Abigail Foster
Senior Driver Recruiter- Owner FosterTrucking/Limo
Altoona, IA 50009
*******.******@*****.***
Young professional seeking employment opportunities. Recruiter / Human Resources / Talent Sourcing/ Motivated and ready to work.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Owner
Foster Trucking/Limo - Altoona, IA
May 2017 to Present
• Bookkeeping
• Scheduling Bookings
• Driver Hiring
• Customer Service
• Maintain Vehicles
• Maintain/monitor log compliance
• Maintain DOT drug testing compliance
Senior Driver Recruiter
Ruan - Des Moines, IA
December 2018 to May 2020
• Work with hiring managers to recruit/hire for Class A CDL truck drivers (flatbed/local/regional)
• Recruit/Hire for HR Operation Support Positions across the country
• Complete phone screenings for all candidates
• Support Human Resources with driver needs
• Screen /test candidates to ensure all hiring qualifications are met.
• Employment Verifications
• Develop Marketing and recruiting plans for all hiring needs
• Support New Business Start-ups with hiring
• Travel to support operations with hiring
• Attend/host job fairs to maintain networking in the industry.
• Support drivers through Covid19 lay offs
• Train new staff on DOT regulations and driver hiring qualifications.
• Answer daily hotline calls for driver support
Driver Recruiting Admin
RUAN
December 2017 to December 2018
• Billing for the Department
• Verification of employment
• Process short term and long-term lease drivers
• Assist on hotline phone calls
• Manage department needs when they arise
• Manage Bonus payouts for drivers across the US
• Process litigation file request
• Manage department credit card/Balance for billing
• Manage all department email boxes/Disperse mail to appropriate party Recruitment Talent and Development Coordinator
Easter Seals of Iowa - Des Moines, IA
August 2016 to December 2017
• Determine Development needs for the organization
• Recruit Agency Team Members
• Develop Opportunities for personal skill development
• Onboard new team members
• Organize/develop professional development schedules
• Represent Easter Seals in meetings/community gatherings
• Active Member in Recruitment and Retention internal team
• Represent Easter Seals at job fairs
• Develop relationships with colleges/career centers
• Support Internship opportunities and scheduling
• Support agency in all IT needs/first point of contact with vendors
• Assist at agency development events
• Active Participant on agency Wellness Team
Program and Support Specialist/Case Management & QA Easter Seals of Iowa
November 2014 to November 2016
• Support and maintain request for Case Management Tasks
• Provide phone relief for Admin Assistant/Cover PTO Time
• Greet and direct visitors at front Admin desk
• Complete file audits for Medicaid/complete audit request
• Track and identify incident reports/ report incidents to the correct funders
• Point of contact for QA within the organization
• Process data into the database
• Create and maintain tracking spreadsheets and files for Case Management/HR
• Create and track agency QA surveys and results
• Create department check request for accounting
• Take minutes at meetings/disperse to team members
• Assist at agency development events
Program and Support Specialist/Camping and Recreation Easter Seals of Iowa
May 2012 to November 2014
• Design Camping and Recreation applications each year and disperse to mailing list
• Process all applications for programs by data entry into database system within time of deadline for summer season
• Complete all tasks and projects requested by Program Director (all flyers/communications to guardians and clients)
• Maintain all spreadsheets and files for recreational programs
• Answer incoming calls about Recreational and AT programs
• Assist AT center with equipment rentals ( tracking sheets and applications)
• Give tours of the facility to guest looking to join the program
• Take minutes at meetings
• Prepare documents and mailing information for Recreational programs
• Provide basic clerical support for surrounding departments
• Assist at agency development events
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Comprehensive Systems Inc
2010 to 2012
• Provide direct care to adults in an HCBS setting to ensure that they have opportunities to be independent in their communities.
• Transport clients to community outings
• Assist clients in their homes to learn skills of independence
• Provide support by passing medications to clients within med time frames( Med Manager) Education
Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies/Family Services University of Northern Iowa
May 2012
Skills
• RECRUITMENT (4 years)
• SCHEDULING (3 years)
• ONBOARDING (2 years)
• HR Sourcing
• Talent Acquisition
• Human Resources
• Flatbed
• Computer Networking
• Microsoft/ Excel /Outlook
• Tenstreet/ Drug and Alcohol Testing Sites for DOT Links
http://www.linkedin.com/in/abby-foster-8bba3b1aa
Awards
Extra Mile Award
December 2019
Received for outstanding operational support from Leadership Team King Pin Award
August 2019
Received for new business start up success- hired 97 class A CDL drivers within a 3 month start up on new business account.
Additional Information
Skills
• Planning/Organization
• Critical Thinker
• Adaptability
• Professionalism
• Onboarding
• Recruitment
• Retention
• Scheduling
• Microsoft Programs
• Time Management
• Administrative Experience
• Strong communication skills