Peggy A. Cooper
c: 303-***-**** e: ********************@*****.***
Overview Ms. Cooper is a seasoned contingency recruiter with over
sixteen years of progressive positions in the executive search industry.
Her vertical markets include construction, engineering, architecture, and
real estate development with placements at all levels of staff and
executive management. She is well versed in full cycle recruiting,
temporary staffing, and human resources management. She also has
experience recruiting within the software consultancy, IT, medical device
mfg., and child-care industries. She has a strong sales background that
she incorporates successful. Her clients appreciate her thoroughness,
industry knowledge, and her high level of quality of both products and
candidates.
Professional Experience
Delphi Recruiting, LLC 1999 to
present
Resume Designer, 2008 to present
< Saved the US Department of Labor over $4.5M in unemployment benefit
payments through the resume and job search division. Very high
success rate of candidates finding employment quickly even in adverse
job market conditions.
< Through cold calling, previous relationships, and direct advertising,
developed corporate and individual clients for downsizing services and
candidate job search services.
< Individual client resumes included wide range of industries including
oil & gas, marketing, hospitality, legal, technical training, and real
estate.
< Designed comprehensive and dynamic resumes, portfolios, and project
lists. Developed job search techniques curriculum.
< Delivered curriculum via personal coaching and webcasts.
Recruiting Specialist 1999 to 2009
< Executive Search firm working exclusively in the
Architecture/Engineering/Construction and Real Estate markets.
< Conducted cold calls, determining hiring authorities and viable
candidates. Pursued leads to obtain job requisitions/contracts and
sourcing candidates.
< Contacted hiring authorities with companies to determine hiring needs
and solicit business.
< Negotiated contracts with clients.
< Utilized all available sources to locate and recruit feasible
candidates to match current and upcoming client's job descriptions.
< Used social networking sites such as LinkdIn, Facebook, and industry
related sites to locate additional candidates. Networked within
industry organizations for referrals and candidates, attending monthly
meetings and special events.
< Attended industry conventions to market to potential clients, network
multiple candidates, and generate future referrals.
< Reviewed job boards' resume databases for candidates currently
searching for new positions.
< Reviewed online and print publications to find leading companies,
organizations, and associations with high quality candidate potential.
< Data mined corporations' voice mail directories, determined pertinent
candidates, contacted potential candidates and discussed career goals,
and requested resume and project lists of candidates.
< Conducted extensive interviews with possible candidates and their
references prior to presenting to clients.
< Determined candidates' eligibility complies with US Department of
Labor Regulations.
< Create presentation package of each candidate for client including,
rewriting resumes, project lists, and project portfolios.
< Presented highly qualified candidates to clients and follow-up.
< Managed the interview process for the client, including debriefings,
scheduling and any additional reference interviews.
< Assisted in the offer process.
< Consult with clients on Human Resource topics including metrics goals,
regulatory compliance, training, benefits, and post employment issues.
< Additional responsibilities: Market analysis, marketing materials
development, database creation and administration, accounting,
regulatory compliance, and office management.
Sidney & Stephens 4/99 to
9/99
Recruiting Specialist
< Start-up executive search firm specializing in commercial construction
placement.
< Sourcing and recruiting specialist.
< Personally increased candidate database by 25% in the first month and
maintained a level of at least a 20% increase per month there after.
< Placed six candidates in four months, and added two new clients;
increasing the client base by 30%.
< Conducted extensive data mining and sourcing for candidates and
clients, this firm allocated no advertising or resource dollars.
< Contacted potential candidates, determined qualifications and obtained
resumes.
< Forwarded all pertinent information to VP of Construction Recruiting.
< Followed up with candidate during interview process.
RSA, Inc. 1/98 to 3/99
Recruiting Coordinator
< Analyzed and distributed international resumes for 3 separate ERP
software practices.
< Created presentation resumes for candidates.
< Designed and developed ad layouts for industry publications, press
releases, etc.
< Database administrator for recruiting database.
< Authored article for hard-copy publication and negotiated page
position.
< Maintained and administered changes to company website.
< Prepared packets of materials for potential candidates.
< Created and monitored purchase orders.
< Reconciled invoices.
< Maintained weekly reports of consultant status and recruiting methods.
< Updated profiles of existing consultants.
< Performed research projects on the Internet, utilizing various search
engines.
< Office Notary Public.
< Greatest accomplishments with RSA include saving the company over $20K
in website advertising, developing new format for resumes/profiles,
authored article for InfoWorld, TopGun award Q1'98, created company
slogan for trade show and planned successful groundbreaking ceremony
in adverse conditions.
Computer Proficiency
MS Office/Publisher/Project
Adobe Acrobat
EZ-Access (Applicant Tracking System)
Education: Metropolitan State College, 3 yrs, major Music
Performance
A.A. of Marketing, Community College of Aurora, minor
Sports Medicine
References Provided Upon Request