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Sydney DeGiacomo

New York,NY

Summary

Dynamic professional with a background in PR and advertising, now excelling working in Talent Acquisition, Sales, and Business Development. Proven expertise in leveraging exceptional people skills to drive team success and foster business growth.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assoc. Director of Marketing & Talent Acquisition

Club Getaway Kent, CT
05.2023 - Current

Talent Acquisition

  • Recruit staff using 10+ platforms
  • Led hiring and onboarding for 150+ staff across 15 roles
  • Helped organize 30+ hours of training and development initiatives
  • Reduced average time-to-hire with consistent communication across channels
  • Identified gaps in the interview funnels
  • Collected job requirements and posted job requirements to different job boards
  • Attended International recruitment fairs
  • Re-wrote job ads to to reflect talent trends
  • Candidate sourced on LinkedIn, Indeed
  • Streamlined communication between other hiring managers
  • Maintained relationships with other agencies to increase candidate diversity
  • Negotiated salary and sent contract via Docusign

Resort Sales

  • Negotiated contracts and rates with corporate clients
  • Managed a sales team setting goals and expectations
  • Created and managed promotional campaigns
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key clients
  • Attended industry events and conferences to network and promote the resort, increasing the companies pool of leads

Marketing

  • Spearheaded development of comprehensive marketing campaigns, with a focus on social media management and brand growth.
  • Implemented data-driven approach that aligned marketing strategies with business objectives and customer needs, delivering measurable results.
  • Crafted cohesive brand messaging
  • Designed and executed innovative marketing strategies
  • Conducted competitor analysis and consumer surveys to identify gaps in companies marketing efforts, leading to successful redesign of strategies.
  • Coordinated promotional campaigns that boosted company sales and improved market positioning.
  • Built and nurtured relationships with key industry influencers and media outlets to enhance brand visibility and create opportunities for additional marketing content.

Business and Affiliate Development

the Juice Plus+ Company
03.2018 - Current
  • Spearheaded team efforts to attract dynamic individuals receptive to innovative concepts, possessing strong business acumen, unwavering confidence, and a proven history of accomplishments.
  • Provided comprehensive education on nutrition principles, empowering individuals to embrace whole-food lifestyles.
  • Strategically recruited passionate advocates aligned with our mission to promote wellness on a global scale.
  • Excelled in delivering exceptional customer service and implementing effective retention strategies.
  • Directed, mentored, and empowered a diverse global team of educators, fostering their growth and success.

Manager Pre Sales

UFC GYM Sydney, Australia
01.2022 - 06.2024
  • Actively contributed to team meetings, enhancing collaboration and strategy development. Spearheaded the creation of detailed monthly reports, providing insightful analysis and fostering informed decision-making.
  • Successfully closed sales, ensuring smooth payment processes. Played a pivotal role in the design and execution of innovative procedures aimed at optimizing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Engineered a comprehensive overhaul of the sales process, significantly enhancing its efficiency. This initiative not only streamlined operations but also improved client engagement and satisfaction.
  • Earned the "Employee of the Week" accolade, acknowledging exceptional dedication, productivity, and contributions to team success.
  • Consistently ensured exemplary customer service, setting a benchmark for excellence. This commitment to customer satisfaction reinforced positive brand experiences and fostered loyalty.
  • Excelled in advising customers, recommending membership options tailored to their unique needs. This personalized approach significantly improved customer acquisition and retention rates.

Virtual Receptionist

Roomies LTD
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Monitoring the website
  • Impeccable time management skills, working from home
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proficient in Excel spreadsheet
  • Ensured that all client website needs were sufficiently monitored

Division Leader

Kenmont & Kenwood Camp
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Directly supervise campers and counsellors
  • Ensure needs are being met by both staff and campers
  • Meal supervision
  • Support instruction of campers and daily scheduling
  • Managing large groups with different interests
  • Basic and complex problem solving
  • High level of communication with peers as well as leadership
  • Supervise and evaluate staff members within my division
  • Create a positive environment for campers and staff to build self esteem, self confidence and life skills
  • Worked in close communication with other division leaders to build a positive atmosphere for everyone

Nanny

Private Family
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Ensure the babies needs were met
  • Engage in age appropriate activities (2 months - 7 months)
  • Take to sensory classes, music classes…etc
  • Be a positive role model
  • Clean and sterilise bottles
  • Prepare foods as appropriate
  • Help maintain a sleep schedule, as per parents request
  • Maintain a safe environment at all times, taking particular care when in the community
  • Ensuring all safety and sanitary measures are met
  • Utilise everyday learning activities and experiences as educational tools
  • Provided new experiences to help assist in the development of the child
  • Used only positive behaviour guidance
  • Maintained logs for family as requested
  • Light housekeeping (organising child’s room, laundry, tidying toys…etc)

