Prescreen candidates for Construction Crew positions

Team Leader for Caterpillar's (Recruiting) Research TeamResponsibilitiesDevelop a thorough knowledge of Caterpillar’s divisions and business units, their current states, and future needs to use as a basis for contacting potential candidates.Study and present on current and projected trends in related businesses as well as the US economy, workforce, and hiring overall.Assess business needs with the Recruiters and Hiring Managers and source candidates for these needs.Create and manage a pipeline of candidates for Caterpillar’s future needs.Connect with university programs that train students in specialties that will be needed.AccomplishmentsCreated an Access database for tracking candidates, contacts to candidates, and providing related metrics.

Agency Worker through VoltI was in transition to this position from my Recruiting Coordinator position, when I was hired on to the company in another role. I immediately switched the transition to my Researcher role instead.

Agency worker through VoltResponsibilitiesSchedule interviews for candidates interviewing for management positions in Caterpillar’s Integrated Manufacturing Operations and Mining Divisions; as well as assist peers with scheduling interviews in other business units.Check candidates’ eligibility to interview by ensuring they adhere to Caterpillar’s nepotism policy, they are eligible for rehire, and they have not interviewed for the same position in the past year.Run screenings of job applicants through PeopleSoft.Schedule orientations for international service employees.AccomplishmentsSupported two different business units and three recruiters.Scheduled around 200 interviews per month.Finished all assigned duties punctually and offered assistance to other recruiting coordinators.

ResponsibilitiesRecruit and hire 50 summer staff and up to 50 volunteers.Train summer camp staff on all operations of summer camp including summer camp activities, summer camp and disability philosophies, and assisting individuals with disabilities with activities of daily living.Mentor, supervise and conduct performance reviews for summer staff.Liaise with partner organizations to ensure their needs and desires for camping experiences are being adequately met.Provide leadership in cabin life and program logistics.Schedule all camp activities, and approve activity plans from program instructors.Recruit staff and volunteers for weekend respite camps throughout the year.AccomplishmentsSignificantly increased the quantity and quality of applications received.Received feedback from several partner organizations saying this was the “best camp they have had in years.”Received a 100% rating on American Camping Association accreditation, which accredits camps based on specific program, safety, and HR criteria.

Work with Support Services Manager to recruit, hire, train, and supervise staff and volunteers to work for special recreation programs.Find replacement staff when scheduling conflicts arise.Directly support program participants on an as needed basis.I was in this position for a very short time, because I could not pass up the opportunity offered to me by Easter Seals. While the timing was unfortunate, I left on good terms.

ResponsibilitiesAssistant Summer Camp Director for Camp Riley for youth with physical disabilities, through the Riley Children’s Hospital.Work directly with Camp Director to recruit, hire, train, and supervise 90 summer staff, including cabin counselors, program staff, and leadership team.Mentor, supervise and conduct performance reviews for summer staff.Provide leadership in cabin life and program logistics.Responsible for all operations of summer camp when Camp Director is out of office.Coordinate, market, program, and recruit staff for weekend respite camps throughout the year.AccomplishmentsIncreased the number of applicants by creating electronic application and building relationships with universities both nationally and internationally.

ResponsibilitiesSupervise direct support staff in a Community Integrated Living Arrangement.Hire, train, and schedule direct support staff based on state-mandated staffing patterns.Plan and implement out of house recreation activities for residents with developmental disabilities.Lead house meetings with direct support staff, QMRP’s, and nurses.Work as part of inter-disciplinary teams to support clients with individual service plans.Order house supplies based on monthly budget.Act as on-call staff throughout the week as well as some weekends.AccomplishmentsCase load increased from one 8-bed home to an 8-bed home and a 4-bed home within 6 months of employment.When caseload was increased, delegated to analyze impact increasing a manager’s caseload in regards to schedule, responsibilities, and off-hour on call duties.