Monica Berron

410-***-****

**** *** ****** *********, ** 21211

adhkp3@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) May 2013

B.A. Media and Communications (GPA 3.3)

Minor English - Professional Writing and Web Development

Coursework

Scripting and Markup Languages, Desktop Publishing and the Web

Systems Analysis Methods, Web Design and Authoring

Technical Writing, Advanced Spanish

Computer Programming II, Intermediate Microsoft Excel

SPECIAL SKILLS

Video editing and interviewing skills using Final Cut Pro and iMovie

Sendouts Bullhorn, WAND, IQN, Outlook, ATS systems, Indeed, Monster, Career Builder, LinkedIn Recruiter, Microsoft Teams, GoToMeeting, Skype, Adobe PDF, Word, Excel, client candidate portals

Work with Adobe CS6, HTML5 and CSS3, Wordpress.com & Wordpress.org

Intermediate Spanish conversant and writer

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

A P Ventures LLC. Columbia, MD

FDA Recruiter March 2019-Present

Source appropriate candidates for FDA prestigious fellowships--- areas include data science, computer science, and IT project management (LinkedIn Recruiter, Monster, DICE, Indeed advertising)

Screen and Skype candidates before presenting to FDA stakeholders-- test for Korn Ferry competencies, scenario-based interview questions that match client needs

Review candidates with Project Manager and Recruitment Manager

Attend job fairs and conferences to recruit candidates, speak to students regarding their career goals

Complete marketing projects to outreach to out-of-state candidates and promote the federal IT brand

Submit approx. 3 candidates per month for the fellowships

Evaluate writing samples to ensure candidates are innovative and qualified

Created company Excel report on status of presented candidates for each contract year to deliver to client monthly

Update applicant tracking system on candidates’ status

Present new candidates to stakeholders onsite monthly

Additional duties

Source for internal APV positions in areas such as federal proposal writing, 508 compliance, full stack web development and instructional design

Screen and coordinate interview potential hires and collect evaluations from APV hiring managers (approx. 3 per position)

Accomplishments

Submitted one instructional systems design candidate to state bid

Developed Excel spreadsheet for Recruitment applicant tracking system CMMI audit

Developed Marketing spreadsheet for fellowship webinars, which resulted in two hires at FDA in 2020 after first trial with a university partner

Submitted 7 out of 6 required candidates for a federal job announcement, submitted 10 candidates for second announcement and 2 were hired

Received 4 offers from FDA for fellowship candidates, 21 submissions (Contract Year 2) 6 submissions (Contract Year 3), 1 started (2019)

Placed 7 candidates at A P Ventures for internal hire

Worked in conjunction with Project Manager to host first fellowship Go to Meeting for data science candidates at University of North Carolina, Charlotte. FDA employees attended to promote the fellowship. Followed up with interested and qualified candidates with screening, writing sample and resume review prior to FDA submission. Presented 3 candidates to client. 2 candidates hired.

Apollo Professional Solutions Inc. Glen Burnie, MD

Technical Recruiter / Account Manager July 2017-March 2019

•Manage two accounts in manufacturing, digital shipbuilding and biotech industries, consulting with MSPs, submitting qualified candidates, coordinating interviews, and onboarding new hires

•Confer with company FSO to ensure security clearances are met for hires prior to assignment

•Assigned ten requisitions a week throughout the United States for positions such as expeditor, buyer, lab technician, A&P mechanic, technical writer, technical illustrator, mechanical designer, mechanical engineer, recruiter, electronics technician, manufacturing engineer, case resolution specialist, occupational RN, SAP administrator, and PC/Desktop Support/ IT/Network Security technician, Systems Engineers, SAP Systems Engineers, Embedded Automation Systems Software Engineers, Engineering Technicians, Network Administrators, IT PMs, PMPs, subcontract administrators, Telecommunications technicians, PLC developers, FPGA electrical engineers, C++ Software Developers, Software Process Analysts, Engineering Planning (finance) and many more.

•Conduct proper submission and presentation of candidates to clients verifying education and skillset

•Complete remediation, training and performance improvement regarding current hires when necessary

•Attend supplier calls and weekly meetings with recruitment staff on open and hot jobs (Excel reports/PPT presentations/Skype Presentations/conference calls)

•Submit weekly Excel reports to clients on our submissions and onboard progress

•Continually source for 40 positions at a time

Accomplishments

2018 Sales Conference- Awarded for both performance growth effort and greatest increase in gross margin account management sales

Maintained annual sales for account when manager resigned: $300K, contractors had a 100% conversion rate to direct employees, increased billing $12K through personal sourcing and management

Took a new client from zero hires to $20K billing weekly after ten months

Avg. $2000 spread weekly as a recruiter alone

Technical Recruiter March 2015-July 2017

Deliver avg. $2500 in gross profit weekly

Maintain relationships with MSPs of clients

Provide biotechnical, manufacturing, design, and aerospace engineering talent to clients weekly

Arrange interviews with candidates, complete new hire paperwork for Apollo contractors, and ensure positive performance improvement

Metrics Team Lead: Determined metrics for overall company growth, which are now used to measure recruiter performance weekly

Wrote featured article in internal newsletter The Edge on our work with Maryland State

Highway and sourcing their 2014 Consultant of the Year

Write branch quarterly newsletter to current contractors on events, reminders, and news from their employers

Francesca’s Collections Annapolis, MD

Assistant Manager Jan 2015- March 2015

Develop associates and coach in the moment to deliver daily results

Approve payroll, schedule deliveries, manage inventory, serve as a right-hand to store manager

Deliver sales results with behaviors, product knowledge, and describing benefits

Soma Intimates Annapolis, MD

Sales Lead June 2014- Jan 2015

Monitor and calculate sales metrics daily, weekly, monthly for team. Maintain register, store security.

Continuously educate myself on product knowledge for loyal customers and my client book.

Deliver amazing personal service and fit women for intimate clothing including women with special breast health needs.

Coach associates on personal service and assist them in reaching personal/career goals.

Make $2000 in sales weekly, help management make monthly goal and bonus

Delivered 60K in sales overall for duration of employment.

Promoted from Sales Associate after 3 months

The Horizon Foundation Columbia, MD Communications Intern Sept 2013- January 2014

Edited and created seasonal e-newsletters, research notes on childhood obesity and access to healthcare

Posted social media for childhood obesity campaigns including live events

Contacted active members of Howard County to participate in our initiatives and support community initiatives with grants

Reason for leaving: End of internship and no job openings

UMBC Magazine Baltimore, MD

Freelancer and Archivist Apr 2011 – Jun 2012

• Conducted interviews with UMBC alumni in-person or over Skype or telephone

• Completed 70-page-outline of The Retriever Weekly by annual volume, a short outline on main historical topics, and a chronological staff list

Communicated with the Office of Institutional Advancement to create past Retriever Weekly staff alumni list, using Microsoft Excel, for first annual Retriever Weekly Reunion

Reason for leaving: Graduated and was a job only open to current students, no job openings.

Office for Academic and Pre-Professional Advising Baltimore, MD

Peer Adviser Aug 2011- Dec 2012

Facilitated information to students on probation and suspension

Managed multiple Google calendars for advisers and Excel lists of advisees

Prioritized emails, voicemails, walk-in inquiries about students’ academic issues based on urgency

Presented programs monthly on time management, personal responsibility, academic integrity, and study skills for approximately 20 students

Reason for leaving: Graduated and was a job only open to current students, no job openings.

PUBLICATIONS

Interview on my undergraduate research at Iowa State University (2012)

- Human Computer Interaction 3D Medical Device Project and Publication

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