Hello! I’m Thea Lessard...
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About Me...
Digital Marketing | Social Media Management | Recruitment Marketing | Employer Branding | Talent Attraction is what I love doing using technology and data to do it. I enjoy uncovering insights and developing innovative recruitment marketing and branding campaigns that help a brand stand out against competitors.
Looking for my next challenge and exciting opportunity to advance my knowledge, skills & career in a great working environment!
Throughout my life, I’ve approached every challenge with enthusiasm, creativity, and a ceaseless desire to achieve success. This passion and drive have paved the way to countless opportunities, unique experiences, and exceptional relationships both personally and professionally. If you’re interested in learning more about me, keep reading or get in touch.
HR Coordinator
2012-2014
Miles Technologies
Recruit and assist management with interviewing and hiring employees that will benefit the company and fit the corporate culture. Post and maintain job advertisements on online recruiting sites. Perform initial screening through resume review, phone interviews, and the facilitation of skills assessment tests.
Administrative Services & Support
2010-2012
Miles Technologies
Coordinate hiring activities. Undertake administrative duties
Prepare and post job ads online. Help with resume screening and initial phone screens. Schedule interviews and keep calendars for all hiring teams and candidates. Coordinate travel for fly-in candidates. Process background checks. Maintain candidate database. Handle records and paperwork. Greet and assist interviewees onsite.
Customer Service Representative
2008-2009
Verizon Wireless
Answering incoming calls from customers and responding to requests about installation, disconnection, or changes to service. Identifying customer needs and proactively offering our products and services. Investigating and resolving customer inquiries and disputes on service, billing, rates, adjustments, and policy issues. Verifying service order accuracy and completeness and making corrections/changes, as needed. Negotiating the collection of overdue bills. Responding to requests from customers about Verizon products and services.
Education
Hubspot Email Certified
Hubspot
Email Marketing Certification course by HubSpot Academy. Advanced lessons on managing a sustainable email marketing strategy
HubSpot Content Marketing Certified
Hubspot
In-depth knowledge and practical skills needed to become a successful content marketer.
HubSpot Inbound Marketing Certified
Hubspot
In this certification, learn how to attract and convert leads and customers to your business by creating valuable content and tailored experiences.
HubSpot Social Media Marketing Certified
Hubspot
HubSpot's social media certification course is a robust program designed to help you attract customers and partners, and build brand loyalty.
Google Ads Certified
Google
Ads certifications are professional accreditations that Google offers to individuals who demonstrate proficiency in basic and advanced aspects of Google Ads
Google Analytics Individual
The Google Analytics Individual Qualification covers basic and advanced Universal Analytics concepts. This includes: planning and principles; implementation and data collection; configuration and administration; conversion and attribution; and reports, metrics, and dimensions.
Business Administration- HR Concentration
2014-2017
Devry University
A business administration degree is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary program that incorporates subjects ranging from marketing and accounting to human resources and economics, along with mathematics, business law, finance, and ethics.
Experience
CEO
2022-Present
Dreaming On A Star (DOAS)
www.dreamingonastar.org
Responsible for overseeing the company's functions marketing, recruiting, partners, and volunteers.
CDO (Chief Dream Officer & Owner)
2023-Present
DOAS2
www.doas2.com
Responsible for overseeing the company's functions marketing, sales, recruiting, partners, vendors, and team members.
Recruitment Marketing Consultant
2021-2022
Miles Technologies
Responsible for designing, implementing, supporting, maintaining, and reporting on internal & client marketing strategies to improve the brand awareness and reputation of companies to attract top-quality candidates. Main focus on lead generation and brand awareness.
Talent Marketing
2019-2021
Miles Technologies
Responsible for leading, and supporting the implementation & maintenance of internal and client recruitment marketing strategies. Creating and curating recruiting content. Optimizing Recruitment channel and advertising spend. Building & Maintaining a talent network/talent community. Converting leads into applicants.
Managing the employer's reputation and social media accounts. Managing recruiting events.
Talent Scout
2016-2019
Miles Technologies
Responsible for sourcing, identifying, acquiring, interviewing, and onboarding candidates & employees worldwide.
Team Building Coordinator
2014-2016
Miles Technologies
Miles Technologies Promoter, Brand Ambassador, Candidate Experience Advocate. Initial screening interview to gauge that the candidate meets certain requirements for the position and requirements for working at Miles Technologies (culture fit). Conduct new employee orientations, onboarding, training, and development initiatives.
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