Kristi Veasey
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SUMMARY
Full life cycle Corporate Recruiter / HR Generalist with 8 years of
professional experience specializing in securing experienced-hire
Information Technology talent. Hands-on professional with diverse HR
knowledge to include additional experience in employee relations,
diversity/inclusion awareness implementation, compliance, on-boarding/new
hire orientation, etc. Practical and theoretical knowledge of employment
and labors laws surrounding multiple states. Demonstrated success at
establishing/maintaining successful partnership with internal business
leaders and managing candidate pipeline.
EDUCATION
Keller Graduate School of Management
. MBA Degree w/ HR Management Concentration
. Current GPA - 4.0
. In Progress
Texas Christian University
. BBA Degree
. G.P.A. 3.22/4.0
. Graduated: 05/2002
. Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities (2002)
TECHNICAL SKILLS/TRAINING/PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
1. MS Office Suite (Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and
Access)
2. Applicant Tracking Systems: Recruitsoft (Taleo); BrassRing
3. Peoplesoft
4. Monster Power Recruiting Workshop
5. Crucial Conversations Workshop Completion/Certification
6. SHRM Member
EXPERIENCE
04/2006-Present CVS/Caremark Corp
Richardson, TX
IT Corporate Recruiter/HR Generalist
. Initially hired as IT Recruiting Consultant (2006-2008). Transitioned to
FTE with organization as an IT Corporate Recruiter in 2008 and recently
acquired HR Generalist responsibilities in addition to recruiting role.
. Accomplish full life cycle recruiting of technical talent into
organization to include job requisition creation, sourcing, screening,
interviewing, negotiating, extending offers, managing background check
process, on boarding, and facilitating new hire orientation for three
locations.
. Secure talent through effective methods such as resume posting boards,
internet and database searches, job postings, referrals, company
research, and networking
. Work closely with hiring managers, directors, and vice presidents to
identify specific staff needs, create job descriptions and determine the
most appropriate recruiting strategies
. Prepare candidates for interviews by providing detailed information on
CVS Caremark, our business strategy, department background, job
descriptions, and expectation-setting
. Proven ability to effectively manage strategic collaborations with both
the business and internal HR partners providing HR Services that optimize
engagement of leadership and employees.
. Initiate and deliver internal interview and talent management training to
both seasoned and newly promoted hiring leaders, which incorporate needs
analysis, writing job descriptions, Brass Ring tutorials, using various
interview questions and techniques, and cultivating a positive interview
process for the candidate
. Created OFCCP compliance manual and job aids for postings to deliver to
National Recruiting team and educate business on corporate compliance and
regulatory governance
. Led a solo job review and re-title project that successfully resulted in
the realigned of a remote team of employees to the appropriate job title
and grade in the company that also provided a career progression path.
Received highest honor award by Director for outstanding performance and
recommendations.
. Work with CVS Caremark's Internal Immigration Counsel, managing the
initial process for Visa sponsorship transfer.
. Participate in the successful implementation CVS Caremark's Summer
Internship Program to include travelling to onsite college career fairs,
promoting and educating students on the intern program and organization,
and assisting business leaders during the intern's interview day
. Led diversity and Inclusion project as an initiative sponsored by Sr HR
Leadership. Project included focus groups with VP's and employees of all
levels of the organization and identified 7 steps to inclusion and
engagement, which became adopted by our HR organization.
. Responsible for supporting over 300 employees in 2 locations in a
generalist capacity. Tasks include handling payroll issues, PTO concerns,
LOA, Performance Review/Merit appraisals, Promotions, employee relations,
and wellness activities.
. Received 4 highest honor award by leaders within a 3- month period in
2009 and 2 in 2010. Award recognizes individuals that perform beyond the
call of duty to exemplify the vision, mission, and values of the company
in the work/service they provide.
05/2005 - 02/2006 Accenture HR Services
Las Colinas, TX
Employee Relations Representative
Reason for Leaving: Workforce Reduction
. Responsible for responding to and investigating employee relation issues
and conducting onsite compliance audit training in multiple states for
large well know client retail company
. Coached managers and leaders on effective communication methods and
employee counseling processes
. Prepared separation notices and directed managers on processes
surrounding separation meetings and final pay laws
. Chosen for new team tasked to travel nationwide to conduct internal on-
site DOL compliance audit training at client locations well versed in
employment laws for multiple states
. Successfully trained store Operation Managers on state/federal employment
law regarding compliance standards postings, child labor, labor hours,
EEO, wage payments, and record keeping
. Liaison between client store locations and corporate for compliance
practices, audit updates, and best practices to aid in increasing
operating efficiency
. Successfully completed over 150 onsite audits and resolved over 300
employee relation cases
12/2003 - 03/2005 StraightSource
Dallas, TX
Sr. Recruiter
Reason for Leaving: Growth Opportunity/Stability
. Exclusively recruited as a recruitment outsourcing agency for United
Healthcare Care - Fortune 100 Healthcare Organization to deliver talent
for complex and difficult skilled set positions
. Cold called and utilized a variety of creative methods to source talent
for hard to fill positions (referrals, database search, job posting, job
boards, networking, direct sourcing, research, user groups, purchased
list, and college career centers). Strategized to attract the best and
diverse qualified candidates
. Responsible for nationwide exempt and non-exempt recruiting of all
IT/Technical, Network Operations, Clinical, Sales, and Marketing,
Finance, and call center positions
. Decreased back log of requisitions scheduled to be completed by year end
by 80% during first 3 weeks.
06/2002-11/2003 Countrywide Home Loans
Plano, TX
Human Resources Generalist
Reason for Leaving: Workforce Reduction
7. Successfully manage positive professional relationships and consulted
over 200 executive leaders on new hire processes and HR policies for the
Consumer Markets Division of Countrywide
8. Facilitated training with new Branch Managers on HR processes and
policies and successful recruitment and on-boarding of a new hire.
9. Assisted managers with annual performance review and merit monthly basis
which helped to identify trends for improvement increase process
10. Performed and reported exit interview feedback on a within the
organization and thus develop methods for increased employee retention
2813 Daniel Creek
Mesquite, TX 75181
972-***-**** (mobile)
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