Susan Benefield
Chillicothe, IL *****
**************@*****.***
Pursuing opportunities for advancement in a highly motivated environment.
Would like to reach my potential in both knowledge and qualifications.
I offer excellent organizational and computer skills and the ability to
handle multiple tasks.
DAXCON Engineering Technical Recruiter
An Infotech Enterprises America, Inc.
Bartonville, IL 61607
Date Employed: 07/10 to Present (Temporary)
. Principal focus, recruiting personnel to fill Caterpillar Inc.
. Recruit for Engineering, Aerospace, Defense, etc. positions.
. Work closely with multiple Account Managers
. Managed multiple job openings at one time.
. Search r sum s' for qualified candidates, contact for phone
interview/screen, evaluated
qualifications, communication skills, visa status, availability,
compensation rate.
. Negotiate compensation wage with potential candidates for best
possible savings for company.
. Discuss wages, benefits and career opportunities with candidates.
. Arrange candidate for phone and/or in-person interview with client.
. Coordinate directions, hotel accommodations, etc. for candidate to
interview with client.
. Hire applicant, discuss company personnel policies and summarize
benefit packages.
. Recommend temporary housing for potential candidates.
. Compile and maintain well-documented Resource Profiles in order to
insure that current and pertinent information available who would
require such information including other branch, regional, or
corporate personnel.
Belcan Engineering Group, Inc. Senior Technical Recruiter
Peoria, Illinois 61602
Dates Employed: 06/08 to 02/09 (Lay Off)
. Principal focus, recruiting personnel to fill Caterpillar Inc. -
Heavy Duty Engine Development /Manufacturing requirements
. Achieved significant increase in hire rate percentage placing
candidates within Caterpillar Inc. in 6 months.
. Developed and maintained relationship with client for future and
immediate recruiting requirements.
. Analyze job requirements with client.
. Prepare/post job descriptions in multiple recruiting search sites.
. Search r sum s' for qualified candidates, contact for phone
interview/screen, evaluated
qualifications, communication skills, visa status, availability,
compensation rate.
. Discuss wages, benefits and career opportunities with candidates.
. Submit qualified candidates for staffing needs to client.
. Communicated frequently with Contract Services/LPSD Caterpillar on
status updates.
. Arrange candidate in-person interviews with client.
. Coordinate directions, hotel accommodations, etc. for candidate to
interview with client.
. Represent Belcan when candidate arrivals at interview meeting
location.
. Hire applicant, discuss company personnel policies and summarize
benefit packages.
. Coordinate new hire agenda; orientation schedule, start date, etc.
. Recommend housing for potential candidates.
. Network with multiple colleges, universities, co-workers, etc. for
potential candidates.
. Managed multiple job openings at one time.
. Negotiate compensation wage with potential candidates for best
possible savings for company.
. Compile and maintain well-documented Resource Profiles in order to
insure that current and pertinent
information available that would require such information including
other branch, regional, or corporate personnel.
. Participate in other recruiting functions such as reviewing branch
resumes, client liaison, job fairs, etc.
. Explore alternate recruiting strategies.
Butler International, Inc. Senior Technical Recruiter
Peoria, Illinois 61614
Dates Employed: 02/05 to 06/08
. Recruited for project related outsourcing as well as staffing
augmentation needs.
. Primary recruiting: Caterpillar Inc. - Heavy Duty Engine Development
/Manufacturing
employment requests in Illinois, Georgia, and Indiana - (including
but not limited to)
. Secondary recruiting; Aerospace, Military, Government, and IT
Services
. Analyze job requirements.
. Responsible for sourcing, screening, interviewing and hiring
Administrative, Analysts, Engineers, and Technical professionals.
. Submit potential candidates for engineering, manufacturing,
aerospace industries, nationwide.
. Conduct Human Resource responsibilities; background checks, new hire
paperwork, coordinate with foreign nationals regarding visa status,
employee evaluations, accommodations, conducted orientations,
administered applicants skills and evaluated scores, maintained
employee confidence and protect operations by maintaining human
resource confidential information.
. Work in a fast pace environment, responded to sales department
requests for qualified candidate
. Developed and maintained relationships with consultants for future
and immediate recruiting requirements.
. Managed multiple job openings at one time.
. Maintain well-documented Resource Profiles in order to insure that
current and pertinent information available who would require such
information including other branch, regional, or corporate
personnel.
. Participate in other recruiting functions such as reviewing branch
resumes, client liaison, recruiting trips, job fairs.
. Consult with management to determine training needs. Search for
potential candidate for in-house job training.
. Account Executive/Coordinator for the MSP Program
Butler International, Inc. Detailer REMAN Division
Peoria, Illinois 61614
Dates Employed: 09/04 to 02/05
Detail CAT engineering prints, record change notice in the Engineering
Data System and release remanufacturing engine parts for the REMAN
division. Had training on Pro-E computer design system.
Boyd Gaming Corporation Office Manager/Administrative Secretary
Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino
East Peoria, Illinois 61611
Dates Employed: 01/96 to 09/04
Security Homeland/Transportation/Facilities
Serve as the Office Manager/Administrative Secretary to the Director of
Security, Assistant Director of Security, Facilities Manager,
Valet/Transportation Manager, and support staff.
ADMINISTRATIVE:
. Maintains director's calendar, set up meetings and conferences, and
prepares and disseminates information to the Security staff and
related departments.
. Document and file confidential legal summaries, schedule
meetings/transcribe-meeting minutes, schedule departmental
seminars, or training sessions.
. Receive telephone calls; greet visitors and initiate appropriate
actions.
. Prioritize assignments to meet deadlines.
. Knowledge of office automation software packages and equipment to
type, edit, and format a variety of letters, memoranda, reports,
manuscripts, spreadsheets, charts, graphs, and/or forms.
. Ensure accuracy with regards to spelling, grammar, punctuation, and
distribution of copies. Research, assemble and respond to
inquiries.
. Arrange travel for staff, prepares itineraries, make reservations,
and submits travel authorizations, vouchers and reports.
. Prepare, transmit, and maintain Time and Attendance records,
personal time, and process personnel action forms.
. Establish and maintain financial and budgetary records, files, logs
and reference manuals.
. Maintain departmental office records and technical information
files.
. Correspond with State and Federal officials.
. Communicate extensively on E-mail.
. Proficient in computerized software programs. Excel, Power Point,
data entry, etc...
. Knowledgeable of State Internal Control issues, rules, and
regulations.
HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR:
. Responsible for implementation of company and departmental rules,
regulations, and procedures.
. Set up and interview prospective employees; conduct background
checks, manage company and departmental orientations, conduct
company and departmental training.
. Compose and collect internal promotional applications.
. Maintain employee information in the personnel database and
personnel files.
. Discuss company benefits, short and long-term disabilities; prepare
documents, knowledge of human resource terminology and employment
laws.
Computer Skills: Taleo, Bullhorn, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point,
Access, Outlook, Lotus Notes,
Data Entry, LinkedIn
Education: 1985 -1989 College Related Courses, Illinois
Central College, East Peoria, Illinois
1989 Associate in Applied
Science Degree, Illinois Central College,
1992 -1995 Computer Courses, Illinois
Central College, East Peoria, Illinois
Volunteer Work: Food Bank at local church