Human Resources Management

Cheryl A. Ridgway

**** ********* *****

*********@*****.***

Columbus, OH 43235

cell: 614-***-****

SUMMARY

Results driven professional with an exemplary record of partnering with

management. Thrives on a challenge; initiates action; able to seize

opportunities and demonstrates excellent teambuilding skills; Tactful and

diplomatic communicator, able to disseminate facts and ideas and generate

action; Exudes energy and enthusiasm, Handles information with the highest

degree of confidentiality.

Related Experience

Executive Recruiter

SC search consultants, LLC Columbus, Ohio May

2010 - Present

. Successfully conduct executive retained searches within financial,

healthcare, energy, and restaurant industries.

. Utilize varied sourcing techniques such as traditional networking, cold

calls, and social networking to identify passive executive level

candidates.

. Work collaboratively with internal team of recruiters to provide well-

rounded candidate slates to the client.

Senior Recruiter

Battelle Columbus, Ohio June

2007 - May 2010

. Responsible for full-cycle recruiting for defense/technical related

positions nationwide.

. Recruited multiple strategic hires for positions where only a handful

of individuals in the world meet the qualifications.

. Recognized as a subject matter expert in recruiting for laboratory

management and biological defense positions.

. Responsible for filling numerous Research Leader and Senior Business

Development positions.

. Oversee 3 full-time recruiters and 8 product lines.

. Coach managers on hiring decisions including compensation, relocation,

OFCCP regulations and other federal, state, and local regulations.

. Develop and maintain a partnership and rapport with managers to include

understanding business objectives and initiatives.

. Assist with the implementation of recruiting metrics.

. Identified as the project lead to write and publish all recruiting

policies and procedures for Battelle's Standard Based Management

System.

. Assigned to numerous other Human Resources projects including multiple

Diversity initiatives.

Search Specialist/ Lead Search Specialist/ Recruiter

Battelle Columbus, Ohio November

2004 - June 2007

. Provide full-life-cycle recruiting for business operations,

engineering, and defense related positions nationwide.

. Managed and negotiated the contracts for job boards and career fair

giveaways.

. Assigned to numerous other Human Resources projects including multiple

Diversity initiatives.

Career Advisor/Associate Director of Cooperative Education

DeVry University Columbus, Ohio

September 2001 - November 2004

. Work with hiring managers and recruiters from various companies

throughout Ohio to fill current internship and full-time openings.

. Advise students on their resumes, interviewing, job lead development

and personal marketing.

. Supervised student assistants.

Recruiter

Tailored Management Worthington, Ohio

September 2000 - September 2001

. Prescreened, interviewed, and prepped candidates for clients'

openings.

. Prepared various methods of marketing to advertise open positions.

. Explained company benefits and policies to new hires.

HR Coordinator (6 month contract position)

Holt Company of Ohio Columbus, Ohio March 2000 -

September 2000

. Assisted in all areas of human resources including staffing, benefits,

compensation, training, and safety.

Achievements

Professional Human Resources Certification (PHR) 2006

Leadership Worthington - Class of 2004

Completed the American Staffing Association Employment Law Accreditation

Course - 2001

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. March 2000

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