Paula Wilson
Plano, TX *****
*********@*****.***
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Enfora, Inc. (A Novatel Wireless Company) – Richardson, Texas 2007 present
Sr. Corporate Recruiter and HR Generalist
Report to Sr. Director of Human Resources. Responsible for filling open requisitions for leading provider of wireless
networking solutions. Duties include initial identification of candidates, screening to determine if qualified, coordinating
interviews, reference checks, offer letter generation, offer extensions and negotiations. Proficient in Ceridian Applicant
Tracking System (ATS). Discuss hiring needs with managers and plan recruiting strategies. Recruit candidates for
various levels and areas in the company including Sales, Product Line Management, Program Management, MIS, Field
Application Engineering, System/Network Administration, Product Marketing, Technical Writing, Training and Course
Development, System Test, Proposal Management, Product Management, Procurement, Software Development,
Hardware Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Human Resources, Administrative, Finance and
Accounting. Additional Human Resources experience includes Performance Review Administration, Employee
Relations, Behavioral Interview Training, Benefits Administration, Event Planning, Payroll Administration (Ceridian) and
addressing general HR related questions.
Tektronix Richardson, Texas 2006 2007
Sr. Corporate Recruiter
Reported to Director of Staffing and University Relations. Responsible for filling open global requisitions in the
Communications Business Division of world leader in test, measurement and monitoring company. Duties include initial
identification of candidates, screening to determine if qualified, coordinating interviews, reference checks, offer
extensions and negotiations. Proficient in iRecruitment Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Discuss hiring needs with
managers and plan recruiting strategies. Recruit candidates for various levels and areas in the company including
Sales, Product Line Management, Program Management, MIS, Field Application Engineering, System/Network
Administration, Product Marketing, Technical Writing, Training and Course Development, Business Consultants,
Marketing Communications, Product Management, Procurement, Manufacturing, Human Resources, Administrative,
Finance and Accounting.
TransCore (formerly Amtech/Intermec Corporation) Dallas, Texas 2001 2006
Sr. Corporate Recruiter
Reported to Director of Human Resources. Responsible for filling all open requisitions in the company nationwide
including Canada for largest global manufacturer of transportation based RFID technology. Duties include initial
identification of candidates, screening to determine if qualified, coordinating interviews, reference checks, offer
extensions and negotiations. Discuss hiring needs with managers and plan recruiting strategies. Handle employee
relations and basic HR duties when required. Negotiate and manage vendors. Recruit candidates for all levels and
areas in the company including Sales, Systems Engineering, Software Development, Civil Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Firmware Engineering, System/Network Administration, Field Technicians, Product
Marketing, QA/Test Engineering, Technical and Proposal Writing, Marketing Communications, Product Management,
Contract Administration, Human Resources, Order Administration, Customer Service/Call Center Representatives,
System Sales Engineering, Administrative, Training, Program Management, Legal, Finance and Accounting.
EpicRealm Richardson, Texas 2000 2001
Corporate Recruiter
Reported to Director of Recruiting. Responsible for filling all open requisitions in content delivery networking (CDN)
company. Duties include initial identification of candidates, screening, interviewing, offer extensions and negotiations.
Instrumental in implementing recruiting procedures and processes in this Internet start up company. Recruited
candidates for all levels and areas in the company including Software Development, Sales, Sales Engineering, Quality
Assurance, Network Administration, Product Marketing, Technical Writing, Program Management, Marketing
Communications, NOC Engineers, Professional Services, Product Development, and Accounting.
Amtech Corporation Dallas, Texas 1998 2000
Corporate Recruiter
Reported to Director of Human Resources. Responsible for filling all open requisitions in Dallas location. Duties included
initial identification of candidates, screening to determine if qualified, coordinating interviews, reference checks, offer
extensions and negotiations. Met on daily basis to discuss hiring needs with managers and to plan recruiting strategies.
Instituted college intern program. Handled employee relations and basic HR duties. Negotiated and managed vendors.
Recruited candidates for all levels and areas in the company including Sales, Systems Engineering, Software
Development, Network Administration, RF Field Techs, Product Marketing, Technical Writing, Marketing
Communications, Product Management, System Sales Engineering, Administrative, Program Management, Finance
and Accounting. Maintained and updated Human Resource database.
PEOPLECO Dallas, Texas 1997 1998
Sr. Recruiter
Reported to CEO. Full responsibility for the Recruiting Department of staffing agency. Implemented recruiting
procedures. Duties included handling all incoming resumes, cold calling, interviewing and prepping candidates,
submitting resumes, arranging interviews, reference checks, presenting offers, salary negotiations, and client
development and management for staffing agency. Directly responsible for all placements in various industries including
advertising, accounting, retail, mortgage, marketing, and administrative.
KING COMPUTERSEARCH Dallas, Texas 1996 1997
Research Associate/Technical Recruiter
Reported to CEO and Owner of Technical Recruiting Search Firm. Responsible for name generation, telephone
sourcing, interviewing, prospect evaluation and screening, submission and presentation of candidates to clien ts,
arranging candidate/client interviews, prepping candidates for interviews, and performing candidate reference checks for
high technology search firm. Research duties included identifying both potential candidates and potential client
companies using various sources such as internal and external databases, unsolicited resumes, the Internet, CorpTech,
cold calling, professional membership lists and referrals. Specialized in recruiting for Telecom and other high tech
computer companies.
KORN/FERRY INTERNATIONAL Dallas, Texas 1993 1996
Receptionist/Research Assistant
Reported to Branch Manager and Partner of premier global provider of talent management solutions. Responsible for
answering switchboard and handling all reception duties for Dallas branch of international executive search firm. Other
responsibilities include maintaining filing system for all incoming resumes, distributing daily mail, proofreading and
editing Korn/Ferry documents, assisting the consultants with various research projects. Additional research
responsibilities included evaluating and distributing resumes to appropriate consultants, identifying potential candidates
for searches using Searcher Database, and name generation using several sources.
EDUCATION:
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY Dallas, Texas
Graduate Studies, Anthropology Awarded full scholarship and teaching assistantship; GPA: 3.9
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Miami, Florida
Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, Anthropology/Sociology, Minor in Psychology
CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Trainer for Talent Selection (Behavioral Interviewing)