Kelsey Davis
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record in strategic recruitment and team leadership, notably at StepStone Family & Youth Services. Excelled in enhancing recruitment strategies across nine states, leveraging skills in data analysis and digital content strategy. Achieved significant improvements in financial performance and stakeholder relationships through innovative campaign development and cross-functional collaboration. Creative professional specializing in visual leadership. Known for exceptional productivity and efficiency in project completion. Skilled in conceptualizing innovative design solutions, managing artistic direction, and fostering collaborative environments. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless workflow and compelling visual narratives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
National Recruitment Director
StepStone Family & Youth Services/ Bright Spring Health
01.2019 - Current
- Traveled to regional branches across nine states to evaluate staffing needs and devise strategies for improving recruitment at state and local operations.
- Evaluated recruiting sources such as job boards, universities, social media networks for cost-effectiveness.
- Analyzed recruitment trend data to maintain a competitive edge.
- Improved profit margins by effectively managing expenses, budget and overhead, increasing closings and optimizing product turns.
- Supported recruitment team members to drive growth and development.
- Supported national team initiatives in identifying new foster care providers through pipeline management.
- Designed promotional materials such as brochures and flyers to increase brand awareness.
- Analyzed competitors' strategies and identified ways to differentiate company offerings from theirs.
Virtual Assistant
The Inspired Classroom
- Current
- Maintained current knowledge of company products and services.
- Assisted with project management tasks, tracking progress and meeting deadlines.
- Provided administrative support such as data entry, filing, scanning, photocopying.
- Crafted innovative designs using Canva and Adobe Photoshop to align with client requirements.
- Utilized social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite) to schedule posts, track engagement, and analyze performance.
- Reviewed analytics data regularly to identify areas of improvement in our campaigns.
- Tracked social media metrics to determine audience growth rate, volume and reach.
Elementary Teacher
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by providing opportunities for problem-solving exercises.
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Partnered with parents to maintain open communication, advise on available resources and build parental abilities necessary for student support.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
- Facilitated a positive learning environment by implementing classroom management techniques.
Education
Masters - Business Administration
University of Southern Indiana
01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Western Kentucky University
01.2014
Skills
- Service Excellence
- Strong Communication Skills
- Organizing Skill Development Training
- Team Leadership
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Applications
- Digital Content Strategy for Social Media
- Graphic design
- Financial Performance Assessment
- Data Analysis
- Strategic Recruitment
- Stakeholder Relationship
- Marketing knowledge
- Campaign development expertise
- Project management expertise
- Data interpretation
- Cross-functional collaboration
Accomplishments
- As an experienced leader and innovator, I have several achievements that reflect my dedication to inspire my team with quality outcomes as the focus. For example, in my most recent role as National Recruitment Director of StepStone Family and Youth Services, I received the 2023 National Growth Award in Community Living. This award was presented for exceeding expectations in leadership as my team met several yearly goals for recruitment and retention of agency foster homes
Certification
Google Ads Search Certification: June 2024
Kentucky Teaching License: December 2014
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
National Recruitment Director
StepStone Family & Youth Services/ Bright Spring Health
01.2019 - Current
Elementary Teacher
01.2014 - 01.2017
Virtual Assistant
The Inspired Classroom
- Current
Google Ads Search Certification: June 2024
Kentucky Teaching License: December 2014
Masters - Business Administration
University of Southern Indiana
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Western Kentucky University
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