ALEXANDRA R. FORD

SENIOR TALENT ACQUISITION ADVISOR

HUMAN RESOURCES/CAREER SERVICES

California (REMOTE- United States) 661-***-****

adzk6t@r.postjobfree.com · https://www.linkedin.com/in/alliancealexford/

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Highly motivated, professional recruiter candidate. Experienced in the realm of job development, business development, marketing (inside/outside), job placement, job preparation, human resources, recruiting coordination, and vocational education. Seasoned talent acquisition professional with over 16 years of dedicated and thorough knowledge of human resources practices, full cycle recruiting, onboarding processes, candidate sourcing, staffing agency recruiting, job development, and vocational career specialist background. Effective communicator with an intermediate level of comprehension (reading/writing/speaking) in the Spanish language. Over five years of experience in supervision, training and management of recruiting and job placement staff. Proven success meeting departmental and organizational metrics, creating and exceeding key performance indicators.

SKILLS

Screening Processes

Talent Acquisition Strategies

Talent Management

Forecasting Employment Needs

Statistical Data Analysis

Performance Management Systems

Hiring Trends and Analysis

Exit Interviews and Processes

Negotiation Tactics

Knowledge of Candidates

Employee Referral Programs

Data Tracking Applications

Interviewing and Prescreening

Human Resources Department Processes

Constructive Feedback

Office Meetings

Behavior Modification

Career Assessments

Diversity Marketing

Job Fairs

Interview Skills Instruction

Employer Networking

Career Planning Presentations

Administrative Support

Calendar Maintenance

Team Meetings

Vocational Training

EXPERIENCE

2021 – PRESENT

SENIOR TALENT ACQUISITION ADVISOR, ALLIANCE SOURCE TESTING

Started with the company as a Recruiting Coordinator in April of 2021, worked in all aspects of administrative recruitment tasks, managing applications in the Applicant Tracking System (Paycom), as well as partnering with a variety of management in various department for staffing goals

Quickly promoted into a recruiter within two months of service to the company and began to fill and place various positions and assigned requisitions for the Alliance Stack Testing and Air Emissions departments

As of October 2021, promoted to Senior Recruiter, and efficiently trained new hire recruiter and new hire human resources coordinator staff for various site locations

Continued to perform high-level full cycle recruiting including managing the placement of staff for the 25 locations all over the United States

Focused on headhunting for Engineering, Project Management, Technical Writing, and Data Quality roles amongst other niche positions in the industry

Proficiency in the applicant tracking system UKG (UltiPro)

2013-2021

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF CAREER SERVICES, UEI COLLEGE

Executed excellence in the role of a Career Services Specialist, ranking top placement specialist out of all campus locations in 2013-2014, proceeded to train into the role of Associate Director of Career Services managing staff of eight career services representatives, then promoted to Director of Career Services in August of 2016 lead the department to meet and exceed minimum placement bench requirements of 70% for (9) Vocational programs, met ACCSC (Accreditation Standards) lead the department during (5 Year) re-accreditation audit visit, most recently promoted to Senior Director of Career Services, responsible for the Bakersfield and Fresno campuses, and six other campus locations for the pacific region as assigned

Key Accomplishments:

Successfully exceeding program job placement goals, by diligently building client relationships with local clinics, and companies and maintaining excellent bonds and professionalism standards with students and graduates in the medical assistant program, heavy outside/inside sales techniques including high volume of cold calling, in person client visits, and campus tours for various client companies

Preparing students for interview and job placement opportunities with vigorous independent training and coaching on all aspects of job search, interview questions and answers, and overall employment etiquette, providing the utmost in services including resume creation

2012-2013

HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR, CALIFORNIA MENTOR NETWORK

Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.

Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees.

Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.

Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness.

Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.

Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry and general HR tasks.

Supported human resources staff with new hire orientations and monthly departmental meetings.

Conducted background checks on candidates by obtaining information from law enforcement officials, previous employers, and references.

2011-2012

HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITER (CONTRACT), halliburton

Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.

Conducted multiple yearly recruiting events to grow passive talent pipeline to prepare for future hiring needs.

Helped set up medical, dental and life insurance benefits to facilitate employee on-boarding process.

Worked on special HR projects to promote and enhance services offered.

Guided candidate recruitment and selection to create and drive workforce in alignment with company diversity and inclusion goals.

Recruited talented, diverse, and qualified candidates for employment.

Maintained thorough understanding and knowledge of hiring practices, recruitment strategies and staffing industry trends.

Developed tools to help individual departments and business units achieve goals in fostering culture of diversity and inclusion.

Collaborated with HR director to develop and integrate workforce planning, analysis and solutions.

Created internal posting and advertisements while overseeing employment website.

Managed full cycle recruiting process for applicants to promote smooth and positive onboarding experience.

Conducted candidate interviews and performed background checks and verification.

Leveraged creative sourcing techniques to find passive candidates and screened resumes and interviewed qualified individuals.

Developed and deepened relationships with college campus representatives to meet with graduating seniors for recruitment.

Oversaw and managed on-boarding processes and programs to successfully integrate new, transferred and promoted employees.

Liaised with hiring managers to develop and implement strategies to source and recruit top talent.

Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.

2009-2011

JOB DEVELOPER-GOODWILL INDUSTRIES (JOB DEVELOPMENT CENTER)

Assisted individuals with addressing disabilities and developing career plans.

Coordinated community resources and secured referrals.

Liaised with community partners to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Evaluated diagnostic data to determine eligibility and needed services.

Customized vocational exploration activities to identify self-determined rehabilitation needs and goals.

Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence.

Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.

Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.

2007-2009

STAFFING MANAGER-ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL (OFFICE TEAM)

Recruited and hired employees for a multitude of position titles.

Developed marketing strategies to generate leads.

Reviewed applications and resumes to support hiring activities.

Wrote and posted job descriptions on various internal job boards.

Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.

Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.

Supported market expansion initiatives while implementing process improvements to execute demand analysis and drive bottom-line growth.

Collaborated with manager to determine department's short and long-term hiring needs.

Managed applicant tracking system (ATS) database by entering, updating and maintaining candidate contact details, resumes and supporting documentation.

Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.

EDUCATION

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL

Ms3 Program (Math & Science Academy 4 Years)

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