Joy Abbott
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with a career spanning education to executive recruiting. Expertise in account management with exceptional communication skills. Builds effective partnerships with hiring managers, successfully filling C-suite roles while achieving a 98% retention rate. A people-oriented approach with dedication to outstanding customer service and meticulous attention to detail. Committed to excellence, consistently striving to exceed expectations and drive organizational success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Search Consultant
Coleman Lew Canny Bowen (SouthPark)
03.2021 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing the recruiting and vetting process for executive level talent based on the needs of retained clients throughout the United States.
- Responsible for over $2M in closed business
- Completed 13 executive level searches in less than a year for client
- Identify candidates through online marketplace, networking and cold calling
- Maintain research and knowledge of client specific industries which include banking, manufacturing, distribution and service for both public and private companies
- Conduct interviews of executive level candidates to determine qualifications and cultural compatibility
- Prepare detailed profiles of candidate pool to present to CEOs and Hiring Managers
- Maintain constant contact with clients on search progress
- Source and pitch for new business opportunities
Executive Real Estate Sales Associate
HM Properties
10.2018 - 03.2021
- Supports clients assigned by the Broker-in-Charge by managing the marketing, administrative and communications for each sale.
- Assisted in the sale of multiple-million dollar plus properties that resulted in over $30M in 2020
- Recognized for sales achievements by receiving monetary awards for exceeding goals
- Supported Broker-in-Charge with year over year revenue growth
- Worked in a fast-paced, real estate firm that provides full-service client care
- Managed million-dollar listing and transaction documentation according to compliance standards
- Coordinated showings, assisted at open houses and closings
- Acted as liaison between clients, vendors and attorneys
- Implemented marketing campaigns with marketing team that grew firm’s exposure in greater Charlotte area
- Managed transaction paperwork and communications for high priority listings with multiple contact points
Lead Teacher
Providence United Methodist Church Weekday School
08.2008 - 10.2018
- Responsible for developing and implementing academic lesson plans and managing the scheduling of all classroom activities.
- Managed the academic progress of each student through evaluations and parent communication
- Developed and carried out weekly lesson plans according to curriculum guidelines
- Established and maintained relationships with children and parents
- Board member representative for the Weekday School for two years
- Maintained website for classroom communications weekly
Lead Teacher
Lambs of Grace Child Development Center
01.2001 - 08.2008
- Instructed children in activities designated to promote social, physical and academic growth.
- Assured all policies and procedures such as teaching guidelines and health regulations were met according to the school guidelines
- Developed and implemented lesson plans
- Intern Training and New employee interviewing
Account Executive
Management Recruiters Charlotte-East (MRI)
12.1999 - 09.2001
- Placed new clients through self-generated leads, as well as networked with current clients to initiate consistent referral business.
- Achieved $350K in billings my first year
- Responsible for defining and developing a new business vertical
- Received four awards of recognition for highest billings in a given month
- Recognized across the US marketplace as a point of contact for my recruiting specialty
- Communicated with top executives across the country to solve staffing needs
- Maintained client relationships by continual contact
- Marketed to new candidates through cold calling and networking with companies and candidates
- Coached clients throughout the hiring process. This included presenting candidates to the Hiring Authority, coordinating interviews, preparing the candidate for the interview and discussing salary expectations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
The University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Skills
- Account Management
- Business Development
- Relationship Building
- Negotiation
- Cold-Calling
- Prospecting & Networking
- Initiative and Perseverance
- Word
- Excel
- Ezekia
- LinkedIn Recruiter
Timeline
Executive Search Consultant
Coleman Lew Canny Bowen (SouthPark)
03.2021 - Current
Executive Real Estate Sales Associate
HM Properties
10.2018 - 03.2021
Lead Teacher
Providence United Methodist Church Weekday School
08.2008 - 10.2018
Lead Teacher
Lambs of Grace Child Development Center
01.2001 - 08.2008
Account Executive
Management Recruiters Charlotte-East (MRI)
12.1999 - 09.2001
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
The University of North Carolina At Wilmington