Veronica Southern

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Talent Acquisition Specialist @ Infrastructure Engineering, Inc.
Chicago, IL, US
Veronica Southern's Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States, United States
About Veronica Southern

Professional Summary: • Corporate Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Specialist with over 20 years of Full Life-Cycle Recruiting experience within multiple Industries including Manufacturing, Renewable Energy (Wind/Solar), EPC Consulting (Engineering, Procurement & Construction); Banking, Accounting & Finance, Food and Beverage, Gaming & Casinos, as well as Healthcare, Non-for-Profit Trust & Grant/Philanthropic, and Biotechnology Industry• Disciplines recruited include Engineers (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Process Engineers, Instrumentation & Controls, Designer/Drafters and PM/CM Engineers); IT Professionals (SW Developers, Architectural, Business Analyst, Data Migration Consultants/Leads); and Sales/BD, Accounting, Banking and Finance Professionals as well as other Corporate Disciplines including Marketing, Operations and some C-Level Professionals Specialties: Recruiting within Scientific Environments - Gas Fermentation (Chemical & Biology Engineers); Nonprofit (Program, Development, Strategic Initiatives, and Community Engagement); Nuclear (Process/Petro-Chemical); Gaming & Casino Technology; Energy (Wind/Solar); and SAP Professionals, Cloud Computing (SaaS) CRM Consultancy; Oil & Gas Industry, EPC, SW Developers; Electrical & Mechanical Engineers, Construction Managers; Industrial, Manufacturing and Energy Industries. Extensive Full-Life Cycle Recruiting and Candidate Engagement Specialist experience. Experience with multiple Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS); as well as some Behavioral Interviewing experience. Negotiation, strategic and organizational skills.

Veronica Southern's Current Company Details
Infrastructure Engineering, Inc.

Infrastructure Engineering, Inc.

