BERNADETTE B. PITTMAN
*********@*******.***
Viera, FL 32940
Objective:
Resourceful professional seeking the opportunity to serve employers and
applicants as a Staffing Specialist/Recruiter. A position utilizing my
experience and knowledge gained from previous employment, as well as my
strong initiative, communication, and analytical abilities.
Summary of Qualifications:
. Excellent oral and written communication skills, organized, and
committed to meeting company goals.
. Experienced in establishing and maintaining professional relationships
with colleagues and customers.
. Flexible and quick to learn new tasks.
. Proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook.
. Skilled in office procedures, filling job orders with qualified
candidates, and staffing operations - Avionics/Aerospace, Information
Technology, telecommunications, call centers, customer service (Lucent
Technologies/Octel Messaging Division, Samsung Telecommunications,
Seagate Technology, etc.).
. Proficient in the operation of office equipment and computers.
Languages
Fluent in French.
. Read and write some Spanish, Italian, and Maltese.
Professional Experience
Staffing Specialist - Air and Space Division (Contract)
01/1999 - 01/2001
B & M ASSOCIATES - Dallas, TX
. Recruiter for Information Technology professionals, focusing on
candidates from Programmer Analysts to Usability Engineers, and
Embedded Software Engineers, Analysts, Avionics Engineers, and other
positions that are specific to the Aerospace Industry.
. Recruited for Information Systems professionals, focusing on mainframe
and client server programmers, developers, and analysts for a wide
range of clients including Fortune 500 firms. I initiated daily
contact with perspective employees through phone and personal
interviews. Utilized various recruiting resources including the
Internet, employee referrals, and cold calling.
On- Call Branch Office Administrator
04/2001 - 04/2008
EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS - Brevard County, FL
. Branch Office Administrator working on an on-call basis. Provided the
Financial Advisor in the office with primary support of
current/potential clients, and general office administration. Working
in a two-person office, I helped clients to work toward their long-
term financial goals, building, developing, and solidifying our client
relationships.
. Consistently maintained/created relationships with our clients,
increasing profits of several Edward Jones offices in Brevard County.
. Selected to conduct a seminar for the county BOAs on maintaining an
enthusiastic and positive relationship with our clients at all times.
Admissions Counselor
12/2008 -
10/2009
TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL
. Creator/administrator of a calendar of recruitment
activities/admissions events.
. Provided school tours for interested students, maintaining
correspondence with them and their families.
. Established/maintained an admissions database and student enrollment
files.
. Established/maintained a working relationship with feeder schools,
churches, and media outlets throughout the community.
Program Assistant for the Food and Nutrition Program (Contract)
10/2009 - 12/2010
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA/BREVARD COUNTY EXTENSION CENTER
. Taught general nutrition to low-income participants at various sites
to include schools, parks/recreation departments.
. Collected demographic and impact data for evaluation on clients
served, maintaining accurate records and reports on clients and
personnel requirements.
. Prepared/planned nutrition education lessons.
Education
University of Texas at Austin, Texas
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Psychology, Minor in Speech