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Certification
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Samuel Joseph 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.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Human Resources Manager

Seniors Home Care
Webster Groves, USA
09.2010 - 09.2012

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

Neuroscience Floor Technician

SSM Depaul Hospital
St. Louis, USA
05.2010 - 09.2010

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

Vice President of Operations

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

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

Bachelors of Science - emphasis in Marketing, Spanish

University of Missouri, Columbia
Columbia
01.2005

DeSmet Jesuit High School -

DeSmet Jesuit High School
Creve Coeur
05-2000

Skills

  • Recruiting
  • Marketing
  • Business Development
  • HUMINT
  • Competitive Research & Analysis
  • EQ

Languages

  • English
  • Portuguese
  • Italian (int)
  • Japanese (beginner)
  • Spanish
  • German (int)
  • French (int)
  • Chinese (beginner)

Volunteer Experience

HavenHouse St. Louis, 04/01/08, 09/01/12, Young Professionals Board (YPB) Member & Officer

Certification

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

Volunteer Experience

HavenHouse St. Louis (2008-2012)

HavenHouse St. Louis is a not-for-profit institution which provides inexpensive housing & support to families traveling to St. Louis for healthcare.

- Young Professionals Board Officer & Member

Affiliations

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

References

References available upon request.

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

Bachelors of Science - emphasis in Marketing, Spanish

University of Missouri, Columbia

DeSmet Jesuit High School -

DeSmet Jesuit High School
Samuel Joseph Cotton