Candice Kingery

Experience

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  Davis Tree Service

  Jan 2008 - Jun 2011

  Marketing/Office Manager

  • Performed general office duties, such as ordering supplies, maintaining records, and performed basic bookkeeping work.• Used tactics like blogging, social media and SEO, inbound marketing attracts customers.• Prepared invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements and other documents. • Controlled budget including processing invoices and assisted in Profit and Loss reviews.• Responded to phone calls, emails, and faxes to maintain quality service. • Observed and evaluated workers and work procedures to ensure quality standards and service.• Demonstrated computer proficiency through the use of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Outlook, Windows XP, and ADP Scheduler.• Assisted with hiring/interviewing prospective employees and completed hiring documents.• Developed and executed major Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and web campaigns within budget and scope of online objectives.• Designed billboard, print, and digital advertisements to promote business and grow web presence using Adobe Photoshop.• Collaborated with my team to restructure our website to make it more efficient and organized.• Designed logos and branding for both web and print using Photoshop and Illustrator. Show less

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  Gator's Dockside

  Mar 2011 - Sept 2012

  Server

  • Interacted positively with guests, peers, and management. • Maintained a healthy and clean work environment.• Responds to questions about the items on the menu including food ingredients, food preparation techniques and degree of spiciness.• Operated POS computer and accepted payments from customers.

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  Red Lobster

  Jul 2011 - Sept 2012

  Server

  • Followed all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage to uphold proper health standards. • Precisely described menu items and special offerings and appropriately identified wine pairings.• Input food orders in a timely matter into POS system. Also, handled payment transactions in an efficient manner

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  Longhorn Steakhouse

  Feb 2013 - Mar 2014

  Certified Trainer

  • Created an environment that is passionate about customer service and sets an example of professionalism, ownership, and initiative. • Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.• Guided guests’ dining experience with selective suggestions to fit needs and interests to satisfy the guest as well as increase organizational profits. • Enhanced ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple guest relation issues at one time.

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  Claire's

  May 2017 - Oct 2018

  • Planned and prepared work schedules, assign employees to specific tasks and provide performance counseling.• Trained and managed store employees and achieved significant improvements in their productivity through key performance indicators and statistics. • Maintained sales records and reports related to store operations. • Handled all operations of two stores including: inventory and ordering management, visual merchandising, point of sale (POS) systems, leadership development, customer service, and delegating management. • Recruited, hired, trained, and supervised staff, as well as conducted performance reviews.• Identified challenges for each sales location and created unique sales strategy that is appropriate to each store location to ramp up sales quota. • Lead the sales floor by greeting customers, directing them to the correct product/services, and employee to ensure their needs were met.• Routinely awarded bonus incentives for successful achievement of budget sales and ER ratio.• Ensured compliance of cash register and computer reporting procedures.

  • Store Manager

    Mar 2018 - Oct 2018

  • Multi-Store Manager

    Nov 2017 - Mar 2018

  • Store Manager

    May 2017 - Nov 2017
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  Randstad USA

  Jun 2019 - Apr 2021

  Staffing Manager

  • Effectively developed and maintained business relationships by thorough means of communication over the phone, via email and business meetings/lunches.• Maintain proper documentation for worker's compensation reports, unemployment forms, training and certifications, I9 authorizations, and worksite evaluations.• Partnered with HR Managers and Controllers/CFOs to identify top candidates, established bill rates & salary ranges, start dates, and other incentives.• Work with local industries to coordinate job fairs and recruiting events. Brainstorm new initiates for generating revenue beyond the staffing concept.• Performed full-cycle recruiting: sourced, interviewed, offered, negotiated and closed candidates for contractual assignments.• Seek out new clients and develop clientele by networking to find new customers and generate lists of prospective clients. Show less

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  Sodexo

  May 2021 - Dec 2024

  • Responsible for successfully coaching and supporting multiple accounts to help them drive the “Student Experience” via the deployment of our crucial engagement initiatives throughout the year.• Develops and implements plans intended to increase customer insight/satisfaction through Surveys/Focus Groups/Engagement Promotions and relevant technology• Works with colleagues and on-site stakeholders to develop and implement an annual marketing plan utilizing Sodexo systems, resources, and tools• Interacts with internal team members, clients, and other campus stakeholders to create best-in-class student experiences• Reviews and analyzes unit information, consumer insights, and trends to identify opportunities and actionable items.• Communicates at a high level. Has the ability to gather content, create and deliver professional presentations and reports, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to “read the room.” Show less • Oversee the entire marketing strategy for Embry-Riddle Dining.• Improve the customer experience through a well-thought-out marketing strategy in order to drive sales and draft communications to students for program knowledge and oversee event coordination.• Drive brand voice through social media content strategy. • Driving satisfaction, consumer loyalty, and assist in building a strong partner relationship.• Direct strategic marketing efforts of a $20 Million Dollar Account. • Increase voluntary meal plans 141% from Fall 2020 - Fall 2022.• Increase Faculty and Staff meals plan sale by 400% in the Fall semester.• Increase E-Commerce sales the first year 6%, and the second year increased by 16%. • Increase customer experience survey scores to a consistent 4.0.• Increased social media audience by 39.8% in the last year. • Design & execution of creative campaigns, communications, and live events. Show less

  • Senior Marketing Manager I

    Sept 2023 - Dec 2024

  • Field Marketing Specialist II

    May 2021 - Sept 2023