Matthew F. Baker
**** ******** **** ****, **** Harbor, FL., 34684
727-***-****, *.*********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bankers Life, Clearwater, FL. March 2023-Current
Recruiting Branch Office Administrator
Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter for candidate sourcing
Conduct candidate outreach
Prepare and publish new Job Postings utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter as well as my knowledge of business needs and direction provided by Regional Director and Unit Sales Manager
Cold-calling newly Licensed Agents within the county and entice them into coming in for an In-Person Interview
Schedule and manage entire candidate interview process as well as coordinate with USM
Coach candidates through the pre-contracting process (fingerprinting/testing for acquiring license/study plan)
Provide friendly and approachable services to visitors, employees, agents and customers.
Answer phone calls and directs customers to licensed agents, as needed.
Respond to general customer questions, complaints, and service-related questions
Assist the Branch Sales Manager with completing compliance audits
Provide pending business support and follow through (gathering records, applications
completion, & missing items).
Create/Export reports from various systems for management.
Process expenses and reimbursements.
Coordinate off-site meetings and venues, as well as related logistics.
General office duties: ordering supplies, billing, faxing, filling, & data entry
Provide administrative support and tracking for all BSO and Cornerstone compliance training sessions.
Provide reporting to management on Sales essentials completion.
Ensure branch office follows proper procedures and protocols.
Prepare branch for compliance audits.
Provide friendly and approachable services to visitors, employees, agents and customers
Answer phone calls and greets people in a professional manner
Calls potential candidates and sets appointments for Career Briefings.
Prepare materials for Career Briefings as well as Sales Essentials boot camp
Follow-up with recruits to check on exam progress
Assist in the agent appointment process with the territory office and home office
Demonstrated experience in researching, analyzing, and summarizing information
Create reporting to track shows, interviews, and contracts
Dentsu International, Remote, FL June 2021-March 2023
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist- Data Analytics
Worked internally to fill all iProspect, dx360, and Carat High-Volume req.’s
Worked among various teams including Media-buying, Media Technology, and Analytics
Successfully filled req.’s including Managerial/ Supervisor and Associate Director level-roles
Presented candidates to Directors and VP’s of each team
Established interviews after screening candidates by Hiring Managers for approval
Specialized in Analytics-based as well as Media Technology-based roles (ex: Analysts, Associates, Supervisors of Analytics, Manager and Senior Manager of Media Technology, Associate Director of Analytics)
Utilized Workday and SmartRecruiters (ATS’s) in order to successfully independently fill over 5-15 Req.’s per month
Sent out Offer Letter to candidate as well as all necessary on-boarding documents to onboarding specialist
Worked 11-15 different requirements consistently, exclusively
Established candidate interviews, negotiated on salary with internal teams as well as with candidate
Executed full-life cycle recruiting activities including, but not limited to, sourcing, screening, presenting candidates, and negotiating offers
TEKsystems, Lake Mary, FL. September 2020-June 2021
Data Analytics and Insights Technical Recruiter
Specialized in Big Data Roles (Engineers, Developers, Analysts) on High-Volume Req.’s
Effectively recruited through understanding technologies associated with Big Data including coding languages (Python, Scala, Java), Data Storage and Data Pipeline development technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Snowflake) and associated cloud-computing technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Thoroughly screened candidates through skill-set assessments, phone screens, internal interviews, reference verifications, and informed resume reviews
Sourced prospective candidates through personally developed network, company contract formers through company Applicant Tracking System: Connected (Salesforce), LinkedIn Recruiter, social media, and job postings on job boards including Monster, CareerBuilder, LinkedIn and through quality-verified sub-vendors for H1B, H4 and GC candidates
Worked with 98% of Fortune 500 companies for Contract-To-Hire, Direct Placement, and Contract roles
Developed and maintained relationships with both candidates and Account Managers nationwide
Developed candidate ‘sell-packages’ using Resumes, skills assessments, and references as well as well-composed summaries highlighting how candidate backgrounds and technical expertise align with role requirements for Account Managers as well as verbally selling candidates to Account Managers in order to have candidates presented to clients for roles
Prepped candidates for interviews, coordinated interviews, on-boarding, and connected with candidates throughout roles, both contract and direct placement, in order to provide performance feedback from managers and ensuring candidate’s satisfaction with the role
Qualified role requirements by conducting video and phone calls with clients on project details and candidate skills needed for the role or project
Additionally, began recruiting in sub-specialization of Data Sciences (Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer) in April 2021
Synergy Interactive, Orlando, FL. February 2020- June 2020
Interactive Recruiter
Sourced and interviewed candidates for roles based in pharmaceutical, technology/engineering, and creative industries with clients including Publicis Sapient, McCann Health and Method/Global Logic
Conducted constant client and candidate relationship management with candidates in processing
Managed job applicants through LinkedIn Recruiter job postings as well as active sourcing through LinkedIn, Monster, CareerBuilder and Dice
Alegiant Healthcare, Oviedo, FL. May 2019- January 2020
Senior Healthcare Recruiter
Actively research, qualify and recruit various Allied Healthcare Professionals (CST, PT, OT, LCSW, SLP, etc.) and nurses (APN, RN, LPN) to fill the needs of various facilities. Follow up with clients and facilities to maintain employee satisfaction while increasing relationships. Devise and execute strategic recruitment plans aligning with company’s recruitment strategy
Negotiated compensation for all candidate placements with a Gross Profit Margin of over 18% for every contract signed by a candidate
Responsibilities included administering the new hire process, screening resumes, conducting interviews, employment verifications, background and reference checks, coordinating new employee orientations, payroll, benefits coordination, maintenance of personal files and database, serving as the point of contact for all personnel employee matters
Crane Institute Certifications, Sanford, FL. August 2018- May 2019
Customer Support Specialist
Process Candidate Registrations for testing, assign dates, and contact testing facilities
Proctor and evaluate Crane Certification Testing for both written and practical examinations
Manage contractors and approved testing facilities through Zoho CRM
Liam Fitzpatrick’s Irish Restaurant, Lake Mary, FL. March 2017- August 2018
Server
Averaged $500 of sales per shift, occasionally ranging to over $1,000
Tasked with opening and closing the restaurant and tracking store inventory
Ensured quality dining experience to typically 5 tables at a time, averaging 4 customers per table
EDUCATION
University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida December 2018
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Integrated Business
St. Petersburg College, Clearwater, Florida May 2016
Associate in Arts, Psychology
INVOLVEMENT/ ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Held full-time positions while attending college full-time
Member of the Tau Sigma National Honor Society for GPA in top 20th percentile of transfer students