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I’m a customer-service-oriented real estate agent who helps buyers and sellers in the Austin & Central Texas areas. I moved to the Liberty Hill area a few years ago, following a 14-year career in HR/Recruiting with multi-disciplinary industries. Relocating gave me a chance to “reboot” my career, so I followed my long-time passion for real estate. I have the market knowledge, the perseverance, and the customer service skills needed to make your next real estate transaction a fun and successful one. Let me help you sell your home and/or buy your dream home.832-620-2197

Left due to spouses career promotion that relocated us to Austin, Texas.Lead the effort & performed the full scope of activities associated with comprehensive recruiting & on-boarding of new employees. Under the leadership of the CEO, delivers a pipeline of diverse, quality candidates to hiring managers by networking & direct sourcing/screening for positions. I manage the selection process to ensure a rigorous interview process & placement of qualified candidates. Managed the development & maintenance of processes, procedures & metrics that promote an innovative company culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity & high-standards. Other responsibilities include ensuring that recruiting practices comply with company policies & procedures, researching & implementing best practices in client groups, on-boarding candidates & the contribution to overall XL talent management goals. Develop strategies, make decisions & execute needed activities to meet the talent needsTrusted advisor to senior management providing actionable insights & recommendations Cover all departments: Accting, Supply Chain, Marketing, Creative, Programming, Sales, Cust Serv, Prod Dev, QC, HR, Legal, Education, & IT Develop a recruiting budgetEstablish & maintain a productive relationship at: Houston area Univ, Colleges, Beauty & Trade schools for co-op and internship programs (Manage programs: scheduling rotations & assignments, & intern contributions)Design & implement talent marketing & sourcing campaigns: employee referrals, social networkingRecruiting Department ownership & operations design & maintenanceScreen applicant resumes & conduct preliminary interviewsManage all recruiting documents, job descriptions, including organizing, scanning, & filing any electronic or paper documentationManage the development & execution of candidate assessmentsWork with internal software development team to configure & migrate to a 100% cloud-based recruiting & ATS

3 month contract role, that was extended due to performance and work load needs. Due to lower work loads, contract ended Aug 26, 2015.As Talent Acquisition Partner, I support Trane's North America Sales and Service Center of Excellence.Specializing in technical sales & service positions for the Commercial HVAC and Compressed Air businesses (These roles will be with Ingersoll Rand's Trane business line (HVAC equipment/controls and energy savings/comprehensive solutions) by partnering with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners to provide world class, full cycle recruiting support to meet the needs of the organization in a timely and cost effective manner. I have full responsibility for candidate sourcing, phone screening, assessment, interviewing, and managing the offer and hiring processes.

Laid off in the 3rd round of layoffs, due to significant industry decline. Took on 2 of the PSL's (Product Service Lines) as the primary Mid-Career Recruiter for Testing & Subsea (TSS) and Drill Bits & Services (DBS), while still maintaining the focus of helping all the PSL's strive for their Global Diversity goals. Implement sourcing strategy to be able to quickly supply candidates for job requisitions as positions become available and more importantly to build a pipeline of potential candidates to anticipate hiring needs. Phone screen candidates and present most qualified to hiring manager. Manage requisitions and document activity with regard to candidate activity, background analysis and offers. Communicate with candidates regularly to provide a positive candidate experience and to keep them informed on status of hiring process. Compile interview comments and conduct debrief with hiring team so that position is closed in timely manner. Research business group(s) industry competitors to be aware of market conditions and be able to identify and source potential passive candidates.

Still remained with the team, but took on additional responsibilities on the team (detailed in position above). http://jobs.halliburton.com/article/Diversity Implement sourcing strategy to be able to quickly supply candidates for job requisitions as positions become available and more importantly to build a pipeline of potential candidates to anticipate hiring needs. Phone screen candidates and present most qualified to hiring manager. Manage requisitions and document activity with regard to candidate activity, background analysis and offers. Communicate with candidates regularly to provide a positive candidate experience and to keep them informed on status of hiring process. Compile interview comments and conduct debrief with hiring team so that position is closed in timely manner. Research business group(s) industry competitors to be aware of market conditions and be able to identify and source potential passive candidates.Recruiting Focus: Diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math related positions.

