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TENYA THOMAS
Cypress, Texas 77429
(313) 520-2585 tenyathomas@hotmail.com

HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITER / TRAINING COORDINATOR

Top-performing client coordinator, with a 9+ year record of successfully managing high-profile accounts and
improving HR processes for leading global marketing and advertising enterprises. Continuously exceed
organizational goals, recognized for generating multi-million dollar business and managing award-winning
campaigns. Talented communicator, with demonstrated strengths in team leadership, HR recruitment, training, and
project management. Areas of expertise include:


HR Recruitment Applicant Screening Team Leadership & Training Career Development Employee Relations
Client Account Management Advertising & Promotions Multimedia Campaign Management Negotiations
Budget Management Project Management Events Planning & Coordination Fundraising
Business Development Competitive Analysis Brand Development Product Launches


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VALASSIS COMMUNICATIONS, INC., Houston, Texas 2006-Present
Leading marketing and media services company with 6,000+ associates worldwide and $2B+ in revenues.

Client Coordinator, Campaign Development, Direct Mail (2011-Present)
Manage companys extensive print and digital portfolio, serving as expert in Valassis products and services.
Partner with executive sales team to identify new business opportunities and develop marketing campaigns for
Fortune 500 clients. As liaison between company and clients, oversee all aspects of multimedia campaigns and
build client relationships. Negotiate media pricing, draft contracts, and manage regional / national budgets.
Analyze and report on financial trends. Resolve client issues and problems. Member of Valassis Hot Spot
Recruitment Team, Giving Committee, Green Team, ECHO (Diversity Committee), Womens Network, and Team
Enhancement Committee.
Selected to become member of Valassis Hot Spot Recruitment Team, identifying prospective candidates
through social networking and professional affiliations, participating in Career Development Forums,
representing company at career fairs and networking events, and serving as point of contact for candidates.
Won Spot On Certificates for reducing monthly financial reporting processing time 50%; leading 120+
Houston office associates in facilitating Valassis national green initiatives; and raising $2K as coordinator of 5-
day national charity fundraiser.
Teamed with Finance Manager & Print Production to negotiate 10% reduction in year-over-year program costs.
Significantly contributed to improving team participation from 60% to 100% in 3 months.
Collaborated with team members to win coveted print bid and generate $327K in incremental revenue.
Boosted quoting efficiencies 800% while managing $1.3MM budget for national client.
Enhanced client confidence and loyalty by delivering $50K+ in value-added solutions.
Recognized as Client Coordinator of the Month for successfully demonstrating companys core values.

Client Coordinator, Client Services, Newspaper (2010-2011)
Managed all Client Services activities. Built and maintained client relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional
teams organization-wide to manage and implement promotions. Coordinated career workshops and assisted with
applicant screening processes. Cultivated and developed new business.
Strengthened college recruiting efforts by successfully coordinating 6 onsite career workshops.
Effectively screened 50 job applicants during onsite Job Fair.
Reduced team billing errors 20% and avoided $155K in client credits by improving processes.
Delivered $300K in revenue by partnering with internal teams on quick-turn programs.
Instrumental in generating $5.8MM in new business.
Produced weekly time savings of 25 hours by streamlining standard operating procedures.
Received High Performance Bonus (awarded to top 15% of company associates) and Client Centric Award for
exceeding company objectives in performance and customer service.

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VALASSIS COMMUNICATIONS, INC., continued. . .

Promotion Coordinator, Client Services, Newspaper (2006-2010)
Partnered with cross-divisional teams to manage 30+ client accounts. Interfaced with clients to collaborate on
promotions leveraging companys products and services. Organized national newspaper print campaigns for key
top-tier clients. Managed all billing, post job analysis, and reporting activities.
Led 5-member new employee training and continuous development team; created all training materials for 6-
week training program, and facilitated new employee / internal transfer assessments.
Played key role in improving employee morale and teamwork as leader of monthly team event committee.
Delivered PowerPoint training seminar to 90 associates.
Expertly managed $200MM in weekly print campaigns for global telecom client.
Added $500K to companys bottom line by championing profit enhancement initiative.
Significantly impacted future business by implementing 15 revolutionary process improvements.
Partnered with 600+ publications to launch 120+ successful annual national print campaigns.
Received Platinum Performer Award (awarded to top 10% for noteworthy contributions).


McCANN ERICKSON, Birmingham, Michigan 2005-2006
Global advertising agency with 23,000 employees; a subsidiary of the Interpublic Group of Companies, one of the
largest holding companies in the advertising industry with $6.9B+ in revenues.

Account Coordinator
Managed all client account activities, including coordinating print advertisements and campaigns. Liaison between
agencys internal departments. Ensured projects met timeline and budgetary objectives. Performed competitive
analysis and developed monthly marketing reports for client review. Delivered peer-to-peer training on advertising
and industry trends.
Significantly boosted sales tax revenue and tourism spending for the State of Michigan by leading award-
winning, multi-billion dollar Pure Michigan print campaign.
Successfully coordinated 100+ annual multi-million dollar national print campaigns for largest auto company in
the U.S.
Recognized for achieving 100% on-time and accurate billing record for 12 months consecutively.
Led successful national advertising launch of clients first luxury crossover product.
Spearheaded national multi-million dollar print sponsorship initiative featuring an international sports leader.
Won $3MM advertising bid for leading Detroit hospital and healthcare provider.

EARLY CAREER ROLE

PURE INDOOR ENVIRONMENTS, Midland, Michigan
Marketing Associate



EDUCATION & TRAINING

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Advertising / Marketing / Business Management
Graduated Magna Cum Laude (3.74 GPA)
Northwood University, Midland, Michigan

Certified Wedding & Event Planner
Graduated Top of the Class
Lonestar College, Houston, Texas