PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Seasoned Human Resources Professional Who is multifaceted and goal-oriented with valuable experience in Human Resource Management, including experience in Full Life Cycle Recruiting and retention, staff development, mediation, conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, HR records management, HR policies development and legal compliance in both government and corporate industries.

Key Competencies: Emerging Leadership Graduate, Behavioral/Competency Based Interviewing, Time Management, Business Writing, Presentation Skills, Report Development, Executive Management and Professional Development, Computer Utilization and Applications for Management, Quantitative Analysis, Managerial Accounting.

Extensive years of experience in Talent Management/Acquisition, Human Resources Generalist Objectives, and Strategic Leadership Development.

Proficient with years of experience Phenom, Taleo, Kenexa, iCims, WorkDay, Vurv, SAP, Brassring, Fieldglass, Successfactor

PeopleSoft, Avature, Talentbin, and CoRHUS, LinkedIn Recruiter, CareerBuilder, Indeed, Entelo, and iRecruit.

Experience working in Regulatory Production Environment (FDA, OSHA, and EPA) within Government, Manufacturing, and Biomedical Industry.

Experience managing full life cycle recruitment process and partnering with HR Manager’s to develop long-term and short-term recruitment strategies.

Experience partnering with vendors and hiring managers to organize and establish the best plan of

action in accomplishing project goals.

Execute strategic sourcing techniques to include a variety of resources such as internet, advertising, employment agencies, internal and external databases, employee referrals, direct sourcing, and job fairs.

Support College Career Fairs to create pipeline of qualified candidates to fill positions including.

presenting several expositions establishing a recognizable "employer of choice" reputation for the

Company.

Excellent employee relations and customer support skills with the ability of establishing a good

rapport with key stakeholders, coworkers, and clients of all levels.

Self-motivated team player using a combination of administrative, analytical, and strategic planning.

Maintains and reports on all HR Recruiting Metrics i.e., Number of Open Positions, Time to Fill, Onboarding Surveys.

Proficient at bringing recruitment offers to a successful close.

Ensures "Best Practice" recruitment guidelines are administered throughout the recruitment process (i.e., adhering to all legal and regulatory requirements.

Ensures the recruiting process, interviews and documentation were following OFCCP guidelines by monitoring applicant tracking system.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Thermo Fisher Scientific April 2022 – June 2023

St. Louis, MO

Global Talent Acquisition Recruiter II

Managed a recruitment portfolio across the region.

Responsible for sourcing candidates, screening resumes, interviewing applicants, and referring well-qualified candidates to human resources (HR) and business leaders for positions within the assigned business group(s) to meet the goal of attracting and retaining the best talent.

Responsible for high volume recruitment and held accountable to meeting specific staffing goals (time to fill, diversity hiring, recruiting compliance, etc.).

Developed trust and credibility with geographically dispersed clients through effective consultation at all stages of the recruiting process.

Executed future hiring needs and assessing the labor market to develop and recommend the right recruiting strategies for the business earn and deploy creative sourcing techniques and branding strategies to attract and cultivate diverse talent pipelines.

Actively utilize TA technology and social media to pipeline talent, promote our opportunities, Employer Brand & EVP.

Led the talent acquisition activity for Manufacturing and Senior Level vacancies: (Manufacturing Leader/ Manager, Manufacturing Technicians, Packaging Technicians, Production Technicians, Material Handlers, Assemblers, Forklift Drivers, and Inventory Coordinators, and Production Operators) & (Chemical Validation, Software, Automation & Control, Mechanical, Systems, and Process Engineers) including recruitment strategy, sourcing, attraction, selection & assessment.

Penske Logistics October 2020 – March 2022

St. Louis, MO

Full Life Cycle Recruiter

Executed strategic sourcing techniques to include a variety of resources such as internet, advertising, employment agencies, internal and external databases, employee referrals, direct sourcing, job fairs and proactively reduced average number of days to fill positions (30 days to hire- high volume recruiting).

