Jerilyn Ross

Experience

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  WorkSource/TNS, Ōnin Staffing, Advantage Staffing

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2015

  New Business Development Coordinator, Account Executive, Account Manager

  • Secured and managed accounts and provided pre-employment testing for WorkSource/NTS staffing agency.• Generated $1 million in 2013 for Ōnin Staffing by obtaining nine regional manufacturing clients and providing territory development.• Conducted workforce consulting, recruitment outsourcing, permanent and temporary placement, and project management services for Advantage Staffing.

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  University of Arkansas

  Jan 2012 - now

  Adjunct Professor

  • Developed the curricula and taught three undergraduate courses for the Department of Communications.• Worked with outside faculty to create a new professional development course and instrumental in establishing the course at the University of Arkansas, resulting in effective placement.• Co-creation and implementation of an Advanced Professional Development course increased students communications skills, information management, leadership, and public speaking capabilities.

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  Sector Partnership Grant Program Coordinator (Contract Position)

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Shewmaker Center for Workforce Technologies

  • Conducted staffing and coordinated employee training programs for local companies.• Increased the corporate culture and recruited exceptional personnel for a key client.• Handled and coordinated onboarding training programs, which produced a 95% retention rate.

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  Rausch Coleman Homes

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2019

  Sales Professional

  • Selected to collaborate with Rausch Coleman builders to promote, design, and list new construction properties throughout Northwest Arkansas and the Southern region. Traditional and online marketing efforts implemented to reach new home buyers.• Exceeded sales target by selling nine homes within the first five months.• Secured new buyers by providing education regarding Rausch Coleman Homes premier features, energy efficiency construction, artistic conceptual renderings, and the home buying process.• Provided business development and expanded sales opportunities by promoting and selling homes in Arkansas, Alabama, Oklahoma, Texas, and Kansas. • Marketed new construction sales through the delivering of brokerage presentations and networking. • Worked with internal teams to select the finish work for customized residential homes. Effectively oversaw contractors to meet building and design requirements, budgets, and construction schedules.• Provided education, negotiated contracts, and resolved various issues.• Conducted market analysis, which provided accurate property values for new listings. • Received a leadership honorary recognition for top monthly sales. Show less

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  La-Z-Boy Incorporated

  Jan 2020 - Sept 2023

  HR Generalist/Recruiter

  • Hired to provide full cycle recruiting and manage human resource operations.• Skilled at identifying qualified candidates by reviewing résumés, conducting interviews, and asking effective questions.• Build effective relationships and improved staff performance through coaching, training, and onboarding.• Drove attendance levels at job fairs by marketing and managing the events.• Screened top candidates at job fairs by interacting with individuals, discussing company needs, and scheduling interviews.• Devised internal surveys that monitored staff satisfaction levels and utilized findings to create new programs.• Increased employee retention rates 50% and improved daily performance by delivering new hire and ongoing staff training. • Worked closely with hiring managers to identify needs, discuss candidates, and review onboarding schedules.• Recognized for outstanding performance in quality, safety, and recruiting in 2020 and 2021. Show less

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  Simmons Foods

  Jan 2023 - now

  Human Resources Coordinator