Nicholas Spruill

• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
• Responsible for opening dozens of new accounts and revitalizing many dormant accounts

• Account manager for all industrial clients serviced in NC
• Managed projects up to $1M from initial concept through final completion
• Led teams of up to 20 personnel on multi-month projects
• Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring and termination of full time and temporary employees
• Counseled and mentored employees in professional development
• Effectively managed multiple projects in different cities simultaneously

• Delivered a full continuum of workforce solutions to companies for all specialized work functions in Engineering, Science and IT, across any vertical industry
• Worked with hiring managers to develop strategies for recruiting and sourcing talent specific to their company's needs
• Managed accounts with 100+ temporary and temp-to-hire employees
• Teamed with our professional recruiters and local industry management to source direct hire candidates from across the country
• Validated customer hiring criteria and developed contracts specific to their needs

• Sole outside sales rep for an industrial electric motor repair company
• Responsible for pricing and quoting of new and refurbished products
• Managed on-site services for a wide range of industries throughout NC and southern VA to include laser alignment, balancing of blowers and vibration analysis
• Coordinated delivery/pick up routes to maximize efficiency and to ensure customer down town was minimized
• Coordinated with the repair teams to complete emergency repairs/rebuilds for customers to include the U.S. military

• Responsible for purchasing and negotiating price of maintenance repair parts and equipment for large plastics manufacturing plant, responsible for bringing in and negotiating contracts with new vendors

• Recruit, train, and manage sales force of up to 28 agents to provide voluntary benefits to small, medium, and large companies.
• Provide individual and group training in sales techniques and company specific policies
• Conduct quality control and auditing of agents to ensure compliance with NC Department of Insurance regulations
• Assist agents in all aspects of the sales process, enrollments, servicing of accounts and claims management

Enlisted recruiter for the United States Navy for 3 years. Was promoted to paygrade E-6 (Petty Officer First Class) early in this tour. Prior to recruiting duty, I was a Submarine Machinist Mate and completed 8 strategic patrols while stationed aboard the USS Wyoming, SSBN 742 Gold Crew.

Carried four separate occupational specialties during my career in the Navy. Awarded four Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, a Meritorious Unit Commendation and many other lesser decorations.

DD214 is available upon request.