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Lori Friedman-Vivona
Summary
Senior-Level executive in the Permanent and Temporary Placement industry with comprehensive leadership qualities. Proven track record in client development, hiring, training, marketing and strategic planning.
Experience
2003-present Channel Staffing Inc Florida
President
Channel specializes in "niche" areas of talent acquisition. With our assistance, the nation's top Health Care companies, Retail Companies, Law firms, Financial companies and Sales organizations have hired thousands of results-driven professionals. Utilizing the talents of our recruiters who are former business leaders and professionals themselves, Channel Staffing has the unique ability to understand your special needs so we can promptly respond to the needs of our clients often customizing a recruiting program specifically for them. Effective executive search requires hands-on experience in the markets you serve.
1997–2003 Channel Resources Inc. Boca Raton, Fl
Branch Manager
Accounting/Finance, Information Technology, Sales/Marketing and Administrative disciplines
Increased sales from $0 to $1 million
Responsible for Business Development
Opened Temporary division- Grew permanent placement division
Responsible for maintaining and generating client base
Involved with all levels of recruiting such as obtaining new clients, recruiting consultants, applicant screening, testing and negotiating rates for contracts, salary, and benefits packages
Responsible for postings on major job boards as well as intensive candidate searches
1996–1997 Careers USA Boca Raton, Fl
Sales Manager
Responsible for maintaining and growing client base
Developed and conducted sales presentations to major area businesses
RFP development and increased gross profit margins and weekly billable hours
Help inside staff recruit, screen, test and identify qualified applicants for all positions
1995–1996 Allegro Productions Boca Raton, Fl
Marketing Manager
Produced “Science Screen Report”, secondary level video tape series focusing on science and engineering
Marketed program to corporate sponsors throughout United States
Increased profitability
1986-1990 Personnel One. Deerfield Beach, Fl
Branch Manager
Responsible for management of office and overall branch sales
Built client relationships and developed staff to meet and exceed weekly, monthly and quarterly goals
Staff reviews, terminations, new hires and reassignments on regular basis
Started as an Account Executive and learned all facets of personnel industry. Within 8 months, was promoted to outside sales representative and within 2 years was promoted to Branch Manager.
Education
University of Miami Miami, Fl
Sociology
Graphic Design
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