Shelley Pettus
Madisonville,LA
Summary
Relationship-focused and results-driven professional with a proven track record in Real Estate Sales and Human Resources seeking to leverage strong interpersonal skills, persuasive communication, and territory management expertise in a Pharmaceutical Sales role. Exceptional communicator with demonstrated success in developing loyal relationships with clients and peers. Passionate about healthcare innovation and committed to driving product awareness and revenue growth.
Overview
1
1
Certification
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
REALTOR
Compass (formerly Latter & Blum)
Mandeville, LA
01.2016 - Current
- Build and maintain a client base through strategic networking and referrals, consistently closing over $14 million in sales annually.
- Conduct comprehensive market analysis to inform pricing and strategy.
- Prepare tailored property presentations to effectively address client needs and preferences.
- Negotiate contracts.
- Coordinate with other realtors, lenders, inspectors, appraisers and attorneys to ensure smooth transactions.
- Conduct listing and buying presentations.
- Nurture client relationships to foster loyalty and repeat business.
- Serve the Greater New Orleans area.
HR GENERALIST
Resource Bank
Covington, LA
03.2012 - 12.2015
- Conducted annual benefit enrollment meetings, processed FMLA paperwork and enrollment selections.
- Resolved complex employee benefits issues, ensuring timely support and satisfaction.
- Performed full-cycle recruitment, from job postings to interviews and selection of applicants.
- Led onboarding and training programs, enhancing employee engagement and performance.
- Updated recruiting and benefits policies and procedures to align with compliance and best practices.
- Performed annual audit and completed EEO-1 report, ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate representation of workforce data.
- Utilized data analytics to track HR metrics and make strategic decisions.
RECRUITING MANAGER
Protocol
Covington, LA
01.2004 - 03.2012
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion to meet tight deadlines.
- Sourced, hired, and placed employees efficiently in high-volume environment, supporting workforce needs.
- Used data to evaluate, analyze and optimize current hiring processes and presented insights to leadership.
- Conducted comprehensive salary and performance reviews, providing insights for equitable compensation and employee development.
- Led onboarding program for new hires.
- Developed and conducted orientation program.
- Presented weekly and monthly staffing reports.
INTERNAL RECRUITER
Entergy
New Orleans, LA
09.2002 - 01.2004
- Contributed to corporate projects by collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Coordinated internal hiring process to align candidate selection with departmental needs.
- Completed at least one presentation per month to department heads on various HR topics.
- Supported assigned territory in New York, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Maine through on-site engagements and recruitment efforts.
CORPORATE RECRUITER
First NBC Bank/Hibernia Bank
New Orleans, LA
04.1993 - 09.2002
- Cultivated relationships with managers and employees at all levels to foster collaboration and communication.
- Performed full-cycle recruiting process for all branch positions, corporate positions, and administrative positions.
- Assisted in audits and coordinated onboarding, orientation, and training processes for new hires.
- Delivered training modules to groups of new hires regularly to ensure consistent and effective onboarding.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/ Human Resource Management
University of New Orleans
Diploma -
Ursuline Academy
New Orleans, LASkills
- Product Presentation
- Self-Motivation/Highly Engaged
- Coaching/Training
- Relationship Building and Maintenance
- Leadership
- Business Ownership Mindset- Planning and Execution
- Individual Accountability and Team Mindset
- Excellent Communication
- Compliance
- Time Management
- Negotiation/Influencing
Certification
- Real Estate License -Louisiana Real Estate Commission
BOLD Sales Training
Accomplishments
- Real Estate team awarded Top of the Latter status (top 1% of company) for the past 4 years
- Team has ranked in top 3 in office for the past 8 years.
- Consistently selling $14 million+ in real estate for the past 8 years.
Affiliations
- Professional Women of St. Tammany Scholarship Chair (2023-Present)
- Professional Women of St. Tammany Treasurer (2020-2023)
- PTA (various schools) Treasurer (2011-2024)
- PTA Committee Chair for various events (2011-2024)
Timeline
REALTOR
Compass (formerly Latter & Blum)
01.2016 - Current
HR GENERALIST
Resource Bank
03.2012 - 12.2015
RECRUITING MANAGER
Protocol
01.2004 - 03.2012
INTERNAL RECRUITER
Entergy
09.2002 - 01.2004
CORPORATE RECRUITER
First NBC Bank/Hibernia Bank
04.1993 - 09.2002
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/ Human Resource Management
University of New Orleans
Diploma -
Ursuline Academy