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Andre Simpson

Lauderhill,FL

Summary

Dedicated professional eager to create and implement successful strategies to improve organizational efficiency. Adept at utilizing data analysis to provide insights into HR initiatives. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and committed to pursuing best practices related to employee development and retention.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Talent Acquisition Partner

American Express
03.2022 - Current
  • Sourced and screened candidates for various roles and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding.
  • Conduct an average of 8-10 Phone Screens per day
  • Utilized sourcing platforms to source potential candidates and build pipeline of qualified talent.
  • Conducted telephone and in-person interviews to assess candidate experience and qualifications.
  • Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
  • Conduct intake sessions with hiring leaders gain better understanding of role, qualification and skill sets needed .
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team, and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results.
  • Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits, and advantages of working for company.

ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

BURCH
08.2015 - 03.2022
  • Set and communicate all store and team objectives while make decisions in partnership with General Manager
  • Oversee Sales and Service DOR with responsibilities including hiring/onboarding, clienteling, creating schedule and team development
  • Utilized data-driven insights to forecast sales volume and workforce requirements, ensuring right number of staff are available to meet traffic demands.
  • Implemented scheduling policies that enhanced employee work-life balance while maintaining operational effectiveness.
  • Monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for process improvements.
  • Conduct monthly selling seminars focusing on improvements of key selling behaviors to translate into people development and store revenue
  • Continued development of staff and recruitment of top talent within competitive markets
  • Responsible for training and development of supervisors and sales team to ensure brand value and expectations are being met
  • Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities

SELLING SUPVERISOR
11.2013 - 08.2015
  • 1 Million Dollar Seller at management level (Exclusively titled Caviar Club)
  • Ensure high level of customer service through extensive product knowledge and product ownership
  • Execute all company directives/tasks, hosting private client events/ VIP events
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines

VISUAL MERCHANDISING & OPERATIONS MANAGER

AEROPOSTALE
10.2010 - 11.2013
  • Managed 80+ associates in a growing 19M volume store
  • Planning, organizing and executing store floor sets to maintain both the physical and visual integrity of the store by ensuring the proper company standards are met
  • Lead overnights with operations team to ensure the store is visually impactful and strategically filled in the preparation for holiday/peak weekends
  • Coach, develop and encourage growth with associates to maximize productivity and results for career development

Education

Bachelor of Arts - ACCOUNTING

FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
Boca Raton, FL

Business Administration

Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL
05.2013

Skills

  • SKILLS & ABILITIES:
  • Communication Skills - Clear and effective communication is essential for conveying expectations, instructions, and feedback to employees
  • Time Management-Being able to prioritize tasks, allocate resources efficiently, and meet deadlines is crucial in workforce management
  • Organizational Skills-Keeping track of employee schedules, attendance, and workloads requires strong organizational abilities
  • Analytical Skills- Analyzing workforce data, performance metrics, and trends helps in making informed decisions for resource planning and optimization
  • Decision-Making - Making sound judgments about staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation is vital for workforce management
  • Technology Proficiency- Familiarity with workforce management software, time tracking tools, and HR systems is important for efficient management
  • Adaptability- Being open to change and being able to adapt strategies based on evolving business needs and workforce requirements

Timeline

Associate Talent Acquisition Partner

American Express
03.2022 - Current

ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

BURCH
08.2015 - 03.2022

SELLING SUPVERISOR
11.2013 - 08.2015

VISUAL MERCHANDISING & OPERATIONS MANAGER

AEROPOSTALE
10.2010 - 11.2013

Bachelor of Arts - ACCOUNTING

FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY

Business Administration

Broward College

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