Drew Marcus

• Personable full cycle recruiter with solid background in talent acquisition, employee relations and performance management. Focused on using effective recruitment strategies and candidate pipelines to meet employment needs. Leverages traditional and online methods to bring in top talent.
• · Increased candidate pool by actively sourcing and recruiting qualified professionals through various channels.
• · Farmers Insurance Agency Owners for company's expansion into the Northern New England Markets of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, as well as established markets in Connecticut, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
• · Implemented applicant tracking system, improving overall organization and efficiency in the recruitment process.
• · Provided excellent candidate experience throughout recruitment process, resulting in positive feedback from new hires.
• · Conducted regular follow-up communication with prospective candidates, keeping them engaged throughout the application process.

• Founded company in 2005 to with mission to provide insurance and real estate recruiters cost-effective ways to source top tier candidates.
• Grew company from scratch to over 150 subscription-based Property and Casualty exclusive carriers in the United States. Customers included State Farm Insurance, Allstate insurance, Farmers Insurance and American Family Insurance.
• Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
• Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
• Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
• Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
• · Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and monthly payroll to handle financial needs.
• · Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
• · Developed a high-performance team through effective recruitment, training, and performance management.

· Provided support, training and management of up to 35 Farmers Insurance exclusive agents in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area.

· Enhanced team morale by fostering a positive work environment, recognizing achievements, and promoting professional development opportunities.

· Led sales meetings to communicate objectives, review progress against goals, and discuss areas for improvement.

· Delivered timely reports on sales activities to senior leadership for informed decision-making processes.

· Recognized potential talent within the team members early on; mentored them into higher positions in the organization over time.

· Optimized resources allocation to maximize sales results within the assigned budget constraints.

· Managed change effectively during organizational restructuring or product launches, minimizing disruption on the team’s performance.

· Collaborated closely with other District Managers to share best practices, learnings, and drive overall success of the organization.

• Lead classroom teacher in public school classrooms ranging from 2nd grade to High School in New York City, Portland, Oregon and Holyoke, Massachusetts.
• Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
• Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
• Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
• Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.