SHERRY MCCLOUD-ORTIZ

PEOPLE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

P 585-***-**** E adt0cg@r.postjobfree.com A Rochester, NY W Sherry Ortiz on Linkedin SUMMARY

KEY SKILLS

Passionate HR and People Ops professional, equity and diversity champion with 12+ years of experience in workforce development. Extensive knowledge in labor laws from 15 years in Local 1097 Union, serving 3 years on the executive board. Conducted hundreds of interviews and gave seminars in skills development.

• Labor law

• Performance assessments

• Community networking

• Group and individual instruction

• Talent management

• Workforce development

• Marketing

• Applicant Tracking Systems

• Contract Negotiation

• MS Office

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

• Union executive board member, 3

years

• Education/lobbying conferences, 3

years

• Rallied for employment legislation

• Delegate for Equal Pay for Women

• Campaigned for union rep

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

B.S. in Psychology

SUNY College at Brockport, 2006

Rochester, NY

A.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences

Monroe Community College, 2000

Rochester, NY

Training in Mediation, Fact-Finding,

Facilitation and Arbitration

Center for Dispute Settlement

EXPERIENCE

Jan 2022 – Current

Nesco Resource Rochester, NY Skilled Trades Recruiter o Collaborate with leaders to forecast hiring needs and department goals.

o Interview candidates using various interviewing methods and approaches.

o Operate and maintain applicant tracking (ATS) and candidate management systems (CMS).

o Develop recruiting strategies to source candidates and build a talent network.

Oct 2019 – March 2022

General Motors Rochester, NY Financial Trustee, Executive Board o Audited financial materials and procedures to spot errors, inefficiencies, or instances of misuse.

o Performed quality inspections and documented findings to promote accountability and identify potential efficiency opportunities. o Inspected account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions.

o Communicated audit progress and findings by providing information in status meetings and highlighting unresolved issues. o Represented union members and presented cases at Local and Statewide Council meetings.

Feb 2006 – Jan 2022

General Motors LLC Rochester, NY Union Laborer

o Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency in an industrial environment. Used Maximum System to manage data on parts and repairs.

Feb 2000 – March 2005

ABVI Goodwill Rochester, NY Workforce Instruction Developer o Coached, instructed, and supervised participating youths through collaborative efforts with like-minded, creative, and poised team members.

o Oversaw students ages 14 to 21 years aptitude and interest testing, reviewed results with job seekers, and presented suitable career alternatives.

o Notified employers and community organizations of workforce development programs and services. o Performed complete assessment of job seeker's education, skills, and work history to identify detrimental factors. o Taught job readiness, resume writing, and career search resources. o Presented skills development seminars for more than 300 people, resulting in improved task prioritization. o Coached, instructed, and supervised participating youths through collaborative efforts with like-minded, creative, and poised team members.

Jun 1999 – Feb 2000

YWCA Rochester Monroe County Rochester, NY Vocation Specialist o Engaged in vocational exploration to help clients identify work skills and aptitudes. o Counseled unemployed individuals to determine suitable vocational goals, interests, and aptitudes. o Attended job fairs and visited classrooms to provide a wide range of information to prospective job seekers. o Conducted ongoing placement assistance by preparing resumes and helping clients develop appropriate interviewing skills.

o Enhanced community outreach to bring in new candidates, highlight programs and meet targets. o Provided individualized counseling approaches based on socioeconomic status and cultural background. Apr 1998 – Jun 1999

Rochester Rehabilitation Center Rochester, NY Assistant Placement Specialist o Handled caseload of more than 300 clients.

o Customized vocational exploration activities to identify self-determined rehabilitation needs and goals. o Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided, and relevant correspondence.

Aug 1994 – Apr 1998

Action for a Better Community Inc. Rochester, NY Job Developer o Onboarded new consumers with developmental disabilities by entering employee information into systems. o Consulted with interdisciplinary teams to enhance coordination of care, establish medical clearance and determine the optimal timing of further interventions.

o Liaised with community partners to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. o Counseled clients one-on-one regarding their current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history.

o Developed Functional Behavioral Assessment and Positive Behavioral Intervention Plan to identify the cause of problem behavior, formulate strategies to address behavior, and teach new behavioral skills.

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