Alana Suiter
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Danville, CA 94526 925-***-****
Dynamic, forward-thinking full-cycle Senior Recruiter with seven years of experience collaborating with hiring managers and C-level executives in achieving recruiting and organizational goals. Passionate about growing teams and creating and driving recruiting strategy in a results-oriented, fast-paced environment. Strong leader and partner on executing fluid, agile roadmaps for our most important assets: PEOPLE. Evaluate growth strategies, staffing needs, interview techniques, and initiatives for current and future recruiting needs.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Woodruff-Sawyer & Co. San Francisco, CA
Talent Acquisition Manager (Contractor as of 2018) 12/2016 - Present
• Partner with senior management and functional business areas to develop staffing strategies and initiatives for current and future needs
• Manage the full cycle recruitment and selection program for Woodruff-Sawyer; create and execute recruiting plans for open positions
• Define and implement strategic talent acquisition initiatives for practices across organization
• Build a recruiting culture and talent pipeline by creating events that build candidate flow and increase senior leadership involvement in the recruiting process
• Recognize and identify recruiting challenges, providing creative talent solutions aligned with business needs
• Source passive and active candidates through LinkedIn, cold-calling, college campus recruiting and various brokerage and carrier meetings
• Utilize recruiting data and metrics to identify trends in the market and inform key decisions Human Resources Representative 01/2015 – 12/2016
• Managed the full cycle recruitment and selection program for WS; created and executed recruiting plans for open positions
• Consulted with managers regarding short and long-term recruitment plans to adequately ensure response to current and upcoming recruitment needs
• Oversaw the transition to Jobvite from Silkroad and led management trainings on effectively utilizing the applicant tracking system
• Developed recruitment strategy, including job posting optimization, recruitment campaign planning and talent planning
• Implemented college recruiting initiatives, attending career fairs, organizing offsite and onsite events, and developed working relationships with college placement offices
• Developed robust internship program, working with universities with risk management programs to build talent pool
• Managed relationships with recruitment agencies and staffing firms including the procurement and measurement process
• Assimilated new hires to Woodruff-Sawyer through new hire orientation and onboarding Human Resources Coordinator 05/2014– 01/2015
• Managed full life-cycle recruiting process including collaboration with managers on candidate qualifications and hiring approval process; sourcing and screening candidates, administering pre-employment testing, conducting reference checks, sending background checks, and negotiating offers
• Assimilated new hires to Woodruff-Sawyer through new hire orientation and onboarding
• Streamlined new and existing job descriptions organization-wide
• Processed and maintained personnel paperwork, recruiting database and HRIS system
• Managed 90 day new hire feedback process, engaging with management as needed Atrium Staffing San Francisco, CA
Executive Finance Recruiter 09/2013 – 06/2014
• Responsible for full-cycle recruitment from job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer letters, benefits presentations, salary negotiations, and orientations
• Recruited for positions such as Financial Analysts, Investment Bankers, Portfolio Analysts, Client Relationship Managers, Tax Consultants, Revenue Accountants, and Directors of Accounting
• Proactively solicited new business prospects through cold calling, networking, and referrals from clients
• Attended local meet-ups and networking events to meet potential finance candidates and make valuable professional connections
• Managed all client interactions and accounts through SalesForce EDUCATION
Saint Mary’s College of California Moraga, CA
Bachelor of Science in Psychology May 2012