Recruiter

BRANDEN STRONG

507-***-**** * *************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a long-term recruiting or human resource position utilizing my customer service, sales, public relations, and interpersonal skills.

EXPERIENCE

10/07 – 10/08 Computer Task Group Rochester, MN

Recruiter

 Supported multiple locations throughout the United States.

 Sourced for qualified active and passive candidates via job boards, established pipelines, employee and sourcing referrals, Google, and RecruitMax/Vurv recruiting software.

 Wrote creative job postings to catch the attention of active candidates.

 Revised resumes and type candidate summaries for submittal to clients.

 Maintained contact with pipeline candidates to keep them “warm” for upcoming positions.

 Prepared candidates for interviews with clients.

 Closed candidate on pay rate.

 One of two recruiters that handled a workload of sourcing and submitting resumes for a steady average of over 30 jobs to over 4 clients.

 Offered positions to candidates when client wishes to pursue employment. Sent background checks and employment applications.

05/07 – 09/07 Dominium Management Rochester, MN

Property Management/Leasing Agent

 Contacted all leads, schedule interviews, show properties, sign leases.

 Organized and utilize a large volume of data on a daily basis.

 Planned community outreach as well as tenant retention events.

 Interacted with all departments to monitor service quality.

07/06 – 11/06 Lee Enterprises/Globe Gazette Mason City, IA

District Manager

 Managed over 90 independent contractors.

 Oversaw and regulated customer satisfaction.

 Recruited new independent contractors.

 Conducted constant follow-up procedures.

 Contributed to public relations events.

05/05 - 05/06 Barnes & Noble Booksellers Waterloo, IA

Music Department Manager

 Used workload planning to efficiently schedule department employees.

 Operated department at or above company standards.

 Utilized resources to comprise creative ways to grow sales.

 Processed advertisement and price changes on a monthly basis.

 Performed quarterly inventories to track loss.

Managed product and knew exactly where every item was located at all times.

03/04 – 11/04 Hamilton College Mason City, IA

Outside Sales Representative/Recruiter

 Conducted presentations to students at 30 assigned schools.

 Interviewed prospective students to help them with career decisions and pre-qualify them to consider for application to Hamilton College.

 Met expected sales numbers by generating high school and adult leads.

 Planned efficient travel plans that minimized cost and maximized results.

 Maintained follow up records to retain students and obtain referrals.

EDUCATION

2001 University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA

Marketing/Business

 44 Credits left to attain Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

 Attended Spring, Summer, and Fall of 2001

1995–1997 North Iowa Area Community College Mason City, IA

A.A., Art & Design/General Studies

 Graduated on Dean’s List, receiving Associate of Arts degree

 Member of Theater Club and Art Club.

AWARDS

Eagle Scout Award, Boy Scout’s highest honor

Dean’s List Honors (NIACC)

Muse Norris Scholarship

REFERENCES

References available upon request.

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