Jade Luu

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Belmont, CA *4002

510-***-**** (Cell), ursw5o@r.postjobfree.com

My LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jade-luu-jluu-accentcare-com/0/b53/732

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

• 11 + years of experience as a Recruiter (Scientific and Healthcare).

• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple (sometimes and constants changing) priorities and work effectively in a fast paced environment.

• Strong internet search skills; strong candidates networking; strong strategic thinking, influence, and negotiation skills; proven ability to work both independently and partnering with others at all levels of the organization; good organization.

• Used ATS (Applicant Tracking System) database: Kenexa Recruiter, WebHire, Taleo/STARs, LotusNotes, AirsOxygen, FileMaker and TriNet.

• Created efficient Internet search models for sourcing candidate resumes (BioSpace.com,/Hirehealth.com, MedZilla, HotNurseJobs.com, Nurses.com, AbsolutelyHealthCare.com, HospitalSoup.com, HotJobs.com, CareerBuilder.com, Brassring.com, Craigslists.org, Datafreenzy.com, WebHire.com, FlipDog.com, DICE.com, AirsDirectory/AirsOxygen, PC Recruiter, Taleo/STARs, Spoke.com, ASTD.org (American Society for Training Development), RAPS.org (Regulatory Affairs Professional Society), RegulatoryCareers.com, MonsterTrak and Monster.com, LinkedIn).

• Staffing Agency environment: Created and executed lead lists to develop potential clients and source candidates (SearchExpo, Hoovers.com, and Bio.com); Developed new Healthcare Recruitment business at Axis Executive Search, Inc., & OnStaff; Created specialized recruitment desks for Healthcare, Biotechnology, and Pharmaceutical; Created client accounts by way of cold calls resulting in a rising profit rate of 250%.

• Experienced working with 3rd party vendor.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Proficient in Windows 95 & 98 & Office 2000, NT Workstation & XP, Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, Netscape Communicator, Microsoft Outlook) Act 2000, Lotus Notes 4.6 (Database), PC Recruiter, iMac and FileMaker Pro (Database), WebHire/Kenexa (Database), Taleo/STARs (database).

EDUCATION:

Merritt College Oakland, CA

Accomplish AA level degree, in the process to finish pre-requisition to get into Nursing program.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES:

AccentCare Home-Health & Home-Care Foster City, CA

Regional Corporate Healthcare Recruiter for Northern California (Perm) 5/30/2007 to Present

AccentCare is one of the nation's leaders in homecare and a trusted companion in providing a wide range of quality personal in-home care options to enable seniors to live at home independently.

• Support 6 central offices; Working closely with the hiring managers to schedule Phone Interviews and Face to Face Interviews.

• Attend strategies meeting with the hiring managers for new requisitions and head-counts.

• Conducting pre-screening interview through via phone to qualify potential candidates; recommend and present qualified candidates to the hiring managers; Conducting Face to Face interview with candidates; Conduct reference checks.

• Working closely with third vendors to pre-screen and qualifying candidates to recommend and present to the hiring managers.

• Attend Job Fairs; Responsible to post positions online, local newspapers, and publications.

• Positions recruiting: Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Speech Therapist, Medical Social Worker, Clinical Supervisor, Receptionist, Dir of Patient Care Services, Intake Coordinator, Pharmacist, QI Nurse, Certified Home Health Aide, Clinical Coordinator, Clinical Staffer, Business Associate, Clinical Liaison, Sales, Marketing, Administrator, Medical Coder, CAN.

Amgen Inc. (Kenexa) South San Francisco, CA

Candidate Developer/Sourcer/Recruiter (Perm with Kenexa; Onsite at Amgen) 8/29/2005 to 3/12/2007

Amgen is a leading human therapeutics company in the biotechnology industry. For 25 years, the company has tapped the power of scientific discovery and innovation to dramatically improve people’s lives. Amgen pioneered the development of novel products based on advances in recombinant DNA and molecular biology and launched the biotechnology industry’s first blockbuster medicines.

