Shannon Stewart

6907 Modern Way Apt. 3213 Charlotte, NC 28217 (757) 646-2773 snstewvt@gmail.com
Detail oriented technical recruiter that is passionate in fostering relationships with company clients, donors, and
employees who is looking to excel in a recruiting or human resources position. Experience in web design, interpersonal
and public speaking, nonprofit work, Microsoft, and Adobe suites. Please refer to my website for a more personal
overview of my leadership and public relations skills: http://snstewvt.weebly.com/
EDUCATION
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Blacksburg, VA Graduation Date: May 2016
Bachelor of Arts in Communications
Public Relations Concentration / Leadership and Social Change Minor
Study Abroad: Creating Sustainable Social Change | Lugano, Switzerland / Adigrat, Ethiopia
● During the Fall of 2014 I studied marketing communications, social change, and social psychology in preparation
for serving with Support Africa, an Irish-based non-profit supporting women’s empowerment, in various parts of
Ethiopia
● Implemented service learning project teaching students of all ages and single mothers English, entrepreneurial
skills and basic computer skills
● Served children of single mothers at Support Africa day care, managed facility, and taught workers English
WORK EXPERIENCE
Robert Half Technology | Charlotte, North Carolina November 28, 2016- Present
Technical Recruiter
● Used job boards, proprietary technology and networking skills to source candidates for roles related to
infrastructure and development of technologies on our temporary and temp-to-hire team
● Built and maintained relationships with candidates to ensure quality placements in use of their technical
skills
● Attended Robert Half New Hire Training programs and gained valuable knowledge of the market, ways to place
top candidates, and work ethic to keep up with the fast paced environment
Red Ventures | Fort Mill, South Carolina August 1, 2016- November 9, 2016
Inside Sales Representative
● Built value around a product with integrity and learned valuable selling skills in a high pace environment
● Coachable from real time performance feedback
Chick’s Oyster Bar | Virginia Beach, Virginia May 2011-July 2016
Hostess (May 2011-July 2013), Server (July 2013-July 2016)
● Fostered exceptional customer and restaurant relations through quality customer care
● Developed sales experience and strengthened oral communication and persuasive skills
● Continuously practiced effective time-management in a fast-paced environment
Sinclair Communications | Norfolk, Virginia May 2015- December 2015
Promotions Assistant (May 2015- December 2015)
● Actively engaged event guests while managing large crowds
● Maintained safe operation of company vehicles, prizes, equipment, and other promotional tools
● Engaged in public speaking as well as interpersonal communication depending on the event
● Successfully worked closely with promotions director to fulfill event requirements
ACTIVITIES & HONORS
Linking Lives: Creating Sustainable Social Change January 2015- May 2016
Vice President (May 2015- May 2016), Marketing Intern (August 2015- May 2016)
● Redefined vision, mission, and values statements for Study Abroad Alums retention in program
● Effectively founded bylaws and purpose of campus engagement
● Recruited for new program participants at Virginia Tech's Study Abroad Fair, presented to large sophomore and
junior level classes, and individually consulted serious prospects
Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity January 2014- May 2016
Nourish International August 2013-May 2014
Director of Marketing (August 2013-May 2014)
● Maintained and delegated tasks to the marketing committee
● Created and published content for social media sites to promote ventures and events
● Established campus recognition during the first year of Virginia Tech’s chapter