Jennifer F. Presti
***** ** **** . ***** **** Texas 75189 . 214-***-**** .
**************@*****.*** .
http://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferpresti
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Summary of Qualifications
. Experienced recruiter with 9 years in high volume recruiting in variety
of vertical markets: Defense, Telecom, Media/Internet, Energy, and IT.
. Strategic networking and strong sourcing methods to recruit
active/passive candidates.
. Excellent communication/negotiation skills with targeted client focus.
. Ability to work with ambiguity in a fast paced, ever-changing work
environment.
. Effective problem solver with the ability to influence others while
promoting enthusiasm and high energy.
Experience
Superior Staffing, Irving TX March 2009 - Present
Lead Recruiter (Contractor) Defense
. On-site full life-cycle recruiting for L-3 Communications MID, Vertex and
Shared Services Divisions in Greenville, TX.
. Recruiting both executive and professional levels: Business Developers
to Marketing Directors; VP Contracts; VP Finance; Logistic Analysts to
Program Managers; Financial Analysts to Senior Accountants; IT/Security
Specialists; Advertising Coordinators to Corporate Communications Managers
and Aircraft Mechanics to Team Leads.
. Utilizing targeted sourcing methods such as: Industry specific job
boards; Corporate ATS; Email blasts; Industry specific Organizations and
User groups; Linkedin; Referrals/Networking; Cold-calling competitors.
. Attend and evaluate Military job fairs and aviation school events and
educational programs.
. Partner with HDL(Hangar/Dock/Line) Management Teams, Labor, Training,
Security, Employee Relations, HR/Benefits, Finance and senior management
to ensure implementation of the right processes leading to a cost
effective quality hiring plan.
. Research and evaluate hiring processes. Promote improvements to create a
positive New Hire experience.
. Provide leadership to a team consisting of 5 sourcers and 1 event
coordinator dedicated to hiring Aircraft Mechanics.
KBR/Allstates Technical Services, Plano TX May 2008 - March 2009
Sr. Technical Recruiter Energy, Media/Internet, Defense and Telecom
. Virtual recruiter targeting professions in a variety of
fields/industries: Technicians(SCADA), Geologists, Drilling Supervisors,
Asset Managers, Mechanics, Welders, CNC Machinists, QA/QC Technicians,
Supply Chain Specialists, Facilities, Mechanical/Electrical Engineers,
Piping Engineers, Cost Estimators, Project/Program Managers,
Marketing/Business Development, Media/Advertising Specialists,
Operations, Finance/Accounting, Business Analysts, Legal, Human Resources,
Sr Unix Administrators, Java/.NET/PHP Developers, Application Programmers,
SW/HW Engineers, Security/Network Engineers, Technical Support (Tier 1-3).
. Attracted and qualified candidates using traditional methodologies, such
as referrals/networking, user groups, job fairs, open houses, college
recruiting and diversity events.
. Sourced /advertised with various internet job boards such as Dice,
CareerBuilder, Monster, Diversity Jobs, LatPro, Craigslist, CE Weekly,
ComputerJobs, and other niche sites such as Linkedin, Twitter and
Facebook.
. Recruiter at Big Jump Media (Social Networking Internet Site).
Jennifer F. Presti
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AT&T, Plano TX Feb 2004 - May 2008
Sr. Staffing Manager Telecom/Retail
. Full life-cycle recruiter searching for qualified sales and marketing
directors, managers and retail sales professionals.
. Attracted and qualified candidates utilizing internet,
referrals/networking, user groups, job fairs, open houses, college
recruiting and diversity events.
. Administered and evaluated advertising methods.
. Managed hiring process which includes pre-screening, assessing skills,
behavioral interviewing, administering drug and background screening,
negotiating compensation, administering regional approval processes,
issuing offer letters, and completion of on-boarding processes.
. Supported multiple regions encompassing a widespread geographical area
and multi-level management. Partnered with client leadership to achieve
market staffing goals.
. Collectively managed retail workforce planning for South Texas, Ohio and
Pennsylvania markets by combining efforts with the Sales Ops Staffing
Analyst.
AppleOne, Garland TX Nov 1999-May 2000
Recruiter (Contractor) Retail
. Responsible for staffing, employee learning and development, employment
practices, employee recognition, workplace safety and the performance
review process.
Mervyn's, Richardson TX Feb 1999 - Nov 1999
Recruiter/Generalist Retail and Distribution
. Recruiting/Orientation/Benefits/LOA/OSHA.
Tri-Tech Associates, Paramus NJ Mar 1995 - Apr 1996
Recruiter Energy, IT, Media, Defense, Chemical
. Technical recruiter placing direct-hire and contract positions.
. Generated sales and recruiting leads through cold calling and referrals.
Nortel, Inc. Plano TX Jan 1988 - Apr 1993
. Instructional Designer, Meridian 1 Options 111-211, Training
Recruiting Software/System Skills
o Taleo; PeopleClick; Ceridian(Resource Hire); Restrac; PeopleSoft;
PeopleScout (prescreening/assessments),ERC(assessments),E-Predix
(assessments),
o TMP (advertising); PRSI and HireRight (backgrounds and drug screening)
o Windows 2007, XP Microsoft Office, Mac OS X
Education and Professional Affiliations
Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Human Resource Management
Texas A&M University at Commerce
DFW Texas Recruiters Network, ERE, Dallas Blue, Linking Dallas