Dakota Barr
San Diego,CA
Summary
Versatile and driven talent professional with 3 years of experience and development of high-performing teams for external parties. Proven track record of identifying and creating profitable business opportunities while helping external senior Information Technology professionals build their organizations to meet performance goals. Strong background in guiding hiring practices, qualifying authentic prospects, negotiating contracts and managing diverse external clients while cultivating strong external and internal partnerships.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Manager
Ledgent Technology
San Diego, CA
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new employees.
- Responded to internal and external inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, payroll.
- Initialized background checks for potential new hires.
- Resolved personnel issues regarding human resources matters needing clarification, submissions and corrections.
- Maintained accurate records of client activities and account information in the company database.
- Conducted market analysis, identified target markets and created plans to reach potential clients.
- Negotiated contracts with clients for staffing services, ensuring competitive prices and terms.
Account Manager/Business Development Specialist
Randstad Digital US
San Diego, CA
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Developed and maintained relationships with hiring managers to understand their talent needs.
- Generated 40 new client meetings in the first month of employment
- Built out 4+ teams in the PMO, infrastructure, Applications and Data space
- Assisted in the development of recruiting strategies to attract qualified applicants.
- Coordinated benefits administration including health insurance and 401k
- Managed leave of absence requests and tracked vacation time accruals.
- Responded to internal and external inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures and payroll for various states.
Intern
KCCI-TV
Des Moines, IA
05.2021 - Current
- Completed assigned duties on time and consistently produced high volume of work to support daily business needs.
- Supported sales personnel with technical solutions.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team efficiency.
Staff Writer
Iowa State Daily
Ames, Iowa
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with media executives to create engaging content for various platforms to include blogs, social media, print publications and news releases.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously and employed strong project management skills while maintaining high quality results.
- Edited materials for accuracy and comprehension to communicate core messages and values.
Associate Director of Students Teaching Assistant
Greenlee College of Journalism and Communications
Ames, IA
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Supported the Associate Director of Students by preparing class materials, grading assignments and by completing other support tasks, such as: creating and implementing the Greenlee College Virtual Career Fairs with employers across the U.S. and working with Iowa State public relations professionals on the execution of the COVID-19 Cyclones Care Campaign response efforts.
On-Air Radio Personality
KCTN FM 100.1
Elkader, IA
05.2015 - 08.2017
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations And General Business
Iowa State University - 3.49 GPA
Ames, IA05.2021
Timeline
Business Development Manager
Ledgent Technology
11.2023 - Current
Account Manager/Business Development Specialist
Randstad Digital US
04.2022 - 10.2023
Intern
KCCI-TV
05.2021 - Current
Staff Writer
Iowa State Daily
05.2021 - 08.2021
Associate Director of Students Teaching Assistant
Greenlee College of Journalism and Communications
01.2020 - 05.2021
On-Air Radio Personality
KCTN FM 100.1
05.2015 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations And General Business
Iowa State University - 3.49 GPA