Kevin Gardenhire
Auburn, GA ****1
770-***-****-Home
678-***-****-Cell
************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
MBA/Six Sigma Green Belt Recruiting candidate seeking to secure a
challenging and rewarding position which will utilize my industry
experience, education and comprehensive training to meet organizations
short and long-term goals.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Bank of America 8/06-10/09
Regional Sourcing Specialist
. Created, developed, and implemented sourcing strategies for the Bank
of America Eastern Card Service markets (GA, FL, NC, VA, MD, DE, ME,
MA and OH).
. Planned, coordinated, staffed, and attended sourcing/recruiting events
to include job & career fairs, college and community events, onsite
events and PowerPoint informational sessions for the Eastern United
States Card Services locations.
. Regional College contact for Bank of America Eastern Card Services
locations for colleges & universities for all on campus recruiting
events to include: career fairs, information sessions, mock
interviews, resume workshops, tabling events, and dress for success
presentations.
. Strong focus on understanding the marketplace and minimally screening
large quantities of candidates on availability, interest level, salary
range, and basic qualifications for Bank of America Eastern Card
Services locations.
. Responsible for more than 150 hires per quarter thorough direct
sourcing which included mass emails, newspaper ads, internet mining,
associate referrals.
Resource Manufacturing, Norcross, GA 2/04-8/06
Senior Recruiter
. Identified and developed recruiting and retention strategies to
attract highly competent candidates for various manufacturing direct
hire positions throughout the SE United States.
. Utilized Internet job boards and applicant tracking systems to
search, locate and screen qualified candidates
. Conducted direct hire marketing cold calls and negotiated service
agreements and rates.
Tyler Technical Staffing, Atlanta, GA 2/02-2/04
Senior Technical Recruiter/Client Account Manager
. Screened applicants, conducted phone and in person interviews,
employment verifications, reference verification and criminal
background checks for temp to hire, direct hire, and contract
positions throughout the United States.
. Utilized Internet job boards and applicant tracking systems to
search, locate and screen qualified candidates
K&J Technology, Norcross, GA 4/00-9/01
Senior Recruiter/Recruiting Manager (Branch closed in 2001)
. Trained recruiting staff to utilize customized recruiting software
systems to track skill sets, technical qualifications, and personal
data vital to the marketing and recruiting process.
. Conducted direct hire marketing cold calls and negotiated service
agreements and rates.
Clariant Corporation, Michigan/Georgia 5/94-4/00
Safety Environmental Officer (Plant Closed in 2001)
. Developed, coordinated, and maintained the behavior based safety
program and training resources for all site employees.
. Performed safety training, new hire orientation, OSHA & EPA compliance
and reporting, workers compensation, accident investigation, emergency
evacuation, and all environmental, safety, and health administration
for the facility.
MILITARY/GOVERNMENT
Defense Commissary Agency, Store Worker Leader 1992-1994
United States Army, Petroleum Supply specialist
1982-1992
EDUCATION
Masters of Business Administration (MBA) - Shorter College
2004
B.A. Management & Organizational Development, Spring Arbor University
1998
Six Sigma Green Belt-Villanova University
2/2008