Sr. Recruiter - Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Janice Ceresa Contact QR

Optimas Solutions Global Talent Manager July 2015 – October 2016

NOTE: Anixter Fasteners was purchased by American Industrial Partners and is now know as Optimas Solutions- Virtual Office

Recruited/Sourced:

Business Development, Inside

Sales, Sales Rep, Customer

Service, Marketing Analyst,

Customer Service, Marketing

Analyst, Administrative Support

Financial Analyst, Financial Mgr,

Human Resources Mgr. Tax

Mgr/Director, Account

Payable/Receivable,

Travel/Expense Analyst,

Accountant, Financial Auditors

Warehouse Associates,

Warehouse

Supervisors/Mgrs/Directors,

Quality Techs, Quality Mgrs.

Auditors, Inventory

Manufacturing: Cold Headers,

Operations Associates,

Apprentice, Tooling, Buyers,

Logistic Analysts, Procurement

Sourcing Leads/Mgrs.

Computer Operations/Help

Desk, Systems Administrator,

Computer Programmer, Voice

Technology, Lotus Notes

Implements both new and traditional talent-sourcing techniques to locate and identify the talent.

Brand Management, refocusing our employer brand at every candidate touch-point, improving the ‘nuts and bolts’ of our day-to-day recruitment process.

An expert level of knowledge in all full lifecycle recruiting components including, but not limited to, sourcing, qualifying, networking, assessing, legal, job analysis, wage and salary trends, relationship management, and due diligence.

Managed international sourcing, screening, interviewing and salary negotiation of candidates. Follow local recruiting, hiring and compliance regulations.

Screen resumes and conduct initial screening interview, establish interview processes and panels, facilitate and moderate interviews as needed.

Supports the retention and development of staff to deliver a high level of services, as well as offers career development for high performers/ high potentials.

Develop, implement and drive global strategies that attract and recruit talent utilizing multiple tools and resources.

Manage quality, productivity and compliance with internal policies, EEO/diversity policies, as well as, federal and state employment and labor laws.

Ensure the development and communication of a strong employment brand that attracts the “candidate of choice.”

Develops and maintains strong relationships with recruitment sources (e.g. (1) private employment agencies; (2) professional societies; (3) colleges and universities; (4) other entities that are sources for high quality talent.

Drive the direct sourcing mode blend of channels to market, including networking, research of passive candidates, Employee Referrals, e- Sourcing, online advertising, recruiting events, social media tools and resources. DeVry Education Group Sr. Sourcing Consultant July 2012 – July 2015 – virtual office

Sourced:

AUC School of Medicine, Becker Professional Education Carrington College, Chamberlain College of Nursing, DeVry University, Ross University School of Medicine & Ross University School of Veterinary

Account Mgr., Regional Mgr.,

Business Development Mgr.,

Brand Mgr., Medical Facility,

Finance/Accounting PhD, Deans,

Associate Deans, Legal Support,

Regulatory Compliance, Data

Analyst, Web Developer, Nursing

BSN, MSN, DNP, PHD

Financial Analyst, Financial Mgr,

Human Resources Mgr, Payroll

Associate/Lead/Mgr. Tax

Mgr/Director, Accountants,

Travel/Expense Analyst,

Accountant, Financial Auditors,

Financial Aid, Veterinary

Anesthesiology, UX/UI Designer

Certified or Registered Vet Tech,

Veterinarian DVM, Dental Assisting

Instructor, Medical Billing and

Coding Instructor, Surgical

Technology, Clinical Nursing

Instructor, Professors Epidemiology,

Immunology, Molecular Bioscience,

Equine Surgery, Visiting Professor

Clinical Advisor, Director, Academic

Support, Assistant Professor,

Academic Success, Nursing

Associate Dean, Student Affairs,

Microbiology/Immunology Faculty,

Physiology Faculty, Dept. Chairs,

Pathology Faculty, Digital Marketing

Mgr., E-commerce channel

Programmer Analyst,

Security, Health Services

Mgr., Senior Programmer

Analyst - Adobe Experience

Mgr, Congas Reporting

Analyst, Systems

Administrator, SEO Specialist,

SharePoint Developer

As a true hunter of information I search for talent. I effectively sourced passive candidates through various channels utilizing, social media sites and campaigns, associations, user groups, conferences, diversity hiring events and campus recruitment efforts.

