CORDERO RASHAD DAVIS
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Professional Profile:
Experienced Leader & Influencer Media Management Enthusiast
Extensive International Experience Brand Coordinator
Multicultural Organization Manager Public Relations Connoisseur
Communications Specialist Creative Projects Innovator
Employee Relations Expansionary Community Development Contributor
WORK EXPERIENCE
National Emergency Grant Employment Interviewer August 2014- Present
Mississippi Department of Employment Security
Clarksdale, MS
July 1, 2014 MS was granted $2.5 Million from the U.S. Department of Labor to assist the Harrah's Casino
Tunica Resort employees that were laid off due to closure which has caused a significant economic impact on
the lives of many families.
• Assisting 100-1000 dislocated workers with reemployment services, career guidance, along with education/skills training.
• Monitoring $2.5 million of funding to provide supportive services for qualified participants.
• Interview 30+ dislocated workers to place them in training under the Workforce Investment Act
• Provide daily job search assistance for jobs across the North Mississippi Delta Region including Tennessee & Arkansas.
Education Coordinator/ Head ESL Instructor July 2013-July-2014 (Contract)
Suzhou-Changshu International School (Full-Time) Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
Range Rover Interior & Parts: Business English (Part-Time)
ESL Coursework: K-Adult- Math, Creative Arts, Drama, History, English, Business English
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Educated and assisted 100+ international students and families from over 10 different countries
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Trained and practiced everyday manners and American standard classroom etiquette for boarding schools
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Planned, managed, and delivered curriculum to over 180 classes per term from ages 6 to Adult.
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Prepared and facilitated assessments, examinations, and Graduation exercises for ongoing knowledge development
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Delivered marketing, administrative, quality assurance, & monthly training for 20+ foreign and Chinese staff
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International travel, Culture Development, Language/Currency/Passport & Visa experience in 8 countries.
Human Resources Assistant/ New Student Programs Ambassador August 2011-May 2013
West Virginia State University Office of Institutional Advancement Charleston, WV
• Supported and enhanced growth for continued education by coordinating monthly office marketing & public relations outreach
• Entered over 100+ new hire information and payroll in the human resource system database daily
• Interacted and communicated with 50+ students and staff on a daily basis assisting with time, benefits, payroll, leave, etc.
Operations Manager September 2010-September 2011
ServiceMaster Brand (Certified Operations Management Recipient) Charleston, WV
• Controlled and investigated budget line items to improve the division’s bottom line by maintaining weekly item reports
• Reduced turnover from 60% to 30% by implementing weekly staff surveys;
• Downsized over $10,000 in accounts receivable to $5,000 by monitoring and controlling 100+ accounts receivable books
• Evaluated performance, suggested salary recommendations and administer disciplinary actions based on company policy
• Implemented sales/ marketing strategies; Conducted 30+ sales presentations to potential client’s weekly & increased clientele by 40%
• Facilitated recruitment and selection of staff; orientation with weekly staff evaluations and ongoing HR employee training
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certification (TEFL) August 2013
Foreign Experts Bureau of China Shanghai, China
Bachelor of Science, Mass Communication May 2013
West Virginia State University Charleston, WV
ORGANIZATIONAL INVOLVMENT
•Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated
East Central Province - Undergraduate Board Director -2012-2013
Tau Chapter-President -2011-2013
•Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity Incorporated
Founding Father & President- 2012-2013
•Public Relations Student Society of America-President
C.R. Roger Byrd: Tower Communications Public Relations Firm: Firm Director -2011-2013
HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
• West Virginia State University “Mr. West Virginia State University” 2012-2013
• WV Student Advisory Board Member 2012-2013
*Lucky Day Citizenship Scholar* *Michael and Susan Dell Scholar May 2007
• Daughters of an American Revolution Student of the State May 2007