Deidre Penn
Redford, MI *****
******.****@*****.***
http://www.linkedin.com/deidrepenn
Summary:
A Human Resources/Talent Acquisition Specialist that has over 10 years of hands-on experience working in areas ranging from human resources to talent acquisition management. Responsible and leading with integrity, and is results driven and positively affect with any organization.
My Specialties: Recruiting, Sourcing/Screening, Talent Identification, Social Networking, Social Recruiting, “Boolean Searching”, recruiting Strategies, Internet Research, resume formatting and mining, direct hire/contract placement, Experience with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, including experience with Vendor Management such as; PeopleClick, SkillBay, FieldGlass and Beeline, Applicant Tracking: PeopleSoft 8.0, ADP, Taleo, I-Applicants, ICIMS, Bullhorn, Lawson, HireRight and CATS. Conducted behavioral based interviews and phone screens; working knowledge of employment laws and FMLA/leaves of absences, benefits, payroll administration and I-9 with E-Verify.
Education and Certifications:
Central Michigan University -Bachelor of Science, Psychology, anticipated 2018
Associates Degree; Oakland Community College – Royal Oak, MI
Associates Degree; Communications, Specs Howard -Southfield, MI
Work Experience:
Contract Corporate Recruiter
RGIS LLC-Auburn Hills, MI
11/2017-Current
High volume, sourcing, screening, and full-cycle recruitment for Retail Inventory Associate positions.
Work closely with managers regarding requisitions and recruitment needs.
Job postings on various job boards.
Contact applicants based on experience and coordinate interviews
Maintain and update spreadsheet with results
Produce and respond to correspondence, reports and other documents as needed.
ATS (Taleo).
Corporate HR Coordinator/Recruiter
TCF Bank, Livonia, MI
05/2015-06/2017
High volume, sourcing, screening, and full-cycle recruitment for Tellers and Management positions.
Work closely with managers regarding requisitions and recruitment needs.
Manage and divergent audits (I-9, personnel files, term files, social security and employee files.
Create and distribute various reports (Bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual).
Job postings on various job boards.
Extend job offers, initiate, and manage background checks, drug screens and onboarding process and being in OFCCP/EEO compliance.
Process departmental invoices/Supply orders/Monitors and maintains inventory of required supplies for departmental needs.
File, track, & update candidates/employee files through company HRIS (Lawson) and ATS (Taleo).
Facilitate new hire orientation.
Corporate Technical Recruiter
Technosoft Corporation, Southfield, MI
08/2014-04/2015
High volume, full cycle technical recruitment to developed and maintain a network of candidates by using direct sourcing, social media, job boards, Internet, career site, internal referrals, advertising, and other technical means to source candidates for open jobs and to generate a pipeline of talent to meet current and future opportunities.
Review and screen candidate resumes cold call and credentials for appropriateness of skills, experience and knowledge in relation to position requirements.
Prepare candidates for possible client interviews by providing complete and accurate information about the Client, culture, business strategy, relevant function/department, and specific position.
Work closely with Account Managers and Recruitment team.
ATS :CATS
Corporate Technical Recruiter
LinTech Global, (company relocated), Farmington Hills, MI
04/2014-08/2014
High volume recruitment and building technical applicant sources by researching and contacting community services, colleges, employment agencies, recruiters, media, and internet sites; providing organization information, opportunities, and benefits and cold calling.
Determine applicant requirements by studying job descriptions and job qualifications. Wrote and update job descriptions with Managers as needed.
Attract applicants by placing job advertisements; contacting recruiters, using newsgroups and job sites as necessary for Department of Defense and government positions.
Determine applicant qualifications by interviewing applicants; analyzing responses; verifying references; comparing qualifications to job requirements, which required a security clearance.
Evaluate applicants by discussing job requirements and applicant qualifications with Managers; interviewing applicants on consistent set of qualifications.
