·     Experience developing and implementing comprehensive college recruiting program.

·     Capacities to source, screen, and select candidates based upon strategic qualification criteria.

·     Abilities to conduct interviews, train interviewers, and facilitate decision-making regarding offers.

·     Developed recruiting, selection, and training associated with internship program.

·     Broad-based human resources knowledge to effectively interact with senior management.

1996 - 2000

NORMAN'S DEPARTMENT STORES, NEW LONDON, CT USA

Manager of Executive Recruitment

Oversee all logistical and financial aspects of program recruiting 20 Management Development
Program participants annually for regional chain of 15 stores. Involves on-campus interviews,
career fairs, and information sessions held at 7 target schools and participatios in three multi-school consortium events.

·     With VPs of Human Resources, Merchandising, and Operations, review and revise annual
college recruiting strategies and yield targets.

·     Develop, propose, and monitor annual college recruiting budgets of approximately $75,000.

·     Regularly review and establish target school listings, contacts, and recruiting dates.

·     Train college team liaisons and leaders to make effective campus recruitment presentations.

·     Organized senior executive involvement in Career Days second interview processes.

·     Facilitate College Recruiting Team discussions regarding Management Development Program offers.

·     Recruit for, hire, and oversee 15 Summer Interns and 10 Academic Year Interns annually.

·     Assist training staff with planning educational and social activities associated with initial portions of a 10 week program that blends classroom instruction with career networking and skills training.

1996 - 2000

NORMAN'S DEPARTMENT STORES, NEW LONDON, CT USA

Assistant Store Personnel Manager

·     Hired, reviewed, and supported the needs of full-time and part-time sales professionals.

·     Tracked daily, weekly, and monthly coverage data, to minimize costs and maximize coverage and service.

·     Conducted various training sessions including: customer service, register operations, and security.

·     Received award for overall achievement and outstanding performance in human resources.

1994 - 1996

NORMAN'S DEPARTMENT STORES, NEW LONDON, CT USA

Children's Department Manager

·     Merchandised children's clothing and accessories, analyzing and marketing a $2 million
inventory.

·     Trained and developed staff of 15 sales associates in customer-service skills and selling techniques.

·     Achieved 20% sales increase over one-year period and chosen manager of the year in 1995.

1995

CONNECTICUT COLLEGE, NEW LONDON, CT USA 

B.A. in Spanish Modified with Government Studies