Public Administration/Human Resources

EDUCATION

Indiana State University•••••Dec •••••
Master of Public Administration, specialization in Human Resource & Organizational Development

Indiana State University•••••May •••••
Bachelor of Science, Criminology and Psychology (double major)

WORK EXPERIENCE
Nextel Communications
Retail Account Executive, Indirect Sales•••••Jan. ••••• present
High level of strategic planning with national retail contacts at local and district level
Responsible for growth and overall account management of national retailers for the state of Indiana
Accountable for meeting data and activation goals with national retail accounts
Capacity to manage and communicate with all levels of management
Interaction with retail contacts to work through sales strategies and business agreements
Coordinate and conduct training with accounts to gain mind-share and increase sale of product

Target•••••June ••••• Sept. •••••
Executive Team Leader Team Relations
Recruited, hired, and retained talent through proactive staffing plan and implementation of activities
Developed self and others to meet challenges by assessing each persons motivations, skills and talents
Implemented coaching and corrective action guidelines for team members and team leads
Conducted orientation and administered new team member training schedule
Executive Team Leader Hardlines
Promoted teamwork by working side-by-side with team members and assisting whenever necessary
Set merchandise presentation guides within required time frame
Promoted safety program as the Safety Captain
Representative of company as Company Visit Host, District Trainer, and College Recruiting

Indiana State University•••••Sept. ••••• May •••••
Graduate Assistant/Student Athletic Mentor
Consulted with Academic Opportunity Program Assistant Director and Athletic Academic Coordinator
Monitored students academic progress through weekly meetings
Offered academic advisement, tutoring services and counseling for choosing a major
* Worked ••••• hours/week while maintaining full academic schedule, plus devoting •••••+ hours to track & field

LEADERSHIP

Indiana State University Athletic Scholarship Recipient•••••Aug. ••••• May •••••

Team Captain, Indiana State University Track & Field Team•••••Aug. ••••• May •••••

President, Habitat for Humanity•••••Jan. ••••• May •••••

Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.