Skills/Abilities

Highly skilled Program Coordinator, Manager and Talent Acquisition Specialist; Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; Proven critical thinking and problem-solving abilities; Human resources and office management experience; Active listener with excellent cultural competency; Manages multiple projects and prioritizes tasks; Maintains and organizes data; Proven track-record of teamwork and relationship-building.

Experience:

Senior Recruiter – Airswift (Marmon Rail/UTLX), Atlanta, GA (7/2022 – Present)(contract)

·Facilitate strategic discussions, sought consensus and completed assignments in talent acquisition;

·Advanced the organization’s talent objectives including inclusion & diversity and opportunistic hiring;

·Built relationships with business leaders, hiring managers, human resource partners and candidates;

·Delivered full cycle recruiting including sourcing, screening and guiding the selection process;

·Ensured positive candidate experience with frequent and timely communication.

Recruiting Manager – JAS Forwarding, Atlanta, GA (4/2021 – 7/2022)(contract)

·Create and lead the recruitment strategy to support the needs of the operating units within the EAST region.

·Develop effective sourcing strategies by driving hiring campaigns through social media channels, career fairs, educational institution recruitment, industry events, networking (versus reliance on traditional online candidate job boards).

·Ensure a positive working relationship and communication with People Services and hiring managers.

·Develop and maintain job postings, job descriptions and comp benchmarks in collaboration with hiring managers.

·Create and conduct pre-screen interviews; schedule technical interviews; and provide advice and guidance to hiring managers.

·Collaborates with Director, People Services and hiring manager on employment offers, start dates, drug-testing and background checks, and other pertinent details.

·Continuously find ways to improve the candidate experience through interview effectiveness and communication strategies.

·Manage multiple projects/requisitions simultaneously.

·Build and maintain vendor relationships with third party recruiting firms, as needed.

·Other duties as assigned.

Human Resources Coordinator - Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehab Center, Atlanta, GA (9/2018–8/2020)

·Oversaw all aspects of onboarding for nurses, medical support staff and operational staff;

·Oversaw adherence to EEOC and all regulations, guidelines and procedures;

·Supported employees by handling questions and helping to resolve work-related problems;

·Ensured complete, accurate and secure employee paperwork and documentation.

On-site Manager – Employ Source Temp Solutions, Naperville, IL (10/2015 – 9/2018)

·Manage the entire recruitment process for engineering, information security, and systems positions, from job requisition to candidate onboarding.

·Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements and develop comprehensive job descriptions.

·Source, screen, and assess candidates to identify those who best match the technical and cultural needs of the organization.

·Conduct in-depth interviews to evaluate candidates' technical skills, experience, and potential cultural fit.

·Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to attract top technical talent.

·Utilize various channels, including job boards, social media, professional networks, and industry events, to identify and engage potential candidates.

·Build and maintain a strong pipeline of candidates for recurring and critical positions.

·Stay up-to-date with the latest recruitment trends and technologies to continuously improve sourcing methods

·Provide an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, ensuring timely communication and feedback.

·Establish and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers, understanding their specific technical hiring needs.

·Act as a point of contact for candidates, addressing their questions and concerns promptly and professionally.

·Partner with hiring managers to define candidate requirements and hiring timelines.

·Present well-qualified candidates to hiring managers, highlighting their technical capabilities and alignment with the organization's values.

·Collaborate with hiring managers to coordinate interview schedules and facilitate the decision-making process.

·Negotiate job offers and support successful candidates through the onboarding process.

·Participate in projects related to strategic staffing and business plan initiatives

On-Site Recruiter – Kimco Staffing, Columbus, OH (2014 – 2016)

·Played a key role in driving new business opportunities through successful recruiting and staffing;

·Sourced candidates through various methods including direct recruiting, networking and referrals;

·Oversaw staff payroll in the Kronos system and log sheets and resolved discrepancies or problems;

·Created and designed training documents and administered needed employee training.

Sales Coordinator – Shea Butter Secrets (2006 – 2013)

Education and Training

Liberal Arts – Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor, MI

Certificate, Procurement – Indiana University South Bend, South Bend, IN

Seminar Training: E-Verification, I-9 Program, Sexual Harassment, Workers’ Compensation, Microsoft Excel

Technical Proficiencies: MS Office, uAttend, TempWorks, Vmwear, Taleo,Kronos, Workforce, Avonte, APS, E-Recruit

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