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United States

Remote

Remote

Partner with hiring teams to become a recruiting consultant and strategic business partner to clients.Design and implement aggressive recruitment sourcing and advertising strategies including targeted diversity recruitment strategies.Utilize innovative and creative recruitment methodologies in a cost effective and timely manner with the aim of limiting outside recruiting agency fees.Lead and participated in targeted hiring events and attend professional networking events/conferences.Track candidates properly for compliance, measure and report on applicant flow and source effectiveness.Partner with human resources business partners to make salary recommendations to hiring managers and negotiate salaries with potential hires.Proactively generate and drive process improvements provided more cost effective and timely recruitment while always seeking to improve customer and candidate experience.Leverage internal people data and insights in addition to external labor market analysis to help clients make more informed decisions.Provide general market intelligence and research on our competitors to leaders and hiring managers, and regularly communicate information as value-added service.Collaborate with the team to create and continuously improve recruitment programs and processes.Participate in strategic projects across human resources and beyond, including tool implementation, process improvements, employer branding, etc. Provide weekly updates to hiring managers on recruiting efforts, result of efforts, and continuously refine recruiting strategy as needed.

Design and implement aggressive recruitment sourcing and advertising strategies including targeted diversity recruitment strategies.Utilize innovative and creative recruitment methodologies in a cost effective and timely manner with the aim of limiting outside recruiting agency fees.Lead and participated in targeted hiring events and attend professional networking events/conferences.Track candidates properly for compliance, measure and report on applicant flow and source effectiveness.Proactively generate and drive process improvements provided more cost effective and timely recruitment while always seeking to improve customer and candidate experience.Leverage internal people data and insights in addition to external labor market analysis to help clients make more informed decisions.Provide general market intelligence and research on our competitors to leaders and hiring managers, and regularly communicate information as value-added service.Collaborate with the team to create and continuously improve recruitment programs and processes.Participate in strategic projects across human resources and beyond, including tool implementation, process improvements, employer branding, etc. Provide weekly updates to hiring managers on recruiting efforts, result of efforts, and continuously refine recruiting strategy as needed.

Remote

• Lead and inspire a highly motivated team of Talent Acquisition professionals which includes development, performance management, training, and supporting the team members to be successful on delivering talent in an efficient and effective manner.• Direct the recruiting strategy with the team members to optimize business results.• Lead team meetings to continuously improve our process and synchronize efforts.• Build reports, analyze data, and leverage information to advise stakeholders on the optimal talent acquisition approach.• Provides value-added project leadership.• Updates and creates functions, reports, and administrative actions within ATS program for entire TA team.• Meets organizational staffing needs.• Handles Full Cycle Recruiting for multiple departments.• Provides Recruitment Strategy Meetings for all Hiring Managers & all Requisitions assigned.• Sources candidates through Job Boards, Company Website, social media, & Centers of Influence.• Advises Hiring Managers and company Leadership on best practices.• Participates in virtual job fairs & other employment events when appropriate.• Evaluates applicants, reviews resumes, & conducts interviews with a consistent set of assessment criteria.• Improved organizational approaches by recommending policies & practices aimed at improving attractiveness to job applicants.

Remote

• Provides Recruitment Strategy Meetings for all Hiring Managers & all Requisitions assigned.• Sources candidates through Job Boards, Company Website, social media, & Centers of Influence.• Advises Hiring Managers on best practices.• Participates in virtual job fairs & other employment events when appropriate.• Handles Full Cycle Recruiting for multiple departments.• Evaluates applicants, reviews resumes, & conducts interviews with a consistent set of assessment criteria.• Enters & tracks candidate data in various electronic systems & runs standard reports as required.• Schedules candidates for telephone, video, &/or face-to-face interviews.• Improved organizational approaches by recommending policies & practices aimed at improving attractiveness to job applicants.• Fields inquiries from candidates & hiring managers; escalates inquiries to senior team members &/or management, as necessary.• Interprets & explains human resources policies, standards, & regulations.• Improves recruiting by developing & optimizing strategies.• Meets organizational staffing needs.

Remote

•Works on our Olympus account - this is a high-volume account in the medical device industry covering all positions from the lowest level to the highest-level employee.• Provides Recruitment Strategy Meetings for all Hiring Managers & all Requisitions assigned.• Sources candidates through Job Boards, Company Website, social media, & Centers of Influence.• Advises Hiring Managers on best practices & encourages participation in local job fairs & other employment events when appropriate.• Handles Full Cycle Recruiting for all positions within Olympus of the Americas.• Responsible for 80+ requisitions at a time at various stages of the recruitment cycle.• Evaluates applicants, reviews resumes & conducts interviews with a consistent set of assessment criteria.• Enters & tracks candidate data in various electronic systems & runs standard reports as required.• Schedules candidates for telephone, video, &/or face-to-face interviews.• Improved organizational approaches by recommending policies & practices aimed at improving attractiveness to job applicants.• Fields inquiries from candidates & hiring managers; escalates inquiries to senior team members &/or management, as necessary.• Maintains compliance throughout the process to ensure a successful audit at the end of the year per government contract standards.• Interprets & explains human resources policies, standards, & regulations.• Improves recruiting by developing & optimizing strategies.• Meets organizational staffing needs, working closely with management.

