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Nikki Meadows

Kissimmee,FL

Summary

Experienced with producing high-quality digital content, including written, visual, and multimedia formats. Utilizes deep understanding of audience engagement to create compelling and relevant content. Prepared for impactful roles in driving brand awareness and engagement. Skilled in campaign development, social media strategy, and content creation. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for creativity, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills. Track record of leveraging SEO and social media strategies to maximize reach and impact.

Additional professional summary includes high performing sales &
recruitment experience, freelance writing, and planning & coordinating
events.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Writer

Undercover Tourist
08.2024 - Current
  • Utilize exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Collaborate with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms.
  • Conduct thorough research on diverse topics, producing
    well-informed pieces that resonated with readers.
  • Generate ideas for new content series or formats based on audience interests and market trends.

Event & Wedding Coordinator (owner)

Ring It On Events
02.2024 - Current
  • Coordinate schedules and timelines for events.
  • Adapt quickly when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in plans, maintaining composure while finding effective solutions.
  • Manage event logistics and operations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless event execution and positive outcomes.
  • Ensure timely execution of all wedding day tasks, facilitating smooth transitions between ceremony components.
  • Oversee setup and breakdown of wedding decorations and supplies.
  • Design detailed timelines & all logistics for each wedding/event, ensuring clear expectations were set and met by all parties involved.
  • Coordinate all aspects of wedding ceremonies, including venue selection, catering arrangements, and entertainment options.
  • Utilize advanced organizational skills to manage multiple weddings simultaneously while maintaining high-quality results.
  • Liaise between venues, vendors and clients to help plan and deliver successful event.
  • Handled crisis management situations promptly, minimizing negative impact on event outcomes and client satisfaction.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.

Content Creator

Self Employed Services
03.2019 - Current
  • Apply current editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
  • Boost brand engagement by creating compelling social media posts and campaigns.
  • Cultivate a loyal following on social media platforms through consistent posting schedules and authentic community engagement strategies.
  • Continuously update content strategy by regularly monitoring data analytics, using insights to inform future decision-making and drive ongoing improvements.
  • Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, enabling development of timely and relevant content that resonated with audience.
  • Develop comprehensive content calendar to streamline production, ensuring timely publication and fostering audience growth.
  • Elevated brand visibility across social media platforms by consistently creating and sharing engaging content tailored to target audience interests.
  • Initiate collaborative projects with influencers in niche, expanding reach and driving significant traffic to main website.

Healthcare Recruiter - Sales

Medical Solutions Formerly PPR Travel Nursing
03.2020 - 06.2024
  • Conducted phone screens and interviews, reviewed the applicant’s work information, negotiated compensation, and determined potential matches with open job orders or future employment opportunities
  • Verified background information including work references, educational degree(s), drug screen, and other employment verifications required by the company or client, compliant with quality assurance guidelines
  • Ensured all pre-hire qualifications were met and skill sheets are properly documented in CRM & Sharepoint systems
  • Worked daily with various client-facing teams to match and present qualified clinicians for placement
  • Partnered with onboarding team for all aspects of the employee/client assignment/placement
  • Served as the primary point of contact for clinicians, with an aim to retain candidates through contract extensions and reassignments
  • Prioritized job duties and organized work responsibilities efficiently by planning and time-blocking
  • Reduced time-to-fill rates by proactively building a pipeline of qualified candidates for critical healthcare roles.
  • Developed and maintained a robust candidate database for future job openings, reducing lead time in filling positions.
  • Worked daily with client side team members to match and present qualified health care professionals for placement in our current job openings
  • Assisted operations staff in accessing, organizing and receiving pre-employment paperwork from placed travelers
  • Was available in the evening and on the weekends to contact leads and to provide outstanding customer service to candidates and current travelers
  • Supervised, managed, and became single point of contact for all healthcare travelers.
  • Used independent judgment, problem solving, timely follow up, outstanding customer service and sales skills.
  • Managed multiple requisitions simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality placements within designated timelines.
  • Maintained comprehensive knowledge of industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to maximize recruitment success.
  • Provided exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, resulting in positive feedback and increased referral rates.
  • Negotiated competitive compensation packages on behalf of clients while maintaining cost efficiency within budgetary constraints.
  • Continuously evaluated and refined recruitment strategies/metrics based on feedback from clients, candidates, and industry developments to maintain a competitive edge.
  • Prospected candidates at high-volume through cold calling, texting, web postings, job boards, referrals, social networking, and inbound communication
  • Built a book of business from scratch and managed a robust pipeline of candidates at various stages of the sales cycle



Healthcare Recruiter

PPR Travel Nursing
10.2018 - 03.2020
  • Contacted and negotiated all aspects of current travel assignments with potential Nursing and Allied Health
    Professionals including monetary compensation
  • Worked daily with Client Managers to match and present qualified health care professionals for placement
    in our current job openings
  • Assisted Operations staff in accessing, organizing and receiving pre-employment paperwork from placed
    travelers
  • Worked with Client Manager to help resolve any issues
  • Through referrals, lead sources, and cold contacts developed an ongoing strong network of traveling
    Health Professionals
  • Found stellar nursing candidates and placed them in facilities requiring needs

