Strategic-thinking Business Development Manager / Customer Service Representative with history of transforming inefficient, underperforming operations into successful enterprises. Accomplished communicator with talent for building over-achieving teams. Dedicated to continuous improvement and achieving market-leading results.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business
Business College of Office Technology
Chicago, IL
03.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
DePaul University
Chicago, IL
Work History
Business Development Manager/Senior Sales Executive
ProTouch Staffing
Frisco, TX
10.2021 - 11.2025
Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
Oversee team to achieve sales target and deliver exceptional client satisfaction
Monitored market trends and competitor activities to identify areas of potential opportunity.
Performed client research and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration, and market expansion.
Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
Senior Recruiting Specialist
ProTouch Staffing
Frisco, TX
09.2020 - 10.2021
Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
Assistant Staffing Coordinator
NurseCore Staffing
Carrollton, TX
02.2019 - 08.2020
Interviewed, hired, and mentored new personnel and oversaw all staffing operations.
Developed and facilitated new-hire orientations.
Managed applicant tracking system (ATS) database by entering, updating and maintaining candidate contact details, resumes, and supporting documentation.
Coordinated and administered job fairs and other recruitment events to engage potential talent.
Conducted reference checks and screening of potential candidates to support onboarding process.
Utilized online applicant tracking system to screen resumes for all job openings.
Coordinated job postings and advertisements for maximum exposure and response rate.
Senior Recruiter/Human Resources Specialist
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
Chicago, IL
12.2014 - 02.2019
Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events, and job fairs.
Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
Customer Service Supervisor
HSBC Finance Corporation
WoodDale, IL
01.2002 - 09.2014
Actively supported service associates by quickly responding to questions via phone and email and finding appropriate solutions to customer issues.
Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
Coached team members to deliver hospitable, professional service while adhering to set service models.
Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
Created customer support strategies to increase customer retention.
Researched and corrected customer concerns to promote company loyalty.
Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
Customer Service Dispute Lead
HSBC Finance Corporation
WoodDale, IL
10.1995 - 01.2002
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Certification
Certified Business Development Professional (CBDP)
Directing the Customers Conversation
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
Timeline
Business Development Manager/Senior Sales Executive