THERESA CARABA

Clearwater, Florida *****

347-***-**** • ad21tc@r.postjobfree.com

Linked In: Theresa Caraba

SUMMARY

Seasoned job development, and recruiting professional with 10+ years’ experience placing applicants in, Executive and Allied health level Medical, Administrative, Transportation, Automotive/Diesel and Maintenance industries.

Located, engaged, and attracted prospective healthcare companies to form partnerships to secure employment contracts.

Placed Management, Interim and Permanent Director, Executive level and C-suite candidates for Long Term Care, Skilled Nursing, Acute Care, ER, Wound Care, Perioperative, NICU, Pediatrics, ICU, Behavioral Health, HR, Revenue Cycle, Materials Management, and Accounting, and other specialties.

Experienced in Salesforce, Bullhorn, Zoho, and Caspio Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Created 1,000 job orders within a two year period with Medical Facilities, Clinics, and Hospitals.

Received the Diamond club award twice for most interviews, and placements in a quarter.

EXPERIENCE

Maxim Healthcare Staffing June 5th 2023 to September 18th 2023

National Recruiting manager/ Temp assignment

On boarded and credentialed candidates. Made over 70 to 100 calls a day calling nurses of every specialty, i.e., Psych, Mother baby, Med surg, ICU, OR, etc. and also OB, OR, Surgical techs and sterile processing technicians for open interim 13 week and longer opportunities in hospitals, long term care and skilled nursing facilities nationwide. I utilized several search engines daily, such as company database, Vivian, Career Builder, Indeed, LinkedIn and many other platforms to find candidates, as well as receive leads of candidates that applied on the company website.

Prescreened and vetted candidates, requested and received their resumes, updated their resumes using company format, discussed pay packages, assisted in updating their skills checklists, requested covid cards, and/or medical exemptions, certifications, such as BLS, CPR, PALS, etc., provided cover letters and whatever additional requirements needed by account managers and healthcare/hospital clients to fill open roles.

Discussed housing and provided links to find housing. Followed up with candidates once an offer was make and accepted and made sure to check in with all candidates that they are on the job and made myself available to contact me to discuss any concerns, and answer any questions they had.

One Staff Medical Healthcare Staffing agency – Temp assignment Nov 2022 – March 2023

Travelling nurse and Tech Senior Recruiter

Made over 70 to 100 calls a day calling nurses of every specialty, i.e., Psych, Mother baby, Med surg, ICU, OR, etc. and also OB, OR, Surgical techs and sterile processing technicians for open interim 13 week and longer opportunities in hospitals, long term care and skilled nursing facilities nationwide. I utilized several search engines daily, such as company database, Vivian, Career Builder, Indeed, LinkedIn and many other platforms to find candidates, as well as receive leads of candidates that applied on the company website.

Prescreened and vetted candidates, requested and received their resumes, updated their resumes using company format, discussed pay packages, assisted in updating their skills checklists, requested covid cards, and/or medical exemptions, certifications, such as BLS, CPR, PALS, etc., provided cover letters and whatever additional requirements needed by account managers and healthcare/hospital clients to fill open roles.

Discussed housing and provided links to find housing. Followed up with candidates once an offer was make and accepted and made sure to check in with all candidates that they are on the job and made myself available to contact me to discuss any concerns, and answer any questions they had.

Mission Search Healthcare Staffing agency, Tampa, Florida Dec 2021 – Oct 2022

Director of Candidate and Client Services

Provided Interim/Locum, C - Suite, Director and Executive contract and permanent placements nationwide in the healthcare industry.

Developed relationships with HR Directors, Business Managers for business development to increase job orders.

Maintained career long contacts to source new candidates, contract new clients and increase job orders.

Led daily meetings with Client Liaisons to review job openings, candidate presentations, job descriptions, and update client requirements.

Led a project to identify and evaluate dormant candidates and clients in the ATS. Distributed result list to the appropriate recruiters to reengage candidates, and determine if dormant clients had business needs.

Created and developed a job fair program, coordinated with recruiters to profile attendees, match attendees to open requisitions, and networked with other employers for business development.

Trained Jr Recruiters on company processes, matrix expectations, build their bench, and industry terminology.

Led workshops to explain benefits, expenses covered, per diem, joint commission requirements for interim candidates.

