Dvonya J. Sedlacko
Email: adl5a3@r.postjobfree.com
Key Skills
●Skilled at identifying opportunities and responding to them promptly
●Demonstrated ability to manage projects and fulfill timely obligations
●Excellent accountancy, data management and customer service skills
●Skilled in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Website design and management.
Work Experience
OpenArc:
Technical Recruiter, Wexford, PA December 2019- Present
●Participate in meetings with hiring managers to determine vacant tech-related positions and the preferred attributes for potential hires
●Using standardized screening techniques, Assess the skills, qualifications and experience of hopeful candidates
●Conduct preliminary interviews with recruits to gauge interest, personality and salary requirements
●Source for available candidates through various recruiting boards using various recruiting boards
●Field incoming calls and emails for interested job candidates
●Make outgoing calls and emails to sourced candidates to engage in conversation learning of their skills and career interests
●Follow up with candidates before and after interviews and during the interview process to field any questions, and concerns
●Serve as liaison between candidate and client to help with all negotiations throughout the process and ensure all need are met before, during and after any offers are made
●Document interactions between candidates and any other necessary documentation through the recruiting process
●Meet daily with team and supervisor to ensure all recruiting information for clients and candidates is up to date.
●Meet daily, weekly monthly metrics
●Ensure proper onboarding for new hires and the necessary paperwork is completed promptly and accurately
●Proficient in using company software and databases to connect with and reach out to potential candidates
●Follow up with placed candidates to ensure they are happy and do not need anything while in various projects
Nartak Media Group:
Media Assistant, Pittsburgh, PA January 2017-December 2019
●Involved in the media research and planning to analyze which medium will be the best to advertise a specific product or service
●Communicated with the creative team and the clients regarding the most effective medium for the advertisement.
●Participated in the yearly budget allocation for different medium and provided approximate cost of different media to help the client to cut off or add on to his existing budget.
●Communicate about the requirements with the vendors and asked for rates and availability of media.
●Created, deployed and monitored client social media accounts and social media advertising campaigns
●Analyzed on a regular basis social advertisement data including budget, audience and outreach to monitor budget and campaigns effectively for each client
●Completed monthly billing audits to ensure clients were reviving advertising that was purchased and billed individual clients accordingly ensuring their budgets were correct.
●Monitor advertising effectiveness. Gather information about market competition and follow various social media sites to stay up-to-date on competitors and marketing.
Orange Arrow:
Grants/Volunteer Coordinator, Pittsburgh, PA September 2013-Present
●Serve as a social media liaison to inform the community and sponsors of upcoming events as well as information on the foundations.
●Research the market to short list the organizations and the opportunities with the potential to offer funds for education purposes.
●Secure event space and organize the event logistics for events.
●Draft an effective Grant Application that states requirements and proposed utilization of funds.
●Complete grant submission procedures as set by the funder and track the status of the grant applications.
●Secure volunteer 'Coaches” for the Overtime Program, as well as, secure volunteers for events.
Carriage Park:
Leasing Consultant, Pittsburgh, PA June 2015-Present
●Participate in outreach marketing activities on a regular basis to obtain prospective residents.
●Advise residents of referral concessions (if permitted).
●Demonstrate community and apartment/model and apply product knowledge to clients’ needs by communicating the features and benefits; close the sale.
●Distribute newsletters, pamphlets, flyers, etc.
●Conduct market surveys and shop competitive communities.
●Have prospect complete application and secure deposit in accordance with the company procedures and Fair Housing requirements.
●Update availability report, process applications for approvals. (i.e., credit check, rental history, etc.) Submit processed applications to the Community Manager for approval. Follow up with the applicant regarding status.
●Monitor advertising effectiveness. Gather information about market competition in the area and follow various social media sites to stay up-to-date on competitors and marketing.
Tribune Review
Stringer/ Freelance Writer September 2014-December 2016
●Input High sports data into Teamplayer database.
●Answer phones and emails in regards to highschool and college sports scores and transactions.
●Record scores and stats as they come into the office.
●Write assigned stories and meet necessary deadlines
●Work closely with the editor on additional projects as needed.
Rivers Casino:
Bartender, Pittsburgh, PA May 2010-June 2015
●Provided excellent customer service by serving food and beverage.
●Explained and provided answers about the casino and the daily, weekly, and monthly specials to the customers.
●Balanced and maintained cash drawers.
UPMC:
Office Coordinator, Pittsburgh, PA September 2008-August 2010
●Assisted in the implementation of a system-wide electronic record program within the department.
●Screened and interviewed prospective candidates for open positions as well as conducted annual performance reviews.
●Coordinated office duties such as employee payroll and vacation requests using Microsoft Office Applications.
●Ensured that the office complied with the Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA) codes.
Other Experience
Dessert Tasting For a Cause:
Social Media Committee Volunteer, Pittsburgh, PA October 2011- September 2013
●Served as a social media liaison to inform the community and sponsors of upcoming events as well as information on the foundations.
●Created a monthly newsletter for committee members, sponsors, and prior event attendees including updates on the event, ticket sales and website.
●Secured event space and organized the event festivities.
Brewer's Ball, The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation:
Media/PR Chair Volunteer, Pittsburgh, PA September 2007- May 2011
●Helped the Brewer's Ball raise $27,659 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in 2008, $39,443 in 2009, $48,300 in 2010, and $76,000 in 2011.
●Served as media liaison and secured advertisements with the following local media outlets: Clear Channel, Nightwire, Whirl, and Pittsburgh magazines, and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
●Prepared and released public service announcements (PSAs) and press releases for the gala.
Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Rhetoric, University of Pittsburgh, 2006
Masters in Professional Writing, Chatham University, 2011