Assigned to a different entity within Daimler NAFTA to improve recruiting processes and procedures• Responsible for workload planning and daily supervision of seven recruiters located in California, Washington, and Michigan• Responsible for ensuring the recruiting team remains current and trained on the latest staffing tools and processes (Taleo, Careerbuilder, Linkedin, etc.)• Upgraded team function to include a “Center of Excellence” model in order to streamline support for multiple Business Units within MBRDBA• Implemented written procedures and metrics tracking reports for the recruiting team

Recruited to MBUSI by former Johnson Controls Supervisor to assist in creating a documented staffing model and upgrade the college Co-Op/internship program• Responsible for planning and full lifecycle recruiting for all entry level hiring within the plant.• Part of the Taleo implementation team for Daimler NAFTA and served as the SME for the pilot team• Responsible for ensuring the recruiting team remains current and trained on the latest staffing tools and processes (Taleo, Careerbuilder, Linkedin, etc.)• Maintain metrics tracking reports for the recruiting team• Responsible for all College University Recruiting Initiatives (career fairs, campus info-sessions, etc.). Created staffing plan that allows for a diverse range of entry level candidates and employees. • Administer the co-op program for MBUSI, with approximately 100 students involved in a three-term rotation between the plant, their Universities, and in some cases, Germany. • Assisted in the staffing processes and the creation of student programs within other Daimler entities in NAFTA• Participates in and contributes to the Daimler Global Branding Team

Contracted to Johnson Controls. Worked closely with both internal and external candidates to assist in maintaining and growing a work force including: automotive engineering, IT, sales, and supply chain candidates• Utilized Taleo as the internal candidate tracking system, maintaining a candidate pool that consisted of both applicants new to the organization as well as internal candidates who applied to interview for new roles within BASF.• Recruited, interviewed, and scheduled candidates within aggressive timelines for project completion.• Created equity analysis reports and formulated offers based on company compensation guidelines• Maintained candidate/project files in accordance with requirement and Federal OFCPP compliance standards

Contract Recruiter (6 month contract)Contracted to BASF. Worked closely with both internal and external candidates to assist in facilitating a reorganization of the North American BASF sales force.• Utilized Taleo as the internal candidate tracking system, maintaining a candidate pool that consisted of both applicants new to the organization as well as those affected internal candidates who needed to interview for new roles within BASF.

(1 year contract). Working from the home office to locate and interview candidates for direct hire roles within Avanade projects.• Utilized Taleo as the internal candidate tracking system, and maintained a portfolio of available candidates to create pipelines for current and future job openings.

Senior Staff Recruiter / Vendor ManagerInitially brought in as the Senior Staff Recruiter and later tasks to build and maintain a vendor management program that managed all sub-vendor recruiting firm relationships for the company.• Maintained a portfolio of current job openings and qualified candidates by researching Internet databases, attending job fairs, maintaining candidate databases, and industry referrals.• Maintained the staffing load for 12 recruiters and facilitated continual training regarding updated staffing tools and tactics• Demonstrating accountability for interviewing and hiring personnel for technical IT positions generated by company needVendor Management• Assisted in the creation and implementation of a VMS for the company.• Acted as primary point of contact for vendor submissions and issue escalations to include contract negotiations and billing.• Negotiated bill rates/ pay rates with both vendors and contractors.• Maintained proper paperwork traffic flow and updated the ICIMs database

Initially focused on full life cycle staffing within the General Motors account and then assigned to expanding staffing functions within global Capgemini accounts. • Creating and implementing a staffing plan to determine workload and timelines.• Created and utilized various applicant tracking tools in MS Excel, Prosource, Taleo and Deploy databases • Recruited and interviewed qualified applicants for temporary and permanent hire. Negotiated both client and vendor rates and initiated Purchase Orders.Vendor Management• Served as the point of contact on several Capgemini Staffing initiatives for all Capgemini staffing partners on the approved vendor list.• Negotiated bill rates/ pay rates with both vendors and contractors.• Created Purchase Orders, processed Resource Requests, etc.

Responsible for directing all company operational activities to ensure new employee training, budget and project success for client companies • Small business owner (staff of five) responsible for analyzing, coordinating, and identifying our service offerings to fit client specifications and aggressive needs.• Facilitating transition assistance classes, performing resume writing and conducting individual career counseling.• Managing the full life-cycle sales process from qualifying requisitions, performing credit inquiries, negotiating service agreements and price quotes, to creating staffing plans and coordinating client services.• Performing info-sessions at area colleges to recruit a diverse talent base• Recruiting employees within various skill set disciplines to fill temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire openings.

Responsible for recruiting new automotive industry staff for client companies within the Metro Detroit area • Managed and trained several internal recruiters and assisted in career development.• Developed and maintained client relationships primarily with Ford and IBM.• Sales and marketing duties for RDS to client companies throughout Metro Detroit through cold calls, internet sales tactics, mailings, and presentations.

Responsible for recruiting and directing the operational activities of personnel to ensure project success (within budget) for Fortune 500 client companies. • Facilitated issue management for network and data migration, server installation, and helpdesk augmentation projects.• Developed, implemented, and maintained staffing plans for Fortune 500 companies within the metro Detroit area through staffing, outsourcing, and project based work.• Provided communication and client documentation to all levels of management and staff.• Negotiated compensation packages to include contracts, personnel policies, per diem, salary plans and rate structures.• Managed, developed career paths, and built relationships with direct and contract employees.• Trained and developed new technical recruiters.