Houston M. Foote 403-***-****

**** **** ***, ***** *****, 33139, FL abnvct@r.postjobfree.com

Senior Recruiter, Human Resources

Highly focused and ambitious Senior Recruiter with over 5 years full cycle recruitment experience for search firms and

multinational corporations. Extensive experience at the technical and strategic level of recruitment, with comprehensive

knowledge of the Oil and Gas, Financial and Marketing industries and professional experience in resume building, interview

preparation and career goal setting. Consistently surpassed all quarterly and annual recruitment targets throughout career,

while maintaining a proven hiring record of over 80% of candidates selected for interview. Recognized as a strong critical-

thinker and motivated leader, able to provide an innovative and functional perspective with regards to company processes and

organizational structure.

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Professional Recruitment Competencies

Engineering/Design: Civil Structural Piping Processing Instrumentation Controls Mechanical Electrical Reservoir

Reliability Drafting Estimation HSSE

Business/ Finance: Project Controls Business Development Project Management Accounting Information & Technology

Marketing Financial Analysis Cost Analysis Business Analysis Public Relations

Career Related Employment History:

Royal Dutch Shell Ltd, XP Recruiter (Contract), Calgary, AB June 2008-Present

Second largest global Oil Company; 100,000+ employees, annual revenues of $350+ Billion

Responsible for full-cycle recruitment for the Albian Sands Oil division (approx. $10B). Successfully employed detailed

strategic planning initiative structured to meet clients’ annual recruitment objectives while producing company’s savings of an

avg. of $50-70K/per new hire. Demonstrated expertise in the recruitment and hiring of highly experienced employees for the

following departments; Maintenance, Plant Maintenance, Electrical & Instrumentation, Reliability, Turnaround, Project

Management, Project Controls and Document Controls. Greatly exceeded minimum quarterly goals of the position; hired in

excess of 40 mid/ upper level Shell employees in the 3rd and 4th quarters of 2008, exceeding all annual recruitment targets and

enabling clients’ focus on 2009 Work Force Planning.

Conducted full- cycle domestic and international recruiting: Sourced, prescreened, conducted behavioral interviews;

placed permanent/contract conversion employees; managed the immigration protocol of new hires

Strategic achievements: Created and customized Technical Interview Packages tailored towards the specific discipline of

each position. Packages specified the following requirements; Technical components of the position; Level of managerial

experience required; Necessary software expertise and; Requisite ability to prioritize and employ creativity

Major technical responsibilities; reference verification, security clearances, medical reports and drug/alcohol checks

Advised hiring managers and employees on the interpretation of personnel policies, benefit programs, relocation

packages, Allegiance award programs (Retention Program) and collective agreements

Represented Shell at various networking events to advertise new Shell positions, attract ideal candidates and conduct on

the spot interviews

Allegis Group- Energy Division, Senior Recruiter, Calgary, AB July 2006- June 2008

Sixth largest global Professional Staffing Firm; 2,000+ recruiters, annual revenue of $2.7 Billion

Consistently ranked top-ten national recruiter within corporation, as measured by individually generated monthly revenue.

Grossed annual revenue for corporation of over $500K. Employed strategic and critical thinking abilities in order to streamline

processes and protocols, optimizing organizational efficiency.

Sourced candidates through a meticulous pre-screening interview process, which entailed the recruitment of passive and

non-passive candidates for various roles

Recruited, interviewed and placed professional skilled- trade candidates in an array of disciplines in the Energy industry

Compiled, processed, verified, negotiated and registered legal documentation relating to confidential employment pay

rates, staffing bill rates, contractual terms, agreements, living allowance, bonuses, vacation and benefits

Researched, developed and facilitated workshops on the following topics: job postings, sourcing strategies, Interviews,

team building, diversity in the workplace, candidate/client relationship building, work life balance

Liaised with contractors and clients in order to build and maintain relationships

Coordinated and executed various networking events, job fairs and trade shows

Houston M. Foote 403-***-****

1200 West Ave, Miami Beach, 33139, FL abnvct@r.postjobfree.com

General Electric Money Bank, Marketing Researcher/ Recruiter, Edmonton, AB September 2005 – June 2006

Second largest global corporation; 327,000+ employees, annual revenue of $170+ Billion

Internal departmental recruitment for the following departments: Marketing, Accounting, Finance and Client services

Reviewed resumes, screened candidates, conducted reference verification, created interview packages and hosted

internal/external interviews

Assisted with recruitment initiatives, labor relations matters, policy development, employee orientation, training, and

development, and disability management

Collaborated with team members to conduct seminars to address sensitive employee issues such as; performance,

attendance, termination and retention plans

Assisted in the planning, creation and implementation of a student summer employment program, which required

employing 60 post secondary students.

Olympic College Athletic Dept, Event/Marketing Coordinator Olympic College, Seattle, WA September 2002 –June 2005

Collaborated with the student body to acquire corporate sponsorships for the school athletic college department; funds

acquired contributed to student scholarships, grants and summer employment opportunities

Raised funds for the athletic department contributing towards uniforms, tournaments, scholarships, road trips, traveling

accommodations and bursaries

Created and hosted fund raising events that were designed to provide current and prospective athletes with financial

assistance towards their education

Facilitated the creation of a student athlete employment program designed to provide employment opportunities in order

to both accommodate the rigorous schedule of student athletes, and fulfill their financial needs

XL Entertainment and Events, Hiring/Events Manager, Calgary, AB 2001 – 2009 (Periodic Assistance)

Premier Entertainment & Events Company in Calgary; 50+ employees, annual revenue of $1.7Million

Sourced, recruited and conducted meticulous in-person/telephone interviews and reference verification in order to hire

new employees within a pressing deadline

Employed personal discretion to create event scope/itinerary, cost estimates and profits (ranging from $20K-

$150K/event) and event project construction

Hired and trained new employees on company protocol, expectations and occupational responsibilities

Researched competitors to determine comparable product prices

Compiled, prepared and facilitated mass media campaigns individualized for specific private/public events and parties

utilizing the following promotional mediums: slogans, banners, promotional flyers and WebPages

Luxottica Group - Sunglass Hut Int. Contract Recruiter Assistant July 2000 – August 2002 (Periodic Assistance)

Largest global eye-wear company; 60,000+ employees, annual revenue of $5.7 Billion

Retail Recruitment: Sourced candidates through a meticulous pre-screening interview process which entailed;

recruited passive and non-passive candidates for various roles.

Responsible for sourcing, reference verification, interviewing, hiring and training new employees

Coordinated and executed various networking events, job fairs and trade shows for corporate branding and hiring

Consistently strived to exceed corporate targets such as; store’s target, personal/employee targets, national targets

Education:

Cornell University, Human Resources Studies Certificate- Ithaca, NY, USA; 2009* (In Progress)

CDI College, Oil and Gas Administration- Calgary, AB, Canada; July 2007

Bachelor of Arts, Major in Economics and Minor in Marketing- Olympic College, Seattle, WA, USA; June 2005

Secondary School: Western Canada Senior High School, Calgary, AB; June 2000

Software Skills: Microsoft Office (all components), Teleo, Siebel and People Soft

Personal Accomplishments:

1999-2000 Western Canada’s Academic Athlete of the year

2002 Awarded Athletic Basketball Scholarship to Olympic College

2002-2003 Olympic College’s Academic athlete of the year

Captain of Olympic College senior Men’s Basketball team

2002-2003NWACC conference defensive player of the year

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