2013-2017 Sole recruiter responsible for full cycle recruiting for a range of positions on 6 fishing vessels with approximately 120 employees per vessel. Positions ranged from Chief Engineer, Galley & Housekeeping, Quality Control and Pursers but the main focus was on high volume entry level fish processor positions. Coordinated and conducted interviews, reference checks, processed pre-offer medical testing paperwork, health questionnaires, back-ground submissions and safety training videos all while maintaining contact with the applicant and following up with results from various organizations.Utilize creative staffing, recruitment and sourcing strategies of active and passive candidates. Maintain and update job postings in the applicant system, external job boards and social media platforms. Partnered closely with the 3 vessel HR Reps, 6 Factory Managers and the Chief Port Engineer for hiring needs. Assessed national unemployment trends to determine likely job fair locations; set up and coordinate recruiting trips to Alaska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Arizona, New Mexico and California. Created and placed job postings and advertisements in various media and national search engines like Indeed, LinkedIN, Maritime colleges, Craig's list, WorkSource locations, etc. Identify opportunities to improve applicant flow, recruiting processes and candidate selection. Operate in compliance with all local, state and federal laws as well as Company policy and compliance standards

Provided first interface with high volume of applicants for fishing vessel positions and enteredapplication information in Ultipro HR database; position required ability to communicate with peoplefrom a variety of international backgrounds.- Greeted visitors, answered phones, supported HR Staff by processing incoming mail, maintainingemployee files, and other projects as needed.- Assisted recruiters with employment verifications.