DEBBIE SCHMIDT
MACHESNEY PARK, IL
**************@*******.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Service-oriented professional with over 25 years of office experience and 10 years of retail experience. Excels at organizing, working well in positive, fast-paced environments, and possesses excellent communication skills while being proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PDI Enterprise.
Prioritizes stability in the work environment and has a proven track record of remaining with previous employers for extended durations, demonstrating a commitment to cultivating long-term professional relationships.
SKILLS
HUMAN RESOURCES
Establish and maintain communication with supervisors and store managers to understand their hiring needs and industry trends. Lead full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, verifying references, and evaluating qualifications. Coordinate interviews with hiring managers based on candidate assessments. Maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates and provide recommendations to management. Utilize recruitment software to track positions and conduct background checks. Conduct comprehensive reference checks to validate credentials. Ensure accurate documentation for new employees within a designated region. Provide regular progress reports and collaborate with management to address challenges. Serve as backup for other recruiters and perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Human Resources.
PRICING
Manage an electronic price book to maintain seamless communication between corporate office and 70+ retail facilities. Identify and troubleshoot pricing and inventory issues in a timely and efficient manner, utilizing exceptional problem-solving skills. Collaborate closely with the IT Manager to ensure optimal functionality of the pricing system and seamless integration with other business systems. Create trade letters and deal sheets for sales team to support sales efforts and strengthen relationships with clients.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills through effective communication both over the phone and in-person to ensure customer satisfaction. Supported all office functions as required by demonstrating strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities. Possess proficient alpha and numeric data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Fostered positive relationships with retail managers, vendors, store managers, and applicants through consistent and proactive communication.
WORK HISTORY
RECRUITER & OFFICE MANAGER
JEAVONS ENTERPRISES, MACHNESNEY PARK, IL
MARCH 2022- PRESENT
PLACEMENT COORDINATOR
CORPORATE SERVICES, ROCKFORD, IL
AUGUST 2021 – MARCH 2022
PRICE BOOK MANAGER & RECRUITER
ROAD RANGER LLC, ROCKFORD, IL
MARCH 2008 – AUGUST 2021
PRICE BOOK MANAGER
KELLY WILLIAMSON COMPANY, ROCKFORD, IL
JULY 2001 – JANUARY 2008
SALES SECRETARY
COCA-COLA, MACHESNEY PARK, IL
SEPTEMBER 1994 – JULY 2001
PROOF OPERATOR
AMCORE BANK, ROCKFORD, IL
DECEMBER 1991 – SEPTEMBER 1992
EDUCATION
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
HARLEM HIGH SCHOOL, MACHESNEY PARK, IL
REFERENCES
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST