Recruitment Director
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SUZANA SIMIC
Mundelein, Illinois 60060 *************@*****.***
RECRUITMENT DIRECTOR
Dynamic, results-driven recruitment director with a +7-year record of achievement and demonstrated success in securing new clients and increasing placement rates by 33%. Tenacious in building new business relationships, securing customer loyalty and reengaging with established business contacts.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Recruiting and Staffing Initiatives
Client Relations
Team Building
Training/Development
Budget Planning
Team Leadership, Coaching and Mentoring
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SOLEX COLLEGE, Wheeling IL and Chicago IL 04/2016 – Present
Area Director of Career Services
Counseling and advising students and graduates regarding professional development
Oversee job postings, registrations and applications on job placement website
Follow up weekly with non-placed graduates and assist where needed
Developing relationships with employers
Continuous research of industry and employer happenings and trends
Coordinate visitors and guest speakers from employers
Coordinate and oversee Career Fairs on campus
Soliciting and follow up on job orders from employers
Participating in Orientation, In-School events, and Graduation
Create overall strategy, develop and adhere to budget, and manage employees in accordance with all school and company policies and procedures, all applicable federal, state regulations and all accrediting agencies standards and requirements
Maintain database of contacts and placement status of students
Manage the strategic planning process and budget for the Career Development department
Contribute to decision-making, institutional effectiveness and strategic planning
Develop reports utilizing survey and assessments for data gathering, and share with appropriate staff
COMPUTER SYSTEMS INSTITUTE, Gurnee IL 02/2012 – 03/2016
Area Director of Career Development
Director of Career Development 01/2013 – 01/2016
Manager of Career Development 11/2012 -- 01/2013
Career Development Coordinator 02/2012 – 11/2012
Created overall strategy, develop and adhere to budget, and manage employees in accordance with all school and company policies and procedures, all applicable federal, state regulations and all accrediting agencies standards and requirements
Developed relationships with employers
Solicited and follow up on job orders from employers
Sought out new opportunities and cutting edge materials maintaining these resources in the Career Services department
Served as a consultant to faculty, staff, and appropriate student organizations, providing information about available career development and placement services and related needs of students
Planned and implemented special events and student activities (i.e. industry speakers, job fairs, etc.)
Continuous research of industry and employer happenings and trends
Provided job search and assistance to students on an as needed basis
Conducted workshops and coordinated job fairs
EVEREST COLLEGE, Skokie IL 03/2010 – 02/2012
Career Services Coordinator
Coached students with industry specific information related to employment prospecting and interviewing
Developed relationships with employers and faculty to facilitate student placements for internships and permanent jobs
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY, Chicago IL 12/2009 – 06/2010
Admissions Advisor/Mentor
Contacted a variety of prospective students for enrollment in the University
Provided information to prospective students seeking admission in the University
Conducted phone interviews for admittance to the University
Trained new employees on the daily functions
ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, Mt. Prospect IL 03/2008 – 11/2009
Admissions Advisor
Contacted a variety of potential students for enrollment in the Institute
Provided information for prospective students about the Institute
Conducted interviews for admission into the Institute
Assisted students with the enrollment process for the Institute
BANANA REPUBLIC, Skokie IL 01/2007 – 02/2008
Sales Associate
Assisted customers throughout the various departments in the store
Completed general maintenance of the store
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, CHICAGO IL 05/2007
Bachelors of Arts
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