• Supporting Staffing Consultants and other Candidate Developers to source & recruit potential candidates for R&D (Clinical Data Management, Clinical Systems Support, Contract Management, Project Manager, CRA,

• Clinical Trials Services, BSM, SAS Programmer, Clinical Study Planner, Biostatistician, Epidemiologist), and PAQ (QA, QE, QC, Validation) department.

• Positions recruited include non-exempt and exempt; entry level to managerial & executive.

• Conducting pre-screening interview through via phone to qualify potential candidates; recommend and present qualified

candidates to the hiring managers; Conducting Face to Face interview with candidates.

• Working closely with the hiring managers to schedule Phone Interviews.

• Attend strategies meeting with the hiring managers and Staffing Consultant for new requisitions and head-counts.

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• Candidates’ development and management: developing candidate interest in the company and position; matching candidate

qualities and competencies to those needed by the organization; assessing candidate strengths as compared to the position profile and other candidates; conduct Pre-Screens over the phone by using Behavioral interview.

• Strong internet search skills; strong strategic thinking, influence, and negotiation skills; proven ability to work both independently and partnering with others at all levels of the organization; good organization skill.

• Internet based candidate sourcing, developing passive job seekers by cold calling references and to competitive companies; proactive network builder.

• Successfully managed multiple (sometimes changing) priorities and work effectively in a fast paced environment.

• Manages applicant tracking system (ATS) by inputting and adjusting editing candidate information using Webhire and Kenexa Recruiter.

• Working closely with third vendors to pre-screen and qualifying candidates to recommend and present to the hiring managers.

LifeScan, Inc. (a Johnson & Johnson company) Milpitas, CA

Recruiter/Sourcer 9/30/04 to 8/26/05

(Started contracting through Kelly Services between 9/30/04 to 3/30/05, then transitioned to HRfirst as a

Full-Time employee since 3/30/05)

For more than two decades, LifeScan has been committed to improving the quality of life for people with diabetes. LifeScan pioneered the modern era of blood glucose monitoring with the introduction of OneTouch® technology. By eliminating wiping and timing procedures, OneTouch Systems helped bring blood glucose testing out of the laboratory and into the hands of patients.

• Support six Sr. Recruiter to source & recruit potential candidates for Marketing, Sales, Business Development, Clinical, Medical, CRA, Regulatory Affairs and Submissions, Clinical Affairs, QA, QE, R&D, Engineers, Operations, Global Supply Chain, Customer Services, IS, Bioinformatics, Supplier Development, Finances, Manufacturing/Materials Management and Human Resources departments.

• Positions recruited include non-exempt and exempt; entry level to managerial & executive (Director & above).

• Working closely with the Sr. Recruiters and hiring managers to schedule interviews and conference meetings.

• Attend strategies meeting with the hiring managers and Sr. Recruiters for new requisitions.

• Partnership and strategize with the Sr. Recruiters to development of candidates profile and recruitment.

• Conducting pre-screening interview through via phone to qualify potential candidates; recommend and present qualified candidates to the Sr. Recruiters and hiring managers; Conduct Pre-Screens over the phone by using behavioral interview; conduct reference checks.

• Candidates’ development and management: developing candidate interest in the company and position; matching candidate qualities and competencies to those needed by the organization; assessing candidate strengths as compared to the position profile and other candidates.

• Strong internet search skills; strong strategic thinking, influence, and negotiation skills; proven ability to work both independently and partnering with others at all levels of the organization; good organization

• Internet based candidate sourcing, developing passive job seekers by cold calling references and to competitive companies; proactive network builder.

• Successfully managed multiple (sometimes changing) priorities and work effectively in a fast paced environment.

• Generated offer letters; Post positions online such as on Job Boards, Universities and Diversities website; Input and create job requisition in Taleo system; Cover and fill-in while Sr. Recruiters and Recruiter Coordinator are on vacation.

• Manages applicant tracking system (ATS) by inputting and adjusting editing candidate information using Taleo/STARs and WebHire (from Kelly Services) database.

