Barbara Tucker
Phone 732-***-**** *** Essex Place
E-mail - *******@********.*** Morganville, NJ 07751
Experience:
N. Willner & Company, Inc., Matawan, NJ
Executive search firm focused on recruiting mid to senior level
professionals in all areas of Consumer Marketing and Sales. Majority of
searches are in the consumer manufacturing marketplace with distribution of
products throughout all consumer retail outlets.
Talent Acquisition Specialist (2005 to Present)
Recruiting Researcher (1991 to 2005)
. Develop an understanding of client's opportunities and company culture
through review of job descriptions and corporate/product literature.
Consult with clients to help them define staffing needs and talent
requirements, with the goal of building business while providing
quality service to our clients.
o Drew profitable growth for our company and clients by building
and maintaining a database of qualified candidates.
. Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify candidates
utilizing internal databases, internet job sites (LinkedIn,
CareerBuilder, Yahoo), Boolean searching, advertising, contact lists
and business/professional networks.
o Participated in webinars to maximize usage and results of
internet search engines and assist others in effectively
utilizing these tools.
o Investigated free sites to identify talent (i.e. Job Spider).
o Successfully identified diversity initiatives.
. Qualify potential candidates through preliminary screening, talent
assessment and analysis at all management levels to meet the needs of
the client. Gain an understanding of the personal background and
career development of candidates to ensure the best match for the
client's opportunity, salary requirement, company location, and future
growth. Present candidates to recruitment peers and hiring team.
o Successfully identified candidates that have led to
nationwide placements at major packaged
goods companies.
o Identified new business opportunities thru sourcing and
identification efforts.
o Developed and maintained strong existing network within the
Marketing community.
o Provided ongoing value to clients and maximize search efforts by
remaining current on industry trends and developments.
o Built long-term candidate and client relationships.
. Work alongside 16 affiliate offices within a recruiting network to
identify and qualify candidates for 'shared' opportunities.
o Managed an average of 75 to 100 job postings simultaneously.
. Handle all administrative details of the candidate process.
o Posted open positions on internal website.
o Converted resumes to internal formatting and forwarded to
clients and affiliate offices.
o Assisted in coordination of interview schedules between client
and candidate, conducted reference checks.
o Maintained regular updates on search itineraries through follow-
up and new data entry. Managed accurate documentation on all
candidates, searches and search activity.
o Managed and directed all incoming calls and inquiries.
Q Research Solutions, Old Bridge, NJ
Consumer Opinion Research Firm whose clients include consumer packaged
goods companies in the Food, Beverage, Cosmetic/Fragrance, Household
Product industries.
Panelist Relations Manager (part-time) 10/07 to 10/09
. Greeted Panelists and directed to testing areas. Responsible for
scheduling and payouts to Panelists for product evaluations, surveys,
home use tests and focus groups.
. Adding/Removing of Panelists to computer database, monitoring usage,
updating/maintaining database, fielding general inquiries
. Assisted in recruitment of new Panelists through telephone evaluations
to determine eligibility.
. Assisted in product preparation and oversaw product testing.
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American List Counsel, Princeton, NJ
Full service mailing list and database broker, manager, and compiler.
Assistant List Manager (03/86 to 02/91)
. Identified new clients for managed properties in the Publishing,
Fundraising and Finance industries.
. Order processing and Service Bureau coordination to ensure orders were
fulfilled correctly and in a timely manner.
. Liaison between Sales and Production Departments
. Updated client information.
. Fielded and answered incoming calls regarding company's services.
. Attended trade shows to obtain potential clients.
Education:
Glassboro State College, Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Computer Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Windows
XP, Windows 7 Applications
Knowledge of various Applicant Tracking Systems
Personal:
Sing, perform and compete internationally with Sweet Adelines International
(Women's 4-Part a cappella)