Ella M. Giles
Lithonia, GA 30038
678-***-**** (h)
210-***-**** (cell)
*.*******@*****.***
Objective: To work for a forward thinking and upwardly mobile company that will
allow me to utilize my knowledge and skills as a Senior Recruiter to further
advance my career
Highlight of Qualifications: Fifteen plus years managing a full cycle recruiting
desk specializing in medical, logistics, administration, and IT positions to include
experience with the following: internet savvy to locate recruiting/marketing
websites, Bull Horn and Open Hire Applicant Tracking Systems, General Office,
Job Positing, Job Sourcing, Knowledge of Personnel Administration, FMLA,
Federal Laws, OFCCP (Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs),
Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems), exceptional
knowledge of government contracts, excellent organizational and analytical skills.
Screened potential talent, salary negotiations, extended job offers, constructed
offer letters, assembled new hire packets, coordinated new hire orientation classes,
constructed job descriptions, maintained candidate pipeline, interviewed viable
candidates, built and maintained network of contacts to include colleges, alumni
groups, trade show associates, and business associates.
Teamstaff Government Solutions (contract position)
Loganville, GA
Sr. Recruiter
03/2009 – 01/2010
Brought on board to assist in building a strong professional medical pipeline, to
include, but not limited to: Physicians, Pharmacists, Nurse Case Managers,
Registered Nurses, Medical Technologists, and Physical Therapist to be presented
to military installations throughout the United States. Responsible for conducting
market research to ensure that our potential employees are paid a wage within
accordance of geographical cost of living, also developed relationships with
colleges, military, and government personnel in order to brand our company
name. Worked closely with the Account Manager(s) to develop strategies
regarding specific job boards in which to post career opportunities. Maintain a
current pipeline with both passive and aggressive prospective candidates.
Credentialed all qualified candidates prior to submitting paperwork to the
credentialing officer on base for review. Responsible for managing all marketing
websites. Trained all new Recruiters, and traveled and participated in local and
out of state job fairs and conferences .
J.M. Waller Associates, Inc.
San Antonio, TX
Corporate Recruiter
06/2008 – 01/2009
Worked closely with senior management to develop the talent acquisition
strategies for two of the four core business groups. Managed a full cycle
recruiting desk to include business groups one and three to provide recruiting
support for the following contracts: DoD (Department of Defense), Navy, Air
Force, Army, FAA, EPA, and the GSA for the three lines of business
(Environmental, Facilities, and Logistics). Performed sourcing, screening,
interviewing, assessing candidate suitability, and negotiating/extending candidate
job offers. Developed creative recruiting methods to minimize or eliminate the use
of contingency. Coordinated and managed recruitment efforts with retained and
contingency recruitment vendors and negotiated contracts and fee arrangements
based on the company’s practices and procedures. Sought, developed and
maintained relationships with recruiting sources to include: candidates,
employees, other recruiters, college and university officials, alumni groups,
business associations, and trade associations to create an ongoing pipeline of
highly competent and qualified professional candidates. Took an active part in
establishing policy and standards for Federal and State compliance. Managed
affirmative action plan and encouraged diversity recruiting methods. Ability to
interface with all levels of management. Prepared job descriptions and
appropriate interview questions to be used by myself and others involved in the
hiring process. Coached hiring managers on their interviewing selection methods
and techniques, as well as coaching candidates with mock interviews. Provided
timely status reports to hiring managers, Human Resources, and officers on
recruitment initiatives, to include weekly analysis and metrics. Organized and
participated in corporate job fairs and other outreach recruiting activities.
Documented all activity into the HRM/Applicant Tracking System
Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. (company transfer)
Atlanta, GA
Corporate Recruiter
10/2005 – 06/2008
Company transfer to the Atlanta office from San Antonio, TX to manage the
recruiting efforts for the following contracts; Corp of Engineers, Department of
Energy, Center for Disease Control, Sheppard AFB, Davis Monthan AFB, Eglin
AFB, All Points Logistics, NASA, and the Marshall Engineering Technicians &
Trades Services Contract. Responsible for identifying talent to fill the following
career opportunities; Civil Engineers, Construction Managers, Information
Technology Specialist, Human Resources Specialist, Project Managers,
Construction Engineers, Master Schedulers, Family Practice Physicians, General
Surgeons, Internists, Physician Assistants, Dieticians, Physical Therapists, Health
Educators, Optometrists, Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Medical
Administrative Support Clerks, Event Planners, Audio Technicians, Videographers,
Training Specialist, Human Resources Specialist, and Janitorial personnel.
Sourced for talent through mass mail outs, email blasts, open houses, job fairs,
career expo’s throughout the United States, colleges and universities, military base
job boards and networking. Acted as a liaison between the potential candidate
and the project manager to ensure the application process went smoothly.
