Recruiter, Human Resources, Training

Wendy Starkand

813-***-**** Orlando, Florida ****4 *****.********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/wendystarkand/

Open to relocation

CORPORATE RECRUITER

Trailblazing and results-obsessed Corporate Recruiter with extensive experience in full-cycle recruiting and leadership talent acquisition. Skilled in developing and utilizing recruiting dashboards, analyzing market trends, and partnering with hiring leaders to drive successful recruitment strategies. Known for reducing time-to-fill and achieving high offer acceptance rates, I redefine excellence in recruitment with a focus on diversity and high-performing teams.

KEY SKILLS

Relationship Building Employee Engagement Recruiting Analytics Diversity and Inclusion Practices

Interviewing Techniques Collaboration Process Optimization Market Trend Analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Contract Talent Consultant

Mathews’ HR & Safety Consulting Services October 2023 – Present

•Executed full-cycle recruiting, specializing in customizing career websites, job descriptions, and recruiting for diverse positions.

Contract Talent Consultant

Tri-City Electrical Contractors May 2023 – Present

•Played a key role in hiring events, managing candidate flow, and successfully onboarding 15+ candidates per event.

Talent Acquisition Lead

American Auto Shield October 2022 – July 2023

•Achieved an 8% increase in top talent acquisition across Finance, IT, HR, and Legal.

•Developed and utilized recruitment analytics through iCIMS ATS to enhance process effectiveness and efficiency, achieving a 10% increase in productivity.

•Attained a 95% offer acceptance rate through behavioral interview training for managers.

•Leveraged LinkedIn, professional networks, and referrals to fill high-level leadership positions (CFO, Director, VP).

•Collaborated closely with hiring leaders to design and implement successful recruitment strategies, aligning recruitment goals with business needs.

Human Resources Recruiter

American Auto Shield June 2022 – October 2022

•Recruited over 10 top talents from a highly competitive applicant pool, reviewing over 800 applications weekly.

•Optimized recruitment workflow using ATS & job boards, managing candidate pipelines and tracking candidates for successful hires.

•Maintained continued communication with candidates throughout the hiring process, leading to increased engagement and candidate retention rates.

Human Resources Recruiter

Strada Services February 2022 – June 2022

•Executed construction recruiting across 12 locations, achieving a 5% increase in application rates through engaging social media posts and market analysis.

•Reduced time-to-fill by 7% through delivering comprehensive recruiter training.

Recruiting Lead

OneTouch Direct September 2020 – February 2022

•Evaluated over 500 resumes daily, conducted candidate assessments, and verified references increasing quality hires by 8%.

•Designed and delivered Workable ATS training, enhancing hiring efficiency by 15%.

•Boosted brand visibility and culture, increasing applications by 30% through effective social media campaigns.

•Leveraged Excel skills to develop and implement a recruiting dashboard, tracking key metrics and driving process improvements to enhance recruitment efficiency.

Hiring Consultant - Contract

Nutritious Lifestyles December 2019 – September 2020

•Successfully hired 20 registered dieticians nationwide during the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing time-to-fill to 29 days through market analysis and trend identification.

Recruiting Consultant

Tri-City Electrical Contractors January 2018 – November 2019

•Efficiently filled 25 electrical construction positions by launching and advertising weekly hiring events.

•Maintained relationships with community services, trade schools, and colleges, increasing Electrical Helper hires by 25%

•Collaborated with hiring managers to define recruitment strategies aligned with business needs.

•Developed and facilitated New Hire Orientation and New Leader training programs.

ESL Instructor

VIPKID January 2017 - December 2019

•Conducted virtual English sessions, enhancing written and spoken skills for Asian learners aged 4-15.

Senior Recruiting Specialist

AdventHealth March 2015 - November 2017

•Streamlined hiring processes, handling 101 requisitions with a 38-day average time-to-fill.

•Introduced unit interview days and partnered with hiring managers to hire 75+ Graduate Nurses annually.

•Built productive relationships with candidates, showcasing company culture

•Created and conducted manager workshops on behavioral-based interviewing and recruiting strategies, resulting in a 5% increase in quality hires.

Manager of Recruitment, Training and Engagement

Pyramid Healthcare Solutions July 2010 – January 2015

•Established and managed recruiting and engagement programs from inception.

•Designed top-tier talent acquisition process, enhancing candidate experience and new hire success.

•Streamlined hiring processes, achieving a 30-day average time-to-fill for nationwide Revenue Cycle roles.

•Exceeded SLAs and met business needs by recruiting 60 remote coders in 60 days, ensuring operational readiness.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts - University of North Carolina at Greensboro

RECRUITMENT TOOLS

BambooHR, Taleo, iCIMS, Workable, UKG, ADP, Taleo, E-Verify, LinkedIn Recruiter, Predictive Index, HireVue,

OFFICE AND COLLABORATION SOFTWARE

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Google Suite, ChatGPT, Slack, Zoom, Skype, Google Meets

CERTIFICATIONS

•Predictive Index Facilitator

•AI Certification-Writing.io

•CPD Diploma in Human Resources

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