Cellular 443-***-****. abmtsf@r.postjobfree.com
**A Saddletop Court . Cockeysville, MD 21030
Andrew M. Ropka
objective
To secure a human resources & recruiting position
where I can utilize my skills in sourcing,
interviewing, hiring and managing prospective job
candidates.
Experience
October 2009 - Present Laureate Education
Baltimore, MD Enrollment Advisor with the
University of Liverpool
Contacts prospective students about online any of
13 Masters Degree programs offered by the
University of Liverpool.
Acts as the sole point of contact for all assigned
students from initial inquiry through their first
two weeks of classes.
Provides advice and guidance on achieving personal
growth, financing an education and leveraging
skills & education in career negotiations.
Reason for Leaving: Eager to continue my career in
Recruiting.
May 2009 - August 2009 Avcard
Hunt Valley, MD
Aviation Fuel Dispatcher
Issued aviation fuel price quotes to hundreds of
international customers, according to ISO
standards.
Arranged for aircraft refueling on behalf of Avcard
customers.
Completed all customer service duties outside of
normal business hours or as needed.
Reason for Leaving: Laid-off due to a workforce
reduction
February 2009 - April 2009 Aero
Financial Lutherville, MD
Investor Relations & Private Equity Specialist
Forges relationships with financial advisors by
providing information on small cap stocks.
Cold calls stock brokers, financial advisors and
financial planners to create a customer base.
Creates a market for emerging public companies by
encouraging investors to purchase that company's
stock.
Reason for Leaving: Laid-off due to a workforce
reduction
March 2008 - January 2009 Synerfac Technical
Staffing Hunt Valley, MD
Technical Recruiter
Searched for, contacted, screened, interviewed and
verified references prospective candidates on
behalf of client companies.
Wrote cover letters and edited resumes on behalf of
perspective candidates.
Completed all federal and state mandated paperwork
for new hires.
Reason for Leaving: Laid-off due to a workforce
reduction
Jan. 2008 - March 2008 AFLAC State Headquarters
Marriottsville, MD
District Sales Coordinator & Corporate Recruiter
Communicated directly with the public to attract
new business.
Addressed the needs of clients & sales associates
to retain business.
Screened, contacted and scheduled interviews for
potential candidates, to expand AFLAC's corporate
sales force.
Reason for Leaving: Resigned to pursue the better
opportunity provided by Synerfac.
MARCH 2006 - JANUARY 2008 AAFS, LLC
BALTIMORE, MD
Property & Casualty Insurance Agent & Sales
Associate
Communicated directly with the public to attract
agency business.
Addressed the needs of clients & informed them of
all relevant products.
Issued insurance quotes & policies to prospective
and returning clients.
Reason for Leaving: Resigned to pursue full-time
employment.
April 2006 - January 2008 Balto. Co. Infants &
Toddlers Reisterstown, MD
Clerical Assistant
Managed over 1000 confidential patient files.
Prepared patient paperwork for agency transition
and transfer.
Forwarded completed patient reports to the
appropriate parties.
Reason for Leaving: Resigned to pursue full-time
employment.
April 2005 - February 2006 Baltimore Orioles
Ltd. Baltimore, MD
Ballpark Tour Guide & Ticket Sales Representative
Led 90-minute group tours for groups of 50 or less.
Sold individual, group and season tickets via
telephone and box office.
Answered customer questions and resolved customer
issues.
Reason for leaving: 2005-2006 tour season ended
May 2004- April 2005 Papa Johns International
Randallstown, MD
Shift Supervisor
Managed a crew of 20 or more, along with resolving
customer complaints.
Assured that the restaurant operated according to
strict quality guidelines.
Promoted to this position from line cook at the age
of 18.
Reason for Leaving: Resigned to pursue a better
opportunity with the Baltimore Orioles.
Education
2004-2008 University of Maryland- Baltimore
County Baltimore, MD
Graduated in December 2008 with a B.A. in Business
Technology Administration with a certificate in
finance.
Maintained a 2.98 Cumulative G.P.A. (on a 4.0
scale) while working at least 40 hours per week.
2003- 2004 Community College of Baltimore
County Catonsville, MD
Earned 15 college credits while still attending
high school, as part of an advanced concurrent
enrollment program.
Completed the program with a 3.25 G.P.A. (on a 4.0
Scale)
Received scholarships totaling 75 percent of the
program's tuition costs.
References
Virginia Holochowost- Former Supervisor
Branch Manager
Synerfac Technical Staffing
307 International Circle, Suite 130
Hunt Valley, MD 21030
Phone: 410-***-****
Fax: 410-***-****
Evan Seltzer- Former Collegue
Sr. Staffing Coordinator
Synerfac Technical Staffing
307 International Circle, Suite 130
Hunt Valley, MD 21030
Phone: 410-***-****
Fax: 410-***-****
Allan Hendler- Former Supervisor
Owner & Senior Associate
AAFS, LLC
6719 Bel Air Rd.
Baltimore MD 21206
Phone: 410-***-****
Fax: 410-***-****
Heller Kreshtool- Former Collegue
Special Educator
Baltimore County Infants & Toddlers- Northwest Office
10085 Reisterstown Rd.
Lower Level
Reisterstown, MD 21136
Phone: 410-***-****
Fax: 410-***-****