Recruiting Consultant
Resume:
Jason T. O’Day
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Summary
Experienced recruiter and executive search consultant with ability to develop, grow, and foster partnerships with C-level executives within multi-million dollar organizations. Proven track record of working in a commission-driven sales environment. Excellent relationship builder with an ability to manage accounts better than the competition, ensuring client retention.
Education
Bachelors of Business Administration
Grand Valley State University, April 2006 Allendale, MI GPA: 3.366
Major1: Management, General Emphasis Major2: Marketing, Sales Emphasis
Professional Experience
JTO & Associates Harrison, MI
Owner Nov. ’10 – Present
*Recruiting/Business Development – Responsible for building client base through networking, cold calling, and relationship building. Daily cold calling to candidates to meet the needs of clients in various industry sectors. Retained Search as well as Contract Recruiting. High volume as well as strategic recruiting.
*Account Management – Develop and maintain existing client relationships in order to provide industry-leading services.
*Leadership – Maintain an entrepreneurial spirit in building, growing and managing a start-up venture from the ground up.
*Accomplishments – First placement was completed within two weeks.
Kaye/Bassman International Corporation Plano, TX
Project Director, Insurance Specialty Practice June ’06 – Nov. ‘10
*Recruiting/Business Development – Daily cold calling to commercial insurance brokers/agencies to offer professional recruiting and executive search services on a retained-only basis. Daily cold calling to candidates to recruit for open job orders.
*Account Management – Developed and maintained existing client relationships in order to provide industry-leading services and to become their exclusive service provider for all recruiting needs.
*Leadership – Team Leader helping to manage and lead a unit of up to ten team members. Responsibilities included hiring, training, performance management, and mentoring.
*Accomplishments
Hired as Project Coordinator and promoted to Project Manager in January 2007, and again to Project Director in January 2009. Consistently ranked in the top five among all Project Staff in 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010, achieving Top Quarterly Producer on five occasions. Total production accomplishment of nearly $800,000. Ran satellite office in Michigan as of April 1, 2009.
New York Life Grand Rapids, MI
Sales Intern Jan. ’06 – Apr. ‘06
*Studied to obtain Michigan State Producer Licenses in Life, Health & Accident Insurance, achieved in February 2006
*Trained to become a trusted insurance sales consultant for New York Life
*Began developing a strong network of potential sales prospects
Grey Matter Group Grand Rapids, MI
MARKETING CONSULTANT INTERN Sep. ’05 – Dec. ‘05
*Create marketing proposals for various clients
*Develop strategies and concepts to improve the impact of clients’ marketing efforts
*Research potential clients and establish methods of approach for new business
Target Corporation Holland, MI
EXECUTIVE INTERN June ’05 – Aug. ‘05
*Executed plans and made recommendations on how to increase sales through guest service, merchandising, inventory management and competitive pricing
*Completed a competitive pricing report and determined which product prices required an increase/decrease
*Completed research and made final recommendations on how to decrease inventory by at least $500,000 in four stores
Grand Valley State University, Office of Student Life Allendale, MI
MANAGER Sep. ’03 – Oct. ‘05
*One of five managers to employ, train, manage and motivate a staff of over 80 students
*Delegate and coordinate daily functions of student staff through efficient and effective project and communication management to ensure productivity
*Created an extensive employee manual and training program for student employees
ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE, Transitions Marketing July ‘04 – Aug. ‘05
*Developed and executed complex marketing plans and campaigns
*Engaged businesses through efficient sales of advertisement and sponsorship opportunities, raising approximately $15,000 in monetary funds and promotional donations
*Coordinated and facilitated professional business meetings
Leadership Affiliations and Achievements
*Dean’s List – GVSU (Fall ’02, Winter ’03)
*National Dean’s List (2002-03, 2004-05)
*Delta Sigma Pi – Professional Business Fraternity (various positions held)
*Delta Sigma Phi – General Fraternity (various positions held)
*Omicron Delta Kappa – Leadership and Honors Organization
*Order of Omega – Greek Leadership and Honors Organization
*GVSU Transitions – Go Team Coordinator, 2005
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