Avery Smith, Cdr Email & Phone Number

Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area

Remote

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

In my role as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, I specialize in recruiting for civil engineering and land survey disciplines, managing the end-to-end recruitment process from talent identification to placement. I establish strong relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders to accurately gauge staffing requirements and ensure alignment with organizational goals. My responsibilities include conducting detailed interviews to assess technical competencies and cultural fit. Additionally, I spearheaded the implementation of an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), specifically Greenhouse, overseeing its design, implementation, and integration into our recruiting processes. I standardized recruiting procedures within the Greenhouse system and provided comprehensive training to the team on its functionalities. Furthermore, I set strategic goals and standards for our recruiting practices and regularly presented recruitment data and insights to company leaders. This experience has equipped me with a deep understanding of effective recruitment strategies and the importance of aligning talent acquisition efforts with business objectives.

Remote

Technical Recruiter specialized in finding diverse engineering skill sets needed for space exploration, aerospace, and medical device companies. Source, recruit, and prescreen top-tier candidates utilizing multiple sourcing platforms. Evaluate high-level candidates’ technical expertise through thorough and relevant investigative questions based on their background and the needs of the client. Commit to fast and quality delivery to hiring managers. Supply top qualified candidates quickly as well as market data, and aid in interview scheduling, calendaring, offer extensions, etc. Act as a liaison between the candidate and the client to ensure control and minimize back and forth for both the client and candidates’ ease. Provide consultative feedback to clients and candidates on experience, interview preparation, market analysis, offer negotiations, expectations of a role/candidate, and other recruiting expertise

Grandview, Mo

-Source new candidates using social media platforms, various job boards, and other external and internal sources for all staffing needs -Phone screen and/or Prescreen candidates by comparing previous experience to position requirements. -Perform Full cycle recruiting activities such as- recruit, interview, and tour candidates of manufacturing floor.-Extend offers to selected candidates-Initiate background screen process including a drug screen.-Maintain an effective working relationship with Account Representatives and Kelly management to ensure productivity and clear communication. -Consult with account management to identify and create a plan of action for needs of the Customer. - Process all payroll for Kelly employees.- Provide coaching or counseling to current employees when needed.-Stay informed of developments in wages and salaries, employee benefits and general human resource policies

Kansas City, Missouri Area

- Handle inquiries about employment and assist new prospects in starting the process- Effectively communicate to recruiting team to evaluate what customers and areas need extra attention- Create and manage all Job Postings for the team - Manage calendars and set up interviews for the team- Recruit and find specialized talent for specific customers - Deescalate any employee issues and work to resolve them as efficiently as possible- Schedule and run drug screenings and background screenings - Handle payroll issues and getting employees set up in payroll system- Perform pre-screen and in person interviews for certain talent needed

Kansas City, Missouri Area, Overland Park Kansas

Receive training and a Merchandise Plan from the contracted brand to follow and apply to contracted location· Execute Merchandise Plan precisely and report back with before and after photos, as well as expert critiques and suggestions· Complete invoicing and expense reports for all contracted work· Set up monthly calendar and reach out to each location’s manager to set up appointments · Establish professional relationships with contracted locations staff to ensure an effective visit· Train and update the contracted locations team on the brand and new effective practices for selling or merchandising the brand within their store

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Support the General Manager in all areas of responsibility · Responsible for executing the stores business plan and achieving performance goals· Provide consistent training and coaching to all employees when necessary · Execute the Leader on Duty program during selling hours providing customers with excellent customer service at all times· Plan and track Gap Credit Card sales and applications, motivate and train employees on best practices to achieve goals.· Create a weekly schedule for employees as well as process payroll every week. · Process authorized transactions at the register for customers· Prevent theft by using resources like cameras and Loss Prevention training

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Express Gap’s vision of fashion through proper placement and execution of merchandise using mannequins, fixtures, etc. · Update window presentations regularly per new product flow, highlighting top sellers and top investments for the company. · Be a leader on the sales floor directing sales, helping employees, and recovering disorganized merchandise. · Plan and execute new product displays · Assist all customers with the best service possible · Unbox, open, and put away shipment of product and supplies weekly

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Undergo a training program called SKATER to learn history and product knowledge to sell to customers, as well as training on how to manage a large staff and a large store· Participate in district conference calls weekly to analyze store and district numbers then rely the information to the team at our weekly management meeting· Find, hire and train employees on selling techniques and proper policy and procedure· Process and approve timecards for payroll· Prevent theft in every way possible by using resources at hand and constant awareness of the store· Enforcing and double checking that all policy and procedure is being executed properly · Requiring that all employees have their online training is signed off before enter sales floor· Track, coach, and reward employee sales and goals weekly and monthly· Ensure all employees are trained and are processing register payments correctly· Keep store clean, orderly and filled with merchandise at all times so it is easy to shop· Adequately check in shipments of over 100 boxes and process completely to standard put away correctly· Managing an offsite location as well as a neat and orderly back stockroom· Delegating tasks to the team on action areas in the store· Ensuring every display is up to corporate and policy standard· Executing proper opening and closing policies and procedures· Team sell and drive sales to achieve every sales target

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Assist customers finding designs and styles suited to their needs· Managing the sales floor by reaching sales goals· Recruit and hire new employees and enroll in training program· Evaluate employees on selling techniques and provide constructive criticism · Train new employees on procedures necessary to perform to standards· Create fair scheduling · Perform opening and closing procedures i.e counting down registers, establishing the deposit, and inspecting and setting store appearance.· Responsible for receiving, checking in correctly and putting away shipment of new merchandise in a timely manner· Product merchandising· Manage stock room appearance and functionality · Document and analyze reports on store performance in many subjects dailySales Associate, Sales Support | Joseph A. Bank | May 2015-May 2016· Described use and operation of merchandise to customers.· Received and processed cash and credit payments for in-store purchases.· Placed special merchandise orders for customers.· Shared product knowledge with customers while making personal recommendations.· Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.· Verified that all merchandising standards were maintained on a daily basis.

High School Diploma

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Sapphire Dance Team alumni! #gojays! Graduated with honors. Landed an amazing tech integrated internship.