Maintained a pipeline of viable candidates. Entered all job descriptions,
conversed bi-weekly with managers regarding potential new hires, concerns and
transfers. Managed and maintained personnel files. Strong knowledge of
professional recruiting practices. Responsible for qualifying potential candidates
by reviewing resume or curriculum vitae and phone interviews, answering all
application questions and coached qualified candidates on possible interview
questions. Reviewed and discussed test results with the candidate. Verified
background history, professional license(s), education, Military DD-214. Utilized
decision making skills to assist in selecting the most qualified person(s) to submit
to the client for job selection.
Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.
San Antonio, TX
Senior Recruiter
01/2004 – 10/2005 (transfer to Atlanta)
Corresponded to vacancy inquires for the Dencom (Army Dental Contract),
prepared job vacancy notices and distributed through the internet and other
external cost effective resources, extensive candidate communication (email,
phone, and mail correspondence), received and reviewed curriculum vitae/resumes
to determine if potential candidate met the required qualifications. Phone
screened potential candidates that meet the minimum job requirements and started
the application process. Documented all calls into the Applicant Tracking System
for excellent activity tracking. Extended contingent job offers to selected
individuals. Responsible for training new recruiters in all aspects of the staffing
process. Filled in for department manager in her absence. Assisted in scheduling
physical examinations and drug screening. Conducted queries from the National
Practitioners Database for any reports on criminal history, license, and
professional degree verifications. Discussed results at the weekly recruiting
meetings. Assisted applicants in completion of the security clearance and
government forms. Networked with dental professionals and attended dental
conferences and job fairs throughout the United States. Coordinated mass mail
outs to colleges and universities to attract the alumni. Searched internet for most
cost effective recruiting tools. Responsible for distributing all regrets and thank
you letters.
Traditional Staffing Experience:
CareStaf of San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
Client Services Specialist
06/2002 – 12/2003
Processed Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, and Certified Nurse
Assistants to send to various hospitals, nursing homes, and hospice care facilities
on a PRN (as needed) basis. Administered and graded required skills test,
interviewed all qualifying candidates. Outsourced exceptional candidates to
clients via in-person or teleconference. Scheduled and conducted new employee
orientation. Calculated both the bill and pay rates in order to stay within the
company’s profit margin. Other duties included but weren’t limited to assisting the
payroll specialist with resolving time card issues and auditing employee personnel
files.
Staffing Solutions
San Antonio, TX
Performance Manager
07/2001 – 03/2002
Assigned as the on-site manager to Advance American Telephone Company for the
1st shift to manage and maintain time clock issues and to ensure 100% attendance.
Daily interaction with all levels of the AAT management team, employee
counseling, negotiated pay increases for deserving field employees. Scheduled all
forklift training classes. Assisted in planning recognition programs to improve
employee morale. Managed all workers’ compensation, unemployment and
invoiced to ensure accuracy. Worked closely with the branch manager to resolve
payroll issues for approximately 125 employees.
Adecco Personnel (temporary position)
Houston, TX
In-House Office Supervisor
02/2001 – 06/2001
Brought on board temporarily to step into the manager’s position for 6-8 weeks.
Interviewed applicants to successfully match their skills to the client’s job
description(s). Supervised a total of 8 staffing coordinators to ensure company
procedures were being carried out on a daily basis. Daily contact with new and
existing clients and employees. Conducted daily employee orientation, entered all
new client/employee information into the ATS (Applicant Tracking System)
CoreStaff Services
Houston, TX
Staffing Specialist (contract)
03/2000 – 02/2001
Appointed by the branch manager to create and implement recruiting programs for
the Chelsea Catering Company which supplied in-flight meals for Continental
Airlines. Processed, interviewed, and assigned all qualified candidates to the
Chelsea management team for hire. Conducted on-site check-ins for the 2nd and 3rd
shift employees. Managed employee performance and attendance records,
scheduled all employee shifts, insured pay-bill rates were quoted correctly in order
to stay within the company margin percentage range. Maintained all workers
compensation files from first report of injury to returning to work.
Kelly Services
San Antonio, TX
Staffing Specialist
05/1997 – 02/2000
Interviewed, scheduled and orientated candidates to work on a temporary, or
temporary to hire assignments at fortune 500 companies such as: USAA, UTHSC,
UPS, and the Kmart Distribution Center (Forest Park, GA), as well as small (mom
& pop) companies to ensure customer satisfaction. Managed employee
performance and attendance records. Developed and implemented both recruiting
and retention programs. Developed workshops to assist new employees with
dressing for success, resume and interview techniques.
Express Personnel
San Antonio, TX
Clerical Supervisor
11/1995 – 05/1997
Daily processing of candidates, and assigning new employees to various jobs.
Advised and counseled applicants on interview techniques. Conducted daily new
employee orientation. Entered client/employee information into the applicant
tracking systems
Several years of Call Center Experience in the following companies:
• 3 years - Intelogic Trace/San Antonio, TX: Computer Repair Company
• 2 years – West Telemarketing/San Antonio, TX: Sales Company
• 6 months – USAA (United Services Automobile Association)/San Antonio,
TX: Insurance Company for military personnel and their family.
Education: 06/1985
Sawyer Career College
Pomona, CA
Graduated with a diploma in Business Management
References upon Request