Maria Mathis
Cayce,SC
Summary
Forward-thinking Regional Recruiting Manager at Girl Scouts of South Carolina- Mountains to Midlands with a proven track record in strategic leadership and recruitment marketing. Consistently exceeds membership goals through innovative volunteer recruitment strategies and impactful relationship building. Skilled in CRM software, leveraging data to drive results and enhance community engagement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Recruiting Manager
Girl Scouts of South Carolina - Mountains to Midlands
Columbia, SC
10.2022 - Current
- Develops and implements recruitment strategies aligned with goals and initiatives designed to raise awareness of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience
- Utilizes the sales process including management of leads resulting in increased girl and adult membership in assigned geographic area, recording all activities in Salesforce
- Researches and creates innovative ways to recruit and add a broader range of adult volunteers, planning and implementing effective recruiting activities year-round; recruit girls, troop leaders, service unit leaders, and community partners
- Lead recruitment campaigns from prepared action plans and schedules to identify specific targets and to
project the number of contacts to be made in order to meet membership goal; collaborates with program
team for recruitment events and opportunities, developing and facilitating presentations - Seek opportunities to engage in and keeps in contact with community organizations, agencies and leaders,
educators and faith-based institutions to increase awareness of and participation in Girl Scouting through
presentations, collaborative efforts, and networking - Collaborates with Service Unit & Troop Support Manager teams in assigned geographic areas to support and develop adult recruitment initiatives in communities
- Coordinates and facilitates parent variety of interest meetings throughout the year; seeking opportunities and cultivate relationships with parents to increase awareness of and participation in volunteering; manage and develop volunteer recruiters continuously engaging for support and referrals
- Lead quarterly training sessions for Service Unit Recruiters on topics related to effective recruiting techniques
Outside Sales Representative
Hattori Hanzo Shears
Columbia, South Carolina
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Oversaw Columbia region to manage customer service and increase sales revenue
- Increased sales of new hairstylist and barber shears, maintenance and sharpening, and in-salon/school cutting education
- Identified prospective customers. Create sales contacts on and off premises using cold call methods, social media, and following leads of existing clients
- Upsold clients from existing shear to high-end shear sets from $1,200 to $6,000
- Consistently exceed monthly sales goal of $16,000
Staffing Coordinator
Recruiting Solutions
Columbia, South Carolina
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Led full-cycle recruiting from creating requisitions, posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and on-boarding
- Conducted daily calls with potential candidates to build pipeline of applicants to meet common and unique staffing needs; updated candidates on hiring process and ensured smooth transition post-hire
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with 20+ business leaders, hiring managers, and HR partners to gain full understanding of each position and set expectations for recruiting process
- Employee management; Handled employee relation issues as necessary to include corrective action counseling
- Managed applicant tracking system (ATS) database by entering, updating and maintaining candidate contact details, resumes and supporting documentation
Financial Aid Leader
Paul Mitchell The School Columbia
West Columbia, South Carolina
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Counseled prospective and current students on financial aid eligibility guidelines and available programs, including tuition, loans, verification, and payment plans
- Interpreted, applied, and complied with federal, state, and institutional regulations, governing student financial aid and maintained current working knowledge of guidelines and regulations related to financial aid
- Conducted regular inspections for financial files for compliance with all required documentation
- Inspected and guided satisfactory placement rate that meets federal and school standards
Admissions Leader
Paul Mitchell The School Columbia
West Columbia, South Carolina
06.2018 - 02.2020
- Assisted with general advising of new students and discussed programs with prospective students
- Tracked progress of incoming application/enrollment materials from new students entering school, and requested missing information
- Reviewed applicants, made final admissions decisions, and sent out admissions offers
- Maintained target metrics by converting prospective students into confirmed admission and succeeded in achieving performance goals
- Participated in educational events, college fairs, information sessions and recruitment activities for potential students
- Offered academic advising to students to promote completion and/or re-enrollment to raise institutional retention and graduation rates
- Inspected and guided satisfactory placement rate that meets federal and school standards
Salon Manager
Belk
Columbia, South Carolina
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Managed large profitable Salon and Spa in multi-million-dollar department store
- Held responsibility for salon's overall performance in execution of sales and profit
- Recruited, hired, interviewed and trained quality associates
- Maintained salon's procurement and inventory through detailed logs and reports of profit and budget information
- Delegated and supervised 24 associates who were responsible for meeting individual sales goals on a daily basis
Salon Coordinator
Belk
Columbia, South Carolina
05.2010 - 09.2016
- Managed the receptionist area, including greeting guest and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information
- Provided administrative assistance by booking/re-booking appointments for clients by phone and in person
- Maintained a solid knowledge base of all salon and spa and services
Education
2006-2011
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SCSkills
- Strategic planning
- Recruitment marketing
- Recruitment planning
- Account management
- Collaborative leadership
- Lead generation
- CRM software
- Customer relationship building
- Interpersonal communication
- Problem solving
- Strong verbal and written communication
Awards
United Way Community Impact Award
2023
Timeline
Regional Recruiting Manager
Girl Scouts of South Carolina - Mountains to Midlands
10.2022 - Current
Outside Sales Representative
Hattori Hanzo Shears
12.2021 - 09.2022
Staffing Coordinator
Recruiting Solutions
04.2021 - 08.2021
Financial Aid Leader
Paul Mitchell The School Columbia
02.2020 - 04.2021
Admissions Leader
Paul Mitchell The School Columbia
06.2018 - 02.2020
Salon Manager
Belk
09.2016 - 06.2018
Salon Coordinator
Belk
05.2010 - 09.2016
2006-2011
Midlands Technical College