Experience

 

Operations and Design Manager

Inspired Designs, Inc.

Lemont, Illinois and Cypress, Texas

2008 - 2016

 

• Designed and produced unique jewelry line and custom pieces in order to serve the needs of customers, creating a sustainable and profitable business model. 

• Upheld design integrity and the best quality throughout the development process. 

• Ensured that all designs were fabricated to meet strict deadlines. 

• Implemented original designs for interior and special event projects.  

• Planned, executed, and finalized all aspects to ensure clients’ complete satisfaction while adhering to firm budgets; managed trades people and staff. 

• Kept abreast of trends in interior and event design and jewelry fields.

 

 

Project Manager

BBCCH Business Expo

Houston, Texas

2011

 

Implemented successful professional networking event for over 50 exhibitors and 500 attendees.

 

 

Recruiting Manager

Amedisys Home Health Services

Tinley Park, Illinois

2007 - 2008

 

• Managed clerical, sales, clinical, and management positions for 27 locations in five states; established recruiting budgets and monitored staff turnover. 

• Collaborated with local and regional managers to meet ongoing staffing needs. 

• Recruited at job fairs, networking events, and professional conferences. 

• Placed strategic classified ads in print and online to fill positions and promote the Amedisys brand. 

• Filled all 60 open nursing positions in the Chicago region in six months amidst severe nursing shortage.

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Training and Development Specialist

Dyna Care Home Health

Tinley Park, Illinois

2003 - 2007

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• Conducted company-wide new hire orientation and all non-clinical training and staff development for 14 offices in five states.  

• Recruited for all positions and created applicant database in absence of recruiter. 

• Collaborated with SMEs to create procedures and training materials. 

• Implemented web-based training program to offer employees flexible, just-in-time learning opportunities in business skills and desktop computing.  

• Increased performance appraisal compliance 58% by revising procedures.  

• Reduced training and travel costs 18% by delivering training via NetMeeting. 

• Improved new employee orientation by making it informative and interactive. 

• Initiated and published monthly company newsletter to welcome, recognize, and inform employees; one issue was used for a national promotional campaign. 

• Produced new employee orientation and recruiting videos ahead of deadline.