ATS used: CATS
Talent Specialist
Dialogue Marketing, Troy, MI
05/2013-04/2014
High volume, full life cycle recruitment for call center positions, conducted employee background checks, and completed phone/face to face interviews.
Responsible for onsite drug screens, skill test, onboard paper work, and employee file maintenance.
ATS :ADP
Contract Agent Recruiter (Contract) Kelly Services
Allstate Insurance Company, Farmington Hills, MI
12/2012-03/2013
Recruit and Source for high caliber business and sales management professionals who might be interested in their own agency.
Conducted over 30 cold-calls to prospective candidates daily;
Resume mining; Phone screens to ensure qualifications; Assisted with coordinating of hiring events.
ATS: Taleo
Contract Career Advisor (Campus Closed) Ultimate Staffing
Sanford-Brown College, Dearborn, MI
03/2012-10/2012
High volume job searching and developing job leads and provide career guidance to current students and graduates in the Allied Health field such as; Medical Billing/Coding and Cardio/Echo Techs and guide students and graduates in developing their job searches resume training and interviewing skills.
Attend and assist in implementing Career Services events and career fairs. Maintain and update confidential several student databases.
Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, regulations, and requirements are met. Administer and develop satisfaction surveys for students and graduates through career education corporation guidelines.
Technical Staffing Recruiter
Synergy Computer Solutions, Bingham Farms, MI
05/2011-09/2011 (Downsized)
Full life cycle and fast paced technical/engineering recruitment responsible for all of partially assigned for the following – recruiting, interviewing, selection, and orientation of all IT consultants for contract, contract-to-hire and full-time positions.
Built strong, working relationships with the Account Managers and candidates.
Experienced in resume mining, formatting, networking, cold calling, job postings and Boolean searches.
Negotiation and offer making abilities and follow-up skills negotiations regarding wages, understanding profit margins, recruiting. Conduct phone and face-to-face interviews. Highly knowledgeable of HR policy, procedure, federal and state laws regarding employment practices.
Sourcing and recruiting candidates based on job requirements, offering making and on-boarding paperwork.
ATS : PeopleSoft
Technical Recruiter
GalaxE. Solutions/Systems, Detroit, MI
08/2010-05/2011
High volume, full life cycle recruitment, responsible for all or partially assigned for the following – recruiting, interviewing, selection, and orientation of all IT consultants for contract, contract-to-hire and full-time positions, source resumes for all level resumes for multiple job orders nationwide all level technical and engineering positions and types of technical and functional,, including conducting nationwide.
Cold-called 50 new prospecting calls per day basis to potential candidates. Daily recruitment of various technical and engineering job orders for offshore/onshore candidates.
ATS : ICIMS
Contract Call Center Customer Service Representative
Waste Management Disposal System-Wixom, MI
06/2009-09/2009
Contracted to assist customers in a fast-paced/high volume call center regarding their waste removal service; performing accounts receivables/payments, billing assistance, problem solving, and relationship building, while providing courteous and professional service.
Corporate HR Recruiter
New Horizons Computer Learning Center, Livonia, MI
07/2008-01/2009 (Laid-off)
Full-life cycle, recruitment for all levels from Technical Instructors to General Manager, sales and administrative for I.T. training school.
Daily responsibilities are; job postings, phone screens, interviews, offer making.
Facilitated New Hire Orientation, background/drug screening, attending career fairs.
Responsible for payroll and benefits administration and benefits enrollment and all administrative task along reporting writing, handling employee /payroll issues.
ATS used: Taleo
Contract HR Recruiter Adecco
Avis-Budget Car Rental- Romulus, MI
05/2007-10/2007
Contracted for fast-paced high volume full-cycle recruitment for both locations both skilled (union) unskilled resources, including commercially licensed drivers, customer service and sales.
Attend job fairs, post jobs internet and print ads.
Process background checks, payroll and benefits enrollment.
Facilitate New Hire Orientation and test administrating and maintained applicant tracking system using Excel spreadsheet.