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Sparkle McPherson

Houston,Texas

Summary

Dynamic professional with a successful track record in both Project and Business Development Management. As a Project Manager, I have consistently delivered successful projects on time and within budget through strategic planning, meticulous execution, and effective team leadership. Transitioning seamlessly into Business Development, I have proven expertise in driving revenue growth, cultivating meaningful partnerships, and exceeding sales targets.

My unique skill set encompasses comprehensive project planning, client-focused project delivery, and a strategic approach to identifying and capitalizing on market opportunities. Known for fostering collaboration, innovation, and achieving results, I am dedicated to driving business success through a holistic understanding of project management and business development dynamics.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Recruiting Coordinator & Team Leader Finance & Accounting

Core Group Resources
Katy, Texas
07.2022 - 10.2023
  • Managed full-cycle recruiting processes for managerial and executive-level vacancies within the maritime & finance sectors
  • Trained and mentored newer recruiters in successful strategies for interviewing and qualifying candidates
  • Executed strategies to achieve scalability and efficiency while meeting retail talent acquisition needs
  • Managed and updated recruitment ATS and CMS software
  • Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates
  • Attended career fairs and networking events to help fill openings and build candidate pipeline
  • Responsible for obtaining a $16B / year client under our business development sector
  • Conducted full-cycle recruitment, including job analysis, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and extending job offers for diverse roles, resulting in a 15% reduction in time-to-fill
  • Established and maintained relationships with hiring managers and department heads, collaborating on hiring strategies and requirements
  • Utilized advanced Boolean search techniques and various sourcing channels (LinkedIn, job boards, social media) to identify qualified candidates
  • Managed a team of junior recruiters, providing training and guidance to improve sourcing and screening processes
  • Implemented and managed an applicant tracking system (ATS) to streamline recruitment workflows and enhance candidate tracking and reporting
  • Negotiated compensation packages and benefits to secure top talent while adhering to budget constraints and company policies.

Business Development Manager

Colbert Ball Tax & Financial Service
Houston, Texas
01.2016 - 03.2022
  • Successfully conducted thorough market research, identifying potential business opportunities, industry trends, and competitor activities.
  • Analyzed data effectively to understand market needs and customer preferences.
  • Successfully developed and implemented strategic business development plans aligned with the company's goals and objectives.
  • Identified and executed strategies for areas of growth and expansion, contributing to overall business success.
  • Created presentations for prospective clients that showcased company capabilities and expertise.
  • Conferred with advertising managers to develop and implement marketing plans.
  • Developed and implemented strategic business plans and marketing strategies.
  • Served as a passionate member of the Business Development team, helping to drive overall market and technical strategy.

Project Manager

SAP SuccessFactors
Houston, Texas
02.2012 - 12.2015
  • Lead, motivated, and managed project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
    Assigned tasks, set expectations, and provided guidance to team members.
  • Communicated effectively with clients to gather requirements, expectations, and feedback, providing regular updates on project progress, milestones, and potential risks.
  • Identified potential risks and develop strategies for risk mitigation. Proactively addressed issues that could have potentially impacted project timelines.
  • Created and managed project budgets, ensuring resources were allocated efficiently as well as monitored project expenditures and made adjustments to stay within financial constraints.
  • Implemented processes for testing and quality assurance to ensure project deliverables meet established standards.
    Conducted regular reviews to ensure adherence to quality benchmarks & various KPI metrics.
  • Monitored project timelines and made adjustments as needed to keep the project on track, while ensuring that milestones are achieved according to the project schedule.
  • Managed changes to project scope, schedule, and costs.
    Assessed the impact of changes and communicate them to relevant management & clients.
  • Provided regular status reports on project progress, risks, and issues, maintaining comprehensive project documentation, including meeting minutes, decisions, and project artifacts.
  • Lead the project closure process, ensuring that all deliverables were met and project objectives achieved.
    Conducted a thorough project evaluation to identify lessons learned and areas for improvements.
  • Efficiently allocated resources, including team members and external vendors, to optimize project performance.
  • Fostered positive relationships with clients by understanding their needs and expectations.
    Ensuring that project deliverables meet or exceed client satisfaction.

Education

Culinary Arts -

LeNotrê Culinary Institute
10.2018

B.S. BBA Business and Entrepreneurship -

University of Houston
06.2001

Skills

  • Purchasing and Procurement
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Knowledge
  • Strategic Planning
  • Interdepartmental Coordination
  • Employee Hiring
  • Personnel Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • HR Systems
  • Workday
  • Procedure Development
  • Compliance Monitoring
  • Cost Control
  • Project Tracking
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Contract Management
  • Risk Management
  • ADP
  • Project Development
  • Project Planning
  • Salesforce
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Sales Execution
  • Change Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • ATS
  • Bullhorn

Accomplishments

  • Top Gun Leadership Program - Core Group Resources
  • Business Development Star Performer - Colbert Ball Tax
  • Project Management Leadership Award - SAP

Timeline

Sr. Recruiting Coordinator & Team Leader Finance & Accounting

Core Group Resources
07.2022 - 10.2023

Business Development Manager

Colbert Ball Tax & Financial Service
01.2016 - 03.2022

Project Manager

SAP SuccessFactors
02.2012 - 12.2015

Culinary Arts -

LeNotrê Culinary Institute

B.S. BBA Business and Entrepreneurship -

University of Houston

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