Sammie Watson

SAMMIE WATSON 3432 Madison Ave San Diego,-Objective Former professional athlete with strong leadership skills and artistic expression seeking to utilize creative content development, marketing strategy, and illustrative techniques with background in project management, marketing, HR, social media strategy, writing/content creation, business development and event coordination. Related Experience Marketing Engagement Manager Jan 2018 – August 2018 Cloutera LLC: Seattle, WA. Main responsibilities: Wear multiple hats in this Seattle-based start-up including: Project and Event Coordination with multiple tasks to prioritize within a deadline and keep organized daily to bolster recruiting and sales efforts within the team; Content writing and creation on all outbound recruiting, marketing and social media initiatives, developed all marketing content and social content strategy with push for social media, creation and management of events calendar and all published Blog, website, and client/candidate-centric focused articles and advertising, brand-enhancement, negotiation and management with vendors, and exposure at networking and professional events in the Greater Seattle Area, development and nurturing of client relationships from all possible networking avenues (including LinkedIn, social outreach, networking, events, sales, hunting, farming). Recruiting Coordinator April 2017 – December 2017 Nordstrom Corporate: Seattle, WA. Main responsibilities: Actively support 24 Nordstrom stores throughout the Midwest Region by reviewing candidate applications and conducting cordial and efficient phone interviews with successfully screened candidates. Transition candidates to in-store interviews, communicate professionally with all store hiring managers and Nordstrom staff, review job request forms for new positions to create and update Nordstrom job posts as needed through Taleo and Excel, provide follow-up electronic correspondence to candidates, and track recruiting results efficiently through Access. Freelance Tennis Professional January 2015 - April 2017 Denver, CO, Boise, ID, Seattle, WA. Main Responsibilities: Utilize professional tennis experience to teach one-on-one weekly, personalized lessons as well as group sessions (including several women’s and children’s tennis leagues); assist clients in setting individualized weekly goals while demonstrating exceptional mental and physical strength in point-play scenarios; provide coaching in a safe, fun and challenging environment while utilizing my passion for tennis as a way to actively engage with all clients to better strengthen, motivate and improve their game. Back Office Manager & Dental Assistant August 2016 – March 2017 Aesthetic Designs of Cherry Creek: Denver, CO. Main Responsibilities: Maintain and stock office inventory, order necessary supplies for dental procedures, organize patient records and provide packaging and shipment for patient appliances (i.e., mouth-guards, veneers, etc.). Sterilize rooms and equipment after each appointment, support all professional dental procedures while maintaining a calm and comfortable atmosphere. Check patients in, handle sensitive financial information, schedule appointments, and utilize marketing experience to promote the business through social media. Marketing Project Coordinator January 2016 – July 2016 Ajilon Professional Staffing: Seattle, WA. Main Responsibilities: Develop promotional marketing flyers for internal and external hiring campaigns, utilize leadership strategies to promote agency and assist with external hiring events. Promoted team initiative and advertised through social media strategy and social content development. Conduct inbound and outbound calls for sales and recruiting, cold call, review resumes through popular job sites, and interview candidates to effectively market their strengths to clients. Transition qualified candidates smoothly and efficiently through interview process by providing guidance on resumes as well as interview preparation according to potential client’s standards. Education Boise State University Graduated: December 2015 Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing Skills/Qualifications Content Writing and Creation Project Coordination and Vendor Management Marketing/Advertising Social Media Content Strategy Events and Networking Coordination/Management Sales and Business Development Freelance Artistic Expression and Illustration Computer Skills: Hubspot SEO Dentrix Cosmos Viseo Taleo Venngage Google+ Cirec SmartSearch DiscoverOrg Certifications HubSpot Software and Inbound Marketing Certifications Past D1 Full-Ride Athlete, Certified Professional Tennis Competitor and Instructor Certified National Yoga Alliance Instructor Certified TIIPS Bartender Past Professional Junior Olympics Ski Racer Organizations “Next Steps” Program (The City Church) A-21 Human Trafficking and Female Empowerment Fellowship of Christian Athletes Make A Wish Foundation Boise Capitol Hill Art-Walk Attendee, Seattle Artist *References available upon request