Darnell Rowe Email & Phone Number

Canada

Canada

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

• Strategically led the management, sourcing, screening, qualifying, interviewing, and onboarding aspects of the TA process • Collaborated with the local HRBP’s and hiring managers to identify talent requirements, job specifications, job duties, qualifications and skills required to fill new and replacement roles• Performed as the single point of contact for candidates of assigned searches throughout the recruiting process• Provided a thorough prescreening of candidates against requirements of the search and made recommendations to hiring managers. This included providing Hiring Managers with market data on the role.• Conducted telephone and/or personal interviews to assess candidates on required qualifications, succession planning and cultural fit. Scheduled interviews with potential and qualified candidates for specific job openings• Counseled external partners and TA Manager to negotiate best search rates and evaluate service levels• Initiated project implementation related to proactive recruiting strategies for core, repeat or volume roles• Updated and documented online applicant tracking system for future recruitment requirements• Partnered with the HRBPs and the business to understand the business requirements, business development opportunities and business objectives in fiscal year and focuses on initiating process improvements • Tracked weekly activity, provides thorough updates on searches, and reports against agreed upon recruiting metrics

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Responsible for full-cycle recruitment of corporate level roles such as: Inside and Outside Sales, Engineers, Senior DevOps, Data Analysts, Project Managers, and Bilingual CSR/Retention Specialists. Filled 10-12 openings per month• Strategically created job postings that are articulate and create a pull to attract the right candidates, posting on various professional and social channels. Communicates with candidates to discuss opportunities and screen for suitability• Targeted candidates through networking, social media, referrals, and other effective strategies to find the best talent • Served the best candidate experience by answering questions and providing support for all candidate inquiries • Developed and fostered strong relationships and partnerships with Hiring Managers and recruitment teams to ensure job requirements and expectations are clearly understood and are carefully assessed against appropriate criteria• Tracked, analyzed, and reported key metrics designed to measure and predict staffing needs and activity• Developed and explained offer letters, followed up on background checks, and helped solve any onboarding roadblocks

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

• Evaluated applicants, reviewed resumes, and conducts interviews with a consistent set of assessment criteria. As well as monitors employees through standard assessment and performance evaluations. • Created and develops attractive job posting utilizing a/b testing methods.• Efficiently analyzed, tracks and reports metrics and performance against sourcing and recruiting strategies while gathering market intelligence on industry and competitor trends to incorporate it into work processes.• Voluntarily shared knowledge with recruiters and other colleagues' regarding technology, tools, and best practices to engage candidates more effectively.• Collected and maintained job data to allow transparency to the existing pipeline, help resolve challenges with filling open roles, and provide the Recruiting team with measurable insights that can be shared with Hiring Managers.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Proactively stimulated candidate funnel of passive and active prospects, vetted applicants, presented candidates to hiring managers, coordinated, and conducted interviews via Microsoft Teams, advised hiring managers on the selection of final candidates and details of offers, extended, and negotiated offers, and executed administrative components of the hiring process.• Urgently filled 25-35 openings weekly by recruiting, screening, and referring candidates for key roles.• Consistently managed the recruitment process through the ATS (Taleo) in a timely manner to provide accurate recruitment metrics that propelled recruitment activities & sourcing plans.• Relentlessly provided support and expertise during fast paced high priority weeks when recruitment, job offers, onboarding and interview selections needed to occur simultaneously regardless of the initial goals set for the week.• Productively formed and maintained strong relationships with hiring managers, business partners, candidates, and external referral sources, while creatively fostering relationships with online resources, professional organizations, community organizations, to create partnerships that yield quality candidates.

Kitchener, On, Canada

• Strategically led full cycle recruitment while reporting to the CEO and VP of Ops, largely focusing on enhancing DEI at the company. In addition, managed and accelerated high volume recruiting while conducting group interviews for sales team; liaised with the Sales Manager on final selection (15 per class bi-weekly. 25% increase since June 2020).• Creatively formed and managed relationships and networks to provide a steady stream of talent in the talent pipeline for present and future hiring needs. Achieved weekly targets of 45-50+ candidates in talent funnel.• Coached, guided, and mentored managers in all departments on various talent acquisition procedures, line of questioning, interview styles and candidate management. Updated activity reports to track efforts and reviews.• Developed and implemented on-boarding plans for new hires through phases of training and development, retention strategies and employee wellness, to boost overall morale and employee satisfaction. Furthermore, collaborated with managers and team leaders to conduct surveys, analyze participation, drive engagement, and improve trust and confidence in staff.

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

• Engaged in workshop discussions regarding Toyota’s lean management systems (KAIZEN), identified and processesed improvement opportunities in all aspects of the workplace • On-boarded new associates on job responsibilities - ensuring procedures are explained and demonstrated to adhere to the established corporate and employee safety guidelines.• Collaborated and provided on-going advice to cross-functional teams to increase synergies in production patterns while also enhancing efficiency in completion rates.• Built the vital parts of the motor vehicle required for production with welding techniques• Performed repairs, regular maintenance checks and quality analysis on robot equipment • Coached and mentored new employees on standard operational procedures, specifically, repairs, regular maintenance checks and quality analysis.

Kitchener, Ontario

- Reviewed mortgage applications, completed transactions and documented all data into the systems while monitoring inbound calls and performing outbound calls to all clientele- Composed detailed submissions, followed up with clients, and kept each file up to date- Corresponded with clients, lenders, and lawyers to verify files are complete and accurate before inquires and during closing. Submitted all mortgage files to applicable lenders

Cambridge, Ontario

- Led the production, hiring, employee training, staff scheduling, and associate supervising. Assisted in resolving employee issues as well as maintaining a positive work culture. - Ensured labour laws, company policies, and health and safety guidelines were followed - Achieved positive client relationships and satisfaction through strong communication- Participated in all phases of payroll distribution, employee record maintenance and meal preparation

Alliston, Ontario

- Executed and supported the production of vehicle assembly within various departments (IP line, Engine line, Vehicle Quality and Underbody) while maintaining the highest quality of standards within the demanding production hours- Researched and developed new methods via Kaizen to improve craftsmanship, update production work areas, and enhance associate efficiency within processes - Performed quality, repair and vehicle inspection to ensure brand and safety standards are met- Frequently initiated KAIZEN applications in order to improve production or process methods- Initiated understanding the build of new models and led the training of other associates in a confident and encouraging manner. This helped increase team collaboration and morale- Collaborated and communicated with other associates, team leads and maintenance coordinators to provide recommendations and feedback on equipment and production lines- Managed daily routines of checking safety and cleanliness of production work areas

Diploma, Human Resources Management

Diploma, Restaurant, Culinary, And Catering Management