Byra Brumfield
Phone: 510-***-**** Email: *************@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
A highly talented and motivated professional recognized as a self-directed team leader and performer who consistently handles challenging demands with the highest level of competency. Possessing excellent written, oral, team-building and interpersonal skills. Extensive experiences supporting upper Management and C-level executives within the Technology, Education, and Staffing Industries.
HIGHLIGHTS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AEROTEK RECRUITING AND STAFFING AGENCY
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner - Human Resources, Talent Acquisition Department, South San Francisco, CA/ 2021 - Present
Determine current staffing needs and produce forecasts. Develop Talent Acquisition strategies and hiring initiatives for multiple openings (engineering, IT, Marketing, Sales, Management, and Executive level positions. Conduct recruitment and selection processes (pre-screening, scheduling interviews, and follow up. Support Human Resources pre-employment verification, collect I-9 forms and supporting documents. Open requisitions and monitor approval process within the ATS (Applicant Tracking System). Post approved requisitions on various job boards and social media websites. Assist Talent Acquisition Department in the full-cycle recruitment process. Work with candidates to initiate pre-employment background screening. Prepare and issue offer letters to candidates and related documents. Provide follow-up correspondence to Managers on candidate's status during the hiring and onboarding process.
ASCENT SERVICES GROUP (GENENTECH INC.)
Talent Acquisition Partner – Operations and Systems Group, South San Francisco, CA/ 2020 – 2020
Managed the end-to-end recruiting process for a portfolio of requisitions. Submitted relocation and area overview tour requests, background checks, job posting, created job offers in Workday, and submitted offer requests on behalf of managers, troubleshot issues related to offer discrepancies negotiated with potential new hires. Responded to internal and external candidates to resolve day to day database and/or recruiting issues. Participated in special recruiting projects. Built and maintained cross-functional relationships with partners across Human Resources and other groups within Talent Acquisition. Ensured internal process met compliance guidelines with Federal, State, and local regulations.
ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES (VISA CORPORATON)
On-Boarding Project Manager - Visa Contingent Workforce, Foster City, CA/ 2018 - 2019
Overseeing the procedures/guidelines the company follows before and after hiring new employees. Engage in facilitating new employee’s successful integration into the organization. Liaise with internal teams to create corporate accounts for new employees, key controls, and asset allocation. Performing quality assurance reviews on new employee's background screening to ensure compliance with Visa's requirements for hire.
ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES (VISA CORPORATON)
Learning and Development Specialist/Recruitment, San Jose and Foster City, CA/ 2014 – 2018
Implement training initiatives, plans, strategies, and processes that ensure business achieves their employee training objectives. Maintain compliance by reviewing requisitions, creating jobs, documenting status of applicants. Communicate verbally and via reporting to Account Managers, District Managers and Vice President status of open requisitions.
Ensure all new hires have “passed” required background, drug test screening and new security officer training. Assure completion of district requirements (fingerprinting, licensing, etc.)
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, recruiter training; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks: participating in professional organizations.
PREMIER STAFFING
Corporate Recruitment Specialist/San Francisco, CA/ 2012 – 2014
Attract new applicants by placing job advertisements, posting new positions on job seeker websites.
Screen applicants and conduct preliminary and in-depth interviews with potential candidates.
Work with Recruiting Managers and Senior Staffing Consultants to understand specific needs of available positions and candidates. Determine applicant qualifications by interviewing; evaluating applicant responses; verifying references; comparing qualifications to job requirements.
Conducts applicant skill assessments using online proprietary software.
Arrange management interviews with qualified applicants.
FASHION INSTITUTE OF DESIGN AND MERCHANDING
Presenter/Speaker/Public Relations Representative/ San Francisco, CA/ 2011 – 2012
Presented and taught prepared curriculum, specific presentations targeted at specialized classes, fairs conferences and exhibitions. Initiated and developed professional relationships with the educational community high schools and colleges. Served as a liaison between prospective students and Admission Department. Marketed postsecondary educational programs, career opportunities associated with college majors.
CORINTHIAN COLLEGES
Admissions and Career Services Advisor /Concord, CA/ 2010 - 2011
Effectively oversaw a portfolio of 90 – 130 students through their academic lifespan to ensure a high level of successful placement outcomes and meet the overall mission CCI Education Programs. Consulted with students on resume development, telephone interviews, in-person interviews Conducted mock interviews and interview coaching for students and alumni. Facilitated workshops on appropriate interview attire and etiquette. Developed strong relationships with community employers. Acted as a liaison between the student and appropriate College departments.
IBM
Client Services Specialist/ Mountain View, CA / 2001 - 2009
Gathered and analyzed statistical data and generated audits and reports to enhance the quality of technical support provided to clients.
Provided administrative support and feedback to Managers, Supervisors, and Technical Support Agents to improve quality assurance and client satisfaction.
Received, managed and resolved complex customer issues via telephone and email.
Troubleshot both escalated and routine customer technical support requests.
Received annual profit share bonuses for exceptional quality assurance feedback and outstanding customer service achievements.
TRAINING and CERTIFICATIONS
FIDM Speakers Bureau Certification, San Francisco, CA / 2011
NAUEP – National Association of Urban Etiquette Professionals Certification, Cedar Hill, TX (2012)
First Aid/CPR Instructor, Burlingame, CA (2016)