SAMANTHA SEILER
Huntley,IL
Summary
Strategic leader with extensive experience driving business growth and cultivating high-performance teams. Demonstrates a strong aptitude for navigating complex challenges and consistently delivering impactful results. Excels at creating collaborative environments and utilizing analytical skills to meet evolving demands. Highly regarded for exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
New Business Development Manager
The Pietsch Financial Group
Deerfield
11.2023 - Current
- Streamlined sales processes for increased efficiency, enabling faster deal closure and improved client satisfaction rates.
- Identified new opportunities for revenue growth and expansion by analyzing industry trends and competitor activity.
- Provided ongoing training for team members to ensure they were equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in their roles.
- Conducted regular competitor analysis to stay informed about industry trends and potential threats, enabling the company to quickly adapt its strategies as needed.
- Championed a positive work culture that encouraged collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the business development department.
- Leveraged social media platforms to connect with potential clients, enhancing brand recognition within target industries and markets globally.
- Drove organizational growth by diversifying the company''s client base, exploring untapped markets and identifying new opportunities for expansion.
- Increased lead generation by implementing targeted marketing strategies and conducting thorough market research.
Marketing & Partner Growth
Chicago Golf Gals
Chicago
05.2023 - Current
- Provided outstanding service to all individuals, promoting effective, and lasting business relationships.
- Achieved successful event outcomes by identifying strategies to effectively market and promote each one.
- Stayed informed on industry developments and market trends to gain competitive advantage.
- Networked with other professionals and organizations to expand contacts and opportunities.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance partner relations.
- Collaborated with the board and volunteer staff to maximize team efficiency.
- Cultivated strong professional network, facilitating opportunities for collaboration and growth.
Talent Acquisition Manager
Mutual Of Omaha Advisors
Chicago, IL
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Cooperated with company leaders in change management and talent solutions to gain competitive edge in job market
- Established consistent language and methodology for talent discussions, development and succession
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed, acted as the hiring manger, and solicited feedback from our internal team to refine recruiting strategy
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with Managing Directors, Sales Directors and HR partners from our home office to foster partnerships that produced consistent results
- Sourced and screened candidates for Financial Advisor roles and worked with sales directors to coordinate interviews, offers and onboarding
- Optimized sourcing networks and used proactive methods to direct source candidates
- Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with recruiting team
- Built talent pipelines of 30-40 applicants through sourcing, talent scout, referral programs and cold calling to support efficient and effective hiring
Marketing and Business Development Coordinator
TW Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Maintained extensive knowledge of company products and services to provide topnotch expertise to customers
- Negotiated, prepared and signed contracts with clients
- Developed business pipeline using cold and warm techniques
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit
- Brought in new accounts through successful networking strategies and promotional approaches
- Networked among local business and community organizations to develop leads and generate business
- Increased brand awareness, website traffic and sales by implementing effective marketing campaigns and strategies
- Leveraged effective networking strategies to generate new business opportunities
- Increased customer engagement through social media
- Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media
- Analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results
- Improved page content, keyword relevancy, and branding to achieve search engine optimization goals
Director of Selection
Northwestern Mutual
Vernon Hills, IL
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Reviewed resumes and employment applications and interviewed applicants to evaluate work history and other qualifications
- Worked with recruiting teams and human resources representatives to accomplish hiring objectives
- Developed lists of qualified candidates for corporate hiring managers
- Managed recruitment team and educated and mentored new advisors
- Established and maintained contacts with schools, employment agencies and other public organizations to find and attract applicants
- Adhered to corporate branding requirements when filling positions
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention
- Enhanced recruiting initiatives while managing effective marketing campaigns
HR and People Services Manager
Marianos
Rosemont, IL
04.2018 - 06.2020
- Oversaw legal compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations in addition to compliance with company policies and procedures
- Recommended, initiated and finalized HR actions regarding faculty and staff position management, compensation, and employment postings, hiring proposals and new hire onboarding
- Managed employee disputes by employing conflict resolution techniques
- Guided leaders and employees on company policies, programs, benefits, and salary administration
- Led decision-making and implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs and functions
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management
- Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration
- Implemented performance review and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs and constructive feedback
- Initiated and maintained workers compensation cases for tracking, reporting and legal mechanics
Education
Business Management - Human Resources
Illinois State University
Normal, IL01.2016
Skills
- Hiring Trends and Analysis
- Relationship Building
- Recruiting and Interviewing
- Performance Management Systems
- Human Resource Management Software HRMS
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Employee Referral Programs
- Onboarding, Training and Development
- Candidate Searching
- Recruitment Management
- Cause marketing
- Target marketing
- Content Marketing Knowledge
- Marketing analytics
- Influencer partnerships
- Creative direction
- Business growth and retention
- Sales tracking
- Business development
- Brand messaging
- Marketing planning
- Collateral creation
Timeline
New Business Development Manager
The Pietsch Financial Group
11.2023 - Current
Marketing & Partner Growth
Chicago Golf Gals
05.2023 - Current
Talent Acquisition Manager
Mutual Of Omaha Advisors
12.2022 - 08.2023
Marketing and Business Development Coordinator
TW Chicago
05.2021 - 11.2022
Director of Selection
Northwestern Mutual
06.2020 - 04.2021
HR and People Services Manager
Marianos
04.2018 - 06.2020
Business Management - Human Resources
Illinois State University