Shemiyah McKnight

Partnering with local business leaders and sector excutives within major Midwestern markets. Providing TA support mostly under the Transportation and Infrastructure vertical.

Tasked with creating the North Carolina practice of the Supply Chain vertical and Florida market within Supply Chain, Operations, and Administrative verticals. • Attended trade shows, networking events, and workshops to build connections and knowledge of Supply Chain principles. • Brought in 20+ new accounts within the Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Automotive industries. • Interviewed candidates and provided shortlists of qualified potential hires. • Created talent pipelines with high-potential candidates for future job opportunities and prospective clients.

Managed three large accounts by representing Aston Carter externally with clients and internally through recruiting team oversight. • Developed a thorough understanding of the clients’ position in the market, their hiring needs, and strategy. • Established and strengthened working relationships with business leaders at all levels. • Managed day-to-day client communication and ongoing relationships as it relates to current, new, and upcoming search opportunities. • Suggested and hosted Health and Wellness, DE&I, and other activities to inspire a strong workplace culture. • Prepared candidate presentation, gathered client feedback, scheduled interviews, performed post-interview follow-ups as well as managed and closed offers. • Provided recruiting team with ample direction and support to identify a pipeline of talent for assigned roles. • Executed job kick-offs including full client download, research, and direction of sourcing strategy. • As needed, present proposals for new business opportunities with existing or new client prospects.

• Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates. • Determined and understood customers’ staffing requirements. • Evaluated candidates’ strengths compared with customers’ requirements. • Identified, selected, and recommended the best candidate for the client requirements. • Negotiated wage rates and other terms of employment with candidates. • Maintained industry contacts to gain knowledge and obtain sales leads. • Managed and supervised current contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement employees.

-Maintained consistent accuracy of cash register and made sure all payment transactions were correct. -Checked out customers purchases quickly, ensuring accurate prices codes, discounts and provided exceptional customer service. -Took initiative during slow times to re-stock, or other tasks assigned by the supervisor. -Picked items for guest orders accurately and quickly; meeting service and required ship time standards. -Properly prepared, packed, and sorted guest orders for shipment using correct materials in a timely manner. -Met pick and pack productivity expectations and INF goals.

•Assisted in the development of marketing promotions and content for the team store via Instagram by highlighting new ideas, holidays, and apparel options. •Altered a new platform (Marketplace) to the Hornets mobile app to increase fan engagement/satisfaction and to grow revenue. •Planned “All Fly” College Arrival Promo to generate more student traffic for games. This plan served to lure students in the Charlotte area by driving them to and from games with use of the Fox Sports bus.

-Booked talent for halftimes, national anthem, and color guard. - Helped fulfill game obligations for sponsors and Fan Experience packages by working with all staff to ensure customer satisfaction. - Assisted in the creation of advertising and develop daily content for social channels, including digital methods. - Helped collaborate on brand, marketing, and strategy to ensure all communication vehicles are consistent in look, tone, content and quality per brand standards. -Began to draft team surveys related to in-game, season members, and corporate partnerships.

-Managed social media platforms and created promotional content to develop strategic plans that enhanced the brand’s awareness to optimize gained market share. -Conducted research to gather fan data/metrics to determine the best marketing scheme to capture additional guest traffic through an inclusion and diversity lens. -Spearheaded a new initiative to encourage fans from various backgrounds to share an inclusive environment that created a fun and welcoming environment. -Assisted with fan engagement events. -Assisted with CSR programs as necessary.

-Created over thirty marketing plans for multiple sports to attract customers that focused on increasing customer loyalty and attendance. -Engaged with fans in promotions, contests, and games, and developed the ability to multitask by assisting fans, working with staff, and with other interns.

-Executed the success of setting up certain venues properly, acting as a host for sports teams and officials as well as implementing proper crowd control to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. -Created lasting memories for all guests by providing excellent customer service in areas such as concessions and crowd participation.

-Helped provide world-class customer service and made sure the front end was being ran in an efficient manner. -Handled all customer payments and trained other employees to reach their full potential.