Monica Ross-Williams___________________
**** ********* ****** *********, ******** 48198 E-Mail:
***********@*****.***
Phone: 734-***-****
Skills Summary
. Strong computer skills in Window XP/MAC operating systems,
ADP, PeopleSoft, QuickBooks payroll software.
. Ten years Human Resources/Business Management Experience
with payroll, recruitment, training, promotion, performance
reviews and termination responsibly.
. Experience in maximizing revenue projections, maintaining
employee mortal and promoting a diverse work environment.
. Four Years-501.c3-Non Profit Community Association Board
Leadership Experience, Six Years of Community Improvement
Volunteer experience
. Microsoft Word, Excel Spreadsheets, PowerPoint
Presentations, PageMaker, GroupWise, PDF Files, & Outlook
express e-mail; various Internet services.
Employment History
Freelance Writer/Blogger ROJS Media (ROJS News & ROJS Radio LIVE)
Independent Contractor January 2008-Present
Accomplishments
-Freelance writer/blogger for news based resources of ADAN News,
Examiner.com/Detroit Job Search Examiner, Reach Out Job Search Blog and
Radio Show Host.
. Covered reports including Washington, D.C. rallies, Michigan
Governor Office Races, Career Management and job search methods.
. Producer and Host "ROJS Radio LIVE" radio show on the Blog Talk
Radio network-a weekly employment focused podcast program with top
guests interviewees from business, human resources, consultants
and career coaches.
Retail Store Manager T-Mobile Corporation
Detroit, Michigan December 2006-May 2008
-Manage store sales and profit operations for Fortune 40
telecommunications provider in the wireless retail industry.
Accomplishments
. Increased overall sales (gross additions) to new and existing
accounts for five months in a roll by 110% over prior year's sales
as a Retail Store Manager.
. Maintained and exceeded company goals on Accessories Sold per Kit,
averaging $26.00 per handset sold and Feature generation averaging
$13.00 per gross activation additions.
. Engaged in extensive recruitment process to obtain highly desired
sales professionals by internal resources, passive recruitment
strategies, external internet resources and reference contacts.
. Effectively managed loss prevention policies and procedures by
achieving an average of 0.09% in overage/shrink percentage.
. Maintain a store average of 95.00% on company sponsored Customer
Satisfaction Surveys (Secret Shop) reviews.
. Managed up to five wireless communication consultants in
operational, training and sales functions.
. Performed all store new-hire administration and orientation,
retention record keeping, pre-employment drug testing, payroll,
and employee communication relations functions.
Retail Store Manager Sprint-Nextel Corporation
Ann Arbor, Michigan January 2004-April 2006
-Manage store sales and profit operations for Fortune 40
telecommunications provider in the wireless retail industry.
Accomplishments
. Named to President's Council for Sales Generation at Nextel
Communications-2004.
. Increased overall sales (gross additions) to new and existing
accounts 125% over prior year's sales as a Retail Store.
. Engaged in extensive recruitment process to obtain highly desired
sales professionals by internal resources, passive recruitment
strategies, external internet resources and reference contacts.
. Maintained and exceeded company generated sales quotas in the
areas of data, pre-paid wireless accounts and accessories
additions for 2004 and 2005 year sales by 115 %.
. Effectively managed loss prevention policies and procedures by
achieving an average of 0.11% in overage/shrink percentage.
. Maintain a store average of 85.75% on company sponsored Customer
Satisfaction Surveys reviews.
. Managed up to six wireless communication consultants in
operational, training and sales functions.
. Performed all store new-hire administration and orientation,
retention record keeping, pre-employment drug testing, payroll,
and employee communication relations functions.
Education
Pursuing M.B.A.-Organizational Leadership-Cleary University-Graduation
Date-July 2013
B.B.A.-Business Administration Cleary University-3.3 Grade Point Average
A.A.S.-Correctional Science-Washtenaw Community College-3.1 Grade Point
Average
Volunteer/Community Service Activities
Ypsilanti Township Parks Commissioner-Term Ending November 20, 2012
Neighborhood Watch Coordinator Chevrolet Street in the West Willow
Community-2006-Present
Cleary University Alumni-Ann Arbor, Michigan-Member-2004-Present
West Willow Neighborhood Safety Strategic Planning Member with Washtenaw
County Sheriff Department, Ypsilanti Township Board of Trustees -2006-
Present
New West Willow Neighborhood Association (501.c3 Non-profit Organization)
Ypsilanti, Michigan-Executive Board Secretary-September 2006-April 2012
New West Willow Neighborhood Association Employment Fair Committee
Chairperson-2011
West Willow Community Plan Steering Committee Member on Neighborhood
Improvement Strategy Plan with Washtenaw County Board of
Commissioners/Charter Township of Ypsilanti-2006-2007