Cheryl M. Palomino
Contact Information:
Email: ******.********@*****.***
Phone: 312-***-****
Skills & Abilities:
Results-Driven Lead/Recruiter (Virtual Recruiter/Talent Acquisition) with extensive professional experience and strong skills in the following areas:
Full Cycle Recruiting (Sourcing, Recruiting, Interviewing, and Staffing Permanent, Temporary, and Contract Employees)
Project Management
RPO
High Volume Recruiting
Candidate Assessments
Managing Data Tracking
External Vendor Management
Process Improvements
Networking Groups & Social Media
Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Access, Excel, Outlook), Intranet, Various Industry Software Programs, Citrix, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS Systems include Taleo, Phenom, Oracle, ICIMS, BrassRing, SuccessFactors, Avature, Powersuite, ADP, and Verve).
Experience:
Manpower Group
Talent Acquisition Lead
Comcast, Ricoh, TruGreen and ATI Materials
January 2021 to May 2025
Organized a team, assigned requisitions, managed recruiters, client-facing, forecasting, and planning.
Ensured all expectations and metrics were met and exceeded.
Trained and mentored recruiters.
Adjusted to accommodate the client’s ever-changing needs.
High Volume Recruiting.
Led a team of 20+ recruiters.
Helped to bring two teams to "exceed expectations."
Extensive use of BI and BI reporting.
Developed and implemented processes for each team.
Practiced proactive solutions to ensure healthy pipelines, provided market analysis, and found solutions that exceeded client expectations.
Engaged on social media platforms to develop partnerships and engagement.
ManpowerGroup
Recruiting Specialist
October 2015 to January 2021
Sourced, recruited, screened, interviewed, and assessed a high volume of candidates for exempt and non-exempt roles, exceeding the needs and expectations of the client.
Consistently met and exceeded metrics.
Maintained a daily schedule and practiced excellent time management skills.
Maintained a track record in the full cycle sourcing process in relation to the shortest time to fill requisitions company-wide.
Implemented staffing and recruiting processes, strategies, and solutions.
Maintained accurate candidate records and ensured ATS accuracy.
Proactively sought new avenues to attract candidates.
Developed and implemented RPO systems that increased recruitment productivity, customer service, and profit margins for clients.
Managed daily information/candidate data tracking, identified potential areas of improvement, provided information to the client as needed, resolved problems, participated in client meetings, and maintained a high level of customer retention and satisfaction.
Utilized excellent consultative skills and proven experience in all recruiting methods, including passive sourcing.
Strong project management and time skills.
Counseled employees related to policies, regulations, and standard operating procedures in place with the company.
Full cycle recruitment in sales, customer service, management, Account Executive, and various specialty roles, including strategic development and execution of programs for recruitment, retention, employee relations, staff development, internal training, as well as development of Human Resources systems, policies, and programs.
Responsible for all recruiting functions and OFCCP compliance issues.
Reviewed job descriptions and prepared job postings for manager review.
Sourced, interviewed, and hired professional candidates for exempt and non-exempt positions.
Scheduled interviews with hiring manager/hiring team.
Conducted background checks and submitted drug testing requests.
Conducted new hire orientation, performance counseling, terminations, and exit interviews.
Education:
University of Phoenix
Bachelor’s degree in progress
June 2021 - Present
Daley Community College
No Degree
1993 - 1994
Western Illinois University
No Degree
1987 - 1988
Strengths:
Strong work ethic: positive attitude, brings enthusiasm to daily tasks, self-motivated, achievement-oriented, skilled at problem-solving, works well independently and as part of a team, skilled at multi-tasking, highly responsible and dependable.
Leadership:
Team Lead on five accounts including Avis Budget Group, The Irvine Company, Lowe’s, Sysco, and Fifth Third Bank.
Recruiter Specialist on Comcast.
Talent Acquisition Lead on Comcast, Ricoh, and ATI Materials.
Recruiting Experience:
Healthcare Industry: Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Medical Doctors, Hospital Administration.
Manufacturing: Skilled Trades, Production, Management.
Call Center Sales: Customer Service Representatives, Telemarketing Sales, High Volume Interviewers.
Logistics: CDL A Truck Drivers, Warehouse Employees.
Hospitality Industry: Executive Chefs, Massage Therapists, Bellhops, Doormen, Servers, Gardening Specialists.
Financial Institutions: Bank Tellers, Bank Managers, Bank Executives, Financial Institution Personnel, Call Center Customer Service Representatives.
Telecommunications: Retail Sales Consultants, Outside Sales Reps, Store Managers, Account Executives (B2B), and Market Managers.
Manufacturing: Production, Maintenance, and Professional Roles.
Technology: Field Services, Sales, SAAS Engineering, IT Administrator, C-Level Roles, and more.