An Accomplished Relationship Builder with broad industry experience in complex, fast-paced environments. I specialize in people strategy development and implementation, adding value to organizations through use of a broad range of networking & relationship building skills along with sales and marketing expertise, all with a service philosophy to drive measurable business results.

Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant @ Our recruiting operations division will provide centralized accountability and scalability, while allowing you to spend time and resources focusing on core business competencies. The O’Connor Group Recruiting Operations addresses this and is designed to build tremendous value over time to ensure your organization’s ability to find, attract and retain top talent. We have developed our own highly specialized techniques for finding, screening, interviewing and presenting the best available talent in our marketplaces. We strive to present only the best professional services for our Clients and we do it quickly and efficiently. Our core markets are: Accounting and Finance, Human Resources, and Sales and Marketing. From January 2014 to Present (2 years) Senior Recruiting Consultant @ Senior Recruiting Consultant for the construction team for Linde Engineering, North America via The O'Connor Group. From February 2014 to April 2015 (1 year 3 months) College Recruiter @ *Full Life Cycle Recruiter for Campus and Early Career hires covering the Field Finance program, Safety, Health and Environment, Information Technology, Product Stewardship & Regulatory Affairs, Field Engineering and Public Affairs/Corporate Communications programs *Daily interaction with Program Leaders and Hiring teams *Initiate recruitment planning sessions with hiring managers. *Build consensus with the Hiring Manager & HR Business Partner to develop expert job requisition / description and pre-screening questions *Create and implement effective sourcing strategies, using niche sites, LinkedIn, Boolean Search strings, social media and various other sourcing tools to generate interest and qualified candidates *Network through industry contacts, association memberships and employees *Source, Review, Phone Screen & Identify qualified candidates to submit to Hiring team *Arrange interviews *Initiate and run debrief sessions *Negotiate Total Cash Compensation & Total Direct Compensation with identified candidates *Present Offer to successful candidate on behalf of the DuPont Company *Process all candidates in our ATS (Taleo) in accordance with standard operating processes. From February 2012 to January 2014 (2 years) Senior Catering Sales Manager - Hotel du Pont @ •Meet individual yearly sales goal of $3.2 million in revenue by selling social events throughout 3 diverse venue options •Mentor my team to hit their yearly sales goals of $250,000 each by coaching, encouraging and implementing sales trainings and educational programs •Manage a team of 3 sales managers to ensure they are meeting all expectations of the job including revenue and customer service goals •Assist in the initial search for the perfect candidate/intern for any open position in the wedding department as well as aide in the interviewing and hiring processes •Qualify each potential client to be sure they are a perfect fit for one of our unique venues •Conduct all mid year reviews and end of year reviews for my team of full time employees and interns •Drive revenue by attending networking events and hosting vendor parties •Negotiate contracts to maximize revenue and increase the number of events executed per year •Foster community relationships to remain a constant name in the local industry chain From January 2009 to February 2012 (3 years 2 months) Catering Sales Manager @ •Met and exceeded individual annual sales goal of $2.9 million in revenue by selling social events at the Hotel du Pont •Negotiate contracts to maximize revenue and increase the number of events executed per year •Foster community relationships to remain a constant name in the local industry chain •Total event coordination including timelines, invitations, guests lists, decor, signage, set up and tear down and invoice processing From March 2007 to January 2009 (1 year 11 months) Sales Manager @ •Assist with the office monthly, quarterly and annual sales budgets •Increase revenue by suggesting alternatives to the basic package with decor improvements and upgrades •Contact, schedule and conduct initial screening interviews and evaluate the hourly need of potential clients •Secure initial appointment with client through cold calling, warm leads and referrals •Educate the client on the benefits of hiring a consultant as well as outlining our detailed packages and opportunities for planning assistance From 2006 to 2007 (1 year) Promotions Marketing Manager @ •Development and execution of successful business plans aimed at satisfying the needs of prospective clients. •Recruit, train and manage all interns and Party Patrollers for on-site promotions •Event coordination including timelines, invitations, guests lists, decor, signage, gifts & premiums, transportation and invoice processing •Monitor and approve all promotional expenses •Explore new and develop existing advertising and marketing possibilities •Assist with the station’s monthly, quarterly and annual sales budgets From 2005 to 2006 (1 year) Development Coordinator @ •Develop public awareness of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s’ mission, goals and objectives •Responsible for the organization and delivery of three successful MS Walk sites •Assist in the MS Walk fundraising goal of $2.2million and the MS Bike Tour goal of $3.1million •Event coordination including timelines, invitations, guests lists, decor, signage, gifts & premiums, transportation and invoice processing •Obtain food donations and monetary sponsorships for all events •Identify, develop, and manage relationships with individuals, including alumni, foundations and corporations •Assess the fundraising potential and develop a fundraising plan for the MS Walk and MS 150 Bike Tour teams From February 2003 to March 2005 (2 years 2 months)

BA in Liberal Arts, Speech Communications/broadcasting @ Edinboro University of Pennsylvania From 1998 to 2001 Jillian Cournoyer is skilled in: Recruiting, Event Planning, Leadership, Sales, Management, Coaching, Customer Service, Contract Negotiation, Time Management, Event Management, Social Media, Talent Acquisition, Interviews, Sourcing, Sales Management