Maria Wells

*** * ********* ** *** *N, Chicago, IL

ad0iw0@r.postjobfree.com; 217-***-****

EDUCATION

The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA Graduated Dec. 2020

B.A. English Major; Criminology, Law and Justice Minor

RECRUITING EXPERIENCE

Senior Recruiting Consultant Michael Page July 2023-Sep. 2023

•Run full desk recruitment cycle from sourced to placement

•Partner with growing & leading manufacturing companies to help identify the best engineering professionals given their needs

•Foster long term relationships with clients and candidates through clear and consistent communication

•Responsible for finding and retaining clients through consultative sales, exceptional problem solving and improvisation skills

Director of Recruitment and Selection Northwestern Mutual July 2021-July 2023

·Ranked Nationally as a top 100 Recruiter in the Nation for Recruiting and Retaining Diverse talent

·Educate talented sales and business development professionals from diverse industries on how a career at Northwestern Mutual can provide the rewards and opportunities of self-employment

·Lead and mentor a team of recruiters across multiple office locations

·Hit monthly and yearly recruiting metric goals

·Utilize excellent organizational skills though tracking candidates in Bullhorn

Associate Director of Recruitment Northwestern Mutual Jan. 2021-July 2021

·Guide candidates though our full recruiting process from sourced to final offer through internal and external networking along with utilizing LinkedIn and Indeed to source qualified candidates

HUMAN RESOURCES EXPERIENCE

Intern, Human Resources Chick-fil-A May 2019-Jan. 2020

·Monitor and screen new applicants resumes and cover letters through Decisely, Snagajob and Handshake

·Conduct In-person interviews and phone screenings

·On-boarding, conducting orientations and ordering uniforms and necessary materials for new hires

PREVEOUS EXPERIENCE

Intern, Illinois States Attorney’s Office May 2017-August 2017

·Aided attorneys in transcribing numerous interviews as well as researching information that may have the ability to build their case in the courtroom or in any other tasks that they requested of me in order to assist them to the best of my ability

·Strengthened knowledge in the Criminal Justice System through court observation

Page, Illinois Senate Page Jan. 2016-Aug. 2016

Illinois Senate, The State of Illinois, Springfield, IL

·Provided direct and general support to the operation of the Illinois Senate

·Delivered and picked-up of correspondence and legislative material within the capitol complex

·Prepared the Senate Chamber and committee rooms for session, took messages for Senators, and carried out other administrative duties as needed.

Tippi Toes Dance Instructor/ Team Events Coordinator May 2018-Dec. 2020

Tippi Toes Dance Company, Iowa City, Iowa

·Coordinated team building events to promote a culture of positive staff relationships and teamwork

·Organized and prepare lesson plans for various dance classes

·Met with parents to discuss progress and behaviors of students

·Provided discipline and structure to manage fluidness of classes

COLLEGE ACTIVITIES

Member, Salt Co. Student Ministry August 2016- Dec. 2020

Member, Alpha Xi Delta Sorority August 2017- Dec. 2020

·Leadership roles included: Autism Speaks Walk Chair and Step-it up 5K Director

Member, Phi Alpha Delta-Pre-Law Fraternity August 2017- Dec. 2020

Athlete, The University of Iowa Collegiate Rowing Team January 2017-May 2017

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