HR - Recruiter, Employment Specialist, Career Coach, Trainer

PIERRE ANDRE' EVANS

Chicago, IL 773-***-**** ***********@*******.*** [LinkedIn Profile]

SUMMARY

Highly versatile and results-driven professional with over 20 years of experience in Human Resources, Workforce Development, Talent Acquisition, and Operations Management. Proven ability to manage complex operations, drive content and training initiatives, and build strong professional relationships across diverse teams and client bases. Seeking to leverage expertise in talent management, HR compliance, career coaching, and community engagement in a challenging new role.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Human Resources & Recruiting: Full-Cycle Recruitment, Candidate Evaluation, HR Audits & Compliance, Talent Acquisition, Payroll & Benefits

• Workforce & Career Development: Caseload Management, Career Coaching, Resume Development, Training & Facilitation, Community Resource Navigation & Program Management

• Operations & Technology: Microsoft Office 365, ATS, Salesforce, Risekit & Taleo Software, Event Production/Logistics & Financial Record Keeping

• Media & Content Strategy: Senior Editing/Publishing, Digital Content Creations, Social Media Management, Website Administration, Promotions & Marketing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GO BANG! Magazine(www.GoBangMagazine.com) Chicago, IL

Owner / CEO / Recruiter / Publisher / Senior Editor / April 2020 – Present

• Personnel & Operations Management: Manage all business operations, including administration, personnel coordination, finance, logistics, promotions, sales, and advertising.

• Digital Content Strategy: Founded and scaled an online magazine, managing all phases from content creation to publication.

Chicago Urban League Chicago, IL

Employment Specialist / Program Manager March 2023 – July 2025

• Workforce Development: Successfully guided a diverse caseload of clients through the employment cycle, resulting in improved hiring outcomes and job placement.

• Career Coaching: Provided one-on-one coaching to 10-15 new clients weekly, due to team reduction from 8 to 1, on resume development, interview preparation, and job search strategies, significantly increasing client readiness for permanent positions.

• Recruiting Best Practices: Contributed expertise in ATS and recruiting best practices to ensure client application materials are optimized for modern hiring practices.

• Program Management: Designed and managed the Arts, Entertainment & Media (AEM) training program, preparing diverse and marginalized individuals for careers in the creative industries.

Alliance Care 360 Chicago, IL

Supervising Community Resource Navigator / Supervising Contact Tracer November 2020 – July 2022

• Team Leadership: Supervised and led a team of 12 Contact Tracers, ensuring adherence to the Chicago COVID Contact Tracing Corps standards.

• Training & Development: Developed and conducted workforce development training classes for the team, improving data security and resource navigation efficiency.

• Compliance: Ensured strict adherence to public health guidelines for contacting community members and advising on self-quarantine protocols.

Independent Contractor

Recruiter, Journalist, Content Creator January 2010 – April 2020

• Recruitment & Placement: Recruited and successfully placed temporary and permanent staff for various client businesses (e.g., Lakeside Staffing LLC) and recruited speakers, talent, and vendors for A Taste of Theater events.

• Media Coordination: Coordinated radio, TV, print, and internet marketing and promotional campaigns for various clients, managing cross-platform media presence and logistics.

Proviso-Leyden Council for Community Action, Inc. Maywood, IL

Assistant to the Vice President January 2008 – December 2009

• Recruitment: Assisted in full-cycle recruitment, including writing job descriptions and interviewing candidates for eligibility for various agency roles.

• Personnel Management: Managed 10 addiction treatment personnel, including nurses, clerical, and administrative staff, overseeing daily operations and schedules.

City of Chicago Chicago, IL

Human Resources Analyst June 2006 – December 2007

• Talent Acquisition: Managed full-cycle recruitment, including writing class specifications, preparing examination announcements, and interviewing candidates for eligibility.

• Compliance & Audits: Conducted internal HR audits and monitored hiring procedures to ensure strict alignment with City and regulatory guidelines.

• Training & Development: Developed and conducted employee training programs to support professional development and organizational goals.

EDUCATION

Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Management, Minor in Communications 1998

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