Performed market research and provides expertise regarding proactive, best in class trends for recruiting and managing passive candidate pipelines.

Responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to assist recruiters and hiring managers source candidates for targeted roles - both niche/hard to fill roles as well as high volume roles that require a continuous candidate pipeline.

The execution of the targeted sourcing strategies will enable the achievement of targeted time to fill goals and the hiring of high quality candidates.

Janice Ceresa

Mobile: 708-***-****

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A Senior Talent Acquisition Recruiter, Sourcer-Marketer who can impact the quality of candidates hired by developing and implementing innovative research and sourcing strategies. I have the ability to use these strategies to build strong pipelines of candidates for a wide range of job opportunities and participate in all aspects of recruiting and prospecting talent for specific open positions to ensure positions are filled with qualified candidates. Partner closely with the hiring managers to develop and execute sourcing strategies that will align to current and future talent needs. 2

Working closely with an outstanding Talent Acquisition team to understand staffing needs and develop proactive, innovative sourcing/recruitment strategies to identify, recruit and select highly qualified talent while meeting service level agreement and time to fill goals.

DeVry Education Group is a global provider of educational services and one of the largest publicly held education organizations in the world.

Sourced candidates, created high volume outreach and pipeline of candidates for the following institutions and functions. Align Aerospace Workforce Planning/Talent Acquisition October 2011 – July 2012 NOTE: Anixter Aerospace Hardware was purchased by Greenbriar Equity Group LLC and is now know as Align Aerospace- Virtual Office

Recruited/Sourced:

Business Development, Inside

Sales, Sales Rep, Customer

Service, Marketing Analyst,

Customer Service,

Financial Analyst, Financial Mgr,

Human Resources Mgr. Tax

Mgr/Director, Account Analyst,

Accountant, Financial Auditors

Warehouse Associates,

Warehouse

Supervisors/Mgrs.

Marketing Analyst, Administrative

Support, Quality Techs, Quality

Mgrs. Auditors

Computer

Operations/Help Desk,

Systems Administrator

Global sourcing, recruitment, retention, workforce and planning.

Developed, drove and executed comprehensive search strategies to recruit all levels.

Managed vender relationships and negotiations with all external staffing agencies.

Harassment Investigations – documentation, disciplinary recommendations and administration.

Business Intelligence – Competitor Sourcing and Sales Leads

Kronos Time Keeping Subject Matter Expert.

Anixter HR Manager/Talent Acquisition May 2003 – October 2011

Recruited/Sourced:

Warehouse Associates, Warehouse Supervisor,

Warehouse Mgr, Logistics Analyst

Departments: Quality, Receiving, LTL, Packing,

Shipping, Spooling, Stamping/Dyeing, Inventory, Cutting

Supported a location of 320 + employees.

Employee Relations, employee questions relating to Benefits, Personal leave, STD, FMLA, 401(k), Retirement and pension plan.

Manage the new hire/employee training; process background checks, reference checks, orientation, open enrollment, benefit administration and drug screening. EEO initiatives and compliance.

Aggressively manage Workers Compensation claims.

Coached managers and employees through challenges relating to performance, progressive discipline, compliance complaints, harassment and discrimination complaints. (Exit interviews, unemployment hearings)

Performance management and merit process; hourly and salaried. Andrew Corporation (A CommScope Company) Human Resources Generalist August 1999 – February 2003

Recruited/Sourced:

Information Technology: Networking,

Programmers, Developers, Web Designers,

Developers/Architects Database

Architects/Developers/Administrators,

Network/System/Security Engineers,

Software Developers and IT Manager.

(SAP)

Logistics/Distribution/ Business

Support: Operations Managers,

Supervisors, Analysts, and

Associates Financial, Analysts,

Accountants, Call Center,

Marketing, Human Resources,

Administrative

Engineers: Radio Frequency (Power

Amplifier GaAs & Feedforward), Embedded,

Design, Test, Manufacturing Process,

Industrial, Mechanical, Software, Technical,

Product Support, Project Mgt., Sales, ATE,

QA/Test, Quality - Six Sigma (Green & Black

Belts) and Supply Chain Management.

Sales: Inside, CSR, Outside,

Regional, Business

Development, Application

Engineers,

Executive, International Sales,

VP, Director, and Manager.

Provided human resources support for both corporate and multi-state sites. 450+ Employees

Focused on recruiting strategy for Power Amplifier group and SAP initiatives.

