The Most Visited Job Board For Women For Over 20 Years
Owner /President
Visionary leader with broad experience in recruitment and sales and a proven record of success.
Leap Career is a full service personal agency specializing in retained searches, outplacement, campus seminars, temporary services, and resume services.
Results-driven strategist known for igniting dramatic turnarounds for conducted recruitment searches record-breaking resumes services division with documented % success. Designed and implemented outplacement package for union and non-union positions. Record breaking launches for new products and services through innovative brand, Web, and marketing/communications solutions, while assuring strong operational management controls in four different satellite offices in the United States and Puerto Rico. Hired by The Steve Harvey Show to recruit over studio audience guest per week.
SIGNATURE STRENGTHS
• Maintained a client data base of over , clients • Analyzed Cv’s for redesign
• Approved and signed off on all CV’s which were created by Leap Career Consultants • Web Strategies • Product and Service Development / Pricing
• Conduct all seminars for college graduates • Operations / Planning / Scheduling/ Forecasting
• Restructuring / Productivity • Brand Management / Product Launch
• Team Management • Advertising / Sales Leadership • Brands • Inventory of Candidates
S E L E C T CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
Created an online presents which resulted in Fox Morning News, Jet Magazine, MSNBC Blog, Chicago Sun times, Crain’s Online Business Chicago: Saw opportunity for significant expansion of Resume Services through face to face interaction and online presences. Initiated online strategies to test Leap Career products and services, price points and then sell Leap Career Services.
In four months’ time worked with the Sease group to teach recruitment and resume services, where they were able to increase profits by $, all time and money was donated by Leap Career.
One month’s time created an event to benefit small and struggling Chicago companies and gave them free online advertisement, print adds, radio commercials and Local News and one night of continuous face to face contact with potential new clients. Raised over $, in merchandise and services for a silent auction to benefit the American Alzheimer’s Association, Private Diabetes and Cancer foundations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Deborah Hernandez
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Michael David Associates April -March Chicago, IL
Sr. Professional Recruiter (Left due to non-payment and dishonesty issues, company closed their door)
After only one year with Michal David Associates, I secured clients such as Notre Dame, Sara Lee, Metal Management, Getgo Trading, Playboy, Lake Shore Athletic Clubs, Appetizers Inc. to name a few.
Four years with the Michal David Associates after filling positions such as Attorneys, paralegals, Director of Human Resources, Engineers, CFO and all administrative staff I was made a shareholder of the company and presently own my remaining shares.
Research Sendouts Pro and became a Beta tester for company, as a direct result increased sales by % in less than six months’ time. Trained eight employees on Sendouts software and supervised staff of technical issues and supported for all hardware and software issues. Disseminated job order details to internal staff verbally and using Sendouts Pro database.
Supported for adjoining office as well as Confidential Company in day-to-day questions on all computer repairs as well as implementing new software.
Market staffing services to prospective clients by conducting + calls daily, negotiated fees, guarantees and payment options. Researched and visited clients to establish positive client relationships recruit applicants via referrals, telephone, e-mail list and Internet. Helped create bonus programs targeted to increase in office sales , developed and sent for bulk mailings and mail merging for applicants of the week and positions for the week. As a direct result increased sales by %.
Conducted face to face interviews at customers request, screened resumes, interviewed and tested applicants for job openings. Perform reference checks, school verifications at costumers request. Consulted applicants on resumes, writing, interviewing strategies, thank you/ resignation letters, compensation and counteroffers. Act as liaison between candidates and clients to schedule interviews, answer questions, address concerns and extend offers of employment. Maked collections calls on outstanding invoices. Follow up with clients and applicants to ensure that new hire transitions were smooth, problem solved when necessary.
Deborah Hernandez
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Resources Solutions Jun -March Chicago, IL
Professional IT Recruiter/ Office Manager
(Company moved to CO, then to Costa Rica)
Screened resumes, interviewed and tested applicants for job openings, negotiated fees, guarantees and payment options. Counseled applicants on resumes writing, interviewing strategies, thank you/ resignation letter compensation and counteroffers. Acted as liaison between candidates and clients to schedule interviews, answer questions, address concerns and extend offers of employment.
Allstate Insurance Jun -November River Forest, IL
(Resigned due to compensation and benefits, took time off to relax and travel company was bought out by new agent)
Office Manager/Licensed Insurance Rep / Property Manager for Owners Private apartment building
Managed and trained a staff of four, and marketed staff how to sell auto, homeowners, business, life and health insurance policies. Conducted calls to local residents and providing them with free price quotes. Produced all prospecting letters for bulk mailings on bi-weekly basis. Wrote Policies and ensured that all forms were accurately completed.
Received claims and acted as liaison between insured customers and underwriters. Developed and maintained secure relationships with clients through consistent interaction on telephone and in person.
Handled Allstate’s accounts payable/ accounts receivables, which were signed by owner for final approval, before submitting to corporate. Collected payments, recorded payments and submitted to home office. Maintained accurate records by using Allstate database, and trained office staff.
Collected rent, created and delivered evictions notices, made all court appearances for evicted renters. Maintained appearance of property and conducted background and credit checks negotiated all rental agreements.
Volunteer Achievements:
United States Army Europe/American Red Cross (phone hidden)
Uno Chicago (phone hidden)
Lincoln Park Antiques Association which benefits abused children, woman and shelters (phone hidden) Gathered over volunteers to work the event
Lincoln Park Zoo
E Ohio Children’s Halloween events -
Kraft Foods / Namaste Charter School playground build
Skills: Word, Office Products, Excel, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe, Jobvertise, Quicken, QuickBooks WordPerfect, Sendouts Pro, Allstate Database, Wang, MLSNI, AP/AR and HTML.
References: Available Upon Request.