Talent Acquisition Responsibilities

Sourced candidates for critical access hospitals in rural communities with 25 and under bed capacity.

Maintained consistent 5+ placements monthly, meeting company metrics.

Placed management, director, and executive level candidates for long term care, skilled nursing, acute care, ED, wound care, perioperative, NICU, pediatrics, ICU, behavioral health, HR, revenue cycle, materials management, and accounting.

Profiled 30+ candidates weekly, wrote biographies, received and verified references as part of the onboarding processes for presentation to clients.

As a Joint Commission Accredited agency we followed all policy, practices and requirements.

Interviewed, pre-qualified, negotiated offers and closed hires, and performed reference checks.

Leveraged LinkedIn, Indeed, Zoom Info, social media sites and personal network to target, attract and develop passive candidates.

Exceeded quotas for cold calls, job orders, and placements.

Ultimate Medical Academy (Non-Profit), Tampa, Florida Feb 2020 – Dec 2021

Sr. Business Developer

Provided sourcing for healthcare management, healthcare IT management, medical administrative assistants, and medical billing and coding specialists.

Responsible for developing and sourcing a 5 state territory, maintaining a 60+ a day call volume for business development resulting in 1,000 job orders over my 2 year tenure.

Located, engaged, and attracted prospective healthcare companies to form partnerships to secure employment contracts.

Mentored and collaborated a team of career advisors to provide services and employment training to candidates.

Held weekly meetings to hear candidate presentations, including candidate requirements and any special services needed.

Worked directly with hiring managers to present recent graduates for job openings, negotiate salaries and develop job descriptions.

Responsible for all aspects of the hiring process, scheduling interviews, follow up interviews, provide offer letters and provided consistent employee performance reports. Verified employment as part of the hiring and employment confirmation process.

Easter Seals, New York, NY April 2018 to Sept, 2019

Job Developer/Case Manager/Intake Specialist/Trainer and workshop instructor

Met with participant’s to assess their job readiness, updated resumes, performed mock interviews, created cover/thank you letters.

Updated case notes on interactions with participant’s regarding job referrals/trainings, utilizing Salesforce.

Referred participants to training opportunities, and educational opportunities.

Called new applicants interested in participating in the Senior Employment Program to prescreen and verify their eligibility. Intakes done in person once eligibility is determined. Onboarding and I-9’s completed.

Created and facilated job club/workshops for participant’s to prepare them for interviews and provided technical training and support.

Total Transportation Bus Company, Brooklyn, NY Dec 2016 to Dec 2017

Sr. Recruiting Specialist

Created employment ads on Indeed, Zip Recruiter, Facebook etc.

Processed resumes, prescreened applicants then completed onboarding.

Created excel spreadsheets of all applicants that were contacted, showed up for the interview, and how many applicants were hired.

Mildred Elley Business and Medical Trade School, New York, NY Feb 2013-August 2016

Job Developer/Sr. Recruiter

Ran weekly grass root marketing programs to target different areas of the metropolitan develop job orders and networking.

Performed cold calls daily to find potential hiring managers.

Developed job descriptions with hiring managers.

Participated in job fairs to attract new candidates to fill open requisitions.

Sourced jobs for active students and alumni.

Verified graduates employment status from employers and request feedback from employers of the graduate’s progress and good standing.

Conducted workshops for new students and current students to help them learn how to network for a job.

Administered mock interviews and help prepared students for mock interviews. Instructed them on how to prepare a portfolio of their resume, cover letter and accomplishments, reference letters, etc.

Performed monthly orientations to new students, to inform them of what services the placement department would provide.

New York Automotive & Diesel Institute, Queens, NY Sept 2009-June 2012

Placement Assistant/Career Counselor

Met with current students and graduates for job placement. Updated and reviewed their resumes and scheduled interviews.

Performed monthly orientations to new students, to inform them of services offered.

Performed mock interviews and provided literature of how to prepare for an interview, prepare a cover letter and thank you letter.

EDUCATION

HR Management Certificate, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Associates Degree in Health Sciences, Queens Borough College, 3.50 gpa, Queens, NY

CERTIFICATIONS/DIPLOMA

Tampa School of Real Estate, Tampa, Florida

Office Technology And Medical Billing & Coding, Career Institute of Health & Technology, Queens, NY

Betty Owens School for Business. Administrative assistant diploma received with a 4.0 gpa. Queens, NY

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