Deirdre Hudson
Cell: 310-***-**** / Email: adchlu@r.postjobfree.com Twitter: Deirdrecruiter
LinkedIn / 30+ References: www.linkedin.com/in/deirdrehudson
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Roth Staffing / Adams & Martin Group* April 2004-March 30, 2018
Director of Strategic (Recruiting) Solutions- resigned March 1, 2018-March 30, 2018
Managed pipeline of 100+ open requisitions nationwide specializing in both direct-hire, group/”project” and individual contract placement of Executives, Attorneys and Administrative/Creative/Technical/Accounting Staff in deadline-driven environment.
Within one month as Director, negotiated/edited national contracts representing over 5 million dollars in NET revenue with over 25+ international corporations and law firms, all containing 2018 HR and ACA compliance language pertinent to new legislation.
Networked with national, state and local associations and travelled to various national conferences to create brand recognition and advance company business objectives and profitability while cross-marketing sister divisions.
Maintained HR compliance, production, financial, recruiting and sales expectations while ensuring high quality of service.
Market Manager / Senior Recruiter, L.A. & Orange County, CA- promoted March 2017-March 2018
Branch Manager / Senior Recruiter, Los Angeles County, CA- promoted January 2012-March 2017
NOTE: While managing, I was simultaneously the Senior, “Lead” Recruiter performing hands-on internal Roth and external client recruiting in addition to hiring, training, mentoring and managing multiple teams of 3-10 employees within #1 producing branch nationwide. This included 3 multiple year Roth “Top Performers’ Club”* recipients (including myself, only 20-30 chosen annually).
Supervised and recruited for pipeline of 100+ requisitions specializing in both direct-hire, group/”project” and individual contract placement of Executives, Attorneys and Administrative, Creative, Technical, and Accounting Staff. Key clients included Fortune 500 companies and AMLAW 100/200 law firms in addition to mid-sized national and smaller corporations in various sectors: legal, real estate, municipal, finance/banking, technology, insurance, pharmaceutical, creative, technology, manufacturing, etc.
Personally led fast-paced recruiting within Roth Staffing’s top producing team performing complex full-cycle, direct-hire, group/”project” and contract professional and administrative recruiting in various verticals and sectors. Recognized multiple times as a Roth Staffing, Chairman’s club “Top Performer”*, both personally, and as a top Manager. (Honors/Awards, p. 2)
Negotiated, edited and proofed national contracts with over 200+ national/international firms and corporations containing current HR and ACA compliance language representing millions of dollars in annual nationwide revenue for all sister divisions.
Networked with national, state and local associations and travelled to various national conferences to create brand recognition
and advance company business objectives and profitability while cross-marketing sister divisions.
Maintained strict HR compliance, production, financial, recruiting and sales expectations while ensuring high quality of service.
Service Team Manager / Team Lead / Senior Recruiter- promoted April 2004-December 2011
Recognized multiple times as a Roth Staffing, Chairman’s club “Top Performer”* in full-cycle, direct-hire, project and contract professional recruiting (executives and staff) in multiple verticals/sectors. (Honors/Awards, p. 2)
Maintained strict HR compliance, production, financial, recruiting and sales expectations while ensuring high quality of service.
Supervised team to high production and growth goals in highly competitive and deadline-driven market.
Randstad- Recruited to Roth w/ colleague April 2003- April 2004
Full-cycle and contract professional recruitment in various verticals/sectors. Clients included: Variety Magazine, Citibank, RELX Group (FKA Reed Elsevier), and several other national/international banks, law firms and insurance companies.
Awarded “Leader of Growth”* within first two months with organization. *See p. 2 for “Honors/Awards” section
EDUCATION:
University of California, San Diego- Eleanor Roosevelt College (UCSD)
Bachelor of Arts: U.S History/European History (both); minor: Modern European Studies 1997
Université de Grenoble, Pierre Mendès-France (AKA Université Grenoble Alpes) 1994-1995
Highly selective UC-sponsored “EAP” program- French university grades transferred to UCSD GPA
Boston University: Management Certification (EF Education-sponsored) 2000
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Deirdre Hudson
Cell: 310-***-**** / Email: adchlu@r.postjobfree.com Twitter: Deirdrecruiter
Linkedin / 30+References: www.linkedin.com/in/deirdrehudson
HONORS/AWARDS/RECOGNITION:
Roth Staffing*/Adams & Martin Group**
Aspire Award, Platinum: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Roth Lifetime Achievement Award: 2016
Chairman’s Club*: 2007, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Randstad “Leader of Growth”: 2004
*Roth Staffing “Chairman’s Club”: Top Producers only; awarded with annual all-expense paid trip to Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui.
**Under my leadership, AMG was sole boutique recruiting firm recognized 5 years+ “Best in Staffing” by Downtown LA News.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
EDUCATIONAL TOURISM INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:
Brendan Worldwide (AKA TTC), Chatsworth, CA- post 9/11 reduction-in-force- 3rd round 2001-2003
Sales Manager- Hired to create International Student Travel division.
EF Education, Santa Barbara, CA- location relocated/promotion offered in Portland, OR 1997-2001
Regional Sales Manager/Consultant- Customized International Educational Tour Division; University group travel.
UNIVERSITY WORK EXPERIENCE:
U.C. San Diego, La Jolla, CA (Various titles) 1993-1997
Parent and Student Orientation Leader, Eleanor Roosevelt College 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
Resident Advisor (twice) 1996, 1997
International House Newsletter Editor/Writer/Illustrator- “The Global Village Voice” 1996/1997
UCSD Programs Abroad Office Public Relations Liaison 1995-1997
CHARITABLE BOARDS / VOLUNTEER ENDEAVORS:
GLAALA Justice Jog- 2018 Steering Committee, Volunteer/Fundraiser (multiple years). Benefitting C.A.S.A. (see below).
GLAALA Food from the Bar- 2017/2018 Steering Committee. Fundraiser (multiple years). First vendor participant.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (C.A.S.A)- Volunteer/Advocate/Fundraiser, 23+ years.
JDRF- Volunteer/Advocate/Local L.A. and Long Beach committee member affiliated with board president (sister), 10+ years.
L.A. Regional Food Bank- Volunteer/Fundraiser (multiple years).
American Red Cross- Volunteer/Fundraiser, 25+ years.
NETWORKING ASSOCIATIONS /PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
PIHRA/SHRM
GLAALA
ALA
LSI/LSA International
LAPA
LMA
Women in E-Discovery (LA Chapter)
CASA & JDRF (see above)
LAIPLA
LA County District Attorney’s Office: Father is retired 32-year District Attorney, Appellate Division
TECHNICAL SKILLS / LANGUAGES:
MS Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Vendor Management Software: Salesforce; PeopleSoft; Staff Suite. HRIS Software: Ultimate/UltiPro. Advanced Boolean search and recruitment experience via various platforms including: LinkedIn “InRecruiter”, Careerbuilder, Indeed and Monster. Highly proficient in PC and MAC-based platforms and tools (including iPad Pro). Writing/editing/formatting resumes, marketing collateral and RFP’s. French fluency. Typing speed: 100 WPM/0 errors (tested)
REFERENCES: Excellent references available upon request. 30+ immediately available via LinkedIn at: www.linkedin.com/in/deirdrehudson
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