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Champaign, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, non-partisan research institution that delivers reliable data and rigorous analysis to guide critical programmatic, business, and policy decisions. government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world partner with NORC to transform increasingly complex information into useful knowledge. NORC conducts research in five main areas: Economics, Markets, and the Workforce; Education, Training, and Learning; Global Development; Health and Well-Being; and Society, Media, and Public Affairs.

▪ Provide custom strategies to enable clients to evaluate and maximize creative options for career pivots, second acts, and side hustle possibilities. ▪ Counsel career-transitioning individuals on successful research, job application, resume writing, and interview techniques.▪ Coach clients on effective communication strategies, offer negotiations, networking, use and management of social media, and parallel planning. ▪ Guide clients through career exploration options, industry research, job market assessment, mock interviews, and evaluation of training and education opportunities.

Washington, D.C., Us

RPStaffing has nearly 20 years of experience engaging with the DC community to recruit the most energized candidates and clients. Our firm specializes in the structured sourcing, recruiting and placing of C-suite executive assistants, departmental operations/administrative professionals, and project management professionals. Our clients are primarily the industry leaders in international commercial real estate, trade associations, nonprofits, and management consulting. In addition to our direct-hire searches we also provide temporary-staffing solutions to our clients.Our team of recruiters, account managers, and business developers takes pride in knowing that our company purpose will have a positive impact on a candidate struggling with a job search or to a company struggling to hire a workforce to reach or exceed their goals! The Ruthi Postow Staffing Team listens, actually hears what they’re listening to, and uses their knowledge and enthusiasm to make matches that make sense and last!

Raleigh, North Carolina, Us

2022: Interim Director of Elections2019-2022: Chief Judge2018-2019: Assistant Judge

Greenville, Nc, Us

▪ Developed and taught career exploration, navigation, and management to students.▪ Designed and delivered career topic presentations to students, faculty, staff, and community groups. ▪ Created and presented live and recorded webinars on career development/management topics ("Here's How" series). ▪ Counseled students and alumni on successful career transition topics, including: internship and job search strategies, effective resume/cover letter/interview techniques, and creating a LinkedIn profile. ▪ Administered and interpreted assessment tools including MBTI. ▪ Planned, organized, and hosted job and career fairs (2017/2018 Chair for the Summer Jobs and Internships Fair and the 2017 Fall Grad School Expo) , employer information sessions, and on-campus recruiting events.▪ Represented Career Services as a member of campus committees, including Student Conduct Board and Health Professions Committee. TEACHING:Careers in Biology for the First Generation Pre-Med LLC (Spring, 2016)COAD 1000 – Undecided with Transitions Pilot Study (Fall, 2016)COAD 1000 – Academic Recovery (Spring, 2017 and Spring, 2018)COAD 1000 – Freshman Seminar with Transitions Pilot Study (Fall, 2017)COAD 1000 - Freshman Seminar (Fall, 2018)TRAINING: Alcohol Skills Training Program Facilitator (ASTP) | MBTI Step I Certification | ECU Green Zone (Student Veteran Services) | ECU Safe Zone (LGBT Resource Office) |

St. Joseph, Il, Us

▪ Counseled career-transitioning individuals and groups on successful research, job application, resume writing, and interview techniques.▪ Coached clients on effective communication strategies, offer negotiations, networking, use and management of social media, and parallel planning. ▪ Guided clients through career exploration options, industry research, job market assessment, mock interviews, and evaluation of training and education opportunities.

St Joseph, Il, Us

▪ Counseled career-transitioning individuals and groups on successful research, job application, resume writing, and interview techniques.▪ Coached clients on effective communication strategies, offer negotiations, networking, use and management of social media, and parallel planning. ▪ Guided clients through career exploration options, industry research, job market assessment, mock interviews, and evaluation of training and education opportunities.

Chicago, Il, Us

▪ Sourced, screened, interviewed, and on-boarded selected candidates for open contract and permanent positions. ▪ Developed and maintained a professional network of passive and active professional candidates, client employers, and prospective employers.▪ Facilitated resume updates, outplacement, interview preparation, and reassignment of associates.

Virginia Beach, Virginia, Us

Adjunct Faculty (2012-2013)▪ Educated students by utilizing mock interviews, developing informational webinars, employing social media, and one-on-one coaching in a distance education environment with 7,000+ students nationwide.▪ Collaborated with Student Services, Financial Aid, and Registrar to support student success and retention.▪ Maintained records and created reports for student/graduate placement audits using Moodle and CampusVue.Student Placement Coordinator (2011-2012)▪ Counseled students on job search strategies and effective resume/cover letter/interview techniques.▪ Developed partnerships with employers in national, regional, and local markets through outreach, job fairs, community events, and speaking to networking groups.

Oklahoma City, Ok, Us

▪ Provided clients with staffing solutions, including evaluation and direct hire, temporary and contract staffing, professional search and contract, flexible staffing, and onsite services.▪ Recruited, interviewed, assessed, and coached applicants/ associates with successful resume and interview techniques. ▪ Fostered new client relationships in the local market to develop business opportunities.

Dallas, Tx, Us

▪ Designed and reviewed recruitment strategies and developed new candidate sourcing pools. ▪ Facilitated regular group presentations and testing sessions for applicants. ▪ Evaluated third-party recruitment partners’ methods, scripts, and processes for recruitment of candidates.

London, Gb

▪ Directed successful high-volume recruitment project to hire 500+ peak employees and multiple short-term projects, including designing the advertising campaign using print, radio, and television media. ▪ Collaborated with Project Managers to plan staffing assignments across multiple simultaneous scoring projects.▪ Interviewed candidates and evaluated applications, references, credentials, and assessments. ▪ Conducted large group training and orientation programs and managed all aspects of employee relations, including performance issues and accommodations.

Champaign, Il, Us

▪ Developed new and effective daily work flow systems for University Graduate Housing division staff.▪ Oversaw the application, assignment, billing, leasing, and record-keeping process for 980 units. ▪ Reduced turnaround time on new leases from 3-4 weeks to 5 days for new tenants. ▪ Set goals, wrote and implemented training, and directed front office personnel work assignments.

Urbana, Illinois, Us

▪ Directed and coordinated law office activity under direction of City Attorney.▪ Partnered with HR Division to update policies, assure recruiting and hiring compliance. ▪ Investigated facts of law and cases, gathered and analyzed research data, created legal documents, evaluated police reports for ordinance violations, and attended court proceedings. ▪ Coordinated legal documentation and procedures for CDBG and HUD programs and drafted City Ordinances under direction of City Attorney. ▪ Coordinated Administrative hearings for Animal Control, Parking, and Planning/Zoning/Development. ▪ Designed and updated databases to track legal division projects, reducing outstanding caseload by 35 percent. ▪ Proficient in Westlaw, www.municode.com and Pacer.

Urbana, Il, Us

▪ Recruited, hired, trained, and supervised staff of 5 and volunteer team of 45.▪ Designed and implemented regular computer training for volunteer staff.▪ Assured staff and volunteer compliance with HIPPAA and all other existing federal and state regulations.▪ Developed policies and procedures for hospital/clinic joint information materials and way-finding projects.

B.A., French/Finance

M.P.A., Public Administration

Nonprofit Management Certificate

Diploma, College Prep