Firm Of Herring McBennett Mills & Finklestein
1999.01 - 2008.01

Real Estate

HPW Real Estate School

Marketing & Business Administration

William Peace University, School of Professional Studies

Domestic & Real Estate Law

North Carolina State Bar Association

English W/ A Teaching Option

North Carolina State University

High School Diploma -

Garner Senior High School
AMY LOU CURRANRecruiting & Sourcing Specialist