Sourced and maintained a qualified and diverse candidate pool.

Implemented compensation structure, benefits, employee relations, and performance management.

Analyzed trends in turnover, hiring, promotions and terminations to determine support or action needed.

Experience with relocation packages, Visa, TN Visa, H-1B and green card process.

Developed and administered EEO/Affirmative Action plan for corporate and field sites.

Managed exit interviews, unemployment hearings and reduction in workforce (WARN).

Aggressively manage Workers Compensation claims.

Support Corporate/Multi State Locations

Corporate & Field Sites: Orland Park IL, York PA, Addison IL, Austin TX, Garland TX, Rancho Cucamonga CA

Participated in 3 acquisitions

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JC Whitney HR Business Partner November 1995 - August 1999

Recruited/Sourced:

Warehouse Associates, Warehouse Supervisor, Warehouse Mgr. Departments: Quality, Receiving, LTL, Packing, Shipping. Inventory Call Center Representatives (24/7 operations

and multi shift both full- time or part-time.

Recruiting, interviewing and new hire orientation for Distribution, Retail and 24 hour/7 day a week call center

Benefits, Employee Relations, Recruiting, FMLA, STD and WC management.

Maintaining the HR Information System and running reports as directed.

Tracked/Reported Time Mgt. System - Kronos; FMLA, STD and Work Comp

The preparation, presentation and process of new hire orientation and documentation.

Assisting in the effective operation of HR by ensuring clerical efficiency.

Track, review and enter all employee data changes forms ensuring accuracy. Education and Training

Bachelors of Arts - Northern Illinois University

LinkedIn Certified Professional–Recruiter

LinkedIn Guest Trainer : InMails The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Predictive Index Survey Certification - 2004

Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) – 2011

AIRS Certified - Certified Internet & Social Media Recruiter

Virtual Job Fair Experience

Technical Skills

Content management, websites and social media

Software: Windows and Mac platforms

Web/Social user experience

CRM – utilize for candidate outreach and pipelining Sourcing Strategist

Direct outreach to competitors via email or cold calling to market positions.

Email campaigns in Facebook, LinkedIn, Marketing CRM’s, and Applicant Track Systems.

Created and Maintained LinkedIn Groups: Fasteners Industry (35k+) iLogistics (8k) Twitter Accounts: @Fasteners, @NurseEducators,

@FastenerDaily, @Aero_Fastener

In conjunction with Marketing group created, maintained and social sites and ran Facebook ads tracking analytics of return on outreach.

Worked directly with legal department on creating social media policy. Wrote social media guidelines and policy for Human Resources department.

Created and presented social media strategy presentation and “how to’s” for outside sales force. Trained recruiters on sourcing techniques presented to group or one-on-one training.

Focused on supporting projects and initiatives that promote both recruiting and business objectives as well as support global employer branding initiatives. Branding/Sourcing via Social Networking sites: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Viadeo, Ushi, YouTube, WordPress, Tumblr and Pinterest. Used social media sites to create employee engagement; collaboration, productivity, feedback and participation.

Create the optimal candidate experience by identifying the key decision levers, developing a sell strategy and creating candidate experiences and offers that successfully close the hire.

Guest blogger on Fastener Talk & Fully Threaded Radio – discussion about use of social media in the fastener industry.

Development and distributed monthly company newsletter. Include social media sites and industry news to increase communication, share opinions, perspective and employment referrals.

Used social media sites to create employee engagement; collaboration, productivity, feedback and participation.

Development and distributed monthly company newsletter. Include social media sites and industry news to increase communication, share opinions, perspective and employment referrals.

Reduced turnover by 58% by putting in hiring practices/intake form and on boarding process.

Increased networking outreach from zero hiring manager participants to over 70%. Branding became not just a marketing or recruiter responsibility but became part of culture.

Created outreach to candidates on large scale via CRM and LinkedIn to directly source candidates from competitors. Received 65% response rates from potential candidates and also produced referrals. Out of the outreach hiring time reduced from 65 days to 29 days. Pipeline candidates increased by 90%.

Created a method of direct contact with candidates; call, email and text. This gave candidates direct access to me at any time all the time.

A Sourcing strategy is a long-term plan of how to establish and uphold the continuous flow of the targeted talent to the company’s recruitment process and how I will edge out the competition looking for the same talent.

Create and participate virtual career fairs for technology candidates.

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