• Took training courses through:

1. eUniversity sponsor by Johnson & Johnson:

Course: “Targeted Selection Web-Based”: *Dimensions, Data, and STARs, *Interview Techniques, *Data Evaluation and Integration and *Mastery Check; “Target Selection Live Coaching Session”: *Interview Guide, *Self-Assessment, *Data Evaluation Instructions.

2. TrainR sponsor by LifeScan/LifeNet:

Courses: Mandatory Health Care Compliance Training, Quality System and Safety: Health Care Compliance and Health Care Compliance Resources; Safety, Ergonomic & Environmental; Good Documentation Practices; Potential Reportable Complaint Reporting Policy; LifeScan Quality Manual, LifeScan’s Quality System; Workplace Harassment & Workplace Violence.

3. AirsDirectory/Airs Oxygen Training:

Courses: Oxygen Expert Enterprise Training; Googling for Candidates; Search Lab 3.0.

• Conducting pre-screening interview through via phone and face-to-face meetings to qualify potential candidates and using Behavioral interview.

• Working closely with the hiring managers to schedule interviews and conference meetings.

• Along with HR Director, I am responsible for the corporate strategy of the recruiting aspects and final hiring of employees.

• Source and recruit candidates located nation wide for temporary, contract to permanent basis and permanent (exempt and non-exempt) positions.

• Negotiated salary range with candidates.

• Manages applicant-tracking system (ATS) by inputting and adjusting editing candidate information using TriNet database.

• Conduct reference checks, drug and credential verifications.

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• Cooperator to the Executive Assistant to generate and finalize offer letters and to create new hire applicant file.

Positions worked on: Account Manager-Post Sales Support-Client Services, Security Engineer, Project Manager-Platform Services, Director, Client Services-Account Management, Implementation-Project Manager, Technical Project Manager-Client Implementations, Operations Analyst- Service Delivery Operations.

COL Search/Scientific (Got Laid-Off, business was slow) Pleasanton, CA

Scientific/Healthcare Recruiter 9/2003 - 7/2004

• Source and recruit candidates located nation wide for temporary basis and permanent positions in Pharmaceutical, Biotech and Healthcare industry.

• Conducting interviews through via phone and face-to-face meetings to qualify the candidates and using Behavioral interview.

• Identified, coordinated and set interviews between clients, 3rd party vendor and candidates.

• Negotiated salary range with candidates.

• Successfully managed multiple (sometimes changing) priorities and work effectively in a fast paced environment.

• Manages applicant-tracking system (ATS) by inputting and adjusting editing candidate information using FileMaker Pro database.

• Performed reference checks, drug and credential verifications.

• Managing and maintaining weekly payroll status of the contractors.

• For Abbott Lab/Manpower: for qualified candidates are submitted through and using UltraSource (ATS).

Pharmaceutical/Biotech/Healthcare Clients: Amgen, Abbott Lab, MedImmune, ProTrials, Chiron, Novacea,

Novartis. Myogen, Antelope Valley Hospital.

Positions worked on: CRA, Medical Safety Reviewer, Safety Associate, Clinical Medical Services Specialist, Clinical Liaison, Clinical Project Manager, Clinical Data Coordinator, Clinical Studies Specialist, Clinical Document Support, Technical/Medical Writer, Clinical Statistician, Biostatistician, Clinical Application Specialist, Pharmacist, Pharmacist Tech, Registered Nurse, Research Nurse, Occupational Health Nurse, Phlebotomists, Registered Dietitian, Medical Technician, Product Quality Assurance Specialist.

Mid to Senior level of Scientist and Chemist: QA, QC, Research & Drug Development, Analytical Sciences, Research Associates, Validation, Process Development, Tech Lab.

Sharf, Woodward & Associates Inc. Sherman Oaks, CA

Contract Recruiter 01/2003 - 03/2003

• Source and recruit candidates for full time and temporary basis positions in Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Healthcare, Financial and Mortgages.

• Conducting interviews through via phone and face-to-face meetings to qualify the candidates.