6 month contract role. (extended, then converted to a direct full-time employee)Founded in 1919, Halliburton is one of the world's largest providers of products and services to the energy industry. With nearly 70,000 employees in approximately 80 countries, the company serves the upstream oil and gas industry throughout the lifecycle of the reservoir – from locating hydrocarbons and managing geological data, to drilling and formation evaluation, well construction and completion, and optimizing production through the life of the field. Visit the company's website at www.halliburton.com.Recruiting Focus: Diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math related positions. Formerly Human Resources, Business Development/Sales, Marketing, Corporate Affairs,ITAct as a business partner with business group Hiring Managers and Human Resources. Delivery Partners to develop effective and efficient recruitment and sourcing strategies that result in client satisfaction. Meet with hiring managers to gain full understanding of job specifications; write new or modify existing job descriptions; develop appropriate marketing strategy; define roles and responsibilities of hiring team.Implement sourcing strategy to be able to quickly supply candidates for job requisitions as positions become available and more importantly to build a pipeline of potential candidates to anticipate hiring needs. Phone screen candidates and present most qualified to hiring manager. Manage requisitions and document activity with regard to candidate activity, background analysis and offers. Communicate with candidates regularly to provide a positive candidate experience and to keep them informed on status of hiring process. Compile interview comments and conduct debrief with hiring team so that position is closed in timely manner. Research business group(s) industry competitors to be aware of market conditions and be able to identify and source potential passive candidates.

• Effectively utilize existing recruitment resources and develop new sources and contacts to identify and recruit high quality candidates (Including CareerBuilder, Monster, LinkedIn, Boolean search strings, job boards, professional organizations, search engines, emailing campaigns, database mining, cold calling, internet sourcing, directories, niche organizations, Universities, networking, & more).• Attend networking meetings (HAR, Chamber of Commerce, Sales groups, etc…) to spread the Meritage brand and attract top notch talent to the organization.• Developed strong interpersonal relationships with Hiring Managers in all divisions/regions.• Created job ads for candidate attraction and the pre-screening questions for each position. • Source and screen candidates via phone, in person, and webcam.• Administered, reviewed, and utilized Personality Assessments.• Coordinate/schedule/confirm interviews between candidates and hiring managers. • Maintain awareness of the divisions/markets to establish availability of personnel to fill vacancies.• Provide information to the candidate concerning the position requirements, the company, and their status in the interview process.• Utilized effective behavioral interviewing techniques when interviewing candidate to ensure their fit for the position.• Participated in on-site promotions and special events.• Identified as a Trainer for the new TAS (Talent Acquisition System/Database, ADP’s Virtual Edge) for the company. I was an expert user of the applicant tracking system.• Stay informed on trends and innovative sourcing and recruiting techniques in order to be competitive in state-of-the-art sourcing and recruiting practices.Divisions:• Houston • Dallas • San Antonio • Austin • Orlando • Tampa • Raleigh • CharlottePositions:• Sales • Construction • Interns • Purchasing • Land Construction/Development/Aquisitions • Customer Service • Contracts • Administrative • Marketing • Accounting

Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties, such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. Using online ads for properties to drive buyer traffic for increased selling potentials.

• Maintained a fast paced and high volume workflow by utilizing organizational skills & software.• Conferred with Managers to determine personnel needs (exempt & non-exempt positions), job specifications, duties, qualifications, and skills in order to prepare and implement recruiting efforts & strategies.• Provided/processed job descriptions and salary surveys.• Utilized multiple, creative sourcing techniques and networking avenues in order to discover potential candidates (Including Career Builder Resume database, LinkedIn, Boolean search strings, directories, niche organizations, Universities, & many more).• Developed, utilized, and measured usage of all job postings, as well as other online recruiting sources to identify and recruit candidates.• Reviewed applications and interviewed candidates, provided candidates information regarding the organization and the position. • Conducted reference checks and pre-employment background checks and drug screens as required. (full desk recruiting).• Utilized behavioral interview questions and trained Hiring Manager’s on utilizing the techniques.• Acted as a consultant with hiring managers on human resource (HR) hiring processes and techniques.• Proficiently used Microsoft Office programs and in house database software (ATN).• Working knowledge of laws, regulations, practices, and procedures in HR as it relates to hiring/interviewing practices.Positions/Area of responsibility:• Filled positions for small to medium size companies for: Sales, Administrative, IT, Accounting, Professional, Engineering, Light Industrial, and Healthcare positions of all levels nationally.Achievements:• Consistently was the top performer in my group.• I was the ‘Go To’ person for challenging projects/efforts on my team.• Nominated for ‘Employee of the Month’4 times by my peers.• Gained participation in Advanced Leadership Development, an in-house Management training program for recognized employees.

