TRACI A. RESTON-HOUSEHOLDER
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Austin, TX 78704
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
** ***** *********** ********** & Human Resources experience ? Highly
energetic and cooperative attitude combined with excellent judgment skills
for hiring the best employees ? Possess excellent knowledge of recruiting
and hiring processes including sourcing, interviewing, tracking, salary
negotiations, and closing ? Customer service oriented problem solver with
an ability to thrive in fast-paced environments
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
North Star Staffing Solutions, Austin, TX, April 2015 - Present
Talent Acquisition Specialist
. Execute full lifecycle recruiting for clients across the United States
. Develop innovative and proactive strategies to identify and engage
qualified candidates
. Source active and passive candidates through various mechanisms
including Boolean searches, job boards, applicant tracking systems,
networking, and social media
. Create a superior candidate experience in managing recruits through
the hiring process
. Screen resumes and interview candidates to determine fit
. Build a talent pipeline for difficult to fill positions and frequently
needed roles
DUN & BRADSTREET (formerly Hoovers, INc.), Austin, TX, October 2012 -
December 2014
Austin Site Human Resources Manager & Senior Human Resources Business
Partner
Supported: Austin Site & Senior Vice President of Global Product
. Responsible for HR related activity for 300 person Austin office and
350 person Global Product organization
. Provided guidance to leaders on the full range of human resources
disciplines including talent acquisition, on-boarding, talent
planning, employee relations, performance management, compensation,
engagement, manager coaching and organizational change management
. Interviewed candidates for Global Product organization and all
established all salary offers and sign-on bonus packages at both the
exempt and nonexempt level
. Revamped new hire onboarding program to make it hands on and
meaningful for local new hires onboarding away from our corporate
headquarters in New Jersey
. Managed site Human Resources Coordinator, responsible for employee on-
boarding and local HR initiatives
AMD, Austin, TX, April 2012 - October 2012
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Supported: Vice President of Logistics, Vice President of Procurement, &
Sr. Director of Business Agility
. Partnered with executives and managers to identify, develop, and drive
talent management initiatives such as leadership development,
performance management, succession planning, and coaching
. Conducted interviews with qualified candidates to assess
qualifications and culture fit within the company
. Acted as an advisor to senior business leaders on issues relating to
Human Resources policy and employee relations, providing coaching
techniques and developing performance improvement plans
. Drove pay-for-performance initiatives by partnering with leadership
teams for salary planning, promotions, resource planning and talent
calibration
. Formulated partnerships across the HR function with Centers of
Excellence to deliver value added service to the business groups that
reflect the business objectives of the organization
VIGIL GAMES (a subsidy of THQ, INc.), Austin, TX, August 2009 - April 2012
Human Resources Manager, August 2009 - April 2012
Supported: General Manager, Studio Operations Director, & Austin Studio
. Held ownership for all HR related activity for a 240 person studio
including talent acquisition, on-boarding, employee relations,
performance management, compensation, and management coaching
. Developed studio's recruitment process and materials in a fast-paced,
high volume environment
. Served as studio's interim recruiter, when recruiter position was
vacant, responsible for full recruitment lifecycle of 48 new employees
. Managed a team of five staff members including the areas of HR,
Recruiting, Administration, and Facilities
. Provided extensive employee relations support, serving as intermediary
between management and employees through the stages of performance
management, conflict resolution, disciplinary issues, grievances, and
terminations
. Provided guidance and interpretation of all HR policies, processes and
procedures to management and employees
. Responsible for managing studio's HR and Administration budgets,
including expenditures for recruiting, employee relations, training
and development, studio events, and office supplies
ibm corporation, Austin, TX & Raleigh, NC, July 2000 - July 2009
Senior Human Resources Partner, IBM Sales and Distribution, October 2008 -
July 2009
Supported: Southwest US Sales Executives and Managers
Senior Human Resources Partner, Team Lead, IBM Systems and Technology
Group, November 2007 - October 2008
Supported: Vice President, Modular and Blade Systems Development
Human Resources Partner, IBM Systems and Technology Group, June 2006 -
November 2007
Supported: Vice President, Design and Engineering
. Partnered with line executives and management, providing advice and
counsel in support of HR strategies in line with business objectives
. Deployed and executed all HR programs with multiple client sets in
areas such as compensation, performance management, employee
relations, employee development, and talent planning
. Proactively addressed business issues with thoughtful, timely HR
solutions in line with business objectives, standards and employment
law
. Advised managers on corporate policy, compliance, recruitment, and
retention strategies
. Accountable for quality, timeliness and compliance of customer set
related to HR programs, policies and practices
Extreme Blue Recruiting Manager, January 2005 - June 2006
. Developed, managed, and executed the technical recruiting strategy for
IBM's premiere university internship program in support of the
company's goal to attract, motivate and retain top, diverse talent
. Managed high volume recruiting cycle from point of candidate
engagement to offer, maintaining high-touch relationships with
candidates
. Oversaw a recruiting team of twelve's daily efforts, including on-
campus events, referrals and interviews
. Coordinated Extreme Blue's Expo Career fair to gain exposure for
successful Extreme Blue interns to Hiring Managers with employment
opportunities
. Partnered with Marketing on the development of innovative campus
materials and messaging to uphold and enhance a strong brand image
. Maintained budget of $67,000 for campus recruiting activities
University Recruiting Manager, October 2002 - January 2005
. Owned and fostered the IBM recruiting relationship with 5 - 8 major
universities where IBM has had historical recruiting success,
including owning the relationship for IBM's #1 recruiting school
. Established and took part in all recruiting events including career
fairs, campus visits, presentations, events with student
organizations, and additional networking opportunities
. Built and maintained long-term relationships with university staff
and coordinated communication and follow-up with student candidates
. Maintained budget of over $52,000 to use across assigned school set
for on-campus recruiting activities
EDUCATION
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO, Greensboro, NC
Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies
Concentration in Child and Adolescent Development