ANJANA DEVI KUMAR
M: 650-***-****
E: **************@*****.***
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Analysis and Assessment
Developing Standards
Process Improvement
Strategy Planning
Identifying Systemic Issues
Planning and Organization
Budgeting
Talent Assessment & Acquisition
Candidate Sourcing & Screening
Boolean Searches
Executive Recruiting
High-Volume Staffing
Offer Negotiations
Placement & Onboarding
ATS & Recruiting Software
Social Media Recruiting Tools
Employment Law & HR Affairs
Client Relationship Management
Develop & Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Leadership
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
Result oriented and goal driven with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, including startup
Ability to execute multiple projects simultaneously and manage time efficiently
A positive and confident attitude with a relentless obsession for customer satisfaction and audience engagement
Enthusiastic, self-motivated, effective under pressure, and flexible
Experienced with providing executive and recruiting support globally
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CONTRACT OFFICE MANAGER & HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT
Comprehend Systems, Redwood City, CA 04/19 – 08/19
Productively managed the day-to-day operations and support of onsite and offsite team members
Effectively worked with the building management to create and maintain office policies as necessary
Maintained relationships with vendors, service providers, and landlord, ensuring proper services were provided and invoices were paid on a timely manner
Controlled office budget and warranted accurate and timely reporting
Coordinated onboarding and training employees on general, nonprofessional office systems and protocols
Performed an array of administrative tasks, including providing executive support to the Head of Human Resources, the Founder, and the Co-Founder
Collaborated with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams such as IT, Customer Success, Marketing, Engineering and Finance to evolve and implement protocols and workflows
Interfaced with high-level decision makers and professional contacts, acting as both gatekeeper and liaison
Ensured conference rooms, office space, lunchroom and entertainment areas were presentable
Maintained all supplies and managed all purchasing, delivery and restocking
Managed weekly lunches, event catering, and ensured the kitchen was well stocked
Responsible of office safety and security compliance
Proactively coordinated in planning and organizing monthly events, anniversary celebrations, activities and calendar, and finding ways to make work environment the very best it can be
Point person for maintenance, mailing, shipping, supplies, equipment, bills and errands
CONTRACT RECRUITER
Comprehend Systems, Redwood City, CA 08/18 – 04/19
Constructed and employed effective sourcing strategies that delivered high caliber and diverse talent for current and future requirements
Effectively collaborated with hiring managers and senior business partners to identify, build and execute effective recruiting strategies to engage the best and the brightest talent
Established and maintained relationships with hiring managers, and proactively reported on pipeline activities to facilitate effective recruiting and hiring discussions
Collaborated with Head of Human Resources to support process improvements and sharing the best practices to meet the needs of recruiting
Managed the full cycle recruiting process from requisition creation to candidate closure
Continued to generate innovative approaches in attracting talent through new methods of recruiting
Measured performance metrics to drive continuous improvement in sourcing and recruiting strategies and partner with peers in the execution of these strategies
Managed Greenhouse, company’s applicant tracking system to ensure data integrity and build out a transparent reporting on recruiting activity
Provided a consistent and brand right candidate experience
Conducted business in a consultative manner
Served as an internally and externally-facing representative of Comprehend Systems’ recruiter
Assisted with building an inclusive and diverse team environment
Ensured compliance with all related federal and state employment laws
FREELANCE
San Mateo, CA, 02/17 – 06/18
Generated marketing strategies to help promote and increase business revenue through social media, digital and traditional marketing techniques (i.e. targeted mailings, blast emails, and promotional giveaways)
Created new creative marketing and advertising strategies
Content creation and website management
Composed and managed blogs
Developed, enhanced and outreached to all social media channels (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest Instagram, and LinkedIn)
SENIOR RECRUITER
International Programming & Systems, San Mateo, CA 11/15 – 11/16
Resourcefully utilized recruiting methods and tools including Bullhorn applicant tracking system, Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, LinkedIn, and Twitter to mine and develop a strong candidate pipeline
Delivered full lifecycle recruiting by assessment of hiring needs, ongoing consultation to hiring managers and defined qualifications
Developed job descriptions, coordinated interview process, prepared and managed candidates throughout hiring process
Provided clients with a superior level of service and satisfaction, while exceeding the expectations and commitments that had been set
Strong networking skills, experienced in attracting and maintaining business relationships across a wide range of industries
Completed and verified candidates’ references with impeccable turnaround time with outstanding customer service
Maintained company website for available positions updates
Worked in a fast-paced environment and demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks and demands
Daily executed social media initiatives, including posting content and developing strategies to improve user engagement and drive action across all major channels, as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
RECRUITER
International Programming & Systems, San Mateo, CA 07/15 – 11/15
Full life-cycle recruiting of all levels of staff and departments in R&D, software & hardware development, IT, manufacturing, and professional services
Continued success in direct sourcing, Bullhorn applicant tracking system, networking, referrals, Internet, job boards and job/career fairs
Experienced recruiter for high volume, hard-to-fill and niche market positions
Managed client and candidate relationships at professional level
Continuous networking and pipelining to identify candidates
Extensive executive client interaction