Priority Team/Inside Sales Relations Specialist

Total Military Management
06.2018 - 10.2018

*New responsibilities in addition to those of previous position below

  • Highest performing team member with over 40% more Customer Satisfaction Survey (CSS) returns
  • Educated each military member about their move and our desired outcome of an excellent CSS result.
  • Oversaw the service of each military move.
  • Assisted each military member throughout their move in the coordination of dates, agents servicing the
    move, problem solving, arranging for necessary services and providing updates
  • Analyzed the overall move and determined the priority level of follow up needed for the CSS.
  • Performed a call to the member, to determine if the move was excellent enough to instruct to take CSS.
  • Discussed and encouraged the member to take the CSS if classified high to positively impact the SCAC
    average for the current performance period through consistent follow up
  • Steered members with low priority from taking CSS to negatively impact SCAC averages

International Coordinator

Total Military Management
01.2016 - 06.2018

*New responsibilities in addition to those of previous position below

  • Managed shipments from bookings through post delivery
  • Completed reports to monitor analytical trends for company analysis on a weekly basis
  • Relayed and counseled on shipment move information to members once booked.
  • Checked quality of pack team and ensured member knows I am their main point of contact
  • Checked quality of delivery team.
  • Elevated and monitor all Customer Service related pre-approvals
  • Answered all inbound calls to International Department
  • Answered all inquiries and provide status updates via phone and email within a 24-hour period.
  • Assisted with Quality Control and forward quality feedback, negative, and positive

International Interaction Support

Total Military Management
01.2015 - 12.2015
  • Monitored and completed all delivery calls to service members when it is requested.
  • Crated, distributed and maintained customer service letter worksheets.
  • Elevated problem shipments to Customer Interaction Team Lead.
  • Assisted in claims process if requested or if damaged/missing items have been noted.
  • Analyzed score trends to locate best potential score candidates in order to raise average and achieve
    higher volume.
  • Forwarded quality feedback to Quality Control.
  • Monitored and completed Pre-Clearing for all OCONUS shipments and Northbound Alaska shipments.
  • Cleared shipments during coverage for team members out of the office.

SU Administration Marketing Coordinator/Social Media Manager

University of North Florida– Professional Staff
09.2013 - 05.2015
  • Increased school wide participation of large scale events by 24% through successful marketing and
    promotional outreach
  • Managed social media accounts for campus wide outreach
  • Created advertisements for internal and external vendors
  • Published advertisements via scrolling electronic digital boards through digital signage server software
    and social media accounts
  • Initiated new branding campaigns for current and future school wide programming
  • Maintained a large scale operational facility for the university and supervised a staff of 20
  • Managed multiple budget lines totaling $20,000 and appropriately utilized them for programming and
    operational upkeep
  • Oversaw an extensive inventory of electronic equipment, valued over $280,000
  • Organized, promoted, and executed multiple programs and events for the student body
  • Promoted and marketed events and activities of the University of North Florida’s Student Union through
    manual and technological databases

International Interaction Intern

Total Military Management
09.2014 - 12.2014
  • Ensured all daily tasks are performed in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Assisted with score chasing candidates to meet company goals
  • Assisted with all aspects of clearing shipments and goal percentages.

SU Administration Marketing Coordinator Assistant

University of North Florida
10.2012 - 09.2013
  • Assisted the marketing coordinator in maintaining the marketing department
  • Promoted and marketed events and activities of the University of North Florida’s Student Union through
    manual and technological databases
  • Kept operational facility up to date with current and appropriate products

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL
05.2015

Skills

  • Video editing
  • Social media marketing
  • Audience engagement
  • Client management
  • Extensive sales background
  • Contract negotiation
  • Project management
  • Social media management
  • Event management
  • Schedule management
  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • Negotiation expertise
  • Detail-oriented
  • CRM management
  • Marketing analytics

Proficiencies

Familiar with conversational Spanish, Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, CRM, Sharepoint, and Outlook

Timeline

Freelance Writer

Undercover Tourist
08.2024 - Current

Event & Wedding Coordinator (owner)

Ring It On Events
02.2024 - Current

Healthcare Recruiter - Sales

Medical Solutions Formerly PPR Travel Nursing
03.2020 - 06.2024

Content Creator

Self Employed Services
03.2019 - Current

Healthcare Recruiter

PPR Travel Nursing
10.2018 - 03.2020

Priority Team/Inside Sales Relations Specialist

Total Military Management
06.2018 - 10.2018

International Coordinator

Total Military Management
01.2016 - 06.2018

International Interaction Support

Total Military Management
01.2015 - 12.2015

International Interaction Intern

Total Military Management
09.2014 - 12.2014

SU Administration Marketing Coordinator/Social Media Manager

University of North Florida– Professional Staff
09.2013 - 05.2015

SU Administration Marketing Coordinator Assistant

University of North Florida
10.2012 - 09.2013

Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business

University of North Florida