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You’ve built a reputation for delivering great L&amp;D work - facilitating training, designing programs, and running onboarding. People trust you to get things done.But to grow into your next role, it’s not just about great work anymore.Now, it’s about influence, alignment, and leadership.You’ve got great ideas, but they’re not always landing.You want to be seen as a strategic partner, but you’re still treated like a service provider.You’re ready to grow, but what you need isn’t tucked inside another course.You need real-world support from someone who understands what L&amp;D excellence looks like - and how to lead it.That’s where I come in.I’m Sheree Comninellis, L&amp;D Executive and mentor for emerging L&amp;D leaders.I help L&amp;D professionals like you step into leadership.If you’re ready to lead, start here:📬 Executive Moves — my 5-minute weekly leadership edge for ambitious L&amp;D professionals.Each edition gives you:📌 1 bold insight to reframe how you lead📌 1 practical move you can apply immediately📌 1 growth resource to help you go deeper➡️ Get Executive Moves here: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/589169/98676779613423573/share.💡 Want to go further?Join the waitlist for The L&amp;D Professionals Collective - a monthly membership that helps you grow your confidence, visibility, and strategic influence, so you can be recognised as ready for L&amp;D leadership.Inside, you’ll get monthly live sessions, coaching, and practical tools designed to help you bridge the gap between delivering learning and leading it.➡️ Learn more and join the waitlist here: https://leadwithsheree.com/ldprofessionalcollectivewaitinglistMore about me:I live in Cape Town with my wife and beautiful children. I love historical fiction, good coffee, and my all-time favourite series is Gilmore Girls.

Sheree Comninellis (she/her)

Microsoft

Full Cycle recruiter for Go To Market supporting Customer Experience & Success

Recruiter II

Arrange It Anacortes

www.arrangeitanacortes.com - Professional Home Organization based in Anacortes, WA. Serving all of Skagit & Island Counties. Busy parents, downsizing seniors, heirs and estates & more!

Owner

Wayfair

- North American Supply Chain Leadership team; Established and maintained stakeholder relationships frequently resulting in strong feedback regarding candidate quality, prompt communication and exceeding time to fill expectations. 
- Upheld Wayfair brand & promoted the employee value proposition to hire top talent. Maintained the highest eNPS score amongst my peers in relation to candidate experience, 45% survey response rate
- Drove visibility of DEI initiatives by creating and presenting a DEI dashboard, presenting bi-weekly to supply chain senior leadership
- Inspire and mentor team members: innovative sourcing and recruiting tactics.

Senior Recruiter

Cultural Care Au Pair

- Full-cycle recruiter for 25 states (Western US): sourcing, screening, remotely interviewing and offerings roles to independent contractors (1099)
- Measured by high retention rate (87% for 2021)
- Onboarding: software training (Salesforce), account optimization, NPS scores, group management and engagement, preparation for sales training
- Consultative approach with 4 regional teams using data analytics to identify recruitment needs. 
- Maintain recruitment applicant tracking system (ATS, data integrity)
- Mission Vision Passion (MVP) Award; September 2021
- Selected for 'Credo Champion’ Committee 2021

Recruitment Manager

- Responsible for the region health and management of 300+ program participants (Seattle, WA)
- Supervision of 30+ local independent consultants.
- SWOT review: creating regional strategies to identify strengths and make progress on the opportunities for the region.
- Supports program participants during crisis and handles all emergency management of the region (Heath/ Safety/ Legal)

Program Director

Heritage University

- Executive Assistant to the Dean of the College of Education: travel, meeting preparation, calendar management, etc.
- Primary Recruiter for Master in Teaching programs; 2018 cohort of 54 students (Over 1.5 M in tuition fees generated)
- Administrative support for the Educational Administration programs and  endorsement only seminars. 
- Masters in Teaching (MIT) program manager; onboarding support for testing requirements, navigating K-12 public school system, registration, financial aid, technical support, certification requirements, etc. 
- "YES WE MUST" Coalition campus representative (higher education exchange program) 
- Social Media Manager:  content for college of education accounts, videos & content in support of recruiting and retention as well as community involvement.
- Office manager & work-study supervisor, 3 office assistants
- Administrative support for accreditation reports, data collection

Recruiter, College of Education

Wapato School District

- Distinguished rating in 1st year of teaching on the TPEP (Teacher and Principal Evaluation Project, Charlotte Danielson framework). 
- Provided 26 students with an encouraging and enjoyable learning environment in all core content areas aligning with the common core for grade four. 
- Monitored student progress and conducted consistent assessments, adjusting lessons to meet the individual needs of students. 
- Successfully initiated a new IEP & gained access to additional services for a student who required additional support.

