Denise Wenger Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

I am responsible to direct and execute the full life-cycle recruiting program including sourcing, screening, and recommending qualified candidates using creative recruitment methods internally and externally. I consistently work to attract top talent by communicating Rise's core values and mission continuing to drive the success of the total organization, now and into the future.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

• Developed and maintained strong working relationships with hiring leaders, candidates, and third-party staffing agencies• Consulted with management to identify recruiting needs; process job requisitions• Leveraged online recruiting resources to identify, attract, and recruit talent; source, develop, and deployed creative advertising programs to find quality candidates and develop effective talent pipelines• Efficiently screened applications, conducted phone screens with qualified candidates, and assisted with scheduling interviews• Organized, led, and documented recruitment strategy sessions with hiring managers • Delivered post-interview debrief/feedback with interview teams and candidates• Created and delivered offers of employment and assisted with negotiations; Coordinated and administered pre-employment assessments and background checks• Assisted with new hire orientation and onboarding to welcome and retain staff including creating a brand new Recruitment and Onboarding Experiences for each plant location within ADP (HRIS system).

York, Pennsylvania, United States

Working with Rise Baking Company in York, Pennsylvania as a Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Recruiter. ● Created Sourcing Strategy to increase applicant flow and acceptance rate decreasing vacancy rate on all three shifts and within specialty positions● Improved Employment Branding through marketing including creating advertising campaign for transit, digital marketing, direct mailers, social media, and local print advertising● Presented Advertising Campaign to all Plant Management ● Contacted applicants, Scheduled and completed first interview with candidates● Made recommendations to departmental managers for hiring decisions● Scheduled On-site Interviews for candidates, provided tours of the facility (in accordance with food safety and employee safety regulations), and guided candidates through hiring process● Provided feedback to applicants after interviews● Developed & maintained relationships with candidates, contracted staffing agency, and surrounding educational organizations● Represented the organization at networking events● Kept Applicant Tracking System (JazzHR) up-to-date with open positions, accurate job descriptions, candidate information, and candidate’s position within workflow● Improved ATS workflow through the implementation of standardized interviewing practices (including proper document retention), and automated candidate communication● Partnered with HR for integration of VerifiedFirst and Text Message communication through ATS software to reduce HR workload and repetitive actions ● Converted temporary employees (contracted through staffing agencies) to permanent hires including processing application, salary negotiations, background check, and all pre-employment screenings

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

● Store Manager responsible for fast-paced total store operations, including P&L of $2M per year ● Aggressively drove talent management & development (Led to more than 15 promotions) ● Recruiter responsible for Full-Cycle recruiting including identifying qualified candidates through sourcing, internal job posting, and active networking within the community including creative marketing● Screened incoming resumes, scheduled & interviewed candidates (face-to-face, phone and Zoom/FaceTime), provided feedback. Used critical thinking and judgement to select top applicants.● In partnership with Hiring Center, guided candidates through onboarding process including submitting background check, drug test, completing I-9 and organizing orientation and training● Served as on-site HR department for all employees resolving employee concerns & conflicts. Held employees accountable for performance management and customer service. Completed annual evaluations for all colleagues. Organized all employee records including sensitive information.● Achieved a 100% favorable response on annual anonymous Engagement Survey to the question “I feel valued as a colleague” (a 25% increase over National Average) through recognition, events, development, and quick resolution of concerns● Showed continuous improvement to performance metrics including exceeding sales target by 10% YTD, and exceeded customer service targets● Interpreted annual Engagement Survey results, displayed innovation and resilience to make store-wide changes, communicated higher-level recommendations to District Leadership for greater impact ● Created a hiring strategy communicated to region-wide leadership to evaluate current talent, reduce turnover, and anticipate upcoming needs● Familiar with Applicant Tracking Systems (Ats) and HRIS software including some familiarity with Taleo & Workday

