Darlene V.

About Darlene V.

I’m a results-driven professional who thrives on tackling ambitious goals with creativity, efficiency, and resourcefulness. With a knack for optimizing processes and setting clear targets, I’ve consistently delivered on challenging objectives.I’m fluent in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and various web-based tools—technologies I rely on daily to streamline workflows and elevate organizational efficiency. I take pride in maintaining meticulous records, handling confidential data with care, and ensuring files and reports are accurate and up to date.My negotiation and problem-solving skills are well-honed, allowing me to address conflict with tact and finesse. I’ve successfully coordinated events and partnered with community stakeholders to bring ideas to life—projects that have sharpened both my strategic planning and relationship-building strengths.What truly motivates me is connecting with people: crafting clear communication, building rapport, and facilitating collaboration—whether I’m speaking or writing. Looking ahead, I’m excited to bring my organizational brilliance and collaborative spirit to new challenges. Let’s connect if you’re seeking a driven, detail-oriented professional who can support your team and make processes flow more smoothly. Feel free to send me a message—I’d love to explore how we can work together.

Experience

1. Executive Account Manager

   AppleOne Employment Services

   Oct 2023 — Present · Pasadena, CA, US

   Qualify, acquire, service, maintain and expand client base; obtain job orders (temp, temp to full-time and full-time) solicited from the business community; recruit, screen, evaluate and match qualified candidates to the clients’ specific job order requirements to ensure client retention; contribute to the professional standing of our company as a personnel staffing service by supplying clients and applicants with outstanding customer service and results; continually meet the needs of our clients and customers (applicants); develop, coach, counsel and recommend applicants as requiredKey Responsibilities • Continuously develop applicant base through recruiting, reactivating and referrals. • Maintain performance standards and increase sales for temporary billing and full-time cash-in. Performance standards to be determined by Branch Manager. • Interface with clients to identify needs, present AppleOne programs and to obtain job orders either through Reference to Sales calls, responses to requests or from referrals. • Develop client leads and obtain premise visit appointments for branch’s selling associates. • Maintain credit and collection standards in accordance with AppleOne policies.

Education

• Trillium College

  Community and Social Service Worker, Community and Social Service Work

  2006 — 2007