Development and execution of staffing plans
Collaborate with President on campaigns and social strategies
Prepared, scheduled, and posted content for multiple social networks
Solid track record of running social media programs that have delivered measurable results
Proven hands-on experience growing and engaging an audience via Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook
HUMAN RESOURCES REPRESENTATIVE/ RECRUITER TeraRecon, Inc. Foster City, CA 04/15 – 07/15
Efficiently applied recruiting methods and tools including Taleo applicant tracking system, Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, LinkedIn, and Twitter to foster a strong domestic and international candidate pipeline
Effectively selected, screened and interviewed applicants in order to provide recruiter recommendations to hiring managers
Proactively build talent pipelines for positions identified by strategic recruiting plans
Established and managed co-op and internship programs
Composed and posted open positions on external job boards exercising industry appropriate language to attract top talent
Maintained strict confidentiality concerning open positions, candidates, and other sensitive information
Managed scheduling and logistics between candidates and hiring managers
Coordinated with the hiring managers and officers in the hiring department to create a fair and justified employment offer
Participated in career fairs, networking events and local recruiting events
Participated in minority and outreach recruiting programs and maintained contact with organizational representatives to enhance the diversity recruiting efforts: Administered Affirmative Action Program (AAP)
Performed background checks, domestic and international reference checks, employment verification via E-Verify and Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Coordinated travel arrangements for both domestic and international travels
Administered changes/updates to employee files e.g. promotions, titles changes, department transfers
Composed offer letters, bonus plans and all employment related documentation
Effectively managed and coordinated company events, including yearly health fairs
HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/RECRUITER
TeraRecon, Inc. Foster City, CA 09/11 – 04/15
Provided complex, diverse, and confidential administrative duties to CEO, VP. of HR. and executive staff
Made administrative decisions, handled correspondence, and coordinated executive seminars and events
Exercised discretion and judgment regarding highly confidential internal and external communications and within generally defined practices and policies
Performed reoccurrence audit and reconciliation
Coordinated travel arrangements for both domestic and international travels
Administered changes/updates to employee files e.g. promotions, titles changes, department transfers
Assisted with managing Business Management System (BMS) training and audit preparation
Managed and coordinated company events, including yearly health fairs
Recruiting Responsibilities (Domestic & International)
Conducted full lifecycle recruiting domestically and internationally, including Taleo applicant tracking system sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates
Composed job description, posted on job boards, participated in recruitment events and orientations
Maintained and developed database of qualified candidates through networking and referrals, and internet searches
Maintained ongoing relationships with candidates based through various means (calls, emails, LinkedIn)
Composed offer letters, bonus plans and all employment related documentation
Conducted background checks, domestic and international reference checks, employment verification via E-Verify and Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Attended Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
Monitored and administered Affirmative Action Program (AAP)
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT/RECRUITER/ FRONT DESK COORDINATOR
TeraRecon, Inc. Foster City, CA 04/11 – 09/11
Professionally and courteously assisted customers, rerouted their calls to proper technicians
Managed customer service department, special projects and performed administrative responsibilities
Prepared FedEx, UPS, DHL and other courier packages and shipping labels as needed by company personnel
Human Resources Responsibilities
Managed recruitment by partnering with hiring managers to define essential job functions and candidate skill requirements
Created an efficacious structure for screening and interviewing candidates
Successfully coordinated meetings, seminars and company related events
Managed and conducting domestic and international reference checks
Attended Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
FACILITIES COORDINATOR/ FRONT DESK COORDINATOR CV Therapeutics, Palo Alto, CA 08/06 – 10/08
Recommended and implemented work activities, policies, and procedures related to facility and equipment maintenance for safety, quality, and compliance
Promoted and maintained safety goals and ensured a safe work environment for all employees
Responsible for the technical aspects of projects, including research, cost estimating, development work, problem solving, and implementation
Planned, organized, and helped direct the work performed by contractors in achieving desired results while maintaining cost in accordance with specified budget
Process maintenance related request using Work Order Management System (WMS) in Access format
Managed the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) records for Facilities
Administrative Responsibilities
Member of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
Managed Green Business Committee and coordinated events to promote green business
Coordinated and managed Environment, Health and Safety trainings
HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/FRONT DESK COORDINATOR
CV Therapeutics, Palo Alto, CA 09/01 - 08/06
Composed letters, memorandums and other business-related correspondences
Shipped sensitive substances and compounds through FedEx, internationally and domestically
Composed and managed the front desk guidelines handbooks for the three sites
Member of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
Human Resources Responsibilities
Composed Human Resources related documentations
Screened applicants, reviewed résumés, conducted phone and in-person interviews
Coordinated companywide meetings, trainings, semiyearly benefits fairs, and team building events
Fellows Placement, Staffing Agency: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Digidesigns, Palo Alto, CA 05/01-09/01
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Outride, Redwood Shores, CA 09/99 – 05/01
REFERENCE
Available upon request.