Karen Deleon
Lubbock TX *****
832-***-****(Cell)
K and J Systems, Inc. - Marketing and Placement Director - February 2002 – 2016
Company was developed while currently enlisted in The United States Navy to assist sailors finding job placements entering civilian workforce. Company recruited prior and current military services with our intensive interview, background check, references, testing, reviews and training process for all applicants to provide qualified individuals to appropriate jobs. Conduct regular on-site safety orientations.
Meet and determine potential clients with qualifications and capabilities
Draft contracts for new hires
Review terms new hire positions; salary, schedule, uniform, assign description.
Conduct training and conferences for recent hires within 6 months
Conduct physical and written drug tests to determine if candidate is a viable option
Great ability to recognize people skills and abilities
Human Resources procedures and regulations
Very thorough in all research and paperwork
Extremely organized and meticulous in all work
Proficient in computer programs
Excellent teaching and training abilities for new recruits
Focus and efficiency to meet deadlines and stay within budget
Posted open positions on websites and with outside recruiters to find capable candidates
Interviewed multiple applicants and determined which one was the best for the job
Assist applicants in filling out paperwork such as tax form, HR forms, insurance, government requirements, etc.
Arrange for training sessions within department of hire
Gray Star Multi-Housing Management - Assistant Manager - March 2005 - October 2009
Conduct market study to set a rental property price, ensure balance between monthly income and maintain low vacancy rate. Collect and deposit payments: effectively collect rent and maintain on-time payments, social networking, emails and community social events. Search for qualified tenants, secure background and credit applicants, employment verifications and collect prior landlord references. Maintain and update compliances with Fair Housing regulations and property laws; not limited to local, state and federal rules and laws.
Hewlett-Packard - Marketing Internship - May 2008 - July 2009
Expanded client base by 78% by consistently delivering goal-surpassing marketing results and ensuring complete client satisfaction.
Earned commendations from client executives for communication that targeted desired audiences and articulated the value of products and services.
Marketing Strategies & Campaigns
Corporate Communications
Creative Team Leadership
Product Positioning & Branding
Web & Print Content Development
Focus Group & Market Research
Development of Training Materials
Sales Collateral & Support
Public & Media Relations
New Product Launch
Closed new accounts as a member of business-development team.
Software
Photoshop, ImageReady, MS Project, Crystal Reports, MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint) QuarkXPress
Web/Multimedia: ColdFusion, Flash, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, EMC Documentum, Visual SourceSafe, search optimization, Web server administration, content management systems
United States Navy - LOGISTICS COORDINATION & MANAGEMENT- October 2002 - November 2006
Logistics Planning & Execution / Transportation & Distribution / Time & Resource Management Experience managing and supporting logistics functions to meet strict scheduling and budgetary requirements. Hands-on leader with proven expertise training and motivating teams in implementing supply, fleet maintenance and transportation programs with outstanding safety, quality assurance and full regulatory and policy compliance. Flexible and reliable leader entrusted with Secret Security Clearance. Areas of Expertise:
Supply, Equipment & Cargo Logistics
Transportation & Fleet Management
Scheduling & Progress Tracking
Quality Assurance & Controls
Policy & Regulatory Compliance
Activating Reserve
Medical and league Recorders
Payroll/ on bonding/Insurance
Documentation & Reporting
Team Building & Leadership
Invoices data entry
Time Warner Cable - LOGISTICS COORDINATION - January 1998 - May 2002
Plan and implement inspections and audits Logistics. Identify risks and quality issues. Compile QA audit data to assist in preparing for major inspections. Prepare notes and documentation. Reviewed, documented and evaluated procedures, processes and systems to validate compliance with policies, guidelines and best practices.
Recommended improvements and corrective actions to eliminate safety risks and align daily logistics and maintenance operations with organizational strategy and objectives
Halliburton - File Clerk - January 1996 - March 1997
Deal with both paper and electronic documents in terms of sorting and placement
Maintain files precisely and professionally
Sort and classify content in terms of alphabetical or chronological order or any other specified
Assemble material that needs to be filed
Convert documents to other formats as and when needed
Carry out inspections on incoming material to verify validity of content
Perform general office duties
Scanning, imaging and filing of electronic documents
MS Word and Excel
Reorganized filing system, improved efficiency by 30%
Achieved employee of the year award during the first year of employment
Skills & Expertise
Market Research Customer Insight Marketing Communications Marketing Strategy Competitive Analysis Competitive Intelligence Digital Marketing Online Marketing
Marketing Management Online Advertising Email Marketing Product Development
Advertising Business Strategy Social Media Marketing Strategy
Product Marketing Marketing Research Analytics Brand Management Business Development Strategic Planning Public Relations Account Management
Consumer Behavior Marketing Automation Consumer Marketing Project Management
Product Management Document Management Management Shopper Marketing
Web Analytics Event Planning Microsoft Excel Brand Equity
Event Management Direct Marketing Digital Strategy Integrated Marketing
Microsoft Office Marketing Science Data Analysis Lead Generation
Brand Architecture Brand Loyalty Web Marketing Category Insights
Education
University of Houston - Business and Marketing
University of Tennessee - Associate of Arts
Organization and Association
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (Lifetime Member) January 2011 – Present
Autism Speaks - January 2005 - Present