SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Seasoned recruiter, skilled in today’s most effective hiring strategies
Experienced in directing the entire chain of new employee acquisition, from sourcing positions to making hires
Recognized for being highly adaptive to changing environments; assisting in training during major software shifts
Experience as part of a high-energy, team-oriented environment and the self-direction to work independently
SKILLS
General Business/Office Skills: Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Windows 10, 8, etc., Social Media (Facebook, Linkedin, Indeed)
Specialized Software: Kenexa/Provcareers ATS, Taleo PC Recruiter, Lawson/Provconnect, Ultipro ATS
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Recruiter, Jeff Harris and Associates
September 26, 2022-Present
Responsibilities:
Conducting searches to fulfill job orders for executive search company, primarily Directors of Nursing for long term care facilities, CCRCs, Assisted Living facilities. Cold calling, screening, presenting to hiring managers, negotiating compensation.
Recruiter, Tenet Health /Contractor July 11, 2022-September 1, 2022
Responsibilities:
Recruited RNs, Technicians, Supply Chain, Sterile Processing, Central Services for four hospitals in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Posted positions, recommended candidates, sourced applicants, presented offers. Used Taleo ATS.
Recruiter, LA Care Contractor March 27, 2022-July 10, 2022
Responsibilities:
Recruited and sourced RNs, LCSWs, LMFTs for Health and Social Services Positions, data analysis positions, pharmacists, utilization management reviewers, case managers, behavioral health professions, substance abuse professionals, clinical quality analysts. Screened, presented, evaluated applicants, Recommended candidates to hiring managers, calculated compensation, presented offers. Used Success Factors ATS.Prepared reports weekly.
Recruiter United Health Care/Contractor September 13, 2021-March 25, 2022
Responsibilities:
Recruited RNs, LCSWs, LMFTs for Health and Social Services Positions, data analysis positions, pharmacists, utilization management reviewers, behavioral health professions, substance abuse professionals, clinical quality analysts. Screened, presented, evaluated applicants, Recommended candidates to hiring managers, calculated compensation, presented offers. Used Taleo applicant tracking system, Salesforce, Modern Hire tools. Attended meetings weekly, monthly.
Recruiter Heluna Health/Ajilon Staffing August 1, 2020-May 24, 2021
Responsibilities:
Recruited Contact Tracers, Epidemiologists, Homeless Outreach Team members, Community Health workers and Site Monitors for multiple Project Room Key locations throughout California. Collaborated with hiring managers, government agencies, HR Business Partners
to fill critical roles related to Covid-19 and Persons Experiencing Homelessness. Screened, presented, recommended candidates based on education, experience and commitment to working with underserved persons. Used Ultipro applicant tracking and HR system participated in biweekly HR meetings, monthly CEO meetings. Handled high volume positions,
Recruiter Acuity Eye Group Oct. 19, 2019-April 24, 2020
Responsibilities:
Recruited all staff excluding physicians for chain of 50 eye care clinics throughout California. Hired regional and site manager., Stabilized regions experiencing staff and management shortages. Hired nurse practitioners, surgical technicians, nurse anesthetists. Was laid off due to Covid 19, closure of most of clinic sites.
Recruiter Randstad Health for QTC (contract) July 8, 2019-Oct. 12, 2019
Recruiter(Sourcing)]TeamHealth (contract) May 21, 2018-Jan 8, 2019
Recruiter] Mynela Staffing/AltaMed (contract) Oct. 18 2017-Jan 19, 2018
Recruiter CHA Hollywood Presbyterian MC (contract} May 22, 2017 -Sep, 9 2017
Recruiter California Rehabilitation Institute (contract} Jan. 5, 2017 -Feb. 2017
Recruiter Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center Feb 20, 2006-Jan 6,2017
Responsibilities:
Recruited nurses, nurse managers, chief nursing officers, clinical directors, regional directors of managed care, directors of clinical outcomes, director of hospice and palliative care, stroke center directors, nurse educators, and all management positions for cardiac care, emergency care and bariatric surgery for Providence medical centers, clinics, regional offices and long term care facilities in Southern California.
Handled all ATS {Kenexa, Taleo Enterprise} issues for recruiters, hiring managers and applicants at all five Providence Medical Centers in California. Teamed with HRIS to adapt ATS to generate detailed daily reports.
Sourced, recruited and interviewed applicants for all positions from new grad nurses to director of Dick Clark Stroke Center. Utilized sourcing tools {LinkedIn, Indeed} social media {Facebook, Craigslist} and affinity sites of specific specialties and professions. Joined professional associations and networked for referrals. Maintained contact relationships for continuing sourcing.
Extended offers, made salary recommendations and screened applicants. Worked with unions on salary recommendations for CBA positions, dealing with nine separate union contracts covering six Providence sites in Southern California.
Worked with hiring managers, clinical education and HR strategic partners to anticipate staffing needs and to create new positions in nursing management.
Trained hiring managers and applicants in the use of the applicant tracking system.
Generated Reports for management and Human Resources.
Provided representation for Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center and Providence Health and Systems at job fairs, symposia, career events and open house events at Providence facilities in Southern California. Attended job fairs at universities in California.
Accomplishments:
Transitioned in 2013 to recruiting non-nursing, allied, ancillary and management positions for all five Providence California Hospitals and the Regional Business Office.
Participated in the selection of applicant tracking systems (Kenexa, Taleo) and in subsequent alpha and beta testing of Kenexa upgrades.
Recruiter Jeff Harris and Associates Mar 2004 - Feb 2006
Responsibilities:
Independently recruited management, clinical, sales and administrative staff for long term care, acute care and assisted living facilities.
Provided marketing through networking, conventions, professional organizations and cold calling.
Sourced and recruited applicants, checked references, professional credentials and education.
Established contracts, negotiated salaries, relocation assistance, sign-on bonuses and benefits.
Recruiter DNA Search February 2000 - March 2004
Responsibilities:
Sourced and recruited qualified nurse managers, directors of nursing, case managers, MDS coordinators, administrators, regional management and marketing staff for long term care, acute care and senior living facilities.
Negotiated and established contracts with major national long-term care corporations and filled locations in many states.
Trained recruiters in the use of applicant tracking and applicant database systems
Accomplishments:
Worked entirely on commission, and remained one of DNA’s top 3 billers during my time at the company, billing over $600,000 dollars between 2002 and 2004 alone.
EDUCATION
University of Denver Denver, CO
Bachelor of Arts
Mass Communications Major
Political Science/International Relations Minor
Philadelphia College of Art Philadelphia, PA
Fine Arts Major
(attended one year)
Hawthorne High School Hawthorne, NJ
High School Diploma
INTERESTS AND OTHER EXPERIENCE
Volunteered in several organizations and was cited by Mayor Tom Bradley as Volunteer of the Year for work in children’s art programs.
Volunteered in the office of councilman Richard Alatorre, working with my neighborhood association to create and pass a neighborhood-specific plan pertaining to residential zoning and preservation of open space.
During college, worked three years as the assistant to the bureau chief of the New York Times Rocky Mountain Bureau, where I researched issues, prepared expense reports and covered the office when the bureau chief traveled.
Represented various fancy food brokers in New York and Los Angeles, from selling to hotels, restaurants and retail stores. Clients included Sheraton Hotels, Hilton Hotels, Helmsley Hotels, Duty Free Shops, Bloomingdales, Macy’s, Gelson’s, Bloomingdales and Cost Plus.