Debbie Sanders Lewis
About Debbie Sanders Lewis
Debbie Sanders Lewis is a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Valiant Integrated Services, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in sales and management roles across various companies, complemented by degrees in Business Management and Marketing.
Current Role at Valiant Integrated Services
Debbie Sanders Lewis serves as a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Valiant Integrated Services since 2021. In this role, she manages over 50 requisitions simultaneously, demonstrating her strong multitasking and organizational skills. She actively participates in hiring and marketing events aimed at attracting potential candidates. Additionally, she utilizes Boolean strings and online database searches to identify top talent, maintaining a pipeline of quality candidates for ongoing recruitment needs. Debbie acts as the main point of contact for both candidates and hiring managers, highlighting her strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to her current position, Debbie held various roles in the catering and hospitality industry. She worked as a Catering Sales Manager at Cosi for 9 months in 2011 and later as a Catering Account Executive from 2013 to 2018, overseeing operations across multiple stores in the Washington DC and Baltimore markets. Additionally, she served as the Regional Catering Sales Manager at Einstein Bros Bagels for one year, where she managed catering sales in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. These experiences contributed to her expertise in sales and client management.
Educational Background
Debbie studied at Liberty University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a focus on Human Resources Management and Services. She also completed an Associate's degree in Marketing/Marketing Management at Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC). Her foundational education includes attendance at Immanuel Christian School and Lake Braddock, where she completed her high school education. This diverse educational background supports her professional roles in talent acquisition and management.
Career in Hospitality and Catering
Debbie has extensive experience in the hospitality sector, beginning her career as a server at Chili's from 1999 to 2002. She then worked at McCormick & Schmick's for nine years in various roles, including Server, Banquet Server, Trainer, and Catering Sales & Events Manager. Her time at Cosi as a Catering Sales Manager and later as a Catering Account Executive further solidified her expertise in catering sales and client relations. This background has equipped her with valuable skills in customer service and event management.