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Gi Wise

Gi Wise

Anderson,SC

Summary

I provide efficient customer service to my internal and external customers at SC Vocational Rehabilitation. I am highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. I have a strong work ethic combined with my commitment to excellence in all projects undertaken. I am a collaborator as well as a leader, working effectively with other departments and teams in accomplishing objectives. I use effective communication, presentation, and customer relations skills daily in what I do. I am proficient in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).


Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Vocational Evaluator/Job Preparedness Instructor I

SC VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
06.2024 - Current
  • Schedule, coordinate and teach job preparedness instruction classes using the SC Vocational Rehabilitation curriculum
  • Conduct vocational assessments with the consumer and identify their vocational objective and recommend a placement plan.
  • Coordinate and facilitate consumer center update meetings between the consumer and the team (counselor, training center staff and myself). These meetings monitor consumer's performance and training needs.

Administrative Team Support Specialist I

SC VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
11.2016 - 06.2024
  • Assisedt Counselors by providing effective and efficient caseload management through consumer services, clerical support, procurement, and coordination of services to ensure quality and timely service delivery to all clients to achieve a successful employment outcome
  • Other responsibilities include coordinating and processing tuition assistance, open encumbrance management, budget management, front office/receptionist duty, appointment setting and schedule management and customer service
  • Organized resources and materials needed for various projects, enabling teams to work efficiently and effectively.

Classified Sales Manager- Inside Sales

ANDERSON INDEPENDENT MAIL
11.2014 - 12.2015

I was offered to improve my skills by leading the Classified Advertising Department.


  • Motivated the team to meet budgeted revenue
  • Created strategies and promotion plans to help Sales Reps meet their goals
  • Organized workflow and efficiency for Classified Sales


In between the Marketing Manager and the Classified Sales Manager Position I was also tasked to lead the Sales Support Team (Sales Assistants, Ad prep/prod

Designers, pagination, and layout)


  • Continuous creation/improvement of process for the Sales Support team
  • Successfully restructured the Creative Team from Ad Production to Ad Prep
  • Ensured Sales Support efficiency by cross-training Sales Support team members

Marketing Manager

ANDERSON INDEPENDENT MAIL
10.2003 - 11.2014
  • Planned and managed the Marketing Budget
  • Assisted the Advertising and Circulation Sales team by utilizing resources in producing key Sales promotion materials and customer communication
  • Planned, coordinated, and implemented logistics for key B2B events such as Monster B2B events, Clicks and Coffee Customer Learning Seminars
  • Planned, coordinated, and implemented key community events such as The Independent Mail Regional Spelling Bee, Star Students, Women Today, and 20 under 40
  • Managed/monitored the use of the local and the corporate brand
  • Managed company trade, sponsorship and branding opportunities
  • Implemented local and company-wide promotions and Marketing Research

Sr. Marketing Specialist-Retail

AIRFREIGHT 2100 INC.
10.1997 - 06.2002
  • Company Overview: (former Partner of FedEx in the Philippines)
  • Set the foundation of FedEx Retail in the Philippines through the development of guidelines and procedures covering expansion, branding and promotions
  • Assisted in the dramatic expansion of the FedEx Retail network in the Philippines from thirty-five drop-off centers to over a hundred
  • Assisted the Marketing Manager in preparing the Marketing plan and budget for the Retail segments
  • (former Partner of FedEx in the Philippines)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts

University of Santo Tomas
01.1992

Skills

  • Leadership and Organization
  • Customer Service
  • Team Player
  • Special Events Management

Timeline

Vocational Evaluator/Job Preparedness Instructor I

SC VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
06.2024 - Current

Administrative Team Support Specialist I

SC VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
11.2016 - 06.2024

Classified Sales Manager- Inside Sales

ANDERSON INDEPENDENT MAIL
11.2014 - 12.2015

Marketing Manager

ANDERSON INDEPENDENT MAIL
10.2003 - 11.2014

Sr. Marketing Specialist-Retail

AIRFREIGHT 2100 INC.
10.1997 - 06.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts

University of Santo Tomas
Gi Wise