Kelsey Kelly

**** *. ******* ******, *******, IL 60614

Cell Phone: 312-***-**** Email: ac6wx7@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Miami University Oxford, Ohio Dec. 2015 Bachelor of Arts in English, Professional Writing

Mahidal University, Bangkok, Thailand Jan. 2015

Experience

Stanton Chase Chicago Jan. 2018- Present

Senior Associate, Research Lead

•Reported directly to Managing Director of Chicago Office

•Responsible for developing Business Development presentations and leading all the research and sourcing efforts for all active searches

•Worked with clients and internal team to develop search strategy, company target lists and all potential sourcing information before ‘kicking off’ a new search

•Responsible for all name generation of potential candidates and data input into internal applicant tracking system for Partners and Principals to contact regarding active search

DHR International/ JobPlex Chicago, Illinois Feb.2016- Jan. 2018

Associate/ Senior Associate

•Recruit and retain top talent executives for organizations

•Responsible for creating search strategy, target lists and populating the company database with qualified candidates

•‘Kicking Off’ a new search; responsible for working with client and internal team to develop a position description and create a strategy. Responsibilities for heavy internal research including creating company target lists and name generation to create an initial potential candidate and sourcing list.

•Identify candidates – contacting potential sources for referrals and recruit potential candidates. Review resumes, screen all potential interested candidates and create write up on full candidate backgrounds. Develop weekly progress reports and attend weekly client update meetings.

•Qualify candidates – assist in scheduling candidates through the internal DHR interviews and create presentations for all qualified individuals. Present our final slate of developed candidates to the client and & prepare candidates for the client interview process.

•Candidate selection and placement – perform reference checks and run background checks for finalist candidates. Keep backup candidates engaged and provide feedback to candidates not moving forward in the process.

•Manage client and candidate relationships, expectations, and search processes

•Successfully completed searches with notable clients such as Amazon, Microsoft, Martin Marietta, Kroll, ConAgra Foods, BIC Corporation, Lamb Weston, Duke Manufacturing, 20th Century Fox and more

•Capture market insights gathered during a project and share with Consultants and Clients as needed

•Key member of the Jobplex Engagement Committee, lead in several special initiatives focused on culture

•Intern Manager: Recruited, interviewed and managed 8 interns in 3 different locations

Inside Chicago Program Chicago, Illinois Jan. 2016- Jan. 2016

Account Executive

•Immersion program shadowing multiple PR firms, Marketing and Advertising agencies

•Work with firm’s recruiters to identify and attract top talent from both a skill and cultural perspective

Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises Chicago, Illinois Summer 2014

Marketing Intern

•Gathered and analyzed competitors’ methods of marketing

•Collected and analyzed data on customer demographics, needs, and buying habits

•Forecasted and tracked marketing and sales trends

•Worked with multiple teams to provide management with proposals regarding distribution, design, and pricing of company products

•Provided clients with daily support about company restaurants and products

Leadership Skills

Kramer Elementary Oxford, Ohio 2013-2014

Volunteer English Tutor

•Tutored and assisted individual children and small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts

•Developed fun and educational games to encourage learning

•Presented subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions and supervised role-playing methods

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