Brenda Vas

*** * **** ***** *****, Chicago IL ***11

954-***-****; hexklh@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

• Extensive experience in training and general management functions, with background in recruiting, marketing and customer service

• Highly organized; track record of efficient time management techniques including planning, scheduling, and delegating

• Collaborates well with other team members to balance corporate initiatives across different departments

• Proven skills in mentoring and identifying potential and abilities of individuals

Professional Experience

Michael Page International, Chicago, IL April ’08 – June ‘09

Recruiter

• Recruited and interviewed candidates for contract and temp to perm positions.

• Sourced candidates using a wide variety of vehicles including but not limited to cold calling, Internet sourcing, mining, advertising and internet posting.

• Conducted candidate Internet searches using Monster and advanced searching techniques.

• Define, implement and execute recruiting and sourcing strategies to meet client-staffing requirements.

• Met required productivity expectations.

• Track and record candidate disposition in our national database.

• Posted positions online.

• Maintained current list of clients including Fortune 500 Financial, Consumer and Manufacturing companies.

• Helped start up finance and accounting in Chicago market.

• Put together job fairs for the dept to get more referrals from current consultants on assignment.

• Assisted permanent division in their search as needed.

Sanford Barrows, Ft. Lauderdale, FL July ’07 – February ‘08

Market Manager

• Made sales calls and conducted in-person meetings with key managers to senior-level executives, for the purpose of selling our services to prospective clients and building on existing client relationships.

• Recruit, interviewed and place highly skilled professionals.

• Responsible for solidifying Sanford Barrows presence in local marketplace through consistent participation in networking organizations and events.

• Provided the highest quality customer service to both clients and candidates.

• Strategized with teammates to accomplish weekly business growth goals.

Thomas and Associates, Miami, FL August ’04 – July ‘07

IT, Finance and Accounting

Recruiter/HR

• Facilitated recruiting process with hiring manager (sourcing, interviewing and selection).

• Built and established open communication with supervisors and managers in determining recruiting needs.

• Partnered with business units to develop recruiting plans and strategies.

• Sourced candidates, consistently evaluating current and new sourcing opportunities.

• Developed and maintained an effective recruiting network, via college and job fair recruiting, conference or meeting attendance, trade journal use, and relationships with agencies and vendors.

• Determined job offer, working with hiring manager and business unit HR as appropriate.

• Ensured completion of all pre-employment screening.

• Trained and oriented supervisors and employees with respect to recruiting procedures, effective interviewing skills, and applicable laws.

• Communicated recruiting initiatives to business unit HR, employees and hiring managers.

• Maintained applicant flow logs as required by appropriate local laws and regulations.

• Responsible for making Affirmative Action Plan a reality.

• Maintained legally required files for job openings and candidate selection.

• Performed project work related to ongoing recruiting initiatives.

• Ensured metrics are achieved within Service Level Agreement.

Education

AIU -- Business Administration

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