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Talent Acquisition Specialist
Chicago, IL, US
Veronica Southern Work Experience Details
  • Infrastructure Engineering, Inc.
    Talent Acquisition Specialist
    Infrastructure Engineering, Inc.
    Chicago, Il, Us
  • Infrastructure Engineering, Inc.
    Talent Acquisition Specialist
    Infrastructure Engineering, Inc. Oct 2023 - Present
    Chicago, Il, Us
    Join us at the Intersection of INGENUITY & INCLUSION! Integrity in all business relationships. Excellent talent. Ingenuity in our solutions.We’re looking to Hire additional talent to work on interesting projects for our various locations. APPLY: https://www.infrastructure-eng.com/careers/• Chicago/Peoria, IL• Detroit, MI• Houston, TX• Indianapolis, IN• New York, NY• Trenton, NJJOBS:• Project Managers (P.E. License) - Chicago and Indy• Project Engineers - Civil (IL, MI, TX, NJ & NY Offices)• Senior Structural Engineers (IL & NY Office)• Resident Engineer - Detroit, MI• Construction Inspectors - New York• EPM (Engineering Program Manager) - New York• Project Controls (Portfolio Manager) - New York• Operations Manager (Trenton, NJ and Peoria, IL)Experience:• Bridges/Structural • Mass Transit and Airport Projects• Drainage/Water Management• Construction• Transportation/Railway• Design Engineers (MicroStation and AutoCAD)• P.E. License for relevant statesOver the past 25 years, Infrastructure Engineering, Inc (IEI) has grown from a two-person office in Chicago to over 150 talented professionals in six offices throughout five states, earning a reputation for INGENUITY by delivering sustainable solutions for complex engineering challenges. Today, we are a leading engineering firm known for quality and responsiveness; we also have a proven track record of success as a Prime civil engineering firm. Celebrating our first quarter of a century gives us the opportunity to remember our past, celebrate our present, and anticipate a brighter future fueled by the dedication and diverse talent of our IEI team. IEI is grateful for the public agencies, teaming partners, and community stakeholders who have believed in our firm and given us a chance to prove ourselves time and time again. We look forward to a strong future of delivering on our mission to transform, inspire, and enrich communities where we live and work by reimagining infrastructure.
  • The Salem Group
    Senior Recruiter
    The Salem Group Aug 2022 - Jul 2023
    Oakbrook Terrace, Il, Us
    The Salem Group is a full-service, multi-disciplined staffing firm headquartered in Chicago. Here at The Salem Group, our clients range from some of the nation’s largest institutions in banking & finance, city colleges and professional services, to locally owned and operated manufacturing companies, non-profit organizations, and everything in between.Our Mission:We do more for our clients than provide them with stellar candidates for each of their requisitions. Instead, we serve as a true partner, guiding our clients through each of their toughest workforce challenges, providing the cutting-edge solutions and service offerings that will help move their staffing programs, and their organizations as a whole, from where they are to where they truly can be. Our Core Values: Integrity. Action. Excellence.
  • Quest Food Management Services
    Talent Acquisition Manager
    Quest Food Management Services Aug 2021 - Jun 2022
    Lombard, Il, Us
    Talent Acquisition Manager for our K-12, High School, Business Dining and other Line of Businesses for our over 100 Mid-west Clients in the Greater Chicagoland, Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan area. Positions and career opportunities we hire include Cooks, Food Prep/Servers, Cashiers, Dishwashers and More from Entry Level to Management. To Join our Quest Team, Apply Online at www.questfms.com/careers or Text WORK to 474747 to Apply. Our MissionTo provide the communities we serve with fresh, high-quality food, exceptional responsiveness and intensely personal service.
  • Aramark Refreshment Services
    Talent Acquisition Partner
    Aramark Refreshment Services Mar 2019 - Aug 2021
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Us
    As an In-Market Recruiter and Talent Acquisition Partner at Aramark, my responsibilities include:• Partnering with all levels of the organization around recruiting and hiring Non-Exempt Hourly Candidates for various positions within Aramark’s Food and Facilities division• Support new business through pipelining candidates for anticipated hiring needs• Using innovative Strategies and various Resources to attract qualified candidates• Supporting a diverse group of internal clients as well• Responsible for connecting with various Community Partners in the Central Region to leverage their programs to share Job Opportunities within their immediate and surrounding Counties• Coordinate, conduct and attend various Job Fairs and Special Events to hire and attract potential candidates; as well as promote the Aramark brand• Leveraging my over 20-years experiences and skills such as various ATS (Taleo, iCIMS, Bullhorn, WorkDay, Lever, etc) and SW (MS Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), One-Drive, CRM and other recruiting SW and tools to organize and manage my workload Our exceptional hourly and seasonal employees are the face of Aramark, bringing their personal, attentive and fresh approach to millions of customers every day. We know it’s their dedicated service that ultimately drives success for our clients and us. That makes it all the more important that we offer positions that are unique, exciting and allow our employees to explore their area of interest.We hire thousands of diverse individuals from across the globe, providing opportunities in many different industries. We have part-time, full-time and seasonal hourly positions in areas like:* Food Service* Facilities and Maintenance* Hospitality* Customer Service* Retail* Catering and Event Management
  • Brindley Engineering Corporation
    Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist
    Brindley Engineering Corporation Jul 2017 - Nov 2018
    Lisle, Illinois, Us
    Responsible for recruiting and attracting savvy professionals in the Engineering and Construction sector with an extensive background in heavy Industrial Engineering. Brindley Engineering client base include Petroleum Refining, Chemical and Petrochemical Facilities, Pipeline and Terminals, Power, Food, Paper, Wastewater, Manufacturing as well as other Industries.
  • Us Foods
    Midwest Recruiter
    Us Foods Apr 2018 - Jul 2018
    Rosemont, Il, Us
