CONTACT:

Denise Gardiner

Los Angeles, CA

310-***-****

ad2ctv@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/pub/denise-gardiner/38/631/a79/

PROFILE:

Denise is a dynamic and forward-thinking recruiter with a deep passion for career coaching and guiding individuals towards their true callings.

With a penchant for innovative approaches, she consistently challenges conventional recruitment norms and brings a fresh perspective to the table. Denise's unique ability to think outside the box complements her dedication to helping people navigate their career paths with

purpose and confidence.

Her genuine commitment to assisting individuals in finding their destinies makes her an invaluable asset in both recruitment and career coaching, offering a transformative experience for those she engages with.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Full-cycle recruitment

Sourcing

Behavioral/Competency based interviews

Reference checks

Offer/compensation

Social Media recruiting

APPLICANT TRACKING EXPERTISE:

ClearCompany

Taleo

ADP

Ulti-Pro

Applicant Pro

PeopleSoft

SOFT SKILLS:

Problem

Relationship Development

Interpersonal

Customer Service

Collaboration

Empathy

Presentation/Facilitation

Communications

EDUCATION:

MS, Human Resources, Golden Gate University, Sacramento, CA

BS, Business Management, Biola University, La Marida, CA

CERTIFICATIONS:

Project Management Skills for Leaders

Technical Recruiting

Switching your Career

You need a Career Development plan

Targeted Selection Recruitment

How to Conduct Investigations

WORK EXPERIENCE

Springboard, San Francisco, CA 2021-Present

Career Coach

Springboard is an online learning platform that prepares students for the tech industry’s most in-demand careers with comprehensive, mentor-led online programs in software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, UI/UX design, and more.

•Career Coach supporting 100+ students a month within the UI/UX Design career tracks by offering expert guidance on all aspects of the career change and job search.

•Expertise includes job search strategy, networking strategy, interview preparation, company and market research, salary negotiations, resume and cover letter review

•Provide career counseling to students and alumni

•Develop and implement career development workshops

Advocates for Human Potential (AHP), LA, CA 2022-2023

Corporate Recruiter (Contract)

AHP improves health and human services systems of care and business operations to help organizations and individuals reach their full potential.

Partner with senior leadership to create and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies to assess candidates’ skills, knowledge and attributes for highly specialized business expansion

Experience in full cycle recruitment

Achievements:

Participated on a project to standardize the recruitment process to enhance the candidate experience

Provided guidance to stakeholders on best practices in recruiting and career development

Child360 (Formally LAUP), Los Angeles, CA 2017-2022

Senior Talent Specialist/Workforce Development

A leading non-profit organization with the mission of working toward a future where every child has the educational opportunities they need to succeed in school and life.

•Partner with senior leadership to create and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies to assess

candidates’ skills, knowledge and attributes for highly specialized business expansion

Achievements:

•Developed new recruitment structure for Sub360 – Child360’s Substitute Teacher Agency

•Created new competency-based interview structure resulting in a 100% better quality hire

•Developed new evaluation rubrics resulting in faster and unbiased decision making

•Collaborated with IT department to develop online recruiting process resulting in enhanced candidate experience

•Trained and developed management on new competency-based process

•Filled 11 critical positions in two weeks to meet grant requirements

Global Eagle Entertainment, Marina Del Rey, CA 2016 – 2016

Global Talent Acquisition Specialist

Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq:ENT) is a leading worldwide provider of media content, technology and connectivity solutions to the travel industry

•Full-Cycle recruitment for all business verticals globally.

•Specifically responsible for the areas of: Finance, Facilities/Administration, Content, IT, Technology (Web/Software) Development, Human Resources, Operations, and Account Management

Improved candidate experience by developing process improvements.

Williams Lea, Los Angeles, CA 2013 – 2016

National Talent Acquisition Specialist

Provided Consultant Services as a National Recruiter for Williams Lea a leading global Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) organization.

•Experience in high volume, full cycle recruitment on a national platform.

•Implemented recruiting strategies throughout the United States.

•Counsel and coach hiring managers and other stakeholders in regards to the recruiting process to drive consistent candidate selection.

•Track record in providing a high level of customer service to all clients and candidates, resulting in successful recruitment experiences for multiple sites.

•Improved rate-of-hire by expanding recruitment sourcing strategies to include colleges, universities,

•and community organizations.

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