Matthew Krok

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815-***-****

acxj2y@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

A driven professional with proven years of experience in business management, HR systems and hiring with the ability to solve organizational problems. Outstanding management and leadership skills with an emphasis on gaining influence, collaboration, and performance management. Education

North Central College Naperville, Illinois

Bachelor of Arts - Sport Management, Minor in Marketing September 2004- June 2008 North Central College Naperville, Illinois

Masters of Business Administration - Management Concentration September 2009-June 2013 DePaul University Chicago, Illinois

Certificate of Business Analytics April 2015 – June 2015 Professional Experience

Follett Westchester, Illinois

Manager, Talent Acquisition Technology April 2016 – Present

Consults with cross-functional stakeholders to understand problems that can be solved through process innovation/automation.

Drives and supports all roll-out of technology platforms within TA, including but not limited to ADP RM (Follett’s ATS) enhancements, Web Development, Branding Technology, and innovative infrastructure for the development for gamification, instant chat, café discussion portal, and Video integration into RM and other platforms within the HR systems.

Lead Technology Branding efforts for the Retail Operations Group to achieve efficiencies, synergies amongst 1200 stores.

Proactively works with the Retail Organization to resolve ADP RM (Follett’s ATS) operational issues that may arise.

Integrates RM platform and standard processes with any business acquisitions. Currently working on integration and migration of data for Baker + Taylor acquisition.

Partners with HRIS and HRSC teams to drive continuous improvement efforts around the functionality of technology solutions.

Provides ad-hoc training and coaching support to functional specialists and the Retail Management Group when troubleshooting operational issues that may arise.

Manages 1 Full-time employee (Sourcing Specialist) Senior Recruiter – TA Data Analytics & College Relations Recruiting January 2015 – March 2016

Streamlined all departmental reporting through automation within Applicant Tracking System (ADP Virtual Edge). Reduced recruiter workload by 10%.

Led implementation and configuration of new Applicant Tracking System (ADP Recruiting Management) for the entire enterprise. Configured multiple processes and user groups to fit the business need for all aspects of Follett’s business.

Created all training documents for implementation of ADP Recruiting Management (RM) and trained all user groups throughout the enterprise in multiple training sessions.

Manages college relations efforts, including but not limited to on hiring Corporate and Retail internships, campus recruiting, social media outreach, development of collateral material, and tracking college analytics and metrics.

Effectively manages applicant tracking systems as system administrator and subject matter expert

(ADP VE and ADP RM). This includes building reports, configuring user groups, trouble shooting, building dashboards, testing for new functionality and upgrades.

Handles all reporting requests needed from the Applicant Tracking Systems I manage.

Process maps all departmental projects through Visio.

Implemented and assisted vendors in the configuration of numerous recruiting tool integrations

(CareerBuilder Talent Network, Broadbean, Montage, CareerArc). ACCO Brands Lake Zurich, Illinois

Human Resources Administrator September 2014 – January 2015

Assisted with day to day activities, including but not limited to Preferred Vendor Program, College Relations, system maintenance, metrics/reporting, and special projects.

Through the use of automation, streamlined the scheduling and background check process, reducing administrative activities for the recruiting team up to 50%.

Managed the department social media efforts (facebook, twitter, Glassdoor, LinkedIn) and campaigns, resulting in increased flow of traffic per job.

Proficiently managed applicant tracking system, including: running reports, building reports, building dashboards, and trouble shooting.

Subject matter expert for the automated onboarding process through the ATS

Handled special reporting requests and projects for CHRO and SVP of HR. Target Corporation Joliet, Illinois

Executive Team Leader – Logistics January 2014 – September 2014

Maintained top Backroom metrics in Group (62 stores).

Improved Pricing metrics going from Red scores to Green scores.

Improved Reverse Logistics process to align with best practice.

Developed key relationships with team to earn trust to create productive environment.

Stayed within budget while leading trailer unloads and stocking 2500+ piece trailers. YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago (acquired Heritage YMCA Jan. 2011) Naperville, Illinois Program Director & Hiring Manager January 2012 – December 2013 Associate Program Director November 2010 – January 2012

Consistently increased annual revenue in all three programs in which I am responsible for (net of

$45,000 in 2013 summer camp).

Increased visibility, traffic, and unique visits to website, facebook and email marketing.

Beat budget goals each year for all of my programs.

Achieved 100% certification for my summer camp through ACA.

Created new program events to increase membership.

Hired over 100 part-time staff yearly through numerous recruiting strategies.

Trained all staff in required courses including CPR, First Aid, New Hire & Policies/Procedures.

Coordinated camp training and site staff training (60+ employees at each week long training).

Achieved 100% certification of employees, up from 70%.

Improved retention (18%) and quality of employees through new hiring process and training.

Onboarded for all the Safe ‘n Sound program part-time and full-time positions.

Proficient with the iCIMS hiring system.

Effectively developed performance of over 40 staff though improvements made in communication, program development, training and performance appraisals.

Used research and strategic planning to improve curriculum as well as align curriculum with corporate focuses and strategies

Heritage YMCA Group Naperville, Illinois

Program Coordinator (Safe ‘n Sound Program) July 2009 – November 2010

Effectively built upon current and past program ideas through innovative program development tactics

Effectively improved a current program through redesign, appointing a supervising committee and sound fiscal management

Used scheduling tactics to improve staff morale and safety of participants in the program

Enhanced Staff Newsletter to increase communication Technical Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite – can perform pivot tables and formulas within Excel

Visio

Database Design and Management

Web Management

iCIMS

ADP Virtual Edge

ADP Recruiting Management

ADP Vantage

Kronos

Certifications/YMCA Certifications

Business Analytics Certificate (DePaul)

Working with Youth Age 5-12 Years Old (YMCA)

Intro to Fiscal Management (YMCA)

Intro to Leading Others (YMCA)

Facilitation Skills (YMCA training)

Principles and Practices (YMCA training)

Volunteer Activities

Habitat for Humanity

Operation Good Faith

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