Executive Employee

PROFILE

Multi-faceted leader with over **-years of success impacting growth and sustainability in

consulting, non-profit and retail organizations. Recognized success in developing stakeholder relationships, orchestrating improvement initiatives, and mitigating internal/external crisis. Diversity candidate with Spanish fluency and with extensive travel experience on six continents.

EXPERIENCE

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, CENTER ON HALSTED; CHICAGO, IL 2017-PRESENT

Oversaw operations, security, event and facilities management for the largest LGBTQ NFP community organization in the Midwest.

• Direct building improvement, youth program initiatives, special programs/events, technology support, administrative and operations staff with budgets exceeding $40k. Manage complex logistics and mitigate unique challenges to meet deadlines.

• Reduce overhead by over $100K through renegotiated vendor contracts and improving outsourcing strategies

• Establish partnerships with government agencies, healthcare organizations and major corporations valued at over $100K; facilitating donations, improving safety, and enhancing public image.

• Redesign recruitment and training processes to expand internal capabilities and reduce use of external contractors - $50K saved in six months. RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT, TALENT INC.; NEW YORK, NY

2016-2017

Contracted by international, executive-level candidates to create competitive recruitment materials. Defined goals, researched industry-specific standards, and collaborated with clients to develop impactful documents; 90% securing interviews for six-figure salaries within three months.

1100 N. US Route 45, Suite 109 Libertyville, IL 60048 1-847-***-**** RAYMOND E. ECHEVARRIA

ECHEVARRIA 2

HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT, KHAYAT/OTOOLES/LKH; CHICAGO, IL 2007-2016

Partnered with ownership in developing customer service, marketing, operations, rebranding, recruitment, and training strategies across multiple locations. Reduced cost by 20%, increased profit by 35%, and fostered customer relationships valued at over $100K. OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT, CHRYSLER; KENOSHA, WI

2007

Contracted to oversee Production Control Department in a UAW environment; introducing organizational improvement initiatives in compliance with union contracts and maintaining production through various transitions including a company-wide strike. NATIONAL HR CLIENT EXEC., BURSON-MARSTELLER; CHICAGO, IL 2005-2006

Developed effective full-cycle recruitment and employee retention systems for a global public relations agency. Justified departmental needs, sourced executive-level candidates, spearheaded performance audits, and created training calendars. Implemented progressive HR strategies including recruitment pipelines and University Direct Access program. EMT/ER/TRAUMA TECH, N. IL HOSPITAL SYSTEMS; CHICAGO, IL 1995-2006

Volunteered in the Emergency Room at Victory Memorial Hospital (Waukegan, IL). Began paid employment after receiving EMT certification and IL licensure. Trained to assist doctors and nurses in all aspects of patient care: triage, vitals, exam, phlebotomy, IV access, medication management, discharge, and admission. Played an active role in emergent trauma, mass casualty, obstetric, pediatric, infectious disease, orthopedic, and psychiatric cases throughout Chicagoland.

EDUCATION

DEPAUL UNIVERSITY, CHICAGO, IL 2006

BACHELORS OF ARTS INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY SKILLS

Risk Mitigation, Organizational Strategy, Diversity Recruitment. Team Building, Client and Employee Education and Training, Employee Counseling, Client Management, 1100 N. US Route 45, Suite 109 Libertyville, IL 60048 1-847-***-****

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