General Manager, Recruiter, Human Resources

ERIC BARNES-MATHEWS

EXPERIENCED RECRUITER, HR SPECIALIST & BUSINESS LEADER

404-***-**** **************@*****.*** ATLANTA, GA SUMMARY

A dynamic, strategic, results-driven leader with 20 years of full life cycle recruiting experience, human resources knowledge, and multi-million-dollar business leadership resulting in the hiring hundreds of candidates and several successful businesses led. Highly organized with exceptional time management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments. Expert in utilizing advanced sourcing techniques to streamline processes and achieve organizational hiring goals. Dedicated to talent acquisition excellence, empowering teams and delivering substantial results. Exceptional communicator with a passion for leadership development and driving operational excellence through building high- performing teams and fostering collaboration in the workplace. SKILLS

Onboarding LinkedIn Recruiter ATS/HCM Microsoft Office Problem Solving Interpersonal Skills Project Management EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

General Manager, Recruiter & HR Manager at RH (Restoration Hardware) Atlanta, GA

September 2022 — June 2024

● Sourced and hired over 40 candidates throughout tenure including senior management and sales positions

● Conducted over 100 video and in-person interviews, resulting in an 85% offer acceptance rate

● Effectively recruited top tier talent by making connections digitally and by networking with competitive brands

● Successfully developed and led a high-performance team of over 35 people that achieved all key performance indicators through ongoing coaching and training

● Responsible for all operations including recruiting, hiring, education, and sales of $40 million business

● Established and maintained strong relationships with business partners to collaborate and identify new opportunities to drive growth Associate Manager, Recruiter & HR Manager at RH (Restoration Hardware) Atlanta, GA

February 2017 — September 2022

● Facilitated new employee orientations to foster a positive team attitude

● Maintained close contact with both clients and candidates to ensure both sides get timely and helpful feedback

● Conducted task analysis to create job duties and requirements for job openings

● Kept the company’s internal database updated through timely reports and assessments

● Conducted performance reviews that identified areas of improvement and led to increased employee satisfaction General Manager, Recruiter & HR Manager at Scoop NYC Atlanta, GA

December 2015 — June 2016

● Efficiently sourced and hired 5 specialists in a diverse market

● Oversaw all daily operational activities including customer service, operations, and sales

● Analyzed data to identify areas for improvement and developed strategies to increase hiring metrics

● Networked with local businesses to enhance brand awareness in a new and diverse market General Manager & Recruiter at Diesel

NYC & Atlanta, GA

October 2013 — November 2015

● Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems

● Promoted from the NYC Global Flagship to Atlanta by excelling in recruiting and leading a team of 75 people

● Collaborated with the corporate office to implement company-wide initiatives and best practices

● Established a client retention program that led to increased revenue and brand loyalty EDUCATION

Syracuse University Syracuse, NY

• SPHR Certification

• February 2025 – May 2025

Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA

• Business Administration, High School Degree

• August 2001 – May 2003

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