Manager Social Media
Resume:
WHITNEY WIGTON
RICHMOND, VA 23226
**********@*****.***
ATTRIBUTES: Building and maintaining business relationships, Salesmanship, Social Marketing PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Fourteen years agency recruiting, six years retail management and wholesaling
Workforce Staffing Solutions; Richmond, VA; Staffing Company Recruiter, March 2017-Present
● Source candidates through different portals
● Recruit candidates for various roles; warehouse, labor, administrative, manufacturing, field techs, construction, etc. in a wide variety of industries (finance, manufacturing, insurance, non-profit, distribution)
● Conduct interviews and filter candidates for open positions
● Develop marketing tools with owner of company
● Engage prospective clients and customers in-person over the phone
● Build/Maintain relationships with candidates and clients
● Attend job fairs, networking meetings, social events to help market Workforce Duo; Charlottesville,VA; Retail Store
Store Manager, May 2016-December 2017
● Responsible for hiring, training, scheduling
● Planned monthly budgets and projections for the store
● Maintained excellent customer service
● Assisted with buying, inventory control, and social media management
● Implemented sales strategies
● Managed staff to uphold to Duo’s standards
Fogarty Knapp & Associates; Stamford, CT; Staffing Company Recruiter, October 2012-March 2016
● Utilized multiple online resources to source candidates
● Conducted in person candidate interviews to determine if suitable for specific client needs
● Assisted other recruiters by filling jobs with appropriate candidates
● Recruited for Fortune 500 companies in Fairfield County, Westchester County, and NYC
● Sourced active and passive candidates
● Proficient at using recruiting software such as; LinkedIn, Monster, Indeed, and Social Media
● Adept at creating strategic partnerships with all levels of Employers, Executives, and applicants
● Provided valuable recruiting business solutions with direct- hire and contract consultants J. McLaughlin; Charlottesville, VA; Manufacturer and Retailer of Men’s and Women’s Apparel Retail Manager, March 2011 – June 2012
● Launched opening of new Charlottesville store
● Devised monthly sales and operations budget
● Responsible for staff recruiting, hiring, training and scheduling
● Managed sales forecasting and executed profitable sales growth
● Established and maintained excellent customer relations Robbins Staffing - Charlottesville, VA; Full Service Staffing Company serving the greater Charlottesville market Recruiter, March 2008 –February 2011
● Reviewed resumes, coordinated and conducted interviews and extended job offers
● Facilitated business development during site meetings, job fairs and networking events
● Performed reference and background checks
● Improved client satisfaction by meeting job placement deadline
● Supervised temporary employees
● Assisted new clients by developing job descriptions and requirements
● Skill marketed candidates to clients
● Updated company website and created job postings on various websites Robert Redd, Charlottesville, VA; Men’s Apparel Shop Vice President of Sales, Sept. 2007-Jan. 2008
● Acquired wholesale clients and assisted current clients
● Organized and attended trunk shows to increase revenue and promote brand
● Created and implemented business plan, sales model and marketing strategies
● Participated in weekly product development and inventory meetings J. McLaughlin
Wholesale Division Manager, (New York, NY) June 2005 – August 2007
● Worked with President and CEO to create a business plan and budget that included the expansion of wholesale operations for men’s and women’s product offerings
● Marketed the brand through public relations events and prospective client meetings
● Managed regional and national trunk shows resulting in 75% increase in revenues of Fall ‘05 and Spring
‘06 lines
● Organized and led product development, customer service and production meetings Retail Manager, (New York, NY) October 2004 – May 2005
● Recruited, trained and hired store staff
● Implemented visual merchandising and window displays
● Participated in weekly product development meetings, managed sales forecasting and inventory Assistant Retail Manager, (Boston, MA) September 2003 – October 2004
● Recognized as top sales associate for the store
● Assisted retail manager with store operations and inventory Talent Tree Staffing, Portland, ME and Boston, MA; National Staffing Company Sales Executive, September 2002 – August 2003
● Skill marketed candidates to prospective companies
● Managed client relationships
● Improved client relationships by developing a personalized customer service policy
● Prospected for new clients, re-activated prior clients, developed new accounts
● Negotiated pay and bill rates with applicants and clients The Grace Institute New York, NY; Non-profit organization providing tuition-free education and training in business and administrative skills to economically disadvantaged women Staffing Specialist, July 2001 –August 2002
● Conducted orientations at various trade schools, community centers, and churches
● Screened, interviewed and evaluated potential students for admission
● Organized school assemblies and alumnae luncheons
● Met with companies to coordinate internships and discuss future positions available for students upon graduation
Atrium Staffing, New York, NY; Full Service boutique Staffing Company Recruiter, October 2000 – June 2001
● Responsible for recruitment and placement of qualified candidates at New York based firms within various industries
● Sourced, interviewed, and tested potential candidates for temporary positions
● Generated new business and increased revenue through client development Daniel Roberts Boston, MA; Boutique Staffing Company specializing in Administrative Support Recruiter, October 1998 – August 2000
● Supervised activity and job performance of 45 temporary workers
● Scouted potential candidates by creating recruiting ads and attending job fairs
● Skill marketed candidates, processed payroll and and answered applicant inquiries Education: University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont Bachelor of Arts, Human Development & Family Studies Graduated 1998
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