Human Resources Management

Patricia A. Eckert

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Silver Spring, Maryland 20902

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Full-lifecycle Recruiter with eleven years of recruiting experience. Responsible for candidate sourcing,

screening, interviewing, and conducting salary negotiations. Recruited marketing and communications

managers, research and financial analysts, program/project managers, project coordinators, member

relations staff, and legal resources. Adept at development and implementation of recruiting strategies and

processes, applicant tracking systems, orientations, relocation, immigration and compliance. Experience

spans numerous industries, both nationally and internationally, and ranges from non-profits to multi-

national corporations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AARP, Washington, DC 9/06-10/08

Human Resource Recruiter

Developed collaborative relationships with AARP Services, to support the group in achieving its

recruitment goals and objectives. Provided targeted strategies for each open requisition using a variety of

means including online recruiting sources, diversity job fairs, and third party staffing firms. Conducted

compensation analysis to ensure internal pay equity and appropriate external market based pay, actively

participating in negotiations. Provided advice and counsel to managers on selection processes to ensure

compliance with all applicable laws and company policies.

Selected Accomplishments:

• Filled 7 Regional Vice Presidents positions for the Distribution group in 2 month period

• Consistently managed 20-25 open requisitions

• Worked with all levels of internal and external customers

• Handle multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment

•Partnered with senior leadership team to achieve strategic goals

• Provided compensation analysis to ensure internal equity and proper job classification

• Facilitated promotion and market review process

Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC 10/02-9/06

Human Resource Generalist

Consulted with fifteen inpatient client departments with over 900 employees in various areas such as

staffing, workforce relations, training, benefits and compensation, leadership development, performance

coaching, diversity management, conflict management, and organizational effectiveness. Advised managers

and employees on all policy matters including discipline, legal and contractual compliance, management

and labor rights for management and staff.

Selected Accomplishments:

• Filled 93% of job openings

• Managed high volume of recruitment and Employee and Labor Relations matters

Nurse Recruiter

Developed and implemented recruiting plans for inpatient and outpatient departments to ensure selection of

highly qualified nursing management, staff, registered nurses, and other related positions. Oversaw all

hiring of foreign nurses including working with foreign employment agencies, lawyers, and federal

agencies. Handled immigration issues and provided guidance and training to managers on foreign recruits. .

Selected Accomplishments:

• Filled 28 open positions within 3 months of hiring

• Coordinated the nursing mentor summer program placing nursing students

• Filled the most foreign nurse positions in the history of Georgetown Hospital

• Managed nursing scholarship programs for Georgetown nurses and nursing students

Human Resources Coordinator

Provided Human Resources support for the Ballston Medical Facility. Assisted managers with hiring

requirements, resume distribution, selection process, and compensation. Tracked and monitored corporate

training requirements for all staff to meet JHACO standards. Advisor to employees and managers on

policy and procedure interpretation, compensation, conflict resolution, and employee relations.

Selected Accomplishments:

• Facilitated closing of facility and transitioning 180 employees to main hospital

• Assisted 40 employees with career development and outplacement services as facility closed

Manpower International Inc., Washington, DC 10/01-10/02

Staffing Specialist

Provided client account representation including assessing needs, assigning staff, negotiating billing rates

and conversion fees, and resolving staffing issues. Developed new business by calling leads generated from

reviewing classified ads, the internet, and telephone directories. Interviewed and assessed applicants for

skills, abilities, and job preferences.

Selected Accomplishments:

• Managed 60 employees performing marketing surveys at Metro stations during

operating hours

Marriott International, Inc., Bethesda, MD 4/99-8/01

Recruiter

Coordinated with internal departments to determine staffing needs. Recruited, screened, and matched

candidates with appropriate work assignments. Coached and counseled in-house temporary associates on

career opportunities, employment policies, and performance issues. Maintained and updated multiple

candidate tracking systems including PeopleSoft, Searcher, Marrpay, and Brass Ring.

Selected Accomplishments:

• Increased recruitment of in house temporary employees by 30%

• Reduced use of outside temporary agencies by 75 %

• Spearheaded use of internet recruiting methods and community outreach, significantly

reducing the costs and increasing candidate pool

Contracts Coordinator

Managed the process of filling all professional job orders including legal, accounting, and interior design

positions. Monitored external temporary associates’ assignments to ensure compliance with Marriott

guidelines. Identified independent consultants as defined by the IRS and advised department heads of

Marriott’s terms for the consultants’ ongoing employment.

Selected Accomplishments:

• Centralized the recruiting process for temporary employees at Corporate Headquarters

• Established and maintained contracts with external temporary agencies including the addition

of seven new agencies

Adecco Employment Services, Bethesda, MD 4/97-4/99

On-site Employment Coordinator

Consulted with department managers and directors regarding temporary employment needs. Screened

resumes and applicants; scheduled and conducted interviews.

Selected Accomplishments:

• Managed the daily operations of a $3 million contract with Lockheed Martin

• Managed employee relations including the interpretation of policy and procedures

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Communication; Minor, Political Science

Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida

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