Recruiter and Event planner
Resume:
Wendy Nash Vlissides
*** ********* **., ***** *****, VA 22066
Objective: Senior Recruiter with 10+ years of experience in sourcing and hiring top talent for government, civilian and other diverse industry organizations. Skilled in full-cycle recruiting, key accounts management, and high-volume recruiting through, robust recruiting strategies, social media networking, and event/career fair organization while juggling multiple requisitions and 10+ accounts at one time.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science, University of Maryland University College
Work Experience:
Sr. Recruiter and Event Planner
New World Title and Escrow (family owned) Jun 2013 - Present (on-call)
Full life cycle recruiting for multiple branch personnel such as Loan Processing Officers, Closers, Escrow Coordinators, Sales Manager, Marketing Assistant etc.
Recruited and interviewed applicants and ensure their appropriate skill-set
Provided career counseling in areas of interviewing, resume formation, and follow-up.
Used a combination of direct and passive sourcing techniques to develop a pipeline of candidates and screen them based on hiring profiles.
Sourced, screened, qualified, interviewed and hired qualified candidates.
Used a variety of methods for candidate development including Internet, niche sites, employee referrals, military outreach and networking.
Worked with a variety of vendors to plan company events and increase moral.
Senior Technical Recruiter
The Stratagem Group Jun 2014 - Sep 2014 (contract)
Full life cycle recruiting for cleared personnel such as Senior Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, Java Developers, Network Engineers, Developers, Enterprise Architects etc.
Worked with various hiring managers to conduct one-on-one meetings for the purpose of providing solutions to our clients and building on existing client relationships.
Recruited and interviewed applicants and ensure their appropriate skill-set
Provided career counseling in areas of interviewing, resume formation, and follow-up.
Used a combination of direct and passive sourcing techniques to develop a pipeline of candidates and screen them based on hiring profiles.
Sourced, screened, qualified, interviewed and hired qualified candidates.
Managed multiple requisitions at once.
Used a variety of methods for candidate development including Internet, niche sites, employee referrals, military outreach and networking.
Recruiting and Sourcing Specialist Oct 2012-July 2013 (contract)
L3 Communications
Performed advanced sourcing, utilizing social media, internet and database mining. Develop relationships with professional organizations, colleges, military organizations and community agencies to identify and recruit a diverse population of candidates for all positions.
Utilized knowledge of multiple recruiting sources to identify, screen, attract and target top talent by leveraging the use of technology.
Provided additional staffing assistance, as requested, and shared viable candidates with recruiters.
Assisted with planning job fairs, open houses, and college recruiting events, as well as representing Client at the events.
Partnered with recruiters to generate ideas, leverage resources, and share information that facilitates an effective, high-volume, and high-quality search process depended on needs.
Senior Technical Recruiter May 2006-July 2009
L3 Communications/Formerly Titan Group
Developed and executed all recruiting strategies and operations, within an assigned region, to ensure an ongoing pool of available and qualified candidates to meet the hiring needs.
Developed specific recruiting strategies to build an ongoing, ready pipeline of qualified candidates to meet the company's hiring needs at all times.
Attended all group meetings and present strategies and ideas for expanding hiring needs.
Constantly reviewed and strategized with groups on open reports, upcoming new account needs, and replacement personnel needs.
Worked with Director - Field Recruiting and other Regional Recruiters to develop and maintain a "Recruiting Toolbox" of ideas, flyers, brochures, and methods that can be modified and adapted to each hiring need and region as appropriate. I
Provided support and assistance to staff within region in managing applicant tracking within the automated applicant tracking system, as well as managing specific areas of ATS related to recruiting activities (i.e., posting job openings, etc.)
Administered recruiting measures and provide analysis and recommendations for adjusting techniques and strategies to meet targets. Includes completing weekly or monthly reports on hiring, effectiveness of recruiting sources.
Assist with in-branch hiring activities on a planned or periodic 'as needed' basis, by holding on-site hiring events, and assisting in interviewing and hiring process during peak times, or for special hiring.
Lead/Sr. Technical Recruiter Aug 2003-Sep 2005
Volt Information Sciences
Primarily responsible for effectively meeting the temporary help and/or training needs of VOLT WORK FORCE SOLTUIONS clients.
Delivered high quality service to the customer and temporary employees by matching the skills of temporaries to customer needs.
Developed and retained business by providing outstanding customer service.
Performed a variety of administrative tasks that support the overall mission of quality service and performance.
Obtained detailed assignment information from the customer and utilize it to provide effective customer service and ensure orders are filled with quality placements.
Implemented and supervised company quality standards, including the Performance Selection System (PSS) program, for all services rendered.
Customized or enhanced recruiting, training, recognition and retention programs to ensure optimum customer service.
Presented e-solutions, HR Services, Payrolling, Assessments, Training and other service offerings to the client in order to further secure business opportunities.
Conducted regular meetings with the client to ensure strong communications.
Monitored and addressed personnel issues and concerns quickly and effectively, escalate issues to management as needed.
Implemented company collection policies and procedures and act as liaison with the Credit and Collections Department to resolve issues. Complete and maintain company reports to log individual and client location sales/service activity.
Scheduled, check-in and provided pre-assignment orientation to all temporary employees.
Corporate Recruiter/Human Resources Spec Oct 2002-June 2003
Bank of Hawaii
Recruited for branch locations in the Pacific to include all Hawaiian islands.
Recruited for branch and small business employees across assigned islands.
Recruited for roles to include; Client Relationship Consultants (Teller/Banker), Small business Specialists and branch leadership.
Supported key markets and was responsible for driving talent strategies and building relationships with hiring leaders.
Leveraged reporting, data and dashboards to analyze performance and identify opportunities to improve recruiting strategies.
Sourced for roles using sourcing tools to attract top talent such as, Indeed, LinkedIn, Monster, referrals and job fairs.
Recruiter/Human Resources Specialist Nov 1999-Oct 2001
Volt Information Sciences
Primarily responsible for effectively meeting the temporary help and/or training needs of VOLT WORK FORCE SOLTUIONS clients.
Delivered high quality service to the customer and temporary employees by matching the skills of temporaries to customer needs.
Developed and retained business by providing outstanding customer service.
Performed a variety of administrative tasks that support the overall mission of quality service and performance.
Obtained detailed assignment information from the customer and utilize it to provide effective customer service and ensure orders are filled with quality placements.
Implemented and supervised company quality standards, including the Performance Selection System (PSS) program, for all services rendered.
Customized or enhanced recruiting, training, recognition and retention programs to ensure optimum customer service.
Presented e-solutions, HR Services, Payrolling, Assessments, Training and other service offerings to the client in order to further secure business opportunities.
Conducted regular meetings with the client to ensure strong communications.
Monitored and addressed personnel issues and concerns quickly and effectively, escalate issues to management as needed.
Implemented company collection policies and procedures and act as liaison with the Credit and Collections Department to resolve issues. Complete and maintain company reports to log individual and client location sales/service activity.
Scheduled, check-in and provided pre-assignment orientation to all temporary employees.
SRA Signals Intelligence Analyst Apr 1994-Apr 1998
United States Air Force
Clearance: Previously held a TS/SCI Lifestyle Poly
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