Maria Hale

Sr. Technical Recruiter & Visa Specialist

Houston, TX 77084

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Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Recruiting Coordinator and Office Manager

RP Skilled Services - SureFit Resources - Houston, TX - April 2016 to Present Fast paced environment. We recruit, source,contact and screen candidates for positions all over the US. Typical day consists of over 200 phone calls and 150 emails to clients and candidates. Maintain the office matters daily. As well as communicate with employees in the field. We onboard and process background checks, Drug Screens and new hire paperwork. Assist with weekly payroll, Travel, Hotel, Flights and rental cars as well as Comdata cards for Skilled labor.. RP Skilled Services is a Craft and skilled labor company and SureFit Resources is an office Professional placement company. They are 2 staffing companies in one office. My placements have been over 126 in the last year. Sr. Recruiter & Visa Coordinator

Atlantica Management - Houston, TX - June 2014 to March 2016 Responsibilities

Focused on the development of a candidate database of only the highest qualified candidates in the Tender Assist Drilling market. Completely streamlined the recruiting process for quicker placements. Work closely with hiring management to meet strict placement and visa deadlines. Recently cross trained on the HR new hire and on-boarding process and all other HR responsibilities. Such as Vendor Management, Travel arrangements,Performance Evaluations, Benefits, EEOC, International Benefits, Visa processing in Brazil, China, Congo and other countries.

Accomplishments

• Recent project of 27 placements for 2 rigs in China completed in 31 days.

• Built relationships with crew members on 40+ TAD Rigs worldwide.

• Locate candidates for Expat positions in China, Brazil and Congo.

• Assist our Brazilian office to recruit Brazilian nationals in lower level positions.

• Recently given the management of the Brazilian and Congo visa process. Account Manager

Cenergy Intl. Services - October 2013 to May 2014

I have recently transitioned into the field as a Talent Sourcing Provider in an Account Manager role, in order to aid our clients in searching for new talent with distinct skill sets within the energy industry.

• In the first 3 weeks, I managed to add 3 new clients and also on-boarded 7 new consultants to grow my sales numbers. $110K in sales in the first 30 days.

• Cold call new prospects and visit existing clients to obtain new job requirements.

• Negotiate MSA's and Direct Hire Contracts.

• Skill Market existing consultants to various clients Recruiting Coordinator

Cenergy Intl. Services - May 2013 to October 2013

Managed the recruitment team and statistics show that the recruitment team increased to 87% on-time submittals of candidates for clients open requisitions during May - October. Promoted due to Sales knowledge and ability to close both candidate and client skills.

• Trained the recruiters to become more aggressive and to cold call more. Increased the submittals per job.

• Created a streamlined process to increase the speed in recruiting. Team went from submitting candidates in 2 weeks to submitting candidates in 3-5 days and interviews within 2 days.

• KPI Reporting, Applicant Tracking System Reporting, build Adhoc Reports when needed.

• Prepared for Client BPR's and reviewed with management. Recruiter and promoted to Sr. Recruiter in Nov 2011 Cenergy Intl. Services - September 2011 to May 2013 My focus is to locate and uncover hidden talent for our major global clients. Focused on placing professional oil & gas consultant's worldwide. Use cold calling, Linkedin, Job boards, Energy Associations and networking seeking consultants for US offshore drilling in GoM, Russia, Canada, Perth, China, Newfoundland and Scotland.

• Effectively sourced excellent candidates and worked together with a comprehensive network of contacts to secure positions for candidates.

• Managed up to 70 job reqs.in a constant weekly full-cycle recruiting desk.

• Maintained a 3-1 interview to placement ratio for the years of 2011 and 2012.

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Executive Search Recruiter

Queststar Consulting Group - 2010 to 2011

Recruiter

Universal American - Houston, TX - 2008 to 2010

Proficiently handled all facets of full cycle recruiting for a broad range of industries. Successfully built top-performing personnel integral to supporting client operations by strategically recruiting and effectively interviewing, screening, and testing candidates. Directly managed all phases of the recruitment process, including developing job descriptions, obtaining necessary approvals, and providing consultation on identifying talent pool for specific roles. Actively supported clients and recruitment managers in critical decision-making and business planning initiatives by efficiently compiling and producing detailed status reports and updates.