Maintained effective working relationship with HR and Operational partners to ensure appropriate staffing service levels are met through the creation of area staffing plans.

Conferred with management and supervisors to identify staffing needs and requirements, conducting intake/scoping calls and providing process overviews and realistic expectations to hiring managers.

Managed the necessary sourcing and advertising of openings.

Developed and maintains relationships with technical schools, colleges, alumni groups, military sources, and diversity organizations to find and attract applicants.

Managed and facilities onsite hiring events (open house, career fairs, interview days).

Conducted electronic screening and phone screening of candidates, updating status in our tracking system.

Maintained constant communication with hiring managers on active candidates. Discusses future hiring needs and backup candidates.

Coordinated background checks on applicants, and reference checks where appropriate.

Coached hiring managers with effective recruiting practices to ensure policies and legal requirements are complied with.

Ensured compliance with all federal/state laws and regulations including AAP, ADA, and OFCCP; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences in all phases of recruitment process.

Supports Penske diversity initiatives and objectives.

Developed and understood reporting features of recruiting systems, including requisition reports, candidate status reports.

Led the talent acquisition activity for Senior Level vacancies and blue-collar vacancies: Operations Supervisor, Supply Chain and Logistic Manager, Warehouse Workers (Case Pickers), Material Handlers, Reach Truck Operators, Forklift Drivers, Inventory and Shipping Clerks, Material Control Analyst, and Warehouse Workers including recruitment strategy, sourcing, attraction, selection & assessment.

YOH - BioMerieux, Inc. March 2017 – August 2020

St. Louis, MO (Contract Position)

Talent Acquisition Partner

Managed a recruitment portfolio across the region.

Responsible for sourcing candidates, screening resumes, interviewing applicants, and referring well-qualified candidates to human resources (HR) and business leaders for positions within the assigned business group(s) to meet the goal of attracting and retaining the best talent.

Executed future hiring needs and assessing the labor market to develop and recommend the right recruiting strategies for the business earn and deploy creative sourcing techniques and branding strategies to attract and cultivate diverse talent pipelines.

Sourced, screened, and recommended diverse qualified candidates in support of the region’s business needs, proactively reduced average number of days to fill positions (30 days to hire- high volume recruiting).

Presented qualified candidates to the Hiring Mangers for consideration against active requisitions (30 days to hire- high volume recruiting).

Led the talent acquisition activity for Manufacturing and Senior Level vacancies: (Manufacturing Leader/ Manager, Manufacturing Technicians, Packaging Technicians, Production Technicians, Material Handlers, Assemblers, Forklift Drivers, and Inventory Coordinators, and Production Operators) & (Chemical Validation, Software, Automation & Control, Mechanical, Systems, and Process Engineers) including recruitment strategy, sourcing, attraction, selection & assessment.

Chipton-Ross -The Boeing Company January 2014 – December 2016

St. Louis, MO (Contract Position)

Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

Partnered with geographically dispersed Hiring Managers and HR to develop recruiting strategies and execution of plans that will meet the demands of the business.

Executed strategic sourcing techniques to include a variety of resources such as internet, advertising, employment agencies, internal and external databases, employee referrals, direct sourcing, job fairs and proactively reduced average number of days to fill positions (30 days to hire- high volume recruiting).

Maintained daily account of all positions assigned and provided weekly updates to Lead/HR Manager’s.

Presented qualified candidates to the Hiring Mangers for consideration against active requisitions.

Supported Accelerated Hiring Events, and Targeted Job Fairs (Travel Involved in various states).

Led the talent acquisition activity for Senior Level vacancies and Support Level vacancies:

(Electrical, Mechanical, Software, System Engineers, and Technical Designers) & (Supply Chain and Procurement Agents, Marketing and Sales, Office Administrators, Industrial Security Spec Level, and Staff Analyst) including recruitment strategy, sourcing, attraction, selection & assessment.

