Evelyn Thorpe
Denton, Tx. *6209
************@*******.***
Results-oriented recruiter with proven success in interviewing, testing,
and referring applicants for clerical, technical, administrative,
management, accounting/finance and executive positions. Extensive skills in
interviewing techniques, economizing to replace lost employees as quickly
as possible.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
04/09 - 7/10 JCPenney Corporation
Plano, TX
Contract Recruiter
Contract Recruiting Coordinator
. Provides administrative support in a high volume environment to
corporate recruiters throughout the recruiting process for an assigned
business unit (s).
. Schedules potential candidates for interviews and handles incoming
responses to postings through established correspondence or verbally,
as appropriate.
. Conducts Candidate Phone Screening.
. Schedules candidate travel.
. Administers assessments for candidates.
. Manages candidate information, scheduling with hiring managers and
sets up schedules in Outlook and also PeopleSoft.
. Maintains applicant tracking system to ensure data integrity and
compliance.
. Coordinates internal and external job postings.
. Responds to all internal or external recruiting-related inquiries with
a sense of urgency, and directs/escalates to the proper source for
information and follows up as appropriate.
. Responsible for record keeping of all recruiting related documents.
. Various other recruiting related administrative functions.
03/06 - 11/08 Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Dallas, TX
Corporate Recruiter
Human Resources
. Makes recommendations to ensure a creative and proactive recruiting
strategy. Works closely with all levels of management to understand
position requirements and staffing needs in order to target
recruitment efforts.
. Researches and investigates alternative recruitment sources such as
internships, on-line recruiting, college recruiting, job fairs, print
media and Komen website recruiting to source a diverse candidate pool.
Networks with volunteers and related professional groups to source new
candidates or referrals. Determines and selects appropriate
alternatives to meet individual recruitment goals.
. Allocates recruitment budget according to most efficient use of
budgeted funds. Conceptualizes, writes, and submits recruitment ads
in selected publications; posts on-line ads, if appropriate.
. Formulates screening criteria and compares resumes and candidates
against management requirements. Conducts job interviews within legal
parameters using proper techniques and guidelines. Determines
relativity of candidate skills and experience rejects or selects
candidates, and refers top talent to hiring managers.
. Promotes equal employment opportunity by analyzing results of outreach
efforts and targets recruitment campaigns based upon those results.
Analyzes cost vs. effectiveness of recruitment activities, related
applicant flow results, and outcomes of various job postings.
. Coordinates interview schedules within the organization. Oversees and
interprets candidate testing. Formulates content for questioning and
conducts employment references investigations to determine viability
of candidates.
. Conducts employment reference investigations, education verification,
and background checking.
. Collaborates with management team to develop offers of employment,
extends verbal offers, oversees preparation of written offers of
employment, and follows-up to acceptance or closure. Ensures that
salary administration guidelines are followed to maintain internal
equity.
. Initiates notifications to prepare office space and equipment,
security/parking cards, and orientation utilizing the internal new
hire notification process.
10/05 - 12/05 Crescent Real Estate Equities
Ft. Worth, TX
Contract Recruiter
Human Resources
. Review, screen and refer qualified candidates to hiring managers for
finance, accounting and administrative assistant positions.
. Provide initial screening for manager to obtain work history,
education, training, job skills and salary requirements.
. Schedule in person interviews for hiring managers.
5/99-9/05 Mosaic Sales Solutions
Irving, TX
Client Resource Manager
Executive, Administrative & Retail Divisions
. Successfully sourced for corporate and client positions. Worked with
major companies to provide contract recruiting including source
selection.
. Researched client industries to set criteria for candidate evaluation
and selection.
. Managed staffing including analyzing information provided on
prospective employee's resume and application, conducting personal
interviews, determining suitability of applicants, tactfully decline
applicant as required, and gaining adequate information not limited to
transcripts, and employment references to base a selection decision.
. Designed cold call recruiting process including searching Internet for
possible candidates and/or referrals; Introducing Mosaic and specific
client requirements to prospective candidates, training of new and
existing retail employees regarding specific account information.
. Implemented effective retention process, which included consistent
communication and training with job assignments as required.
. Instrumental in the success of client retention by replacing lost
employees quickly.
. Act as a liaison between client and new hires.
. Made use of perceptive skills to relate to individuals at all levels.
. Persistent determination that is sensitive to corporate needs,
employee goodwill and public image.
. Developed recruitment strategies to achieve required staffing levels.
Education: Criswell College
Dallas, TX