Personable and driven with knack for building strong relationships and understanding people's needs. Possesses solid grasp of talent acquisition principles and proficient in utilizing applicant tracking systems and conducting thorough candidate assessments. Determined to contribute to growth of organization by identifying and securing top talent.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Associate
AGB Search, LLC
01.2019 - Current
Company Overview: Executive Higher Education Search Firm
As a contract-based Research Associate, I provide valuable support to the search firm by crafting position profiles, conducting research, sourcing, building lists, networking, screening and assessing candidates, and presenting emerging pools to clients
Work within several ATS platforms and leverage LinkedIn Recruiter in my work
Serve as the associate recruiter and project manager of full life-cycle searches in an executive search environment
Responsible for building a robust and diverse pool of candidates to meet the needs of each organization and role
Manage portfolios of concurrent searches facilitating the candidate experience throughout the search process
Write detailed job descriptions highlighting key aspects of each position
Define and execute research strategy
Conduct outreach and source the market for candidates
Lead client facing meetings throughout the search to provide updates, market feedback, and guidance
Gather, arrange, and correct research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive project success and achieve objectives.
Health and Wellness Consultant
JBB Consulting, LLC
01.2013 - 11.2020
Company Overview: Individual Health and Wellness consulting focused on personalized eating and exercise plans
Coordinated with other healthcare providers to incorporate multiple aspects of clients' health into wellness plan.
Assisted and coached clients during physical exercises to promote safety of clients and effectiveness of routines.
Developed care plans and agendas for clients based on individual health concerns and advised on specific diet and exercise plans.
Increased client retention rates by establishing strong relationships built on trust, support, and accountability.
Improved client health and wellness by conducting personalized assessments and developing tailored action plans.
Provided ongoing motivation and support for clients throughout their wellness journeys, celebrating milestones along the way.
Established effective communication channels with existing and potential clients through social media platforms, newsletters, and personalized outreach.
Analyzed client progress data regularly to adjust program components accordingly for optimal results.
Conducted initial interviews with clients to find measured baseline for BMI, cardio tolerance, and strength.
Strived to eliminate high-risk behavior through education, diet, exercise, stress reduction and clean living for clients.
Enhanced overall client satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service and addressing individual needs.
Maintained client records for future use and for reference by other healthcare providers.
Health and Wellness Consultant
WINS (Wellness Innovations and Nutrition Services)
01.2011 - 01.2013
Performed health risk assessments on city employees across the state of Kansas
Educated fellow fitness consultants on new fitness and training regimes
Handled clients of all ages with diverse personalities, backgrounds, and fitness levels
Coordinated with other healthcare providers to incorporate multiple aspects of clients' health into wellness plan.
Developed care plans and agendas for clients based on individual health concerns and advised on specific diet and exercise plans.
Developed and implemented comprehensive fitness and wellness programs to promote healthy lifestyles.
Developed and maintained positive relationships with community members, businesses and vendors to build trust and rapport.
Provided individualized fitness assessments, program designs and nutrition counseling services.
Monitored, tracked, and reported on individual progress with wellness plans.
Attended professional development seminars regularly to stay current with industry trends and maintain expertise in health and wellness practices.
Conducted follow-up consultations with clients after program completion assessing long-term results and offering guidance for maintenance strategies.
Understood client limitations based on medication or physical disabilities while building exercise plans.
Middle School Teacher
Cimarron Middle School
01.2008 - 01.2011
Earned district title of 'Best Use of Technology in the Classroom' 2009
Helped re-create district wide Geography curriculum with colleagues and administrators
Served as team leader over five, first year teachers mentoring them in effective instructional strategies and classroom management techniques
Earned high marks for the quality of classroom teaching, lesson plans and instructional material used in teaching Eastern Hemisphere Geography and U.S History
Taught general education students as well as children with learning disabilities and special needs within a mainstream, inclusive classroom
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers, and school administrators
Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students.
Implemented creative assessment tools to measure student understanding and growth throughout the academic year accurately.
Collaborated with fellow educators to create interdisciplinary projects that connected multiple subject areas for enhanced learning experiences.
Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating diverse literature into lesson plans.
Supported English language learners with targeted assistance, enhancing their overall comprehension of course content across all subjects.
6th Grade Teacher
Madison Place Elementary School
01.2007 - 01.2008
Taught general education students as well as children with disabilities and special needs within a mainstream, inclusive classroom
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators
Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, textbook review and fundraising
Earned the highest rating possible on all observations/evaluations throughout the year
Differentiated instruction for diverse learners, ensuring all students had access to appropriate materials and resources.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Emporia State University
08.2010
Certified Personal Trainer & Nutrition Specialist -
National Academy of Sports Medicine
09.2009
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Emporia State University
05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Communications (Public Relations Concentration), Sociology and Spanish Cognate
Emporia State University
12.2005
Skills
Client relations
Candidate sourcing
Industry research
Social media recruiting
Marketing
Client management
Customer relationship management
Training and mentoring
Timeline
Research Associate
AGB Search, LLC
01.2019 - Current
Health and Wellness Consultant
JBB Consulting, LLC
01.2013 - 11.2020
Health and Wellness Consultant
WINS (Wellness Innovations and Nutrition Services)
01.2011 - 01.2013
Middle School Teacher
Cimarron Middle School
01.2008 - 01.2011
6th Grade Teacher
Madison Place Elementary School
01.2007 - 01.2008
Certified Personal Trainer & Nutrition Specialist -
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Emporia State University
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Emporia State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications (Public Relations Concentration), Sociology and Spanish Cognate
Emporia State University
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