Lori Dowty

Experience

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  American Honda Finance Corporation

  Sept 1997 - Dec 1999

  Sr. Recovery Analyst

  Started out in the recovery department handling AP, AR, and various other clerical skills. Worked my way up within the company and became Sr. Recovery Analyst for all branches within the US.

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  Accountants Inc.

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

  Executive Recruiter

  Interviewed and placed accounting and financial professionals in large companies such as Archon Financial, Bain and Co., and Verizon.

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  LJ Studio

  Jan 2001 - Jun 2020

  Independent Business Owner

  Managed and operated my business in the salon industry where my exceptional customer service skills and client retention capabilities were an asset. Offsite/remote roles included answering customer inquiries, managing finances, building and maintaining my website, scheduling, and updating social media.https://yelp.to/qTKq/uRvNiMYVL7

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  Birds Barbershop

  Mar 2006 - Oct 2009

  Commission Stylist

  -Assisted clients with their needs in a commission-based salon. -Received raise within 5 months of start due to work performance and professionalism. -Maintained a high amount of sales quota.

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  Basket

  Apr 2018 - Nov 2018

  Commerce Moderator

  -Input sales data into the company interface for their customers to utilize on their application. -Worked a flex schedule on a temp basis, while maintaining my salon business.

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  Bishops Cuts/Color

  Apr 2018 - Sept 2019

  Remote Recruiter/Temp

  Contracted for a national chain of salons to assist the local franchise in hiring staff while managing my business. Assessed potential stylists on their technical skills and determined if they were a good fit for the company.

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  Pedigo Staffing Services

  May 2021 - Jul 2021

  Contract Recruiter

  Temporary opportunity to get reacquainted back into the staffing industry. Partnered with the owner of a small boutique staffing firm with recruiting business functions. Followed up with candidates in a timely manner. Mastered the applicant tracking system, specifically CATS. Utilized Microsoft Office, Excel, and Teams. Learned about Information Technology careers and different types of software needed for various positions in the State of Texas.

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  Allen Lund Company

  Sept 2021 - Feb 2022

  Recruiting Coordinator

  Orchestrated job postings on applicant tracking system (ADP), LinkedIn, Indeed, and college career platforms. Coordinated and registered for career fairs at universities around the country. Assisted Director of Recruiting and Sr. Recruiter in sourcing candidates for 37 branches. Created employment-related marketing, specifically for LinkedIn. Assisted with planning and implementing a program to partner with universities. Recruited and sourced interns and entry-level candidates. Performed most job tasks and communication through Google Suite. Acquired working knowledge of ed-tech platforms such as Handshake, CyHire, and Symplicity. All duties performed on an entirely remote basis. Received a promotion and bonus within the first 3 months of hire. Show less

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  Seguin ISD

  Mar 2022 - now

  Provide special education students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to implement the student’s IEP. Develop and/or modify curriculum and prepare lessons and other instructional materials according to student needs and IEP. Fulfilling substitute assignments across all subject areas, effectively teaching students of varied academic/age levels (grades K-12) and diverse cultural backgrounds. Duties include instructing classes, communicating with teachers, administrators, and parents; and building a positive rapport with students.

  • Special Education Teaching Assistant

    Dec 2022 - now

  • Substitute Teacher

    Mar 2022 - Dec 2022