Member Team Editorial Assistant
Resume:
ROXANNE SQUIRES
Sacramento, CA
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SUMMARY
Versatile, motivated, and diplomatic communications professional offering four years of progressive writing and editing experience as well as a year of high-volume sourcing, staffing, and recruiting experience SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
NELSON & ASSOCIATES
Sacramento, CA
Sourcing Recruiter Interim Recruiting Manager 03/2021 to 05/2022
• Sourced, interviewed, and placed top candidates for various entry-to-senior level roles in accounting and finance, human resources, office administration, and engineering
• Utilized Boolean search, applied sourcing strategies to connect with talent via LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, eRecruit, ATS, etc.
• Partnered and collaborated with hiring managers to identify and place top candidates in contract, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire roles; evaluated candidates based on overall merit, goals, and culture that would qualify as a long-term fit for clients
• Met or exceeded branch’s placement/revenue goals; developed pipeline connecting with 15+ active and qualified candidates weekly as well as maintaining an average of two to four placements weekly
• Built and maintained positive, long-lasting relationships with candidates via consistent communication and active listening; worked as a liaison between firm, client, and candidate
• Completed onboarding and offboarding for contract and temp-to-hire candidates (I9 verification, background checks, drug screening, timekeeping, temp-to-hire conversions, completion and/or termination of contract, etc.) CHRISTISON COMPANY
Pleasanton, CA
Assistant Manager 05/2019 to 03/2020
• Provided direct support to property manager on portfolio of 20+ commercial and residential properties
• Completed all daily administrative tasks and maintained internal/external communications
• Resolved internal and external conflicts between homeowners, board members, and vendors via effective communication and coordination of a 15-member team
• Received frequent positive feedback from clients for exceptional and prompt customer service; met and exceeded quarterly billing goals EMLEN MEDIA
San Rafael, CA
Editorial Intern Editorial Assistant Staff Writer 07/2017 to 04/2019
• Promoted from Editorial Intern to Staff Writer, to Editorial Assistant; directly supported and collaborated with managing editor
• Pitched stories and created original content focused on healthcare, education, prisons, sustainability, and architecture
• Authored 100+ articles feature and news articles to four digital publications (Correctional, Healthcare Construction + Operations, Green Building, and School Construction News) as well as two spotlight articles for two bi-monthly print publications (Correctional News and School Construction News magazine)
• Followed up on leads and evaluated sources; contacted various organizations, agencies, etc. to gather information and research
• Conducted interviews with various industry professionals, including surgeons, architects, government officials, etc.
• Proofread and edited final copies of contributor content for managing editor’s final review
• Uploaded, edited, reviewed, and posted articles via WordPress; developed SEO for each article
• Managed multiple social media accounts, scheduled daily posts via Hootsuite EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: Communication Studies, CSU Sacramento, Sacramento, CA 05/2023 Associate of Arts: Communication Studies, Las Positas College, Livermore, CA 12/2020
• 80 WPM typing speed
• Microsoft Office Expertise (Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Writing, proofreading, and editing
• Associated Press (AP) style knowledge
• Copywriting and editing
• Multimedia journalism (web, print, video, and podcast)
• Social media management
• SEO development
• High-volume sourcing, interviewing, and recruiting
• Placement and onboarding
• LinkedIn Recruiter, ZipRecruiter, Indeed, Hootsuite
• Advanced Boolean search
• High-volume cold calling and candidate outreach
• Talent assessment and acquisition
• Candidate/client relationship management
• Strong and effective interviewer
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
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