MICHELLE ALLRED
Career Objective To seek a challenging position in the field of Human Resources/Recruiting where I may continue to gain the knowledge and experience that will aid in the growth of my career.
Education
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville 08/92-12/97
B. S. Business Administration
Specialization: Human Resources
Southwestern Illinois College 08/89-05/92
Associates of Applied Science
Retail Marketing Management
Work Experience
French Gerleman Electric Co. 06/07 - 02/09
Corporate Recruiter
One of two people hired to assist in developing a new recruiting department for the company
Conduct initial phone screens to determine if the candidate is qualified to move to the next step in interviewing
Sourced candidates, (Electrical engineers, IT engineers and sales for Electrical Distributor) by cold-calling, obtaining referrals, and internet searches
Created and enhanced job descriptions
Assisted hiring managers in creating position profiles and requisitions
Meet with management and hiring managers to discuss open positions and the different recruiting tools to obtain the maximum amount of candidates
Developed new requisitions for approved positions
Posted job descriptions to homepage, free websites, college sites, vendor sites, and to other job boards as needed
Forward qualified candidates to manager for review, set up interviews by phone or for face to face
Maintained applicant tracking system (Taleo), downloaded candidate information, set up interviews, captured interview notes, and tracked progress for all requisitions
Molded Taleo system to fit the needs of the company and the recruiting department
Set up qualified candidates to take the personality assessment test (Caliper) discussed results with hiring manager to determine if the candidate would move to the next step in the interview process
Assisted Manager with new hire checklist process before employee started
Developed new hire employee booklet for employees containing important information about company
Hosted career fairs at Colleges, and vendor events
Conducted reference checks
Provided general sales support to sales team
Was responsible for gathering Cisco PAL Surveys, (customer satisfaction surveys) in order to maintain the Cisco Certification for the company
Employment Specialist/Recruiter
Spectrum Healthcare Resources 3/03-06/07
Source and screen qualified healthcare professionals for civilian contract positions with military treatment facilities through out the United States.
Conduct initial phone screening with candidates to determine qualifications for positions
Responsible for creating advertising pieces to include newspaper, internet and direct mail
Follow up with candidates with regards to additional questions or extending an offer of employment
Host Career Fairs to seek out those qualified candidates in an aggressive market
Negotiate salary requirements and schedules with potential candidate
Maintain and manage the credentialing process between the Military Treatment Facility and the employee
Develop position profiles and convey position requirements with Marketing Department to best satisfy current needs and gain interest of target audience
Network internally and externally; maintaining relationships with key candidate communities and military personnel
Meet with Client Services Manager and Operation Manager in addition to other recruiters to review open positions and recruiting techniques to better serve the Federal Government and their contracting needs
Sale of the healthcare position and promote Spectrum Healthcare Resources as the premier employer/contractor of the Federal Government and the Military
Provide day to day support to current employees in regards to payroll, scheduling, and HR issues/concerns
Maintain daily updates on recruitment reports for management and the Military Facility
Human Resources Coordinator
Southwest Bank 06/98-2/03
Screen potential applicants, interview, attend job fairs, maintain applicant flow log, verify past employment on all candidates
Conduct new employee orientations, process new employee paperwork, conduct background checks on all new employees
FMLA paperwork, unemployment claims
Process timecards, track attendance for all levels of employees, update HRIS system on a daily basis
Process course and seminar registrations, maintain training database (including Digital University, and BTCC), track training videos, administer DISC personality profiles
Administrative duties: answer phones, assist applicants, assist employees with a wide range of questions regarding policies and procedures, attendance, medical benefits, etc., order supplies
Back up for Non-sufficient Funds report, temporary staffing, help wanted advertising, monthly medical billings, etc.
Skills
Proficient in Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, ABRA Suite (HRIS), detail oriented, self motivated