Bartender, Lifeguard, Counselor

Club Getaway
04.2021 - 10.2021
  • Supervised guest swimmers and carefully enforced facility policies to ensure safety
  • Conducted daily checks on waterfront areas and equipment to maintain safety
  • Conducted swim tests to determine swim proficiency
  • Worked efficiently with lifeguard team and our rotations
  • Performed rescues in the event of drowning or swimming accidents
  • Created a safe and enjoyable recreational environment
  • Prepared a wide variety of mixed drinks and beverages to appeal to resort guests
  • Opened and closed the bar in a timely manner
  • Maintained a clean and organized bar area
  • Stocked and tracked inventory
  • Operated as sole bartender on weekday shifts and with one other bartender on the busiest shifts
  • Welcomed camp groups daily and gave them an orientation
  • Lead follow along dances on stage to keep children engaged and entertained
  • Lead and organized game shows and prepared questions
  • Lead minute to win it challenges on the microphone
  • Welcomed new guests pleasantly as well as confirming identification
  • Assisted guests with any information they might need
  • Worked at the concession stand handling money, in a fast paced environment
  • Part of the Entertainment Team, Ropes Team, Waterfront Team, Bartender and General Activity Counselor

Sleepaway Camp Counselor

Kenmont and Kenwood Camps
06.2019 - 08.2019


  • Instructed campers to reach their fitness goals in a safe way
  • Wrote written evaluations for every camper, everyday
  • Settled disputes between children and taught them how to compromise with each other, and with themselves
  • Color war advisor (given to the most energetic, fun, personable, and engaged counselors of the summer)
  • Worked closely with camp leadership for continued leadership growth and to foster and maintain an every-growing positive environment.

Virtual Personal Assistant

Private Client
09.2016 - 03.2018
  • Edited and Published a weekly newsletter
  • Analyzed and explained reports
  • Weekly communication with clients
  • Organized and filed documents

Kids Event Coordinator

Self Employed
10.2014 - 03.2018
  • Coordinated children’s events for global conferences
  • Coordinated meals, snacks, and desserts for children of all ages and served them.
  • Planned awards banquet

Education

Bachelor of Arts - PR and Advertising

University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
12-2022

Bachelor of Arts - PR and Advertising

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT
12-2019

Skills

  • Excel, Power Point, Microsoft Word
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Leadership
  • Customer Service
  • Collaboration

Affiliations

Alpha Chi Omega, Iota Phi Chapter  

  • Actively involved in community service, philanthropy and leadership events
  • Fundraised for domestic violence against women
  • Helped with recruitment every year
  • Ran healthy eating workshops

Certification

CPR/FIRST AID Red Cross August 2023

I am a certified red cross lifeguard, as well as CPR and first aid certified.

Interests

I am really passionate about maintaining an active lifestyle focused on personal wellness, including surfing, swimming, staying fit, and engaging in social activities to cultivate new connections

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BBYO August 2015 - May 2018

  • Chapter President: responsible for leading board meetings, strategising to help the board hit every goal, holding every board member accountable for their tasks, leading the chapter by good example, being in constant communication with peers, counterparts, advisors and regional staff.
  • Chapter VP of Communications, responsible for all communication throughout the chapter, maintaining a social media presence, communication with parents about events.
  • CLTC, A chapter leadership conference focused on public speaking, best practices of management and implementing fun while creating programs.

Timeline

Assoc. Director of Marketing & Talent Acquisition

Club Getaway Kent, CT
05.2023 - Current

Virtual Receptionist

Roomies LTD
10.2022 - 01.2023

Division Leader

Kenmont & Kenwood Camp
06.2022 - 08.2022

Manager Pre Sales

UFC GYM Sydney, Australia
01.2022 - 06.2024

Nanny

Private Family
01.2022 - 06.2022

Bartender, Lifeguard, Counselor

Club Getaway
04.2021 - 10.2021

Sleepaway Camp Counselor

Kenmont and Kenwood Camps
06.2019 - 08.2019

Business and Affiliate Development

the Juice Plus+ Company
03.2018 - Current

Virtual Personal Assistant

Private Client
09.2016 - 03.2018

Kids Event Coordinator

Self Employed
10.2014 - 03.2018

Bachelor of Arts - PR and Advertising

University of New South Wales

Bachelor of Arts - PR and Advertising

Quinnipiac University

CPR/FIRST AID Red Cross August 2023

I am a certified red cross lifeguard, as well as CPR and first aid certified.

Sydney DeGiacomo