Jennifer Smith

Experience

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  Le Moyne College

  Sept 2006 - May 2010

  Research Assistant

  Assisted in creating, compiling and updating research data documents, especially in Excel.

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  WSYR - "Bridge Street"

  Sept 2009 - Dec 2009

  Intern

  Worked closely with daily guests and talent, updated the show’s website and assisted producer with all aspects of production in the studio.

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  Fairmount Animal Hospital

  Jun 2010 - Mar 2015

  Office Supervisor

  • Supported all employee life cycle events from recruitment and selection, integration and annual performance management. • Managed all social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter and Company Website.• Created marketing collateral including newsletters, website content and production of television commercial.• Planned and organized all company events including all community involvement and charity events.• Managed all front-end team operations including scheduling appointments, answering telephones, generating reports, greeting clients and updating patient database. Show less

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  Terakeet

  Mar 2015 - Jul 2015

  Brand Strategist

  • Achieved results through collaboration with other strategists and account executives to develop and implement campaigns to achieve client-specific goals. • Maintained constant communication with influential writers; worked to connect writers with target brand. • Developed knowledge and stayed current on all aspects of on-page and off-page search engine optimization techniques.

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  Target

  Nov 2015 - May 2023

  • Lead and managed all aspects of human resources from recruiting, interviewing, and orientating to team member development and performance management.• Acted as an advocate for employees. Assisted with benefits, life resources and finances. • Addressed employee issues and concerns and handled appropriately. • Cultivated a positive work environment and acted as a resource for all HR store functions including payroll, talent management, benefits, hourly scheduling, staffing and compliance. Show less • Active business partner to Store Team Leader with day-to-day operations including managing payroll, driving sales, managing expenses and leading team. • Analyzed reports and guest survey data to identify trends and course correct when necessary to ensure a frictionless guest experience. • Acted as Leader on Duty, overseeing entire store, several times a week. Managed team members, executed necessary daily tasks and addressed any team member, guest or store issues. Responsible for securing store and ensuring team member safety. • Built a team of engaged team members to drive loyalty among team and guests. • Identified talent and developed future Target leaders. • Acted as a leader among my peers and collaborated on company and store goals. Show less

  • Store Director

    Feb 2021 - May 2023

  • Executive Team Leader, Human Resources

    Jul 2018 - Feb 2021

  • Executive Team Leader, Guest Experience

    Nov 2015 - Jul 2018
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  Campbell's

  Sept 2023 - now

  Market Development Lead

  • Develop relationships with Independent Distributors and retail store managers to drive growth and influence business decisions.• Act as business partner to independent business owners to drive sales and improve performance.• Remove roadblocks for business owners and address complex issues, leveraging relationships withcompany and individual store leadership.• Assess and analyze data from multiple sources to make informed business decisions.• Responsible for over 120 stores in Florida and Alabama. Show less