* Produced sustained results in fast-paced environment utilizing solid planning, time management, communication, decision-making, presentation, organization, & interpersonal skills* Created and implemented successful sourcing and recruitment initiatives* Used in house database, directories, and internet research to source and network for candidates* Screened resumes and interviewed candidates. Then presented to hiring managers with complete candidate profile’s

• Moved from entry level Recruiter to Sr. Recruiter/Supervisor in five months.• Maintained client/candidate development, confidentiality, recruiting, maintaining high levels of calls per day (80+ calls per day).• Lead & created training programs.• Performed marketing strategies to gain new clients and maintain open and honest communication with both clients and candidates.• Duties and responsibilities included direct recruiting, cold calling, training, and marketing, prescreening, and interviewing candidates to match client’s needs.• Worked with Universities to recruit recent graduates and posted positions on job boards and various websites.• Maintain follow up calls with clients/candidates, schedule interviews and brief/debrief before and after interviews.• Manage and trained Recruiters within my division.• Held weekly update meetings with Hiring Manager’s/clients to review and discuss candidates submitted and positions with the most urgent needs.• Meet with Recruiters weekly to discuss issues with positions and find creative techniques to source candidates.• Provided clients weekly Matrix’s to give an overview of candidates presented and their qualifications, to ensure ease of process (Created the Matrix).• Reported weekly production for my staff

Worked short/long term contract positions while relocating back to Texas, starting my family, and going to school.• Lead contact for vendors, as well as negotiated new contracts when necessary (i.e. utilities, building maintenance, banks, cellular services, etc…).• Kept purchase requests, quotes, bids, pricing, and purchasing orders tracked in the company database.• Wrote sales orders and purchase orders using Peachtree accounting software.• Created prints/drawings of flanges to meet specifications for manufacturing.• Purchased and maintained office supplies.• Onboard and orientate new employees (gathering all confidential information and entering new employees into the payroll system).• Support a team of 12 Nautical Engineers in scheduling, creating travel itineraries, organizing meetings, conferences, and formatting excel spreadsheets.• Maintained/created personnel files for current and past employees.• Calculated & processed time sheets for payroll.• Bank reconciliations, A/R and A/P.• Retained great customer/supplier relations.Achievements:• Successfully implemented new calling hours to boost productivity.• Increased existing accounts by 10%.• Saved company 15% in operating expenses by review of vendor contracts.• Trained Sales Manager on print creation softwareRFL: Temporary/Contract assignments through staffing agencies.

• Sustained outsourcing contract with Rocky Mountain Steel Mills (www.oregonsteel.com) and La Farge (www.larfargenorthamerica.com). • Gathered bids, sourced, researched, and bought manufacturing/mechanical parts to maintain inventory and purchasing needs.• On site representative for Rocky Mountain Steel Corporation in Pueblo, Colorado, to source and procure the best pricing and availability for machine parts and supplies to keep the 5 steel mills (Tube, Bar, Rail, Wire, and Electrical Arc Furnace Mill) running and functioning. Ensuring to have Mill on site applications (PPE's worn) understandings of the manufacturing processes and machinery being utilized. To help maintain safety environment when ordering outside work for installations and maintenance. • Then on site for La Farge, a highway construction company located in Ft. Collins, Colorado.• Responsible for sourcing and procurement of mechanical parts and accessories to keep the vehicles and machinery functioning. • Maintained limited down times and kept pricing/delivery logs for all product lines/suppliers.• Responsible for up to $1M purchases, with authority up to $10K single item purchasing without additional approvals.• Maintained approximately 75+ supplier/vendor relationships locally, nationally, and internationally. Achievements:• I was relocated from Pueblo, CO to Ft. Collins, CO to salvage the contract with La Farge as an onsite Purchasing Manager. Did this successfully. • Turned the non-performing contract around to 200% of goal. By improving delivery times and cutting costs/production down-times. • Promoted from Purchasing Coordinator to Purchasing Manager in my first year.RFL: Laid off, company no longer exists.