Operations Specialist Vice President

Brittany Smith Cell: 203-***-****

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*** ****** **** *****, *******, CT

LinkedIn: @brittany-smith-963ba2bb

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To secure employment with a reputable company, where I can utilize my skills, business background, expertise in sourcing, selection, behavioral interviewing, and relationship management and strong communication skills. EDUCATIONAL TRAINING

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Bachelors in Urban and Community Planning, May 2018 Masters in Human Resource Management, May 2022

People Operations Specialist

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health August 2019 to September 2021 Manage all aspects of the HR function, including the development of recruitment, hiring, and training of staff, benefits, initiatives, establishing policies and procedures, performance evaluation and appraisals, conflict resolution, grievances, and motivation of employees Initiated, engaged, and facilitated dialogue related to diversity, equity, and inclusion topics with the leadership team and workforce. Participated in launching the implementation of strategic goals to create a local DEI committee that is aligned with Devereux’s DEI strategic goals. Increased a more diversified workforce from 5.71% African Americans workforce to an 8.57% African American workforce within 10 months and increased diversity overall by 15% Scheduling orientation for new hires, maintaining and updating human resources documents, such as organizational charts, employee handbooks, and intranet (internal website) Facilitated all aspects of the pre-hire screening process including drug screen, background, references, DMV Check, CPS/DCF, FACIS, NYSEL, State Fingerprints, Federal Fingerprints, Streamline Drafted letters for offers, changes, termination, and severance paperwork. Created, maintained, and updated employee files and appropriate spreadsheets WORK EXPERIENCE

Executive Recruiter

Daversa Partners September 2021 to Present

Managed full life cycle recruitment process for C-Suite Executives for disruptive tech companies in the industry

Secured leadership teams for consumer and enterprise tech businesses including League Inc, CommonSense Media, Chiper, IronMan, and ZipRecruiter Built solid relationships with tech companies and served as an Executive Consultant for hiring managers of Fortune 500 companies

Conducted on-site and offsite client meetings with clients that resulted in a personalized approach to solving their business needs

Excellent knowledge of area of expertise in Talent and Human Resource Leaders Conducted searches for candidates utilizing a variety of databases and networking to find the most qualified candidates for each project

Identified, prescreened, and prepared candidates for the interview process with each client. In 11 months, added 2500 new, qualified candidates to the health-tech research build out ACHIEVEMENTS

UCONN Hall of Fame Recipient - Vice President of Talent Management for UConn Graduate Consulting - Human Resources Leadership Forum of Southern New England, Personal Success Award Recipient - African American Affairs Academic Excellence Recipient - Girls Inc. Strong, Smart & Bold Youth Recipient

- 1st Runner-Up Meriden Black Expo Teen Ambassador - NAACP Vice President Youth Member Student Board Member - United Way of Meriden and Wallingford - UCONN Cares Waterbury Campus Scholarship, Exchange Club Award, Martin Luther King Memorial Scholarship, Dr. Lawrence J. Shea Scholarship, Top Academic Achiever - Member – Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) Agency Recruiter

Adecco April 2014 to August 2016

Recruited, advertised, created job requisitions, written job descriptions, attended job fairs, phone- screened applicants, scheduled interviews, conducted in-person interviews, completed reference checks, made job offers, coordinated background checks, and drug tests, onboarded new hires, conducting new hire orientation, added new hire employees into ADP Workforce Makes initial candidate contact and builds relationships/networks with prospects with the primary focus on lead generation and screening to develop their interest level and suitability for company opportunities

Manages applicant tracking system, and maintains accurate candidate documentation to ensure legal compliance with employment practices, policies, and procedures. Build a network of top talent, and assesses candidates to gauge talent alignment for a specific role and or program area

Human Resource Recruiter

Mid State Arc August 2016 to May 2018

Determined applicant qualifications for developmentally disabled individuals by interviewing applicants; analyzing responses; verifying references; comparing qualifications to job requirements Maintained good relationships with all candidates, employees, Directors, Case Managers, Behavioral Technicians, Social Workers, Paraprofessionals, and Direct Support Workers Placed and assigned employees at residential programs, DSO programs, and individualized services programs

Oversaw the Training Coordinator and helped with the development and implementation of training programs

Senior Recruiter

Delta T Group July 2018 to August 2019

Oversee all staffing needs and operations for school districts and mental health organizations serving developmentally disabled individuals

Support candidate screening and hiring processes for Human Service, Social Work, Administrative and Behavioral positions

Develop work schedules by allocating employees in shifts and positions in multiple school districts around Connecticut

Recognized by management for skills in building and maintaining community and corporate clients relationships

Built applicant pool by researching and contacting community services, colleges, and media, and comparing qualifications to job requirements, assisting in the onboarding process.

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