SUSAN M. WINSTON
**** ***** ***** ******** ********, Georgia 30058
(H) 770-***-**** (C) 770-***-****
*.********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Utilize my corporate recruiting and human resources skills to assist an
organization in achieving its overall profit and growth objectives.
EDUCATION
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
Bachelors of Science in Restaurant, Hotel, Institutional &Tourism
Management (December 1994)
. Walt Disney World - Summer College Program Intern - Orlando, Florida
. Arthur Anderson- First Hospitality Intern, Saint Charles, Illinois
Soma Institute the National School of Clinical Massage Therapy, Chicago,
Illinois
Certified Clinical Massage Therapist (May 2005)
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
. Consistently received outstanding performance evaluation in all
positions held for achieving its overall goals and objectives.
. Strengths include excellent leadership, interpersonal, analytical and
problem solving skills.
. Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel (basic), Power Point (basic),
Pereless, Ceridian, and Internet
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SPA ATLANTA, Atlanta, Georgia
Mobile Spa Consultant (Presently Employed Part -Time)
. Recruit, train, and empower candidates on how to become successful
Beauty Consultants.
. Conduct work place and in home stress and wellness seminars.
. Provide exceptional customer service, schedule appointments, and
answer inbound/outbound calls.
PEARSON, Westerville, Ohio
Contractor (2008 - 2009)
. Highly confidential project involving education skill systems.
. Responsible for scoring tests and successfully meeting deadlines.
AFFINION, Westerville, Ohio
Travel Consultant (2008)
. Booked airline, car, hotel reservations and answered outbound calls.
CONTRACT RECRUITER March 1997 - November 2006
HR WORKS, Atlanta, Georgia
Human Resources Staffing Specialist (2005 -2006)
. Conducted behavior interviews, cold called, direct sourced, internet
recruited, and provided career counseling.
. Tracked applicants on Pereless information systems.
. Established and maintained mutual relationships with clients/employers
to achieve employment placement and obtain goals.
. Provided superior customer service, problem resolution, and exceeded
time sensitive deadlines.
. Member of CHARITY works and Team works committees.
NCS PEARSON, Atlanta, Georgia
Contract Staffing Specialist (2002)
. Utilized comprehensive recruiting and HR skills to recruit security
personnel for employment with government TSA.
. Promoted to Team Lead on different orientation assignments due to
outstanding performance with responsibility for supervising up to 30
personnel.
. Interviewed applicants and either qualified or disqualified applicants
based upon qualifications and other associated factors.
. Conducted skills assessments in conjunction with evaluation process.
. Position involved 100% worldwide travel to conduct new hire
orientations and recruiting.
. Trained, processed, and hired employees at Assessment Centers.
. Implemented procedures to resolve problems through immediate actions
on short-term planning
. Ensured proper completions of all projects within budget to high
quality standards.
RANDSTAD, Alpharetta, Georgia
Human Resources/ Customer Service Specialist (2000 - 2002)
. Performed HR and personnel functions including employment
verification, reference checks, and office support.
. Completed all duties in a timely manner to high standards.
SCHOOL CITY OF HAMMOND, Hammond, Indiana
Substitute Teacher (1999 - 2000)
. Provided quality instruction to students in accordance with assigned
curriculum.
. Accountable for presentation of subject, classroom management, student
discipline, and problem solving.
PRUDENTIAL PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE, Oak Brook, Illinois
Contract Recruiter/ Flex Execs Management Solutions (1998)
. Successfully recruited Underwriter, PC Analyst, New Business
Specialist and Customer Service staff to support calls center
operations.
. Recruited on college campuses, job fairs, newspaper, radio, and other
media to generate applicant pole.
. Screened and interviewed candidates, extended offers, negotiated
compensation.
. Explained benefit packages.
. Utilized computer and writing skills to develop cost-per-hire reports
and developed Human Resources Recruiting Manual.
CITIBANK Chicago, Illinois
Contract Recruiter / Manpower (1997)
. Consistently achieved corporate objectives while overseeing all
customer service recruiting functions for 52 branch locations.
. Analyzed Citibank needs and developed recruiting strategies to achieve
their requirements.
. Served as liaison between departments and candidates.
. Researched and verified references, extended offers, and negotiated
compensation.
CPS, INC, Westchester, Illinois
Technical Recruiter (1995 - 1996)
. Conducted specific searches and wrote hiring specifications for Plant
Managers, Material Managers, Distribution and Production Supervisors.
. Achieved corporate goals through effective recruiting strategies and
organizing job fairs.
. Screened and evaluated qualifications of candidates who were
downsized.
. Advised displaced workers in interviewing techniques, resume writing,
and acceptance offers.
HONORS/AWARDS
. Member of SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management)
. Recipient Marriott Hotels Scholarship
. Certificate of Recognition, AHF Hyatt Hotels
. ASSOCIATIONS
. Horizons - Mentor
. Habitat For Humanity - Volunteer
. National Society of Minority Hoteliers - Vice President
. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
. Hands On Atlanta - Volunteer