Lock Haven, Pennsylvania

• Managed a staff of part-time & full-time employees across multiple departments.• Created targeted recruitment strategies based on detailed personnel forecasts.• Recruitment efforts covered all positions from the lowest level part-time employee to the highest-level employee (Directors). • Hosted County-wide Job Fairs at the YMCA facility.• Held Recruitment Strategy Meetings for all Hiring Managers & all Requisitions.• Evaluates applicants, reviews resumes & conducts interviews with a consistent set of assessment criteria.• Mediated personnel disputes as link between management & employees.• Analyzed training needs to design employee development, language training, & health & safety programs.• Strengthened employee knowledge & abilities, leading comprehensive training programs for new & established employees.• Maximized employee satisfaction & reduced turnover with motivational strategies & enhanced training.• Gained public attention through special events, sponsorships, & launch parties.• Optimized communication strategies, identifying best methods to reach target audiences.• Cultivated positive public image for Lock Haven YMCA organization by engaging media & the public.• Coordinated effective logistics plans for teams & supplies needed during day-to-day operations & special projects.• Fostered work environment built on respect, dignity, & inclusion regardless of roles, responsibilities, or differences.

Lock Haven, Pa

• Managed a staff of full time & part time employees across 2 childcare sites.• Recruited, hired, trained, & evaluated primary & supplemental staff & recommended personnel actions for programs & services.• Created targeted recruitment strategies based on detailed personnel forecasts.• Established the YMCA as an approved work-study site for Lock Haven University.• Evaluated applicants, reviewed resumes, & conducted interviews with a consistent set of assessment criteria.• Reviewed budget & implemented cost-saving initiatives & provided a $2.50 raise to all employees within the Childcare as a result.• Determined allocations of funds for staff, supplies, materials, & equipment, & authorized purchases.• Grew attendance through successful promotional strategies, attracting new families to the program, & maintaining high enrollment.• Balanced program offerings against financial resources with careful management of day-to-day & special activities.• Set educational standards & goals & helped establish policies, procedures, & programs.• Maintained top-notch educational standards underpinned by successful policies & procedures.• Approached & solved work problems with initiative & sound judgment.

State College, Pennsylvania Area

• Assisted with the closing process by coordinating with inspectors, lenders, & escrow companies to obtain documents & clear any issues.• Provided comprehensive support by developing networks of attorneys, mortgage lenders, & contractors for client referral.• Prepared documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, & closing statements.• Maintained brand vision, mission, & voice across all channels & collaborated with internal teams to develop an ongoing strategy.

State College, Pennsylvania

·• Handled Recruiting for the assigned positions, such as Directors, Assistant Directors, Coordinators, & Support staff within department.• Responsible for 8 requisitions during my contract.• Evaluates applicants, reviews resumes & conducts interviews with a consistent set of assessment criteria.• Enters & tracks candidate data in various electronic systems & runs standard reports as required.• Schedules candidates for telephone, video, &/or face-to-face interviews.• Distributed invoices, updated accounts, & entered new information into the customer relationship management system.• Organized domestic & international travel & hotel accommodations.• Secured reservations at restaurants, clubs, & other venues for client meetings.• Managed clerical tasks for busy University Student Services office with 20 staff.• Promoted productivity by handling all administrative tasks, including schedules & correspondence.• Coordinated successful conferences, meetings, & special events, including catering & equipment setup.

Washington D.C.

• Facilitated communication of all committees and INGAA staff and handled committee member questions and requests• Maintained all committee and subcommittee distribution groups• Supported SVP of OS&E, EHS Regulatory Attorney, and Director of Safety & Integrity• Managed calendars of OS&E staff and arranged travel / accommodations for OS&E staff• Planed and coordinated committee meetings and events (20-500 attendees)• Contracted with properties and other vendors to plan workshops and meetings (20-500 attendees)• Coordinated all IT services for INGAA and troubleshot IT issues and/or coordinated with an outside provider for resolution• Trained INGAA staff on Microsoft 365• Recruited support staff, meeting planners, attorneys, engineers, directors, Vice President, Senior Vice President, & Executive Director roles.• Schedules candidates for telephone, video, &/or face-to-face interviews.• Maintains compliance throughout the process to ensure a successful audit at the end of the year per government contract standards.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Recruitment efforts covered the summer internship program & assisted the senior recruitment team as assigned.• Evaluated applicants, reviewed resumes, & conducted interviews with a consistent set of assessment criteria. • Facilitated daily operations of HR department with general & administrative support.• Proofread Employee Handbook & incorporated changes & edits into Employee Handbook.• Organized, tracked, & participated in HR Department efforts in a company-wide outreach to all ICMA-RC plan coordinators.

Pasadena, Tx

• Oversaw & managed the Youth program, staff, & volunteers.• Expanded the youth program from about 5 active youth to about 95 active youth.• Created a strategic recruitment plan for all positions based on program growth & needs.• Sourced candidates through Job Boards, Company Websites, social media, referrals, college campuses, & Centers of Influence.• Participated in job fairs & hiring events in the community.• Created targeted recruitment strategies based on detailed personnel forecasts & program needs.• Recruitment efforts covered all positions from part-time staff to degreed full-time staff, as well as volunteers. • Evaluated applicants, reviewed resumes, & conducted interviews with a consistent set of assessment criteria.• Boosted program success by recruiting well-qualified staff.• Reviewed budget & implemented cost-saving initiatives.• Met program needs with strong volunteer recruitment & training strategies.• Supported physical, emotional, & spiritual needs of at-risk adolescent youth.• Advocated for the needs of youth with church staff & coordinated resources to meet both individual & group needs.• Maintained positive relations with parents & other staff & modeled relationship-building skills in all interactions.• Helped children to develop positive self-esteem & a sense of self-worth.• Planned & oversaw special events, including retreats, conferences, & camps.• Created original curriculum & lessons to engage youth & get them excited about their faith.• Planned, organized, & executed events, activities, mission trips, & retreats to contribute to the faith development of youth.

Greater St. Louis Area

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Religion/Religious Studies

Activities and Societies: Alpha Delta PiMajored in Religion and Minored in Classical Studies

Divinity/Ministry

Business Administration And Management, General