Currently an independent Executive Recruiter ~ Extensive prior management-level experience in recruiting, interviewing, screening, and hiring wide range of personnel ~ Knack for identifying, capitalizing on and developing talent ~ Stellar management background in driving multi-million dollar volume operations, with comprehensive knowledge of broad business needs, employee job descriptions/ responsibilities and cross-functional department staffing requirements ~ Results-focused and performance-driven, with dynamic consultation, communication and interpersonal relation skills ~

BS in Management/Human Resources

 

Ø  Successfully established and currently operate executive recruiting service; 2010-present

Ø  Rapidly positioned to broker services for Recruiting and Staffing Careers, a national company focused on delivering world-class recruiting services across broad industries

Ø  Spearheaded launch of new branch for Old National, including all staffing and training initiatives; steered to multi-million dollars in business within 1.5 years of opening

Ø  Led branch to #1 Ranking out of 177 in YTD performance, achieving 212% of goal

Ø  Facilitated 11% consumer checking, 26% consumer savings and 36% consumer credit card year-over-year sales growth; FYE 2007

Ø  More than doubled performance of company s nationwide top branches, growing business revenue 34% in 2007 and 28% FQ1 2008

Ø  Selected for District Manager training to operate 3^rd largest Best Buy store within a 46-store district, with over $45M in annual sales

Ø  Achieved first YTD comp sale increase in 4-year history of store, FQ4

Ø  Chosen to participate in Circuit City Managers of Distinction workshop as Top 20% Store Manager

Ø  Hand-picked by Regional Vice President to spearhead 30 Circuit City store remodels; succeeded in achieving DC and Baltimore market transition goals in critical 30-day time frame

Ø  Grew Circuit City s Winchester VA store from $9M to $12.5M sales within 18 months; concurrently trained and promoted 8 managers

 

 

Self-Employed Executive Recruiter-Louisville, KY                                               2010-Present

Successfully launched executive recruiting firm and have rapidly leveraged company to contract/broker services to leading search/recruiting company

Strategically research and advertise open positions on clients behalf in order to generate executive candidate pool

Thoroughly review resumes and screen applicants to define qualifications/credentials uniquely matching employer needs, and actively present/refer top candidates to the employer

 

Outside Producing Sales Manager, Old National Bank-Louisville, KY                              2008-2010

In recognition of extensive regional networks, selected to spearhead grand opening of newest branch

Through aggressive outside sales calls and targeted marketing, generated cumulative $9.7 million in deposits and consumer loans

 

District Manager/Branch Manager, Chase Bank-Louisville, KY                                      2003-2008

Rapidly promoted within 4 months of joining staff as Branch Manager to drive District operations, assuming accountability for 10 retail banks throughout region with a $436M deposit base; substantially grew consumer savings, checking, loans and lines, investment, and credit card business

Built/led a 12-member team and hired/trained additional 4^th banker in support of business growth

 

 

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General Manager, Best Buy Stores-Lexington, KY                                                                2002-2003

Assumed full P&L accountability for top-ranked store in U.S. chain, with $45M+ in annual volume

Maximized operational and sales performance through focus on customer loyalty, sales proficiency and human resource development

 

Store Manager/Sales Manager, Circuit City Stores-Multiple Locations                           1997-2002

Contributed talents toward success of multiple stores in Winchester VA, Fairfax VA, Lexington KY, and Chicago IL, with sole P&L responsibility for stores generating as high as $20M annual revenue

Capitalized on sharp business acumen in driving full-scope operations spanning management and associate leadership, commissioned sales counselors motivation, customer service, and administrative

 

 

B.S. Degree, Management/Human Resources, Magna cum Laude, Park College, Parkville, MO