Anna Polkinghorn Email & Phone Number

Springfield, Va

Reston, Virginia, United States

• Used Bullhorn as an applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage candidates during the hiring process • Managed multiple job requisitions for government and commercial IT roles in Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Cloud, and Application Development• Posted jobs on LinkedIn to attract applicants and find strong candidates• Sourced resumes using various job boards including Dice, ClearanceJobs, US Tech Vets, and LinkedIn• Cold called candidates to screen them against basic job qualifications• Scheduling interviews over Zoom, Google Meet, and FaceTime using Google’s calendar• Interviewed candidates to fully ascertain their knowledge and skills before sending their resumes to clients• Checked references for candidates going through the interview process or for candidates who received offers • Responsible for the performance management and retention of 4 contractors, conducted annual reviews, treated them to lunch, and checked in frequently to maintain open communication

Vienna, Virginia, United States

• Collaborated with the hiring managers, human resource departments, and other key stakeholders to ensure client satisfaction • Provided clients with detail reports created in Excel to show progress and to present candidates • Mentored a small team of recruiters, teaching them effective sourcing strategies and candidate management • Posted jobs on various job boards including Bullhorn, ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn and Indeed• Managed multiple job requisitions for contract and direct hire roles in various industries like Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, and Administrative & Support Services• Scheduled interviews over Microsoft Teams and Zoom using MS Outlook’s calendar• Tracked candidates throughout the recruiting process in Bullhorn ATS• Successful placements include: Director of IT, Tax Managers, Full-Charge Bookkeepers, Accountants, Seasonal Tax Preparers, Human Resource Managers, Recruiters, Recruiting Coordinators, Human Resources Assistants, and Administrative Assistants

• Partnered with clients to place qualified candidates in temporary and direct hire roles • Sourced resumes through proven recruitment channels to find 3 - 5 well qualified candidates per job order • Scheduled Zoom and Microsoft Teams interviews with candidates using Microsoft Outlook calendar• Interviewed candidates to assess their qualifications and cultural fit for the client • Placed multiple candidates each month to fill a wide variety of job orders from entry-level positions to director level roles

Recruiting Coordinator • Supported the recruiting team by sourcing the best-qualified candidates for both direct hire and temporary positions in a fast-paced environment • Coached candidates through the interview process for positions ranging in salary from $40,000 to $200,000 • Coordinated nationwide RPO projects and provided detailed progress reports to clients on a weekly basis or more frequently • Made 6 temporary placements in one week Social Media • Creating content for Merito Group’s social networking sites that represent and promote the organization using Canva• Posting social medial content to various sites including LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook using Hootsuite• Keeping communication open with our consultants by creating content for our quarterly newsletters

• Sourced candidates using Bullhorn ATS to find candidates that meet the job requirements• Screened applicants by phone or video call to verify the candidate's qualifications• Submitted the best-qualified candidates to the project manager to contribute towards a team goal

Springfield, Virginia, United States

• Reviewed applications, checked references, and conducted interviews to screen applicants before hiring them.• Filed W-4's and other payroll documents, conducted new hire orientations, and provided training to complete onboarding for the new employees.• Maintained lists of staff contact information and availability to create the staff schedule that made sure each shift was fully staffed.• Tracked employees' first and last days of employment to maintain accurate records.