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Samuel Cotton

St. Louis,MO

Summary

Results-driven human resources professional with expertise in market and website analysis, HUMINT, and recruiting. Over 22 years of experience delivering strategic solutions to drive organizational growth and optimize talent acquisition. Proven track record of implementing innovative recruitment strategies and fostering strong relationships in the field.

Work History

Seniors Home Care
Webster Groves, USA

Human Resources Manager
09.2010 - 09.2012

Job overview

Company Overview: a Fortune 5000 company that provides private pay home care health services to seniors.

  • Ensured smooth delivery of services to clients by prioritizing their needs, preferences and orders
  • Efficiently met client demands by recruiting skilled CNAs, LPNs, and RNs with low caregiver attrition
  • Designed and introduced a technologically advanced web-based platform that optimizes recruitment and file management.
  • Organized Caregiver Advisory Board meetings, ensuring timely execution as per order from the Director of Clinical Services.
  • Organized office and caregiver fellowship activities while coordinating with the Director of Operations and Administrative Manager.
  • Developed informative bulletins to ensure clients and caregivers are always up-to-date.
  • Assisted with backup scheduling for the Scheduling Manager/Coordinator, while also providing after-hour phone support.
  • Assisted Administrator/CEO, Director of Operations & other office members in executing special projects.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive uniform logistics & inventory management system for SHC
  • Researched and developed a GEO-Mapping system for clients, caregivers.
  • Communicate with the scheduling department and maintain/update the map as needed.
  • Significant Year 2011-2012 Special Project: Edit, format & compile a companywide policies & procedures manual that is organized in a consistent & professional manner
  • Identify current processes that are inefficient

SSM Depaul Hospital
St. Louis, USA

Neuroscience Floor Technician
05.2010 - 09.2010

Job overview

SSM Delivers comprehensive and empathetic healthcare services to residents of St. Louis area

GettingIncorporated.com (Portsurf International, Inc.)
Columbia, USA

Vice President of Operations
09.2001 - 05.2010

Job overview

Company Overview: an online business consulting company specializing in cost effective solutions for business formation, licensing & corporate compliance services throughout the United States

  • Researched, developed and launched GettingIncorporated.com while pursuing a B.S. in Business Administration (Marketing).
  • Developed an extensive repository of business license forms and client/competitor information through meticulous research
  • Market Analysis: SWOT strengths/weaknesses/opportunities/threats
  • Competitive Research & Analysis
  • Account Management
  • Managed federal, state, and city/county licensing & incorporation orders for thousands of small businesses
  • Succeeded in boosting net sales through the implementation of upselling techniques and vertical integration strategies
  • Implemented strategies to maximize lifetime value of clients by managing their entire consumer lifecycle with focus on customer retention and support.
  • Achieved an impressive 80% of total revenue from 2002 to 2010
  • Website & Advertising Copywriter
  • Coordinate company communications – newsletters, websites, Google & Yahoo PPC ads, email marketing & client notifications
  • Collaborated with IT team to manage website content while ensuring adherence to SEO objectives which included strategic keyword placement and enhancing client web experience
  • Translated GettingIncorporated.com & related pages to Spanish for expanding into foreign markets.
  • Web Property and User Interface Analyst
  • Facilitated website design and layout for IT department adhering to established parameters for usability.
  • Researched and identified virtual real estate/web domains with targeted keywords for SEO and market expansion.
  • Enhanced content visibility and link-ability by leveraging social media platforms.
  • Utilized Online Reputation Management (ORM) to improve brand building, customer relations, and business development.
  • Managed Google and Yahoo PPC campaigns, analyzing keywords and assessing CBA/ROI.
  • Create ads & landing page content in conformance with PPC best practices
  • Conducted extensive competitive analysis and research to identify market trends and opportunities.
  • Generated in-depth competitor profiles by analyzing their culture, products & services, marketing strategies and other relevant factors.

Education

University of Missouri, Columbia

Bachelors of Science from emphasis in Marketing, Spanish
01.2005

DeSmet Jesuit High School

DeSmet Jesuit High School
05-2000

Skills

Human Resources Operations

Recruitment, selection, hiring

Employee Relations

Marketing

Business Development

HUMINT

Competitive Research & Analysis

Training and mentoring

Talent Acquisition

Compliance

Employee Retention

Problem-Solving

Critical Thinking

Certification

  • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - State of MO Department of Public Health (inactive)
  • Certified Dementia Practitioner - National Council of Certified Dementia Practioners (inactive)

Affiliations

  • University of Missouri (Mizzou) Division II ACHA Men's Ice Hockey Team (5 years)

Timeline

Human Resources Manager

Seniors Home Care
09.2010 - 09.2012

Neuroscience Floor Technician

SSM Depaul Hospital
05.2010 - 09.2010

Vice President of Operations

GettingIncorporated.com (Portsurf International, Inc.)
09.2001 - 05.2010

University of Missouri, Columbia

Bachelors of Science from emphasis in Marketing, Spanish

DeSmet Jesuit High School

DeSmet Jesuit High School
  • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - State of MO Department of Public Health (inactive)
  • Certified Dementia Practitioner - National Council of Certified Dementia Practioners (inactive)

Work Preference

Work Type

Contract WorkGig WorkPart TimeFull Time

Work Location

Hybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsCareer advancementTeam Building / Company RetreatsFlexible work hoursWork-life balance

Software

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Word

HomeTrak

Excel

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working
Italian
Limited Working
Portuguese
Limited Working
French
Elementary
German
Elementary
Japanese
Elementary
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary

Interests

Cycling

Arts & Humanities

Photography

Ice Hockey

Mycology

Billiards

Samuel Cotton