Patty Larson Email and Phone Number

Talent Acquisition Specialist for AAA Corporate Office in Costa Mesa, CA. I recruit for Claims Representatives and Customer Service Representatives. Recruiter:  Source and screen candidates in Taleo and Workday conduct phone screens on potential candidates for Claim Business Unit.  Prepare packets of candidates profile, phone screen and assessment for hiring managers to review for consideration for hire.  Managed the Claims business unit which included managing 40 open requisitions and preparing for quarterly job fairs with invites of 30-40 candidates that were screened, interviewed and prepared for the event.  Attend job fairs and assist in registration table. Extend offers and do in person declines. Presentation to candidates before interviews to prepare them for interviews with hiring managers.  Assist in all business units as needed.

Career Service Specialist: Maintained a 70% and above placement for pharmacy technician hires, for 5 year cohorts 2009-2013. Established and maintained relationships with all pharmacies to provide them with Pharmacy Technicians and clerks. Coached and prepared graduates for interviews and job placement skills. Assisted them in resume building and portfolios for successful interviewing and hiring, Worked closely with clients and graduates to set up interviews and extend job offers and completion of the hiring process. Responsible for recruiting for job fairs, client on campus interviews and tours of our pharmacy department. Did monthly presentation in classrooms on various career topics for students. Filled in for Internship Coordinator for 6-8 months and worked closely with students to assign them to pharmacy sites and manage their hours and success to get hired on with clients. Managed spreadsheet of all unplaced graduates on status of interviews, where they were at in process such as background check, drug tests, pharmacy tests, orientations dates and start dates and reasons for not being placed.

Recruiter:  Interviewed applicants to identify and summarize relevant experience and skills. Insured thorough documentation that is within company and legal parameters and checked references. Followed up regularly with candidates and clients to maintain relationships to build knowledge of needs and opportunities. Recruited and qualified candidates daily for opportunities for advancement. Created attractive and effective ads for internet and other advertising mediums. Actively skill marketed qualified candidates to new and existing customers. Cold called companies to increase business and build relationships for future needs. Responsible for handling all workers comp claims and working with corporate to ensure that all paperwork was in order.

Recruiter Successfully oversee the order filling process from beginning to end. This may include: resume and cover letter submittals, coordination of interviews time with customer and candidate: timely follow up on submittals and interviews and coordination of any company specific screening and orientation. Interviewed and screened candidates daily to match to open orders. Established pay and bill rates with customers that resulted in maximum gross margin for the branch. Completed all required data entry and necessary paperwork daily for I-9, W-4, direct deposits and Medical/Dental benefits for employees. Handled all unemployment claims and represented company on claims for hearings. Handled workers comp paperwork and assisted with Branch Manager on completion.