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Experience

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  California State University, Chico

  May 1999 - May 2000

  Undergraduate Advisor
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  Aerotek

  Aug 2000 - Jun 2001

  Engineering Recruiter

  Worked closely with engineering clients to establish personnel needs, salary and contract length, and negotiated Aerotek’s compensation. Utilized numerous tools to identify candidates, including referrals, internet sourcing and cold calling. Screened candidates for clients, conducted background checks, and began salary negotiation. Notified personnel when they were awarded job, and conversely, terminated employees as necessary. Also, provided job performance feedback to temporary employees based on input from client.Key Accomplishments:• Consistently placed in the top 10% of placements and sales leads generated (out of 50 Recruiters)• Placed high-profile engineer, earning $200K, at Sirius Radio Show less

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  Softect Solutions

  Jul 2001 - Jul 2002

  Admissions Representative

  Responsible for increasing student enrollment via advertising, sales calls and career fairs. Determined eligibility and most appropriate program by administering aptitude, personality tests, and reviewing work and educational background. Counseled students on probation, as well as facilitated conflict resolution between students and faculty. Assisted with the development of all marketing (radio, television, and web broadcasts).Key Accomplishments:• Named VP of Student Services Committee• Designed and published the school’s first advertising brochure• Designed the Career Fair platform used at all events• Created filing system to adhere to BPPVE (Bureau of Post Private & Vocational Education) compliance regulations Show less

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  Pacific Financial Investments

  Sept 2002 - Mar 2003

  Office Manager

  Recruited and interviewed all prospective employees. Created flyers, brochures and ads promoting the company and its seminars. Contributed to design and development of website. Assisted in the completion of life and security policies. Handled client requests and inquiries. Maintained all office records to meet Securities and Exchange Commission compliance standards. Assisted with payroll.

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  Lifetime Benefits Group

  May 2003 - Oct 2006

  Vice President and Business Manager

  Managed all non-sales functions. Directly supervised support staff; indirectly supervised outside sales reps. Started part time as Executive Assistant and soon promoted to Marketing Director and Business Manager. Recruited and trained all staff. Administered company’s employee benefits and workers’ compensation. Created policy and procedures manual. Served as Account Manager for 150 business and individual clients. Coordinated seminars, developed company’s first website and created all marketing materials. Prepared company taxes and payroll, forecasted sales and created annual budget. Show less

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  Networked Insurance Agents

  Jan 2007 - Oct 2018

  • Manager, Affiliate Membership & Development

    Jan 2013 - Oct 2018

  • Business Analyst

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2013
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  Gold Country Youth Soccer League

  May 2017 - now

  Board Member

  Serving as Board Secretary & PR Coordinator

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  Austin Layne Business Solutions

  Dec 2017 - now

  Owner
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  Care West Insurance Company

  Oct 2018 - now

  • Operations Manager

    Apr 2021 - now

  • Project Manager/Business Analyst

    Oct 2018 - now