Manager Engineer

708-***-**** PO BOX ***

*******.***@***.*** AMY STEWART, CIR St. Charles, IL 60184

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A game changing strategist adept at building successful relationships with all levels of manage ment,

including executive coaching to support top management in the attainment of talent and profit.

• Spearheaded the design and implementation of best practices for talent acquisition and relationship

Result

management strategies. : Reduced time to hire from 90 to 55 days.

• Championed the expansion of potential candidate pool through prospecting, cold calling and

Result

networking. : 28% reduction in cost per hire and increase in presenting candidates with more

industry specific knowledge.

• Strategic contributor in driving organizational change, development, and improved performance.

Result

: Built the team that landed on Inc. 500’s fast growing companies, for two consecutive years .

• Exceptional coaching skills, developing hiring managers and interview teams throughout the

Result

recruitment process. : Increased retention rates by 38% and secured more promotions for

internal talent.

• Persuasive negotiating skills with the ability to “seal the deal” and demonstrated knowledge of EEO

Result

and OFCCP regulations. : 93% success rate of closing candidates with multiple offers and

achieved 100% of hiring goals during bankruptcy.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Preferred Meal Systems, Inc. (Food Manufacturer and Distributor) 08/10 – 11/10

Corporate Recruiter (Contract)

Work closely with hiring managers to support internal and external full life cycle recruitment efforts for the

Corporate Offices and manufacturing facilities in 5 locations. Provide recruitment guidance and lead support

to HR Office Managers at 5 manufacturing facilities. Specifically: Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing

Manager, Product Development Manager, VP Sales, Maintenance Mechanic, Quality Assurance, Safety

Manager, Business Analyst and Account Executives.

SIRVA, Inc., ($4 Billion Global Transportation/Logistics company) 11/07 – 1/2009

Senior Corporate Recruiter (released due to restructuring)

Responsible for full life cycle recruitment, staffing over 130 positions for corporate, regional and international

offices. Specifically: Executive Management, Finance, Human Resources, IT, Supply Chain,

Sales/Marketing, Operations/Warehouse, Logistics, Customer Service and Administrative roles.

Partner with Hiring Managers to create a staffing strategy for diversity recruitment needs during

organization’s bankruptcy. Utilized military career fairs as one alternative strategy to fill front line roles.

Develop metrics and benchmark program effectiveness for time to fill and cost per hire.

Establish college recruiting, job fairs, and internship programs which include 50 student internships on an

annual basis. Manage requisitions, postings, and approval process. Fuel employee referrals and coordinate

temporary staffing needs for the corporate offices.

NAL Worldwide (Supply Chain Logistics and 3PL provider) 6/06 – 7/07

Corporate Recruiter (contract position for 3 months, extended to 11 months)

Establish relationships with hiring managers, Board members, and the President to provide full life cycle

recruitment to meet business needs. Specifically: VP Sales/Business Development, Software Engineer,

Industrial Engineer, Supply Chain Manager, Warehouse/Operations Manager, Marketing Manager, Database

Administrator, Financial/Business Analyst, Account Representatives, Programmer, and

Transportation/Logistics Coordinator.

Initiated the presentation, selection, offer, negotiation, closing and administrative components involved in full

lifecycle recruiting for ramp up phase.

Utilized behavioral interviewing questions to determine best fit for High profile/business critical positions.

Implemented team interviews and solicited feedback from CEO and senior level managers on hiring process

and quality of the candidates.

DuPage County Forest Preserve (Non profit) 2/05 – 5/07

Recruitment Specialist

Provide full life cycle, high volume, non exempt, professional and management level positions conduct

screening interviews and recommend top candidates.

Source and assess candidates in niche markets to provide diverse, strong talent pools through a variety of

traditional and non traditional recruitment methods. Build and maintain productive relationships with external

talent networks.

Alta Mas Alliances, Inc. (Sole Proprietor) 9/00 2/05

Human Resource Consultant

Provide HR policies and procedures, employee relations, recruitment, benefits and compensation

assessment as well as other related projects for small to medium sized businesses.

METHODOLOGIES

Google, Yahoo Groups, Cold Calling, LinkedIn, Employee Referrals, Agencies, Job Boards, Networking

Clubs, Conferences, Associations, Blogs, Social Networking Sites

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio

CERTIFICATIONS

AIRS Certified Internet Recruiter (CIR) and AIRS Social Sourcing Recruiter

Graduate, Corporate Coach University, Corporate Coach

COMPUTER

MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Ceridian, HR Smart, Power Point

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