DAVID S. LAWRENCE

918-***-****

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PROFILE

Worked with all levels of candidates, employers, stakeholders, and clients within both professional, industrial, sales, and

technical education career services environments. Developed and managed successful campaigns increasing customer

satisfaction, recruiting production, employee performance, and business revenues.

●Expert in interpersonal relationships between candidates, employers, customers, and client relations.

●Outstanding success in building and maintaining relationships with corporate decision-makers, account representatives and candidates on all levels.

●Exceptional track record that demonstrates self-motivation, creativity and initiative in both personal and corporate goals.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

4/2022– Present American Electric Power (AEP)

TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST

Screened resumes, interviewed candidates (by phone or in person), administered appropriate testing and

reference/background checking, made recommendations for hire (or not hire), and delivered employment

offers for both exempt and nonexempt position openings within an assigned territory.

Used traditional and nontraditional resources, such as career fairs, on-line job fairs, community network

events, etc., to identify and attract quality candidates.

Managed internal transfer process, including screening, coordination of interviews with hiring manager,

transfer offer letters, etc.

Followed up with candidates and hiring managers to obtain feedback regarding recruiting process.

Developed and maintained an excellent relationship with internal and external clients to ensure

achievement of staffing goals.

Communicated important employment information during delivery of employment offers (e.g., benefits,

compensation, non-compete agreements).

Worked with hiring managers to ensure compliance with all federal/state laws and regulations, including

affirmative action plan compliance.

Managed current candidate activity in the applicant tracking system (ATS).

4/2022– 7/2022 Avis Budget Group

RECRUITING SPECIALIST

Sourced, screened, set up interviews, interviewed and onboarded customer-facing roles such as Customer Service Reps and Reservation Sales Agents for New England and New York City markets.

Worked with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to source, process, and increase candidate flow through open houses, online campaigns, and other hiring initiatives.

7/2021– 4/2022 APA Services, Tulsa, OK

RECRUITER

Sourced, screened, set up interviews, interviewed and onboarded contract aviation mechanics and related technicians for NORDAM.

Sourced and screened candidates utilizing multiple job boards such as PCR, Indeed, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Facebook Aviation contractor sites) and local sources including technical aviation schools as Tulsa Tech and Spartan College of Aeronautics.

Successfully attained hiring goals for NORDAM.

8/2018– 6/2020 Tulsa Public Schools, Tulsa, OK

SECONDARY TEACHER

Taught English to grades 9-12

Debate Coach

Initiated programs for students including music recording studio and boxing program for students who met academic and attendance goals.

8/2018– 3/2020 Ardent MC, Tulsa, OK

Talent Sourcer (Concurrent with above, PT during school year and FT during summer)

Sought out IT and Geospatial professionals for various contracts within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Social Security Administration (SSA), US Geological Survey (USGS) and US Secret Service (USSS).

Sourced candidates utilizing multiple job boards Greenhouse, Indeed, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Dice and local sources.

Screened and interviewed candidates for hiring managers to conduct technical interviews.

Collaborated with local software development organizations to promote company and source candidates.

3/2017 – 8/2018 Strong Family Financial and Farmers Insurance, Tulsa, OK

INSURANCE AGENT

Developed positive working relationships with clients

Approached clients via cold calling and direct mail to inquire about their insurance situations and future needs

Explained the differences in policy specifics so clients can make informed decisions about their purchases

Responded to clients’ questions and complaints

Followed up with clients after initial meetings or conversations

Participated in continuing education programs in both insurance and sales

10/2016 – 3/2017 Platt College, Tulsa, OK

DIRECTOR OF CAREER SERVICES

●Assisted students in developing professionalism to become career ready with resume development, entry-level job interviewing skills, and career search strategies

●Provided one-on-one coaching sessions with students, as well as class presentations on employment and career issues

●Developed job opportunities with area employers to submit students

●Developed externship sites for students

●Worked to ensure that employment rates meet state and regulatory benchmarks

10/2006 – 9/2016 ITT Technical Institute, Tulsa, OK

CAREER SERVICES SPECIALIST

●Placement in the IT, industrial, clerical, accounting and medical field

●Recruited and placed students and graduates in their field

●Interviewed and hired new externship and placement coordinators

●Coordinated career fairs, open houses and seminars

●Conducted mock interviews for students

●Created and update viable and usable resumes

●Orientation, testing and evaluation of all new candidates

●Counseled students and candidates on areas of improvement

●Followed up with client’s regarding candidate’s performance

EDUCATION AND HONORS

Bachelor of Arts, English, May 1993

Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

Eagle Scout, Troop 1836, 1988

Houston, Texas

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