Manager Human Resources

Howard R. Appel

*** ******* **** ****** - **** Mary, Florida 32746

Home Phone: 407-***-**** - Cellular: 407-***-****

abhjqd@r.postjobfree.com

http://www.linkedin.com/in/howieappel

CORPORATE RECRUITER

College Recruiting and Agency Engagement Issues

SUMMARY/STRENGTHS

* Able to travel 75% of the time.

* Demonstrated success in the full cycle employment process.

* 25 years experience in the placement of engineers and other

professionals.

* Experience in the staffing agency, corporate, and government

employment sectors.

* Proficient in niche job board sites.

* Created and maintained successful college internship programs

* Extensive use of Windows 95/98/2000 and NT,

* Proficient with MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook.

* Successfully staffed 66 offices, 6 divisions and built a database from

175,000 to 204,000 resumes.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Corporate Recruiter/Sourcer and Vendor Manager, 03/07

to 02/09

HNTB Corporation, Lake Mary, FL

Insured all search firms followed proper process in working with HNTB

offices nationwide. Handled all database inquiries. Responded to all

levels of needs for recruiting team by providing resumes of candidates

using a variety of internet search tools, niche sites, and chat rooms.

Answered all resume submittal related questions from all calls to home

office in Kansas City, Missouri. Scheduled and attended college job fairs

and industry related job fairs. Travelled extensively nation wide for

large project meetings. Reviewed and screened local candidates. Worked

with 14 recruiters in 6 divisions and 66 offices to fill open requirements.

Corporate Employment Coordinator, 12/04

to 6/06

Wharton-Smith, Inc., Construction Group, Sanford, Florida

Created and maintained entire employment/recruiting cycle. "Go to" person

for staffing Orlando, Tampa, and Palm City regional offices as well as

subsidiary, SiteSecure. Staffed over 50 job sites (to include

superintendents and foremen) to include water, wastewater treatment plants

in the Bahamas and Virgin Islands. Performed full employment cycle to

include prescreening through drug testing and assessments. Develop and

maintain strong relationships with colleges offering construction programs.

Enhance, maintain and coordinate both Co-op and internship programs

through UCF and other state-wide schools. Attend and conduct job fairs,

open houses and career days. Extensive use of the Internet, networking

groups and search firms to locate passive candidates. Responsible for 100%

growth in one year. Responsible for all advertising using unique and "out

of the box" techniques. Updated, on a continual basis, company web site.

Maintain and monitor an internal referral system encouraging and enhancing

both bonus structure and on-time bonus payments. Built a customized

applicant tracking system of over 1000 qualified candidates. Used MS Excel

and MS Word extensively. Completed reports for EEO Compliance, Management,

and College Internship.

Independent Avon Representative

2/04 to Present

Building an Avon business as a husband and wife team. Order entry and

delivery. Insure all "downline" are continually motivated to build their

businesses.

Director 2003 to Present

ProNet Central Florida

Established a chapter for unemployed professionals. This is an all

volunteer organization created to help professionals re-strategize their

job search. Meets one night per month in a support group environment.

Responsible for the day-to-day operations. Maintain high energy level,

enthusiasm and motivation for professional in the midst of both career

changing and job searching.

Contract Sr. Technical Recruiter, Auritas Consulting, Lake Mary, Florida

08/04 to 11/04

Responsible for the contract placement of professionals having skills in

the SAP arena. Position required telecommuting from a home office. Work

through emails, phone, and laptop communication with candidates throughout

the world.

Contract Substance Abuse Counselor, Gateway Foundation, Orlando, Florida

5/04 to 8/04

Orange County Corrections Division (Same responsibilities as The Sanford

Bridge).

Unrelated Employment 9/03 to 1/04

Substance Abuse Counselor, 7/02 to 9/03

The Sanford Bridge, Sanford, Florida

Management of felons sentenced to a 6-month substance abuse residential

program. Performed psychosocial assessments, group and individual

counseling. Teach Life skills and perform urinalysis testing. Developed

individual treatment plans with measurable goals and objectives.

Developed plans for clients leaving the institution to include employment

options and community and family support recourses. Adept at taking

potential explosive client issues and, through strong mediation skills,

enable peaceful resolutions.

Earlier Corporate and Agency Recruiting Experiences:

Technical Recruiter - IntelliMark, Casselberry, Florida

3/01 to 1/02

Technical Recruiter/Recruiting Manager, 4/00

to 3/01

Tech Aid, Longwood/Tampa, Florida

Contract Recruiter, Nextel Communications, Maitland, Florida

6/99 to 12/99

Branch Manager, Rita IT Consulting, Lake Mary, Florida

1/99 to 5/99

Technical Recruiter, EDP Contract Services, Maitland, Florida

1/98 to 11/98

Technical Recruiter, CDI Corporation, Southeast, Orlando, Florida

9/96 to 12/97

Contract Recruiter, AAA National Headquarters, Heathrow, Florida

2/96 to 9/96

Vocational Advisor/Workshop Supervisor, 1992 to 1996

Lakeside Alternatives, Production Plaza, Orlando, Florida

Created both employment and contract function. Serviced and documented

over 100 mentally challenged clients. Became familiar with the

requirements of the Conference on Accredited Rehabilitation Facilities

(CARF)

AFFILIATIONS

Central Florida Employment Council, LinkedIn, ERExchange,

EDUCATION

Courses toward MBA taken at Boston University & Western New England College

BSBA in Human Resources Management,

Northeastern University, Boston Massachusetts

MILITARY

Veteran, United States Air Force/ANG/AFRES (MSgt, E-7)

Administrative Specialist/Personnel Specialist/Operations NCO

Minot AFB, North Dakota

Shemya AFB, Alaska

Grissom AFB, Indiana

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