Teacher

OpenTable

Management of over 400 accounts: some in Seattle, WA and the entire state of Arizona. My overall goal was to maximize customer satisfaction and driving deep utilization of OpenTable services. 

- Meet with accounts on a quarterly basis to identify business initiatives and objectives, take a consultative approach to using OpenTable services and educating customers on products and services; consistently positioning ROI and value with the primary goal of retaining customers.

- Partnered with our Sales team around customer discovery/demo calls & also assists the customer in technical evaluation

- Point of escalation for all things OpenTable and manage cross-functional teams to meet the customers needs (Billing, Technical Issues, Integration, Content Changes, Software Configuration, Licensing Needs, Education

- Consulting; marketing exposure to drive online reservations. Reviews, SEO, social media marketing, mobile Payments 

- Train and develop best practices with the OpenTable software, continued training – seasonal, turnover, etc. Encourage restaurants to increase their Internet inventory, participate fully in OpenTable promotions, utilize the marketing tools in the OpenTable system and refer diners to the OpenTable web site. 

- Gather feedback from restaurants to drive feature and functionality requirements for product upgrades.

- Organize and host regional seminars focusing on technology, online marketing, web traffic & social media

Restaurant Relations (Account Manager)

- Pre-install coordination - MS Office Suite, Salesforce, calendar sharing, timely response to any outstanding questions, e-mail, phone calls
- Imaging and preparing necessary hardware, networking equipment needed for connectivity, verifying connectivity of the product 
- Conducting user/manager training (approximately 4 hours per installation)
- Detailed reporting & schematics
- Scheduled personal travel throughout the Pacific Northwest; including Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, etc.
- Provide feedback to Product Management for product enhancements,  technical reference for the Sales and Client Relations teams.

Restaurant Operations Specialist

Junior Achievement of Washington

- Skillfully coordinate off-site meetings, including school visits and the establishment of new educational program sites.
- Spearheaded the successful grand opening of the Yakima, WA site, overseeing all logistical aspects and ensuring a seamless and impactful launch.
- Successfully manage financial and budgeting aspects for a diverse student population of 20-150 individuals daily, spanning across King, Pierce, Snohomish, Thurston, and Skagit counties.
- Employ strategic planning and meticulous execution to optimize resource allocation, ensuring financial stability and efficient program operations.
- Conduct quarterly comprehensive training sessions for teachers, covering curriculum instruction and the efficient organization of course materials.
- Facilitate daily training for volunteers, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide exceptional support.

Program Manager - Finance Park at JA World

Kajonkiet Pattana

* Developed and implemented 80 weeks of comprehensive lesson plans, fostering a solid educational foundation for young learners.
Successfully managed classrooms, maintained discipline, and prepared progress reports.
* Organized engaging after-school special English classes and enriching field trips to enhance students' learning experiences.
* Utilized dynamic teaching strategies, including songs, games, and conversation, to facilitate vocabulary acquisition.
* Demonstrated exceptional creativity, energy, and adaptability, ensuring students remained engaged and motivated.

Kindergarden Teacher, Thailand

"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel" - Maya Angelou

My extensive experience in recruitment and program management, combined with my exceptional interpersonal skills, make me an ideal candidate for any team. My career spans over a decade, during which I have held senior recruitment and account management roles at top-tier companies like Wayfair and OpenTable. I have a proven track record of being able to source, screen, and contract top talent while maintaining the highest eNPS score among my peers. I am also a natural leader and team player, having supervised over 30 local consultants remotely while supporting program participants during crises. My professional expertise and exceptional communication skills make me an invaluable asset to any organization

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