Experience

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  H.l. and h. holding company

  May 2006 - Jul 2012

  Corporate sales and marketing

  •Design and source print advertisements, rack cards, and marketing supplies•Manage website content and monitor online presence•Develop and present training solutions to 300+ employees on company proceduresand franchise programs•Plan and execute promotional events and tradeshows•Track, analyze, and report on marketing efforts in meetings with management

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  Northern louisiana medical center

  Aug 2012 - Nov 2013

  Marketing coordinator, healthy woman affinity program

  •Source, write, and edit print advertising, direct mail pieces, brochures, newsletters,presentations and other materials•Manage website content and monitor online presence•Plan and execute meetings, events, presentations, and expos•Manage communication with 1,200+ program members•Use analytical tools to effectively monitor, track, and report results of open rates,click-throughs and registration•Prepare, manage, and report on program budget of $20,000•Promote sponsorship opportunities and leverage connections with local businesses andcommunity groups to maximize participation in the Healthy Woman program Show less

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  Murphy usa

  Nov 2013 - Mar 2015

  Communications specialist

  •Prepare, proofread, and format communications distributed to 6,000+ employees•Design, write, and publish news articles for Get Pumped! Newsletter•Oversee Team Murphy USA sports sponsorship program•Manage program budget of $300,000•Assist with planning and execution of Murphy USA events•Conduct research, organize data, and generate reports

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  Louisiana tech university

  Mar 2015 - Oct 2023

  Executive director of student services and placement, college of business

  • Awarded 2018 Louisiana Tech University Educator of the Year sponsored by Vantage Health Plan• Spearheaded the roll out of a new co-curricualar record and student engagement app with 50% participation in the first quarter• Organized and hosted networking receptions and career development events for 1,200 business students• Expanded and maintained an employer recruitment network making 500+ employer contacts per year• Developed and sustained a continuum of internships and job outcomes placing 95+% of business students within 6 months post-graduation• Disseminated information on career programs, internships, and career opportunities to students, alumni, faculty and staff through appropriate media• Established, maintained, and reported placement statistics for the College that exceeded accreditation requirements• Solicited and utilized employer feedback to create and implement appropriate career services programs that responded to the needs of business, industry and organizations•Planed and executed events hosted by the college for up to 500 attendees, including tailgates, crawfish boils, holiday parties, and engagement events• Coordinated and instructed Career Preparation Seminar both online and in the classroom; taught 100+ students each quarter receiving an average 3.95/ 4.00 instructor rating Show less

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  Heard, mcelroy & vestal, llc cpa

  Oct 2023 - Dec 2024

  Talent acquisition and development manager

  •Oversee the Firm’s talent acquisition and recruiting process. •Manage and actively execute programs and activities to support on-campus recruiting strategies.•Build a pipeline of candidates by maintaining contact and following up with prior candidates, potential candidates, and prior employees. •Recruit full-time, part-time, remote, temporary, and intern personnel by executing marketing strategies to ensure an effective and efficient recruitment lifecycle. •Manage the recruiting process and ensure an efficient hiring process.•Post for available positions, review candidates for minimum qualifications, perform telephone interviews, administer testing assessments and interviews, and assist with the final decision process. •Perform all screening, testing, background checks, and pre-employment requirements of applicants to meet the Firm’s best practices and to identify a suitable pool of candidates to be interviewed. •Oversee the Firm’s New Hire Orientation program by organizing and/or conducting orientation sessions and coordinating on-the-job training and mentor program to ensure consistency and effectiveness. Show less

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  Louisiana tech university college of business

  Dec 2024 - now

  Director of the center of entrepreneurship and innovation