Jessica Atkinson Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, GA, US

• Conducts requisition intake calls to determine hiring needs for individual roles, labor category (LCAT) requirements and interview process to fulfill contractual obligations in a timely manner
• Utilizes multiple platforms to fill various vacancies within the organization, such as, cloud, software development, data analytics, DevSecOps, Agile and program/project management
• Perform pre-interview screening calls to assess a candidate's ability to meet the needs of the role by combining various behavioral, technical and scenario based questions
• Presenting and negotiating job offers to selected candidates
• Participates in weekly status meetings with program leadership to provide updates, address concerns and forecast additional hiring needs
• Oversees the organizations SkillBridge program to ensure the successful screening, interviewing and onboarding of transitioning service members while maintaining compliance with all DoD regulations

Remote

• Responsible for developing a dynamic recruitment plan and executing all aspects of that plan to attract and retain the highest caliber candidates across DeWitt Companies (9 locations, 5 entities)
• Collaborated with hiring managers to determine and support staffing needs
• Sourced candidates through LinkedIn, and various other resume databases; identifying top talent, and generating interest through cold calls and emails
• Partnered with the marketing team to develop visuals and graphics to utilize for job fairs and social media recruitment to optimize candidate attraction and engagement
• Responsible for reviewing approximately 2,000 resumes a month, screening candidates, conducting behavioral and competency interviews and administering appropriate company assessments to determine overall compatibility
• Processed background checks and pre-employment activities in accordance with employment law

Greater Atlanta Area

• Collaborated with the staffing and regional directors to accomplish hiring objectives for 88 metro Atlanta area locations.
• Recruited and hired 300+ lifeguards/pool managers annually and prepared new hire paperwork
• Trained and certified 10+ lifeguard instructors annually, contributing to the training of 450+ lifeguards/pool managers and supervisors
• Reviewed job applications to identify, vet and recommend optimal candidates
• Conducted interviews with participants to assess eligibility
• Worked in tandem with the Staffing Director to manage all staffing needs of 450+ seasonal employees working at 88 locations in the metro Atlanta area

Greater Atlanta Area

• Performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, database entry and all E-Verify tasks
• Worked with the Director of Staffing and Recruiting to resolve problems and improve operations
• Collaborated closely with regional directors to identify their needs, understand expectations and provide exceptional staffing services
• Assisted with the recruitment and hiring of over 200+ lifeguards, pool managers and supervisors annually

Human Resource Management

Business Management