Royersford, Pennsylvania

Royersford, Pa

As a Senior Team Leader of Guest Service, I have store-wide responsibilities in addition to duties for my specific department of Guest Services. ● Directed a 60+ member team and 11 team leaders to execute $42 million in annual sales in collaboration with the Executive Team ● Served as mentor & coach for 15 team members to better themselves and achieve great results resulting in 10 promotions● Interviewed candidates for a variety of positions including participating in mass hires for new store openings. Used my judgment to influence others during hiring decisions ● Increased overall sales by 5% YTD through advanced merchandising techniques● Improved customer experience by 9.5% YTD, tied for first in group, through salesfloor coaching● Achieved “Golden Contribution Status” by achieving YTD Sales goals & Making YTD Hourly Payroll Expense plan

Royersford, Warrington, And Montgomeryville, Pa

• Co-led team of 25 through massive remodel of Electronics, Entertainment, and Domestics/Home departments including the addition of new fixtures, signing & layouts (Remodel has led to a 4% increase in sales YTD)• Executed all sets & sequencing to minimize interruption during store operation & exceed guest expectations • Achieved 90% Guest Satisfaction scores for “Products in Stock” and “Team Member is Available” throughout remodels• Coordinated plans between headquarters, stores, and construction teams to discuss issues, unresolved concerns, and payroll

Pottstown, Pa & Royersford, Pa

• Led Cashier, Service Desk, Cart Attendant & Food Service departments to provide a Target-Brand Experience • Trained and developed Guest Experience teams who gave a score of 94% Satisfaction & 89% Engagement on anonymous satisfaction survey• Achieved above 3% YTD Conversion Results and 29.4% YTD Sales Penetration (Ranking in the Top 10% of Stores) by promoting the enrollment in Target’s Loyalty programs [Target’s Credit REDcard & Debit REDcard] • Mentored 15 team members to better themselves and achieve great results resulting in 10 promotions• Increased enrollment in “Take Charge of Education” by 22% by creating enrollment kits that have been made available company-wide because of my success • Coached & provided feedback to team members (including corrective action & performance reviews)• Launched new processes including Online Order Pickup, WIC, & new Technology (Chip & Pin Card Readers, iPod-based devices for all tasks, Cartwheel App & Self-Checkout)

West Pottsgrove, Pa

I was responsible for order and instocks of Target's newest venture in fresh grocery. On a daily basis, I was in communication with vendors to ensure product was brought into the store and maintained. I also oversaw the Food Safety and Training of my team to ensure products were handled safely and within compliance of Food Safety Standards.

West Pottsgrove, Pa

As a Hardlines Team Leader, I was responsible for leading a team to manage merchandise and ensure products were signed appropriately. Everyday I was working to manage Guest Relations on the floor and coordinating team schedules to meet guests' needs.

Collegeville, Pa

Over four months in a temporary position, I typed over 1,500 college applications into a central database for consideration of admittance. I also supported Staff & Enabled admissions counselors to succeed by assisting with a variety of tasks and assisted in troubleshooting the database during several technological difficulties.

Little Lake, Mi

During my summers at UPBC, I worked in a variety of positions to ensure that camp ran smoothly. For two years, I led & evaluated a team of Lifeguards through stressful, crisis situations as Head Lifeguard. I also served as Girls Staff Residence Assistant for one year training & overseeing a staff of nearly 20 girls. Throughout my time on staff, I organized & maintained schedules for waterfront and campgrounds and served guests to see that they were comfortable & that camp would run smoothly (Office Assistant, Network Supervisor & Sound Engineer)

Upland, In

• Supported administration, faculty, staff and students in fixing technologically related issues including Network Connections & Shared Drives, Windows/Mac Support, Internet Support, Email Access, Virus Software & Eradication, and General Printer/Fax/Copier troubleshooting• Established calm communication in times of technological crisis using interpersonal & relational skills• Addressed technological difficulties through in-person, telephone, e-mail and chat contact• Served as Subject Matter Expert for a variety of software including the entire Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Photo & CAD programs, Virus Software, and Internet Browsers