Recruiter & Sourcing Specialist

Deborah Hargette, CIR

Objective To bring expertise in talent acquisitions and retention that will deliver top performing candidates and maximize corporate profitability in a competitive global marketplace.

Professional Experience

Recruitment Account Manager

Philips Electronics North America www.philips.com NYSE: PHG

Seattle, WA

08/2004 – 7/2006 AND 03/2007 – 10/2008

 Managed an average of 40 positions through the full cycle recruitment process in various functional areas. These areas included Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Production, Project Management, Facilities, IT, Marketing, Clinical & Scientific Affairs, Customer Service, Inside Sales, Accounting, and Finance

 Performed analysis with the staffing partners to understand the business dynamics in order to design and facilitate efficient and cost-effective recruitment plans

 Strategically sourced and recruited qualified candidates via the applicant tracking system (People Click), corporate websites, employee referrals, warm/cold calling, networking resources (LinkedIn, MySpace, Facebook), educational institutions, professional organizations, web-based tools (Google, Monster, Indeed), and career fairs

 Restructured the onsite interview process by organizing focused interview teams, developing cross functional schedules, and coaching candidates which resulted in improved hiring decisions and increased candidate satisfaction of interview experience

 Partnered with community institutions (chambers of commerce, universities, business associations) to increase visibility of company and attract top talent

Staffing Consultant

Microsoft Corporation www.microsoft.com NYSE: MFST

Redmond, WA

07/2006 – 03/2007

 Specialized in full lifecycle recruitment within the Server & Tools Business – Developer Division (DD) and Microsoft Managed Services (MMS); types of positions include software development engineers, test engineers, program management, programming writers, and international localization

 Consulted with client partners to understand the changing landscape of the business and developed tailored staffing strategies to attract qualified professionals

 Managed recruitment acquisition activities from sourcing, screening, interviewing, complex negotiations, and executive account management

 Conducted both active and passive talent searches via job boards, postings, referrals, internal tracking databases, Internet websites, cold and warm calling, user and professional groups

 Networked and maintained relationships with key candidate communities for current and future opportunities

Inside Sales

Devant, Ltd www.devantltd.com

Monroe, NC

11/2000 - 2/2002 AND 01/2004 – 08/2004

 Cultivated strategic accounts with distributors in the promotional products industry to achieve revenue goals and objectives

 Provided business solutions to distributors by offering revenue-generating ideas in areas such as advertising, incentives, events, gifts, awards, and commemoratives for the end user

 Presented unique layout ideas to embellish merchandise in order to create and establish brand awareness and promote the highest marketing exposure

 Updated annual catalog and other advertising materials including listings in distributor catalogs, association magazines, and directories

 Created a customer service reference manual to best facilitate the workflow of the order management system including documentation on electronic orders, order entry, manufacturing information, product specifications, and sales strategies

ESL Instructor

EOS Kids www.eoskorea.com

Suwon, Republic of Korea

2/2002 - 11/2003

 Implemented English as Second Language instruction strategies, activities and techniques for promoting the academic and social performance of students of various ages (K – 12)

 Provided training for new teachers

 Provided conversation dialogs for newspaper publishing

Customer Account Specialist

Crane Co (ELDEC – Aerospace Division) www.craneco.com NYSE: CR

Lynwood, WA

2/1999 - 9/2000

 Interfaced with domestic and international airline buyers and third parties regarding order management of initial provisioning and spares (electronic and electromechanical products)

 Received recognition for exceeding sales quota, 100% controllable on-time delivery, and “Excellence in Collections”

 Created methods to promote net terms and documented a “Best Practices” manual

 Managed the e-Commerce initiative to advertise excess and obsolete inventory online

 Developed and maintained compliance documentation to government provisions and regulations

Staff Recruiter / Personnel Supervisor

Olsten Staffing Services (now Adecco) www.adeccousa.com NYSE: ADO

Redmond, WA

1/1998 - 1/1999

 Managed high volume recruiting in General Office, Office Technology, Production & Assembly, Call Center, and Information Management

 Performed custom matching of client orders through sourcing, screening, interviewing, personal assessments, reference checks, skill evaluations, and negotiations

 Partnered with the Sales team to generate new business through cold calling and networking

Executive Assistant to President

Continental Tire North America, Inc. www.conti-online.com

Charlotte, NC

9/1996 - 1/1998

 Managed satellite office and served as liaison to the President in coordinating the interactions between industry affiliates and national and international clientele

 Located prospective clients and conducted initial dialogs to facilitate pursuit of potential contracts

 Assisted in the discovery of $2M in grants for new tire recycling technology research

 Conducted market research on laws and regulations for a new technology

 Managed the design and implementation of customized electronic management filing system

 Provided assistance to the Environmental, Health, and Safety departments

Education

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Marketing (1995) – University of North Carolina at Wilmington

AIRS Certified Internet Recruiter (CIR), Behavioral Interviewing (DDI), WMS Lean Manufacturing

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