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I help burnt-out corporate professionals rediscover their passions and align their careers & lives to achieve a fulfilling work/life balance & overall quality of life.

Houston, Texas Area

• Responsible for recruiting, interviewing and facilitating the selection of qualified applicants for positions in the Foundation including licensed counselors, therapists, management level, administrative and entry level positions.• Handle an average of 20-40 requisitions per week.• Schedule an average of 10-15 remote & in-person interviews per week.• Coordinate an average of 3-7 new hire orientations per week.• Schedule an average of 10-15 drug test/background checks per week.• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with hiring managers to stay abreast of current and future hiring and business needs for 7 locations across the state.• Manage ADP/JAZZHR applicant tracking system, including publishing and unpublishing positions, ensuring accurate selection criteria and follow up communication with candidates• Source candidates according to relevant job criteria using internet postings, approved recruiting sources, networking, career fairs, university relations, social media, resume databases employee referrals, etc.• Conduct employment references, ensure credentials and education are verified as well as background checks are completed• Develop and maintain a network of outreach contacts at various colleges and other recruiting sources• Extend verbal offers of employment, assist with background check & drug screening process.• Track recruiting results including hiring source, (i.e. employee referral, internet postings, event, etc.)

Houston, Texas Area

Responsible for recruiting, interviewing and facilitating the selection of qualified applicants for positions in the Foundation:Establish and maintain effective working relationships with hiring managers to stay abreast of current and future hiring and business needs. Coordinates the applicant selection process with hiring managers at each location.Manage ADP applicant tracking system, including publishing and un-publishing positions, ensuring accurate selection criteria and follow up communication with candidates.Ensures accurate documentation and reporting of applicant and recruiting source data.Post jobs internally and externally, and followup weekly with hiring managers.Source candidates according to relevant job criteria using internet postings,approved recruiting sources, networking, career fairs, university relations, social media, resume databases and employee referrals, etc.Pre-screen selected candidates to evaluate basic skill level, culture fit, mission of service, compensation fit and other qualifications.Inform potential applicants about facilities, operations, benefits, and job or career opportunities in organizations.Manage candidate process with top candidates being referred to the hiring manager.Conduct employment references, ensure credentials and education are verified as well as background checks are completed.Compile and update reports for job openings, time to hire, applicant flow, and other reports as needed for review by HR Supervisor and/or VP of HR.Develop and maintain a network of outreach contacts at various colleges and other recruiting sources.Track recruiting results including hiring source, (i.e. employee referral, internet postings, event, etc.)Perform additional duties as requested by the HR Supervisor, VP of HR, SVP/VP or FD and President/CEO,

Sourced candidates for the accounting and administrative divisions.Evaluated applicants by discussing job requirements and applicant qualifications with managers; interviewing applicants on consistent set of qualifications.Determined applicant qualifications by interviewing applicants; analyzing responses; verifying references; comparing qualifications to job requirements.Attracted applicants by placing job advertisements, using newsgroups and job sites.Assisted with marketing strategies.Determined applicant requirements by studying job description and job qualifications.Built applicant sources by researching and contacting community services, colleges, employment agencies, media, and internet sites; providing organization information, opportunities, and benefits; making presentations; maintaining rapport.Established recruiting requirements by studying organization plans and objectives; meeting with managers to discuss needs.

Houston, Texas Area

Lead the coordination of marketing and public relations events including documentary screenings, conferences, and numerous speaking eventsHandled all online social media and public relations postings as well as publishing podcastsArranged and led van tours around Houston where human trafficking is heavily predominated, including presenting facts and information to those on the tour

Houston, Texas Area

Assisted with procurement product research.Prepared travel arrangements for upper-level management as well as other employees.Coordinated domestic and international employee trainings as well as client visits, meetings, and conferences and the annual company Christmas party.Submitted employee timesheets.Helped source engineering personnel.Executed general office and receptionist duties.

Processed and submitted payroll for 300+ employees on a weekly basis for Magnum Staffing Svcs:Liaise directly with supervisors, owners, and support personnel regarding employee time, time corrections, and discrepancies. Update payroll records as appropriate. Ensure all relevant filing of employee and employee payroll records in an orderly and timely manner.Assisted with payroll deductions for IRS, Child Support, student loans, creditors, and Social Security.Submitted vacation requests for employees.Input data for recruiting purposes on a spreadsheet and maintain it updated.Help recruiters find eligible applicants and match them with open positions

Managed all aspects of day-to-day operations: Finances: accounts payable/receivable, invoicing, budgeting, made collections calls, opened up credit accounts for customers, maintained inventory, dispatch, managed transactions, assisted with internal operations.Was part of core staff and adapted to growing pains:Established a successful system of procedures for the office that made things run more smoothly and efficiently.

Processed expense reports, front deskHelped with new student registrationAssisted with operationsSubstitute taught in an elementary school

Managed main switchboard in the main showroom floor of a busy car dealershipOversaw front-office operations and provided impeccable customer service:Placated irate customers and arrived at solutions that were satisfactory for both customer and company.Distributed customer license platesFiled highly confidential customer and company files

Assisted with processing loan applications in the U.S. Dept. of AgricultureMet with local bankers to supervise the payments of loans.Made periodic visits to loan recipients' farms to make sure the loans were being used for what they were given for.Handled applicant's tax information to help determine their eligibility to receive loans.

B.A.

High School

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