Cynthia L. Hodge

Raleigh, NC *****

919-***-****

ad36rw@r.postjobfree.com

Objectives

To Fully establish myself as an asset with the next organization utilizing my superb talent acquisition, diversity and inclusion skills obtained through more than 10 years of talent acquisition experience. Developing an adequate and viable pools of diversified candidates to supply the demands of hiring managers and contribute to robust employee retention and work collaboratively to ensure overall success and accomplish goals set. Well adept in the following ATS/HRIS systems: Workday, ICIMS, ADP, Kenexa, and BrassRing. Proficient is Microsoft Office software, Adobe, Zoom, Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter, Career Builder and Zip Recruiter. Recruitment Experience

Corporate Recruiter/Talent Acquisitions Business Partner PepsiCo Inc.- September 2021-Current (Contract)

Serve as Talent advisor across HR Stakeholder for finance, Engineering, Designate Directors, HRBP’s and other roles. Provide meaningful insight on external market and talent strategies while influencing process improvements and drive increased TA effectiveness and efficiency. Post open professional positions on LinkedIn. Recruiting using LinkedIn for sourcing, talent screening via Zoom video meets, forwarding viable candidates to Chester for additional scheduling, set up assessments for LG10 and above specific roles, work with candidates through the offer/negotiation process and pre-boarding. Network with passive candidates, cultivate long term relationships with those candidates and hiring managers. Work on short/long term strategies to align with current company needs. Maintain accurate documentation on candidates and interactions.

Supply Chain Recruiter

Advance Auto Parts - June 2020-September 2021 (Contract) Developed and maintained professional relationships with Leadership, hiring managers, HRMs and appropriate third-party organizations to support staffing needs. Utilized ATS and job board to identify and secure talent (Career Builder, Zip Recruiter, Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter, state employment sites, Handshake, and other educational institution websites). Oversaw job postings and other internal talent placement processes; selected, screened, and hired suitable team member for multiple state Distribution Centers. Ensured legal compliance regarding all staffing initiatives and related programs. Responsible for the staffing of multiple distribution centers within the region. Worked with various job boards to locate talent for hourly warehouse roles. Meet with leadership teams of each location weekly to go over current needs and strategies. Screen and set up visitation at the distribution centers as well as assist with hiring events to drive candidates to the locations. InDemand Services-January 2020-June 2020

Warehouse/Retail Merchandising Recruiter

Execute recruiting strategies to proactively attract talent in various regions for travel roles. Source/screen/interview candidates and share feedback with travel teams. Meet weekly and monthly metrics and maintained top tier of the leaderboard from its inception. Maxim Healthcare - April 2019-January 2020

National Recruitment Manager

Develop and execute recruitment strategies to attract, screen and source qualified Nurse professionals. Develop and maintain active client lists for travel assignments and keep abreast to contract end dates in order to ensure extensions were given or new contracts were offered. Keep accurate data and files of licensures of nurse professionals. ProVantage Corporate Solutions -November 2018-April 2019 Scheduling Coordinator-Project Management

Work closely with the recruitment team to ensure upcoming projects were staffed efficiently for travel teams. Worked closely with project management leadership to make sure projects ran smoothly and ability to pivot quickly with unforeseen changes in the day-to-day operation of projects. Managed travel allowances through the prefunding of per diem, averaging 120K weekly in meal and lodging assistance. Created and implemented the “Per Diem Adjustment Request Policy” which increased funding efficiency and lowered travel costs. Coordinated teams of 8-30 employees based on individual skill sets to ensure successful staffing model. Monitored and resolved unforeseen difficulties the department faces in order to successfully meet all client expectations within budget allowances (Walmart, Lowes, Target, and other Big Box Retailers). Built external partnerships with a wide range of national business including staffing agencies, equipment rental companies and large hotel chains. Utilized QuickBooks to perform accounting tasks including bill coding & record keeping of job-related costs. InDemand Services March 2018 to November 2018 (promoted to sister company Provantage) Warehouse/Retail Merchandising Recruiter

Execute recruiting strategies to proactively attract talent in various regions for travel roles. Source/screen/interview candidates for travel roles throughout the US and share feedback with travel teams. Meet weekly and monthly metrics, work through ATS and initiate drug screen and background checks.

Professional Nursing Solutions October 2017-March 2018 (Contract) Maintain constant contact with DOR for projected openings at various facilities. Verify the licensures of medical professionals and work collaboratively with internal team members to work on projected opening. Go2 Staffing for Revlon November 2016-June 2017

Warehouse Recruiter (Onsite)

Worked closely with leadership team to staff hourly positions from forklift operators to production line workers. Phone screen and face to face on the spot interviews daily. Conducted orientations and tours for new hires, I9 verification, drug screening and time keeping for payroll. Staffed for first second and third shift opening. Conducted disciplinary actions up and including termination of non-compliant workers. Sails Up Recruitment April 2016-November 2016 Sr.

Logistics Recruiter

Worked closely with leadership team in multiple east coast locations to staff open requisitions for Brinks. Openings included armed drivers, vault tellers and management roles along the east coast. Source and screen talent from ATS with a typical average workload of 40 open requisitions at any given time. Weekly and monthly staff meeting to expand on updates of current roles. Registered Tape Network June 2015-April 2016

Sales Recruiter

Sourced and screened Sales professionals for open roles in various parts of the US. Negotiated salary information as well as onboarding processes. Maintained accurate reporting for ATS systems and met required weekly/monthly metrics based on specified data given. Arcadia Homecare & Staffing June 2013-June 2015

RN/CNA Recruiter

Worked closely with on-site RN and Office Manager to staff openings for CNA/LPNs and RN for our in-home care open roles. Conducted orientations, conducted site visits, and processed time sheets weekly. Met with local and corporate leadership on openings and availability of staff for new business.

Duke Corporate Recruitment September 2010-April 2013 Recruiter

(Duke Temporary Services)

Worked closely with internal team on open positions throughout the hospital. Primary roles assigned were maintenance and housekeeping. Screened candidates from ATS system, assisted with full cycle recruitment. Assisted with background checks and kept up to date files from candidates to hires.

Areas of Competency in Recruitment and Management

• Thorough pre-screening of a broad spectrum of candidates, ranging from entry level to executive level

• High level of comfort and experience with difference electronic recruitment platform

• Analyzing trend reports and tracking measuring to access and analyze vacancies, fill rates, retention data, etc.

• Full scale onboarding process management from contact with candidate, to orientation, salary negotiation, post-offer background screening, drug testing, E-Verify, training and building personnel files

• Maintaining effective partnerships with hiring managers and HR Business Partners on an individual level to determine their specific needs and preferences when building/maintaining their teams

• Ensure compliance including EEOC/Affirmative Action

• Financial awareness and sensitivity to payroll budgeting throughout the recruitment process, constantly striving for success and cost reduction measures through efficiency and effectiveness

• Employee incident reporting and collaboration with Safety Manager

• Maintained a diversified pipeline for all hiring needs for each business function

• Organize and lead post-interview debrief sessions with interview teams

• Extend offer of employment to Candidates

• Ability to influence as a strategic consultant

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Adaptable, agile, strong follow up

• Demonstrated ability to handle High Volume