Recruiter

J. Hawk, **** North Massasoit, Chicago, Illinois, 773-***-****,

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Resourceful, High-Energy Recruiter, extensive background in Corporate, Contract and University Recruiting. Working extensively with Vice Presidents, Directors, Regional Managers, and project hiring managers to gain in depth understanding of position requirements and needs of the organization. Proficient at bringing recruitment efforts to a successful close. Industry experience - Telecommunications, Healthcare, Sales, Marketing Services, Engineering, Information Technology, and Student Recruitment.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Independent Recruiter, Epiphany Essentials, March 2011 – present

Started my own Independent Consulting Recruiting business. Provide quality, results based services to all contracting companies by executing strategic sourcing techniques utilizing job boards, Internet, social media and personal networks. Build and sustain a network of potential applicants.

• Vertex Innovations – Successfully source, pre-screen and submit qualified candidates for Information Technology positions across the US.

• Truckers America – Strategically source, pre-screen, and submit candidates for client consideration

• Staff-Rite – Source and recruit candidates for Engineering, Information Technology, Healthcare and Sales positions nationwide

Telephone Interviewer I, National Opinion Research Center, Feb – June 2012

• Successfully interviewed respondents for NIS and NCHS surveys

• Cold called households and convinced respondents to complete unpaid surveys

Sales Administrative Assistant, Front Office Staffing (BET Networks), January 2009 – June 2012

• Maintain database of all sales plan requests and sales plans

• Process sales plan requests, sales plans, and invoices for payment using myWorkPlace and submit to corporate A/P

• Organize travel arrangements for the Director of Midwest Sales, Sales Account Managers, and Vice President of Consumer Engagement

Associate Recruiter, Educate On-line, April 2008 – October 2008

Successfully recruited, hired, trained and on-boarded over 100 employees in six months for all 8 cities in the Midwest territory. Based on Midwest achievements selected by the Regional Manager of the Southeast and Southwest to lead and manage recruitment efforts in the SE/SW territory.

• Executed strategic sourcing techniques to include a variety of resources such as Internet, internal and external databases, employee referrals, direct sourcing and job fairs.

• Implemented cost effective sourcing strategies for identifying high quality talent

• Determined most qualified Enrollment Coordinators and made recommendations to Regional Managers

Admissions Advisor/Recruiter, DeVry University On-line, April 2007 – Jan 2008

Achieved 100% of quota in first class session received recognition certificate at Awards Ceremony. Selected by

Associate Director of Admission to approve and review all team members’ files prior to final submittal.

• Conducted interviews with prospective students to determine if they were a good fit for the University and provided recommendations

• Ensured that all paperwork for admissions and financial aid was submitted to the registrar to confirm students were qualified to sit in upcoming sessions

J. Hawk, 1446 North Massasoit, Chicago, Illinois, 773-***-****,

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Sales Administrator, PromoWorks, LLC, Feb 2005 – April 2007

Reported directly to the President of the company and the Vice President of Business Development, Kellogg account. Resolved $4MM accounts receivable that were 2 years past due within 2 months working directly with the Chief Financial Officer and Kellogg’s accounts payable.

• Created a training manual for the new hire Sales Administrator in an effort to create a smooth transition upon exiting

• Recruited and trained the Mid-West Sales Assistants

• Assisted the Chief Executive Officer, VP of Marketing, Senior VP of Operations, and Executive Vice President with special projects as needed

• Planned and Organized National Sales Meetings coordinating with vendors and venues

National Admissions Advisor/Recruiter, AIU On-line, July 2004 – Oct 2004

Achieved 100% of quota in first month becoming a member of the Elite 8. Successfully recruited and enrolled prospective students by warm calling leads and guiding them step by step through the process of applying to college.

• Constructed letters of recommendation

• Guided prospects through the application and financial aid process

HR Generalist/Recruiter, NorVergence Incorporated, Jan 2003 – July 2004

Reported directly to the Midwest/West Regional Vice President. Received two promotions and three raises because of initiative, drive, and entrepreneurial spirit was hired as an Administrative Assistant and quickly became the HR Generalist/Recruiter for the MW/W offices.

• Demonstrated exceptional ability to anticipate MW/W Regional Vice President’s needs by a high interview-to-offer ratio

• Took initiative and created a training manual for all incoming sales support specialists and screening managers as the company expanded into Western markets

• Conducted new hire orientations, trained all new hires on paperwork and office procedures ensuring they were equipped to be successful in their roles

EDUCATION:

Master of Human Resource Management – Keller Graduate School of Management 2008

Bachelor of Science LAS – Psychology University of Illinois at Urbana 2002

VOLUNTEER/DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES:

Charm Mentoring – Mentor and Leadership activities working with girls, Sponsorship Chair Lead

Young Non Profit Professionals Network (YNPN) – Communications/Technology Committee Chair

In2Books – A curriculum based eMentoring Program at ePals, read and discuss books throughout the school year with a student ePal

After School Matters – Registered volunteer

All Star Project Inc. – Administrative/office help, talent show recruitment/set-up

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