Darla Powell
Nacogdoches, Texas • 936-***-**** • **********@*****.*** • linkedin.com/in/darla-powell Talent Acquisition Specialist
Highly motivated professional with experience in recruitment, employee relations and performance management. Demonstrated ability to assess personnel needs and develop comprehensive recruitment strategies. Proven track record of success in training and developing new employees, leading to improved job satisfaction and retention. WORK EXPERIENCE
Randstad Sourceright • Nacogdoches, TEXAS • 07/2021 - Present Talent Acquisition Specialist
Recruiter
Dynamic Workforce Solutions • Nacogdoches, TEXAS • 12/2019 - 12/2020
Customer Service Representative
Allegiance Staffing • Irving, TX • 04/2018 - 04/2019 Sr Recruiter • Full-time
REQUISITION
MANAGEMENT
ATS, Attention to Detail,
Candidate Screening &
Scheduling, Communication
and listening skills, Employee
Orientation, Employee
Performance Reviews,
Microsoft Office, Multitasking,
RDO, Resume Building, RPO,
Service Delivery, Time
Management, Time Tracking
and Payroll Administration
EDUCATION
GED
Alabama Southern
Community College
Birmingham, AL
Coordinated interviews between clients and prospective employers while providing feedback on preparation techniques.
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Built and established working relationships with employers, program partners, and co-workers to maintain participant success.
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Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations governing job placement services provided by the organization.
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• Conducted reference or background checks on job applicants.
• Met with hiring managers to discuss requirements and specifications for candidates.
• Filled key vacancies with qualified candidates.
• Created successful recruiting process to meet organizational needs. Met monthly kpi's of 40 per month as well as special projects that could be 30-50 hires per project.
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• Reviewed resumes and other application materials to identify potential candidates. Reviewed resumes against job requirements and conducted initial phone interviews with applicants.
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• Maintained a high level of professionalism when dealing with difficult customers.
• Handled customer complaints and inquiries in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Provided exceptional customer service to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Resolved customer complaints promptly and efficiently. Participated in team meetings to discuss new ideas for improving the overall quality of customer service provided.
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Remained open to feedback from supervisor and peers to build and improve skill set.
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Tracked key metrics such as time-to-
ll rate, source e
fectiveness, cost per hire.
• Developed recruiting strategies to attract a diverse pool of quali ed applicants.
• Managed applicant tracking systems and other HRIS tools to ensure accurate data entry and reporting.
• Created job postings that accurately describe the position and attracted top talent.
• Implemented creative sourcing strategies such as social media campaigns to identify passive candidates.
• Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements and develop recruitment plans.
Dynamic Workforce Solutions • Nacogdoches, TEXAS • 10/2017 - 03/2018
Business Services Representative
Allegiance Staffing • Fort Worth, TEXAS • 05/2015 - 10/2017 Senior Recruiter
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative recruitment strategies, significantly enhancing the diversity of candidate pools and overall hiring success.
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Fostered strong relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders, leading to a collaborative recruitment environment that improved overall candidate experience.
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Maintained updated knowledge of industry regulations related to business operations.
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Developed and maintained customer relationships through proactive follow-up and communication.
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• Created or maintained database of customer accounts.
• Reviewed and revised sustainability for contracts or policies.
• Tracked key metrics such as time-to-fill rate, source effectiveness, cost per hire.
• Developed recruiting strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified applicants. Managed applicant tracking systems and other HRIS tools to ensure accurate data entry and reporting.
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• Conducted reference checks on potential employees. Assisted in developing training programs for new hires including orientation sessions.
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Participated in job fairs, conferences, career events, open houses to promote employer brand awareness.
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Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements and develop recruitment plans.
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