TARA ALVINO

** ******* **. **** ****, NJ 201-***-**** acwcof@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

HR Professional with 9 years of corporate recruiting experience within various industries for positions in Marketing & Sales, HR, R&D, Manufacturing, Finance, Corporate Communications, Legal, Real Estate, C/S and more. Skilled at consulting with hiring managers on HR issues including recruiting, EEO and Affirmative Action laws, competency-based interviewing, compensation, and HR policies. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Experienced in Applicant Tracking Systems including Peoplesoft, Restrac, Softshoe, Oasis, and more. Stayed employed continuously as a contract recruiter even during the toughest economic times.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

*Ability to influence line managers & decision makers

*Ability to generate new ideas to solve recruiting challenges and streamline processes

*Skilled at cultivating and maintaining client relationships

*Proven track record at contributing to company’s profitability by finding & hiring talent

*Reached and often exceeded monthly hiring goals set by company

*Resiliency in getting the job done

WORK EXPERIENCE

1999-2007

Consulting Assignments as Corporate Recruiter

Ricoh Business Solutions (2007), Medco Health (2005-06), Tiffany & Company (2004), Mercedes Benz (2004), Cadbury Adams (2003-04), Merck-Medco (2003), Unilever, Inc. (2001-2003), Berlex Laboratories (2000-2001), Sony Electronics (2000), Nabisco (2000), Motorola Inc. (1999)

*Managed recruiting process for over 50 exempt and non-exempt open positions 3 simultaneously. Full cycle recruiting included sourcing, interviewing, facilitating decision making process w/hiring managers, conducting reference checks, making and negotiating offers, facilitate relocation process, resolving any issues impeding candidates hire, along with continual communication w/candidates.

*Recruited at all levels from VP’s to entry level.

*Over 4 years experience in Marketing & Sales recruiting at Medco Health, Cadbury Adams, Unilever, & Nabisco corporations. Successfully filled positions such as VP of Sales, Sr. Brand Manager-Trident, Sr. Brand Manager-Halls, Director of Media Buying, Director of Consumer Insight & Strategy-Dove Hair.

*Three years experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, and R&D recruiting at Unilever, Motorola, and Cadbury Adams corporations. Successfully filled positions such as Sr. Process Engineer, RF Engineers, Manufacturing & Logistics Coordinator, and Analysts.

*Three years experience in high volume call center/customer service recruitment at Ricoh Business Solutions, Tiffany & Company, Medco Health Solutions, and Sony Electronics.

*Influenced and assisted hiring managers in the selection process of candidates for hire & coached them on interviewing techniques, such as competency-based interviewing. Facilitated debrief meetings with managers after interviews.

*Knowledge and successful recruitment in the following industries: Consumer Goods, Health Care, Pharmaceutical, Retail, Electronics and Manufacturing.

2007-2015

Parental Leave

*Provided fulltime care for 2 children while managing household finances, scheduling, transportation, travel arrangements, and managing conflict resolution.

*Volunteered in various capacities: VP Membership & Recruitment-MOMS Club of Glen Rock where I was responsible for recruiting new members for club and promoting membership in group. Actively publicize the group in the community and coordinate new membership activities; Aided in school related functions including fundraising through pizza & ice cream drive to procure money for the school & library aide.

EDUCATION

Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, Va. Bachelor of Arts Degree

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ. Masters Degree. Successfully completed classes in Human Resources Psychology and Effective Interviewing and Counseling.

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