Administrative

Kristel Lyons **** Brooke Circle

Watervliet, NY 12189

Cellular 813-***-****

*********@*******.***

Professional Interest

To obtain a position where the skills I have acquired would be of use, while being

Provided with an opportunity to learn and advance within the company.

Summary

Ability to manage a great variety of tasks & responsibilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

FULL LIFE CYCLE OF RECRUITMENT - Background includes coordinating office functions…Recruiting, screening, hiring, sourcing, payroll, training and motivating staff…Assuring compliance with company. 5 years experience in Administrative, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Agriculture and IT recruiting.

OFFICE SUPERVISOR - Policy and established practices…Strong leadership and motivational skill. Analyzing annual needs, setting goals and monitoring areas of weakness.

Manage and control daily functions…including supervision, record keeping and controlling new implementations of new systems…

SALES COORDINATOR-Manage and control daily functions of sales team including…pulling all customer service records, creating spreadsheets for daily logging and tracking of all orders for sales reps, entering all orders into database, motivating sales team, approving all orders threw credit.

YOH HR SOLUTIONS Albany, NY 07/08 – 01/09

Sourcing Specialist

(Geographical Reasons)

• Recruit engineering, IT, and life science positions for Syngenta Global

• Communicate with Syngenta Agriculture management in developing effective recruitment strategies

• Responsible for all phases of recruitment and selection process that includes sourcing and interviewing

• Responsible for over 40 open positions with multiple departments and hiring managers

• Ensure OFCCP (Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs) compliance in applicant tracking system

• Develop sourcing strategies using a variety of creative approaches, including online job boards, targeted internet searches, alumni listings, professional association websites, cold calling, and networking

• Create, maintain, and present pipelines of applicable candidates to Syngenta Global Agriculture

Blue Cross Blue Shield of FL Jacksonville, FL 06/06 – 09/07

HR Recruiter/IT Recruiter

(Moved to Albany NY)

• Worked with all levels of management to evaluate staffing needs

• Negotiated with AE’s and managers regarding candidates salaries

• Responsible for sourcing, screening resumes, hiring, training and follow-up initiatives.

• Maintained full responsibility as the recruiting and in-house staffing expert for all salaried exempt and nonexempt positions.

• In-depth knowledge of the Internet as a sourcing, recruiting, and networking tool.

• Demonstrated customer service skills, taking a consultative approach.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when scheduling interviews, handling applications and conducting reference checks.

• Ability to manage multiple open requisitions, set priorities, meet deadlines, and multi-task.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Proven ability to negotiate salaries and benefits.

• Supplied IT, Accounting, Finance and Healthcare professionals Sourced and tracked information technology candidates for contract and permanent placement in varied computing environments.

• Fill existing and new positions upon request.

• Run background checks as well as pay forms upon request.

• Recruit and phone screen internal/external candidates.

• Set up candidates to come in for assessment testing.

• Assist hiring managers with various tasks.

• Participated in job fairs, pre-screen applicants and scheduled interviews.

• Brief new/existing employees on benefits: health, dental, life, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), disability, retirement, Employee Tuition Assistance Program Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA).

ELITE MORTGAGE Tampa, FL 03/04 - 12/04

Closer

(Got Married and Moved to SC)

• Closed and notarized all mortgage loans.

• Organized loan files before sending off to corporate.

• Assisted loan offices with various tasks.

• Selling loan as well as closing if borrowers had any questions.

JPMORGAN CHASE Tampa, FL 09/02 – 02/04

Loan Processor

(Closed Mortgage Department)

• Process all approved mortgage loans.

• Import and Export all mortgage loans through database.

• Process all credit applications and approvals through database.

• Assist all mortgage consultants with various tasks.

• Clear all stipulations on loans before sending off to underwriting.

• Ordering documentations for the loans to be approved.

UNIQUE TOTAL STAFFING Tampa, FL 02/99 - 09/02

Recruiter/Office Supervisor

(Company Closed Down)

• Worked with all levels of management to evaluate staffing needs

• Negotiated with AE’s and managers regarding candidates salaries

• Accountable for building and maintaining a constant database for employees.

• Controlled office functions.

• Fill existing and new positions upon need.

• Work closely with organizations such as: minority groups and jobs and benefits.

• Recruit and interview new candidates and provide job counseling and training.

• Processing all payroll functions.

• Monitored employee drug screening.

• Conducted background investigations and reference checks.

• Submitted requested paperwork to corporate associated with new hires, pay rate, and data changes.

• Coordinated on the job training to new employees regarding job description, safety, benefits and code of ethics.

• Supplied Administrative, IT and Finance to various companies.

AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES Largo, FL 06/97 - 02/99

Communications Specialist

(Took on a better opportunity with Unique Total Staffing)

• Assisted with customer service billing and problems.

• Resolved objections skillfully by utilizing persuasive communication and interpersonal skills.

• Consulted with customers and demonstrated how services and products can meet consumer needs.

• Exceeded and maintained sales quota.

COMPUTER LITERACY:

MS Office, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, PeopleSoft

LICENSES:

NOTARY: NOTARY PUBLIC, STATE OF FLORIDA 2004 TO 2008

EDUCATION:

SUNY OF ALBANY, Albany, New York: Cross studies of Paralegal

References Available Upon Request

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