GERWAYNA HICKS 678-***-****

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Professional Profile

High volume, self-motivated, ambitious, dependable, solution-oriented, performance-driven professional with 14+ years of talent acquisitions, learning and performance management experience. Advanced knowledge of recruiting and hiring processes including sourcing, interviewing, reference checking, applicant tracking, salary negotiations, and closing.

Sourcing and Full-Cycle recruitment of all levels of staff and department

Audit/Finance/Accounting

Property Management

B2B sales

Hospitality

Finance

Sourcing

Call Center

Allied Health

ATS / CRM System Knowledge

Telecommunications

Medical Device

R&D

IT

Lean Six Sigma

Procurement

Healthcare

Manufacturing and Corporate Operations

ADP

iApplicant

SENDOUTS

PeopleFluent

iCims

SucessFactors

Taleo

AVATURE

KENEXA

SalesForce

TalentLink

WorkDay

RPO Client Engagements

TitleMax

Anderson Merchandising

Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Chrysler

Ryder System, Inc.

Work History

Manpower Group/ Comcast/ Coca-Cola/Tesla, Thermo Fischer Scientific,ATI Atlanta, GA 2016-Present

Virtual Recruiter

Performed Recruiter responsibilities (virtually), comfortable in a quota-driven environment, able to work well independently, candidate submissions around quickly resulting in hires / permanent placements, work independently / virtually, demonstrate good judgment in determining candidate matches to open positions and flexible in terms of work schedule as territory includes business across U.S. time zones. Sourced candidates using SucessFactors, Motzie and Avature.

Eaton Cooper Lighting, Peachtree City, GA 2014-2016

(Contract) Virtual Recruiter

Responsibility included driving virtual talent acquisition through effective candidate assessment and proactive pipeline fulfillment activities. The primary focus was sourcing candidates for current and prospective openings for a primary telecommunications client as well as hospitality client at locations throughout the U.S. without regard for geography.

US Government, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), Fort Knox, KY 2011-2014

Virtual Sourcing Lead (Contract)

Performed Recruiter responsibilities (virtually), comfortable in a quota-driven environment, able to work well independently, candidate submissions around quickly resulting in hires / permanent placements, work independently / virtually, demonstrate good judgment in determining candidate matches to open positions and flexible in terms of work schedule as territory includes business across U.S. time zones. Partnered with Senior Managers and Hiring Managers to facilitate a strategic, effective and efficient recruiting process. Managed the entire recruiting life cycle from creating job descriptions in concert with hiring managers through sourcing, candidate assessment, and offers. Leveraged a variety of tools and sources including the internet, job boards, databases, employee referrals, etc.

US Government/ACES, Innovative Solutions, Fort Knox, KY 2009-2011

Virtual Recruiter (Contingency only)

Was responsible for developing strategies in order to attract and retain top employment talent (Military Vets and spouses) to achieve the organizations financial, and strategic goals. Developed Recruitment process to staff new restaurants to include: Recruitment Marketing Strategies, Local and Non-Local Recruitment Fairs (Partnering with D.O.L., Colleges, Industry Organizations, etc.), Management Training (Behavioral Interviewing Techniques), Succession Planning & Sourcing Initiatives.

Navigator Holdings, Atlanta, Georgia 2008-2009

Corporate Recruiter (Downsized)

Was responsible for directing all staffing and recruiting activities for fourteen (14) dealerships located throughout the Eastern Region of the United States managing eight (8) direct reports. Developed recruitment strategies and provided training for managers and supervisors on interviewing techniques. Ensured compliance is maintained with all federal and state employment laws by advising direct reports and/or plant management in the areas of: Recruitment, Selection & Retention, Performance management & Employee relations. Conducted site recruiting activities, assisted employees with questions on benefit programs, counseled employees on professional development, career advancement and performance management, etc.

DRIVETIME AUTO SALES, Atlanta, Georgia 2004-2008

Corporate Recruiter (Downsized)

Was responsible for directing all staffing and recruiting activities for nine (9) Dealerships located throughout the Atlanta region managing eight (8) direct reports. Developed recruitment strategies and provided training for managers and supervisors on interviewing techniques. Ensured compliance is maintained with all federal and state employment laws by advising direct reports and/or plant management in the areas of: Recruitment, Selection & Retention, Performance management & Employee relations. Conducted site recruiting activities, assisted employees with questions on benefit programs, counseled employees on professional development, career advancement and performance management, etc.

Additional Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Docs

Full life cycle recruiting

Excellent phone & communication skills

People skills

Supports diversity

Results driven

Professionalism

Organized

Social Media / Indirect Methods of Recruitment Expert (YOU TUBE, LINKEDIN, FACEBOOK, TWITTER & GOOGLE BOOLEAN SEARCHES)

Experience in client engagement/client management from either a retained executive search or contingency search firm Vendor Management / RPO

Familiar with Military and Diversity recruitment efforts

Recruitment professionalism that allows independent work virtually

Education

CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, August 1996-May 2003

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