• Identified, coordinated and set interviews between clients, 3rd party vendor and candidates.

• Negotiated salary range with candidates.

• Manages applicant-tracking system (ATS) by inputting and adjusting editing candidate information using Lotus Notes database.

• Performed reference checks, drug and credential verifications.

Pharmaceutical/Biotech Clients: Amgen, Quintiles.

Positions worked on: Mid to Senior level of Scientists and Chemists: QA, QC, Research & Drug Development, Analytical Sciences,

Research Associates, Validation, Process Development, Tech Lab.

Financial and Mortgages Clients: Washington Mutual, Bank of America

Positions worked on: Loan Officer, Loan Processor.

OnStaff Inc. Burbank, CA

National Healthcare/Scientific Recruiter 04/2002 - 01//2003

• Placement of over 50 contract employees.

• Source and recruit candidates for full time and temporary basis positions in Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Financial and Mortgages.

• Built candidate database in the areas of Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Biotechnology.

• Negotiated terms and fees for search contracts.

• Conducting interviews through via phone and face-to-face meetings to qualify the candidates.

• Identified, coordinated and set interviews between clients, 3rd party vendor and candidates.

• Negotiated salary range with candidates.

• Performed reference checks, drug and credential verifications.

• Managing and maintaining weekly payroll status of the contractors.

• Successfully managed multiple (sometimes changing) priorities and work effectively in a fast paced environment; successfully managed heavy loads of positions.

Pharmaceutical/Biotech Clients: Amgen, J&J, Baxter.

Positions worked on: Mid to Senior level of Scientists and Chemists: QA, QC, Research & Drug Development, Analytical Sciences, Research Associates, Validation, Process Development, and Tech Lab.

Healthcare Clients: Cigna Healthcare, WellPoint (Blue Cross/Blue Shield Association).

Positions worked on: Registered Nurses, LVN/LPN, Case/Care Manager, Utilization Reviewer, and Pharmacist, Medical Coder,

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Medical Biller, Back and Front Medical Assistant.

Financial/Mortgages Clients: Washington Mutual, Bank of America.

Positions worked on: Loan Officer, Loan Processor, Bank Teller.

Axis Executive Search, Inc. (An MRI Network Affiliate) San Diego, CA

Account Executive 08/2001-- 04/2002

• Supported all aspects of sales & recruiting in healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotech, and therapeutic.

• Analyzed and developed business model for Healthcare recruitment.

• Developed contingent and retained clients in the areas of Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology.

• Negotiated terms and fees for search contracts.

• Networked and recruited exemplary passive and active candidates.

• Identified, coordinated and set interviews between clients and candidates.

• Performed reference checks, drug and credential verifications.

• Initiated, developed and presented Job Fairs.

Pharmaceutical and Biotech positions worked on: Mid to Senior level of Scientists and Chemists: QA, QC, Research & Drug Development, Analytical Sciences, Research Associates, Validation, Process Development, and Tech Lab.

Healthcare positions worked on: Registered Nurses, LVN/LPN, Case/Care Manager, Utilization Reviewer, Pharmacist, and Physician.

Resources2000 (8/1999 - 8/2001) San Jose, CA

Account Manager: 8/2000 -- 08/2001

• Supported the CEO with all aspects of sales, recruiting and business development.

• Managed existing clients and acquired new clients resulting in 250% increased revenues.

• Created and maintained new recruiting desks (biotechnology, pharmaceutical, IT and semiconductor).

• Successfully networked, evaluated and presented qualified candidates to clients.

• Trained and managed recruiters and staff.

• Analyzed and modified new and existing marketing tools (designed company web site and created company logo).

• Updated and maintained candidates file.

• Managed client relations on site per client’s request and via phone.

• Responsible for maintaining company’s office supplies.

• Initiated, developed and presented Job Fairs.

• Performed reference checks, drug and credential verifications.

Admin/Recruiter (Part-Time): 8/1999 - 8/2000

• Source and recruit candidates online; coordinate and schedule interviews for candidates; and front desk duties.

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