RENEE M. HAWKINS
Salt Lake City, UT ***** 617-***-**** **************@*****.***
Accomplished and dynamic professional with 15 years’ experience in the financial services sector with recognized success in recruiting, client relationship management and customer service. Eager to contribute time management and organizational skills to effectively prioritize multiple objectives and achieve volume goals in fast paced environment. Enthusiastic individual and excellent communicator, with ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with cross-functional teams and a diverse clientele. Proven track record managing high volume accounts to generate sales, drive business objectives, and provide exceptional customer service.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Recruiting • Client Relationship Management • Sales • Contracts • Vendor Management
• Crisis Management • Document and Database Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Collabera, Salt Lake City, UT 2019 – Present
Senior Technical Recruiter
Recruit and source technology sector candidates for a Fortune 50 company using our existing database, direct recruiting, referrals, LinkedIn Recruiter as well as many other social media platforms, career fairs, and local universities
Strategize and develop recruiting practices for Des Moines market
Supporting and partnering with both domestic and international offices to fill various client needs such as: AI Conversational Designers, Chatbot Developers, Linguist, Developers, Cloud, C#, Business Analysts, Project/Program Managers, ETL, Oracle DBA, Data Analyst, Scrum Masters/Agile Coaches
Attend monthly PMI events, and quarterly Skillsfest events, and yearly PDD (Professional Development Days)
Coach candidates on resume writing, interview preparation and career development
Lead the full-cycle recruitment process for consultants specializing in various technical classifications: sourcing, screening, interviewing, checking references, extending offers, and negotiation of compensation packages
Source and recruit on a high volume of requirements on a daily/weekly basis
Attend qualification meetings in order to gather information and specifications from hiring managers
Robert Half, Des Moines, IA 2017 – 2019
Strategic Account Staffing Manager
Recruit and source financial sector candidates for a Fortune 50 company using our existing database, direct recruiting, referrals, LinkedIn as well as many other social media platforms, career fairs, and local universities
Phone screen candidates and conduct in-person and live video interviews to evaluate skillset, work history and identify career goals
Provide on-going communication and career guidance to candidates; coaching, effective problem resolution, professional development, and updates on market conditions
Coordinate and place well-matched candidates to fulfill client job orders and ensure client satisfaction
Coach candidates on resume writing, interview preparation and career development
Successfully manage approximately 75+ candidates per month on assignment including placement, day-to-day management, coaching, and termination
Analyze client requirements against qualifications of candidates and match the best candidate with client needs, as well as package the candidate for presentation to client
Met with hiring managers to job shadow and develop clear job requirements
Participate in daily team meetings to strategize on open and upcoming positions, and drive accountability on personal performance and team goals
Achieved 1000 billable hours within first year of employment
Individually generated over $400k in gross margin in candidate billing
Manage a weekly connect goal of 150 new and existing candidates
Assisted in training new hire internal employees under the guidelines of Robert Half processes
Enhance company culture as the Fun-Committee leader of our team by organizing holiday parties, team-building events, and themed quarterly blitzes to drive business
New Penn Financial, Boston, MA 2015 – 2016
Loan Processor
Processed, underwrote, and closed mortgage applications within corporate lending guidelines
Provided exceptionally noted customer service to mortgage loan applicants
Communicated extensively with diverse personnel and company contacts
Assembled required documentation for processing and underwriting on each transaction
Informed borrowers and related parties of loan options, market conditions, documents and other requirements needed to close the loan
Ordered appraisals, title commitments, FHA case numbers, and verifications of employment, mortgage, and rent
Acted as a liaison between mortgage consultants, clients and vendors
Appropriately maintained and secured highly confidential information and documents
First National Title & Escrow, Boston, MA 2014 – 2015
Vice President, Division Manager of Business Development
Opened and operated Boston office for First National Title & Escrow
Lead sales efforts throughout New England and built the company brand throughout the East Coast
Developed client relationships, and maintain accounts and client satisfaction
Facilitated training classes for mortgage lenders and realtors pertaining to industry regulations
Planned and hosted events to drive business and brand awareness
Recruited new talent for employment
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Arlington, MA 2012 – 2013
Loan Document Specialist
Supported one of the leading Mortgage Consultants in the entire company processing government, conforming and non-conforming loan products, including analyzing and validating data
Main contact point for the clients throughout their loan process, requesting and gathering all required documentation while ensuring a high level of customer service is consistently provided
Consistently met or surpassed high-volume goals
Appropriately maintained and secured highly confidential information and documents
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. through AppleOne Inc., Minneapolis, MN 2010 – 2011 Legal Process Specialist
Responsible for drafting, negotiating, and analyzing contract relationships in a broad range of risk and value amounts
Handled all Marketing/Events Agreements, Contingent Labor and Consulting Agreements, Human Resources Agreements, Office Equipment/Supplies Agreements
Updated and maintained internal database with agreement status and details
Acted as a liaison between vendors and Wells Fargo Executives to fully execute agreements
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Minneapolis, MN 2000 – 2004
Funding Department Purchase Clearing (2004)
Handled all incoming files/deficient loans; checked for accuracy and communicated with clients to obtain missing information
Faxed, matched and filed Purchase Clearing notices and confirmations
Managed relationships with clients to build a strong sense of partnership
Worked with clients to facilitate rapid issue resolution
Maintained inventory as well as prepared and sent all outgoing and incoming daily mail
Mortgage Loan Specialist III (2000 -2004)
Processed, underwrote, and closed mortgage applications within corporate lending guidelines
Provided exceptionally noted customer service to mortgage loan applicants
Communicated extensively with diverse personnel and company contacts
Acted as a liaison between mortgage consultants, clients and vendors
EDUCATION
Minneapolis Community College, Minneapolis, MN 2002-2004