BLAIR ELMORE
HR Recruiter
Las Vegas,Nevada
Summary
Ambitious leader with excellent public speaking and hospitality skills. Highly effective at promoting positive relationships and building capable teams. Track record of improving overall operations, amplifying morale, and increasing corporate value.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Store Manager in Training
Kohl's
Las Vegas, NV
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workspace, working closely with employees to systemize tasks.
- Created and implemented aggressive action plan to address pressing cost control needs.
- Promoted positive customer experience through day-to-day supervision and management of store.
- Delivered leadership to executive team dedicated to driving ambitious targets with well-orchestrated plans.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Recreation Assistant
Department of Veteran Affairs
Cincinnati, OH
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Supported several departments.
- Escorted patients & served their immediate needs.
- Learned VA procedures and standards.
- Filed and alphabetized documents.
- Greeted veterans and distributed merchandise.
- Used interpersonal skills to connect with veterans and actively solve problems.
- Responded to public inquiries to provide information about programs and facilities.
Chair of Diversity & Inclusion
NACURH
Dayton, OH
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Helped plan an international conference with 2,500 expected attendees
- Adapted to the coronavirus pandemic and shifting to an online format; got 1,700 registered attendees a week before the conference
- Represented the interests of diverse groups in the conference.
- Communicated and collaborated with a diverse array of Campus leaders.
- Kept track of monthly plans and provisions.
- Provided recommendations on board of directors on group's effectiveness, actions, and future plans.
Circulation Desk Worker
University of Dayton Zimmerman Law Library Circulation
Dayton, Ohio
06.2016 - 05.2020
- Successfully completed check-in and check-out procedure for visitors taking or returning library books.
- Served customers, updated law books, and performed maintenance duties
- Maintained transaction security by verifying payment cards against identification.
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
Policy Intern
Plan International
Washington, DC
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Attended and reported on Congressional hearings.
- Represented Plan during International Conferences (several NGOs and government reps were present).
- Created a blog article.
- Made PowerPoint presentations that my supervisor presented to staff members.
- Researched development phenomena.
Director of Residential Affairs
Residential Housing Association
Dayton, OH
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Spearheaded the Sustainability Call to Action and Being Healthy Residents events.
- Implemented innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Received maximum capacity at Sustainability Call to Action event.
- Led committee of five students, worked in fast-paced team environment.
- Completed tasks with Executive Team, encouraged creativity.
- Delegated money that was given to student organizations.
- Networked with campus administration and student leaders to complete political goals on campus.
- Liaison between two major campus orgs.
- Gave a speech that roused hundreds of first year students.
- Consistently communicated via written and verbal means.
Federal Extern
US Southern District Court Of Ohio
Dayton, Ohio
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Received intensive training to serve and assist Judges and Attorneys in the State and Federal Court System.
- Processed court dockets, stocked court law books, observed court trials, and discussed cases with a Judge.
- Offered quality clerical support to department personnel.
- Attended staff meetings, taking copious notes and brainstorming ideas to solve clinical issues.
- Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills by collaborating with all types of personalities in various situations.
Education
Master of Public Administration -
Syracuse University, Maxwell School of Citizenship And Public Affairs
Syracuse, NY 08.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH 08.2016 - 05.2020
Skills
Writing
SPSS and Stata
Research Databases
Microsoft (Excel, Office, Powerpoint, Outlook, Calendar)
Guidestar
Effective leader
Staff training/development
Prezi
Recruitment
Relationship building
Planning and Coordination
Decision-Making
Communication
Hospitality
Public Speaking
Seasoned Notetaker
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Store Manager in Training
Kohl's
05.2022 - 07.2022
Recreation Assistant
Department of Veteran Affairs
07.2021 - 08.2021
Master of Public Administration -
Syracuse University, Maxwell School of Citizenship And Public Affairs
08.2020 - 12.2021
Chair of Diversity & Inclusion
NACURH
08.2019 - 05.2020
Policy Intern
Plan International
05.2019 - 08.2019
Director of Residential Affairs
Residential Housing Association
04.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Dayton
08.2016 - 05.2020
Circulation Desk Worker
University of Dayton Zimmerman Law Library Circulation
06.2016 - 05.2020
Federal Extern
US Southern District Court Of Ohio
01.2015 - 01.2016