SASHA I. FERDINAND
Dallas,TX
Summary
Experienced and dedicated leader driving positive social impact and fostering community engagement. Skilled in working with college students and overseeing organizational operations. Seeking to leverage leadership and strategic skills in leading a team to achieve its mission and make a difference in the lives of those served.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
University Development Counselor
Grand Canyon University
Dallas, Texas
09.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategic sales plans to drive revenue growth within the B2B market segment
- Cultivated and maintained strong, long-lasting relationships with key clients and stakeholders, resulting in increased client retention and satisfaction
- Identified and pursued new business opportunities, consistently exceeding sales targets and objectives
- Conducted thorough needs assessments and tailored solutions to meet clients' specific business requirements
- Collaborated effectively with internal teams (e.g., marketing, product development) to ensure alignment and support for client initiatives
- Shaping high impact partnerships for the southeast Louisiana Division, being executed in daily work through informational presentations, calls and emails, iterating as needed to maximize value in education and promote education for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral Programs
Human Resources Manager
The Morrow Group
New Orleans, Louisiana
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates, and working with legal and compliance teams
- Developed and implemented succession plans and promotion paths for all staff
- Successfully led company initiatives; completion of performance reviews and employee/ manager goals before deadline
- Streamlined HR efficiencies for recruitment, testing and hiring of new employee
RPO Recruiter
Kelly Services
Remote
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Developed and executed a comprehensive recruiting strategy to fill open positions in the organization, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, negotiating offers, and onboarding new hires
- Managed all aspects of the recruitment process from initial contact through offer negotiation and acceptance
- Collaborated with management on candidate selection by providing feedback after interviews and reference checks
- Collaborated with hiring managers on interview preparation and candidate selection processes resulting in increased hire rates for open roles by 30%
- Created a recruiting calendar that included all necessary steps for the hiring process, including posting job descriptions and reviewing applications
Employee Engagement Lead
Crescent Bank
New Orleans, Louisiana
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided support to management on organization structure succession planning and employee development initiatives
- Provided guidance support and training to employees on employee relations issues
- Developed and implemented promotions and campaigns to drive user adoption, ongoing participation, and information sharing
- Developed and maintained an online editorial calendar for publishing content
- Develop and oversee the implementation of departmental training programs, including orientation and certifications
Campus Tours/Admissions Counselor
The University of New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
03.2019 - 07.2021
- Assists student organization leaders with their individual training and customer service to utilize this software system
- Coordinates and oversees the University Events Calendar which is web-based
- Assists in creating programs and activities to recruit and retain students
- Reviews prospective student applications and direct them to the appropriate sources for guidance on courses of study, financial aid, scholarships, or other information
- Meets with prospective students and answers questions about the university, areas of study, and opportunities for students
- Gives tours of the campus when student tour guides are not available
Education
Master of Arts - Communication Studies
The University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05.2018
Skills
- Marketing and promotion
- Career and educational counseling
- Interviewing techniques
- Student Support
- Leadership Development
- Staff Management
- Training programs
Associations
Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (Eta Kappa Chapter)
Timeline
University Development Counselor
Grand Canyon University
09.2023 - Current
Human Resources Manager
The Morrow Group
10.2022 - 09.2023
RPO Recruiter
Kelly Services
01.2022 - 09.2022
Employee Engagement Lead
Crescent Bank
07.2021 - 12.2021
Campus Tours/Admissions Counselor
The University of New Orleans
03.2019 - 07.2021
Master of Arts - Communication Studies
The University of Louisiana at Monroe
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Louisiana State University
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