CHIKOBI IJOMAH

Houston, TX ***** 717-***-**** ad3vzs@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Energetic Human Resources professional with an emphasis in recruitment. Currently seeking new challenges as I continue to develop into a well-rounded HR expert.

EXPERIENCE

Corporate Recruiter

Cotton Holdings, Inc. Houston, TX July 2022 - Current

• Caseload Average (35-60)

• Top Roles: (Professional, Finance, Construction, Restoration, Automotive, CDL Drivers, HVAC Technician, HSE Specialist, Logistics)

• Provide candidates a complete and comprehensive hiring process from initial contact, to offer acceptance

• Created and maintained teams interview question bank, increasing efficiency over 17% in 2023

• Serve pivotal role in the implementation of brand new ATS, this includes training and integration setup for over 40 stakeholders

• Conduct strategic meetings with hiring managers to ensure most pertinent questions are being asked to candidates, increasing hiring manager satisfaction by 20% in 2023

• Spearhead social media campaigns resulting in brand recognition, (Facebook foot traffic increased 30% through 2023)

Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)

Revolent Group Houston, TX Jan 2022 – Jun 2022

• Caseload Average (25-30)

• Top Roles: (Salesforce Developer, Software Engineer, Full-Stack Developer, Azure)

• Source and recruit top-level talent in both the technical and functional space through multiple unique channels

• Represents multiple Fortune 500 partners in fulfilling their technical needs

• Identify talent that possesses appropriate programming languages based on client needs• Create strategic candidate pipelines lowering time to fill

• Conduct both screening and interview calls providing detailed assessments to the hiring manager

• Employ salary negotiation techniques resulting in lower salaries accepted by candidates, saving the company over $150,000 in 2022

EXPERIENCE CONT.

Admissions Recruiter (Talent Acquisition Taskforce - College Duty)

Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg, PA Jan 2020 – Jan 2022

• Caseload Average (10-15)

• Top Roles: (Director of Community Engagement, Executive Director of Philanthropy, Integrated Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Counseling & Advising)

• Proactively recruit students by communicating the enrollment process, academic programs and general HACC information via; email, telephone, social media, personal meetings, walk-ins, campus tours, and group information sessions

• Utilize ATS Page-Up to manage all prospective applicants for wide range of internal roles

• Maintain a schedule of events for student recruitment activities including on-campus visits and tours for prospective students and stakeholders

• Fill in as an academic advisor during enrollment rush ensuring new and current students are able to register for class in a timely manner

• Host collaborative cross-department meetings to develop special programing for prospective students

• Contribute to bringing in executive level talent through committee style interviewing methods and stack rankings (Directors, Supervisors, Deans, etc.)

Financial Aid Technician (Talent Acquisition Taskforce – College Duty)

Harrisburg Area Community College Lancaster, PA Jun 2018 – Jan 2020

• Caseload Average (10-15)

• Top Roles: (Director of Community Engagement, Executive Director of Philanthropy, Integrated Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Counseling & Advising)

• Support students with receiving their State and Federal financial aid packages through the FAFSA Application

• Mail follow-up correspondence to students regarding incomplete applications; new requirements, supplementary requests, and verification documents

• Conduct new student orientation for groups as large as 50 people, to discuss college requirements and expectations for new and transferring students

• Hold meetings with respective hiring managers, to discuss what an ideal prospective candidate looks like, based on the nature of the role

• Review candidate writing samples or other assignments given during the interview process, material is reviewed then graded amongst hiring committee

• Manage student invoicing and billing, explaining the risk of outstanding balance

EXPERIENCE CONT.

Public Relations Assistant, Acquisition Specialist

AOI Events & PR Philadelphia, PA Jan 2017 – Jun 2018

• Caseload Average (1 -5)

• Top Roles: (Marketing Interns, Public Relations Interns, Admin Assistants)

• Generate and distribute eye catching press releases and media alerts to be sent out to local markets

• Provide full event services to a number of big-time clients (Phila NAACP, Phila City Council)

• Handle all internship hiring including interviews, offers, and orientation.

• Engage in business development with B2B interaction highlighting our skill and services for potential clientele

• Attend special events to ensure materials are set up and broken down properly as well as business development opportunities

• Host networking events to galvanize local stakeholders and continue driving upward brand awareness

• Manage social media pages to keep audience engaged and top of mind for event planning and execution needs

EDUCATION

B.A. Public Relations

Shippensburg University Shippensburg, PA

M.ED Leadership in Higher Education (3.9 GPA)

Columbus State University Columbus, GA

TECHNICAL SKILLS

ATS SYSTEMS

PINPOINT

APOLLO

PAGE-UP

CRM SOFTWARE MANAGEMENT

NAVIGATE 360

ELLUCIAN BANNER

BRIGHTSPACE

CANVAS

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