Kelly Services CitiMortgage November 2012 – August 2013

St. Louis, MO (Contract position)

HR Recruiter - Consumer O & T Recruiting, NACB Mortgage (REL)

Sourced, screened, and recommended diverse qualified candidates in support of the region’s business needs, proactively reduced average number of days to fill positions (30 days to hire- high volume recruiting).

Filtered and reviewed candidate profiles, resumes, and evaluated applicants work history, education and training, job skills, desired salary, and personal qualifications against open requisitions.

Completed phone screens and prepared candidate for interviews.

Presented qualified candidates to the Hiring Mangers for consideration against active requisitions.

Negotiated salaries/hourly rates, extended offers of employment to successful candidates and completed the necessary paperwork after the hire; included initiating start dates.

Led the talent acquisition activity for Mortgage and Loan vacancies: (Mortgage & Credit Card Collectors), Support Specialists, Customer Service Call Center Representatives (High Volume) and Underwriters) including recruitment strategy, sourcing, attraction, selection & assessment.

Northrop Grumman IT, Government Solutions/ Norrell March 1999 - September 2012

St. Louis, MO

Client: United States Postal Service

Senior Account Manager / Recruiter

Recruiting Responsibilities

Recruited, Sourced, and hired candidates in contract, contract-to-hire for Northrop Grumman.

Consulted, established, and maintained a solid working relationship with Hiring Manager's to develop.

job descriptions.

Established and maintained solid working relationships with Staffing Agencies for contractors.

Sourced, screened, and recommended diverse qualified candidates in support of the region’s business needs, proactively reduced average number of days to fill positions (30 days to hire- high volume recruiting).

Filtered and reviewed candidate profiles resumes and evaluated applicants work history, education and training, job skills, desired salary, and personal qualifications against open requisitions.

Made initial contacts, scheduled, and conducted full interview cycle (i.e., performed face-to-face interview) with candidates for against active requirements.

Negotiated salaries/hourly rates, extended offers of employment to successful candidates and completed the necessary paperwork after the hire; included initiating start dates.

Executed new hire orientation sessions and ensured new hire paperwork completion according to predetermined timelines (i.e., I-9 documents)

Supported Accelerated Hiring Events, and Targeted Job Fairs (Travel Involved in various states).

Led the talent acquisition activity for Information Technology and Support level vacancies: (JAVA Programmers, Analysts, Database Administrators, Network Engineers, Developers, Technical Writers, Testers) and (Project Managers, Business Staff Analysts, Office Administrators, Technical Writers, and Customer Service Call Center Representatives) including recruitment strategy, sourcing, attraction, selection & assessment.

Senior Manager Responsibilities

Managed the day-to-day operations as Senior Management on United States Postal Contract

Directed and managed a staff of 125 consultants (7 states / 15 Postal sites).

Functioned as escalation point for change requests and client concerns and worked closely with department team leads to prioritize issues and coordinate troubleshooting efforts.

Conducted resource planning and budgeting; tracked costs to ensure adherence to budgetary limitations. Brought in supplemental service revenue of $6 million with projects averaging $500k.

EDUCATION

Master of Arts, Human Resource Management

Webster University, St. Louis, MO

Master of Business Administration

Fontbonne University, St. Louis, MO

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software/Databases:

Microsoft Office XP, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SuccessFactors, Phenom, Taleo, Kenexa, iCIMS, WorkDay, Vurv, SAP, Brassring, Fieldglass, CoRHUS, PeopleSoft, SharePoint, iRecruit, Avature, Talentbin, CATTool, Marketplace, LinkedIn Recruiter, CareerBuilder, Indeed, Boolean Search, Monster, Dice, Entelo, and Lotus Notes.

Professional Affiliations:

NBMBAA (National Black MBA Association)

NAAAHR (National Association for African Americans in Human Resources)

Multicultural Employee Resources Group for Excellence (MERGE)

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