***I have over 12 years of tutoring experience. I have tutored elementary through high school students in the areas of math, science, reading, writing, etc.****
LATRICIA
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging and rewarding teaching position at the college level.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Innovative and highly motivated team player dedicated to impacting business growth and increasing profitability. Experienced in developing relationships and cultivating long-term success for the company.
EXPERIENCE
PRC Orlando, Florida (February 2005-April 2008)
Corporate Recruiter
Recruit qualified candidates for non-exempt and exempt sales, management, and IT positions (20+ per month). Helped to minimize turnover and improve retention. Participated in local job fairs while establishing relationships with college and community placement offices. Prepared job offer letters and pre-employment testing. Handled HR & employee relations issues. Developed cutting-edge marketing strategies. Conducted cold-calling efforts. Worked with management team to improve retention and develop new hires.
Business-to-Business Sales Consultant February 2002-February 2005
Target, identify, and engage decision makers into meaningful needs-based dialogs specific to their business priorities and objectives. Ensure qualified business opportunities move into sales pipelines, increase close rates and produce a significantly higher return on investment.
Orlando Youth Enrichment Program Orlando, Florida(January 2006-December 2006)
In-Home Tutor
Provided tutoring services for elementary, middle, and high school students in the areas of reading, math, and language arts. Implemented various mentoring and educational techniques. Developed an improvement plan to achieve success with each student.
Sears Roebuck &Co. Orlando, Florida (January 2000-November 2001)
National Management Trainee
Exceeded the company's sales goals while managing a sales volume of approximately $300K for both hardware and apparel departments. Responsible for recruiting and hiring associates. Trained 50+ sales associates on customer skills and selling techniques. Developed excellent customer service and sales management skills. Implemented leadership skills such as ownership, diversity, business competency, teamwork, and innovation. Coordinated charity fund-raisers, credit promotion events, and in-store marketing.
EDUCATION
Webster University Orlando, Florida
Masters of Business Administration October 2001-May 2003
Performed executive level management decision-making for MBA Management Simulation Project in a team-oriented environment as part of the Thesis. Mastered courses in Human Resources, Management, Marketing, Corporate Finance, etc.
Florida State University Tallahassee, Florida
Bachelor of Science August 1996-April 2000
Business Administration/Marketing
SKILLS
MS Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Access, Internet, C Programming, Accounting and Financial software knowledge.
COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
CFEC(Central Florida Employment Council) 2005-Present
Active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. 2004 –Present
(Executive Board/Economics Committee Chairperson)
DeVry University Advisory Board 2005-2007