• Developed and maintained relationships with industry leaders, vendors, community organizations, and team members to create a partnership that yields success, predictable results, and credibility.

• Applied strong internet skills and successfully utilized online job boards to secure new clients.

• Interviewed candidates and qualified them for positions, verified licenses, and ensured that the personality matches the position, resulting in long-term success. Area Sales Manager

Hollywood Smiles - Houston, TX - 2007 to 2008

Successfully built multiple teams to maximize performance in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment requiring superior organization and leadership skills. Performed a broad spectrum of duties, including managing three retail locations and one tradeshow floating team, with average sales of $38K per month at each location.

• Recruited, trained, and mentored staff in compliance with company policies and procedures; tracked individual performance levels to monitor proficiency.

• Created Profit analysis reports, Demographic reports, and Consumer ratio reports, providing forecasting, trending, and result analysis tools vital to company's short- and long-term strategic business planning.

• Achieved the monthly highest sales average by selling oral care products and Gift Certificates. Area Sales Representative

Corporate Expressions - Cypress, TX - 2006 to 2007 Demonstrated exceptional communication and business development skills in prospecting new clients for the Promotional Products industry and promoting e-store website building for several clients. Area Business Representative

Parrot-Ice Drink Products - Houston, TX - 2003 to 2006 Oversaw a cross-functional team of employees in the Inside Direct Sales Department as well as one of the largest clients in the East Coast Region. Applied sharp business acumen in achieving $1.1 Million in sales and steering the inside sales teams sales average to $1.8 Million. Resourcefully capitalized in tradeshow venues to drive market penetration and business growth; proficiently developed presentations to capture target market attention.

• Played a key role in facilitating internet sales for the company; achieved profits by proactively selling 250 plus refurbished machines that were in the warehouse storage for over a year.

• Selected by CEO for Mentor and Grooming program, due to exceptional performance and dedication.

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Human Resources Coordinator III

Parrot-Ice Drink Products - Houston, TX - 2002 to 2003 Promoted 2003 to Sales

Maintained full accountability for liaising between a cross-functional team of senior executives, regional VPs, and site directors to develop and execute company-wide HR strategies. Optimized human resource performance by integrating strategies to streamline operations and improve efficiency.

• Boosted productivity by facilitating cross-training and establishing a collaborative teamwork environment.

• Coordinated employee parties, company picnics, attendance awards, tenure awards, and performance awards.

Administrative Assistant to the CFO

Parrot-Ice Drink Products - Houston, TX - 2000 to 2002 Promoted to HR Coordinator II

Actively collaborated with senior management team in driving projects, administrative operations and scheduling to meet critical timelines, specifications and revenue goals. Diligently supported the c-level executives by reviewing and verifying sales commissions, conducting market and analysis, and performing financial analysis.

Career Note: Additional experience as a Human Resources Coordinator II for Compaq Computers. EDUCATION

HS Diploma in Art

Sam Houston High School - Houston, TX

1982 to 1985

Nuclear Medicine Technician

EKG Technician/EMS TEAM - Houston Community College for Memorial Medical Center Diploma in Medical Assisting

National Education Center - Houston, TX

SKILLS

HR Basics (10+ years), Negotiations (10+ years), EEOC Regulations (8 years), Social Media Recruiting (7 years)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Bullhorn Reach, Linkedin, Job Boards, NetSuite, Hiredesk, IQN, Fieldglass,DISA, HASC, ISTC, OSHA, Hireright, Quest labs, Passports, VISA, Backgrounds, Drug Screening and Quickbooks, Internet recruiting, ZOHO, Act, Access, Macola, Fax, Internet, PowerPoint, HRIS, Taleo, People click, Recruit Track, Applicant Tracking, VMS,Applicant Management, Sharepoint, LYNC, PC Recruiter, ADP Payroll, ACT, CRM, Intermediate knowledge of MS Office and Outlook

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