Chelsea R. Breidenstein

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EDUCATION:

Master of Science in Education, Career & Technical Education, December 2010 Buffalo State College

Bachelor of Science in Health Education, May 2006

State University of New York College at Brockport

PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW:

Panasonic Solar North America (PSNA), Div. of Panasonic Corp. North America, Buffalo, NY 2019-Present

PSNA is a world leader in solar technology.

Recruitment and Training Specialist

Place top talent in Production and Manufacturing business areas, and train employees to improve knowledge and performance.

Talent Acquisition:

• Manages the recruitment and hiring process for high-volume manufacturing roles: developing sourcing strategies, and providing guidance on selecting candidates and making offers (ATS- Ascendify & Jobvite)

• Provides a high level of customer service in consulting with and guiding hiring managers to address comprehensive recruitment and staffing issues, policies and processes

• Utilities broad market knowledge to network creatively in order to build, manage and maintain a pipeline of qualified and diverse talent

• Remains current on HR and recruiting trends

• Recommends solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the recruiting life cycle

• In coordination with the Talent Acquisition Manager, positively brand Panasonic in the community

Talent Development:

• Coordinates and facilities employee onboarding initiatives including management of required documentation, coordinating with other teams on system needs and executing orientation elements

• Works closely with managers and supervisors to assess training needs and make recommendations on training programs designed to enhance employee knowledge and skills or to improve employee performance

• Designs, develops, implements and delivers training programs on a wide range of topics Edwards Vacuum, Part of the Atlas Copco Group, Sanborn, NY 2018-2019 Edwards is a Global Leader in Vacuum and Abatement systems. Recruitment and Development Specialist

Placed top talent in the following areas: Territory Sales, Inside Sales, Service Sales, Customer Care, Technical Support, Technicians, Senior Management, Warehouse Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, OEM Account Manager, Service Coordinators, and Business Process. Talent Acquisition:

• Collaborated with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and level-set expectation

• Determined selection criteria and sourced potential candidates through online channels

• Planned interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments and in-person interviews

• Assessed candidate information, including resumes and contact details, utilizing the Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS- Provitrac & SuccessFactors)

• Assisted in designing of job descriptions and interview questions that reflect each position’s requirements

• Led Employer branding initiatives

• Forecasted quarterly and annual hiring needs by department

• Stayed up to date with Industry trends to understand the needs of the HM and the qualifications of prospective employees

• Decreased time to hire by three weeks

• Provided regular reporting on recruitment

• Collaborated with the wider national/international HR team Talent Development:

• Analyzed and interpreted business requirements to identify gaps and recommended/delivered the most appropriate learning and development plans

• Developed training materials, learning interventions, operation manuals and guides, as required for internal programs and in conjunction with the HRM and Vacuum Technique Business Area & L&D Teams

• Organized and conducted training programs for improving common competencies of employees and leadership development programs

PUBLICATION:

• “LEAD THE WAY” A newsletter dedicated to spreading The Group’s (Atlas Copco) leading practices. Issue 16, May 2019

o Leading Practice #1: I was recognized for my successful use with LinkedIn Recruiter- Aggressive brand and job promotion.

BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York/HealthNow New York, Buffalo, NY 2014-2018 BCBS of WNY is the leading consumer healthcare brand in the country. Recruiter I/Talent Advisor, January 2016-November 2018 Placed top talent in the following areas: General Management, Operations, Network Operations, Corporate Relations, Corporate Fulfillment Center Operations, Administrative positions, Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Claims, Health and Wellness Program, IT Infrastructure Operations, Billing and Eligibility, and Employee Benefits and Health.

• Managed full cycle recruitment process from the creation of job postings, sourcing campaigns, marketing/event planning, attending job fairs, screening candidates, interviewing as needed, making candidate recommendations to managers, review reference feedback, and extended offers of employment (ATS- IBM BrassRing)

• Involved in the candidate selection process including conducting behavioral based interviews

• Determined the best fit candidates through use of variety of tools (Predictive Index-Certified, WorkPlace Big Five Profile 4.0 etc.)

• Proactively fostered continuous networking both internally and externally, and maintained ongoing recruitment efforts to include job fairs, community events and the development of new local relationships

• Collaborated with colleagues in the development of internal and external recruitment process

• Supported and effectively communicated with hiring managers

• Tracked and maintained recruitment analytics

• Consistently met and/or exceeded recruitment goals

• Provided a community presence through attendance at local colleges and job fairs Customer Service Representative, BlueCard Department, September 2014-January 2016

• Responded to and resolved inquiries from subscribers, members, providers, facilities, and other Blues plans across the nation in a professional, polite, and efficient manner

• Maintained confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations AWARDS:

• TIPPER Best in Class, August 24, 2016 and May 20, 2015

• KUDOS Employee of the Month, February 2015

Erie Community College (ECC), Instructor of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation- North Campus, Williamsville, NY August 2011-August 2014 ECC Offers more than 100 associate degree, certificate, joint, and online programs, and is committed to giving high quality, affordable education, along with services that support the needs of a diverse student body.

• Taught undergraduate courses in Health Education and Promotions including: Health and Wellness Professions, Health Education, Drug Use and Abuse, Personal Health, Current Issues in Health, and Physical Fitness

• Created and implemented lesson plans, prepared and graded tests, worksheets, projects and other forms of assessments to evaluate students

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