    US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 250,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With nearly 25,000 employees and more than 60 locations, we provide our customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions.US Foods® helps our customers make it with products and services that shape the communities where we live and work. Opportunities in our company abound for skilled, forward-thinking employees. OUR PROMISE: WE HELP YOU MAKE ITWe've been in business for more than 150 years spanning five generations, building on a legacy that began with delivering supplies on wagon trains to the Western Frontier. Today, we’re a publicly traded Fortune 150 company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), and inside our doors you’ll find us developing leading-edge solutions to help our customers’ operations flourish.
  • Ingredion Incorporated
    Corporate Recruiter (Contractor - Advanced Resources)
    Ingredion Incorporated Mar 2016 - Jul 2017
    Westchester, Illinois, Us
    Ingredion Incorporated (formerly Corn Products International, Inc) is an ingredient provider based in Westchester, Illinois. The company processes corn, tapioca, potatoes, and other raw materials into ingredients for the food, beverage, brewing, and pharmaceutical industries and numerous industrial sectors.[1] It has more than 11,000 employees around the world, and customers in more than 60 markets in over 40 countries. In 2014, net sales were $5.7 billion.My responsibilities as Corporate Recruiter include Sourcing, Screening and Recruiting for both our North America (NA) and Corporation Regions for the following disciplines: Accountants, Auditors, Maintenance & Reliability, Operations, Procurement and Marketing professionals.
  • Northshore University Healthsystem
    Employment Specialist (Contractor Through Advanced Resources)
    Northshore University Healthsystem Sep 2015 - Jan 2016
    Evanston, Il, Us
    NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) is a comprehensive, fully integrated, healthcare delivery system that serves the greater North Shore and Illinois communities. NorthShore is committed to earning the loyalty of those who come to us for care and those who play a role in providing that care. Service Values which include: Exceptional Customer Service, Supportive Workplace Interactions and Professional Work Ethic, define the behaviors that each employee demonstrates with co-workers, patients and families, physicians, and visitors.In this role, I am responsible for executing and delivering recruitment strategies in regards to Open Positions which include Full Life-Cycle recruitment within the Corporate & Medical Group at NorthShore. Regularly collaborate with Hiring Managers in regards to Job Descriptions and Posting of Open Positions to various Job Boards, Social Media and other Career sites directly related to industry. Responsible for pre-screening of potential candidates via phone screens and face-to-face interviews, as well as coordination of all onsite interviews and on-boarding of New Hires. Lead and conduct candidate debriefings after onsite interviews with both Hiring Managers and Interviewing Teams around qualifications and best fit for positions. Involved in the calculation of Salary and Offer negotiations for both Exempt and Non-Exempt positions. In addition, regularly partner with other colleagues and departments in regards to special HR related projects as needed or assigned. Assist and help implement process improvement initiatives as it relates to recruitment.
  • The Chicago Community Trust
    Hr Recruiter
    The Chicago Community Trust Dec 2014 - Apr 2015
    Chicago, Illinois, Us
    For 99 years, The Chicago Community Trust, our region’s community foundation, has connected the generosity of donors with community needs by making grants to organizations working to improve metropolitan Chicago. In 2013, the Trust, together with its donors, granted more than $160 million to nonprofit organizations: developing new audiences to sustain Chicago's vibrant arts organizations, protecting the human services safety net for those hardest hit by the recession, stemming the devastating effects of foreclosures on our communities, elevating teaching to meet world class standards, and improving conditions for healthy and active lifestyles. We are privileged to serve our community and invite those who connect with our mission, vision, and values to explore employment opportunities with the Trust. Responsible for driving Recruiting initiatives and coordination at Trust. This included Posting of Open Jobs Reqs, Review all Resumes, Phone Screen and Pre-qualify potential candidates via Onsite Interviews before presenting to Hiring Managers. In addition, coordinate Face-to-Face Interview Schedules with Hiring Manager and Team with various levels of candidates. Some of the strategies and tools used include ATSonDemand, Spreadsheets, Creating Deposition Letters, Research & Development of Job Posting locations/sites as well as networking within the Nonprofit community/sector. Positions recruited include Business Analyst Manager, Executive and Board Relations Assistant, Accounting Associate, and Administrative Assistants for various Departments/Collaboratives (Finance, Smart Chicago, Get IN Chicago, Illinois Justice Project, Chief Officer of Programs & Strategic Integration).
  • Lanzatech
    Senior Recruiter (Contractor Through Advanced Resources)
    Lanzatech Jul 2014 - Oct 2014
    Skokie, Illinois, Us
    My responsibilities include Sourcing, Screening and Recruiting savvy Scientists and Engineers (Process/Chemical Engineers, R&D Professionals, Biologists and Mechanical Engineers); as well as marketing employment opportunities via Social Media, Job Boards, Groups, Associations, Universities, and other innovative media outreach.LanzaTech immediate Career Opportunities include: http://www.lanzatech.com/careers/ LanzaTech is a leader in gas fermentation technology. It provides novel and economic routes to fuels and high value chemicals from industrial wastes and residues such as industrial fuel gases from steel mills and other processing plants; syngas generated from any biomass resource such as MSW, organic industrial waste and agricultural waste and reformed methane residues. LanzaTech's unique microbial process provides a sustainable pathway to produce ethanol andhydrocarbon fuels as well as platform chemicals that are building blocks to products that havebecome indispensable in our lives such as rubber, plastics and synthetic fibers. LanzaTech’s technology solutions mitigate carbon emissions from industry without adversely impacting food security or causing indirect land use change. Currently operating a second pre-commercial facility in China using steel mill off-gases for ethanolproduction, LanzaTech, a company founded in New Zealand is now a global organization withoffices in USA, New Zealand, Europe, China and India. Full commercial operation is targeted for 2015.
  • Randstad Sourceright Us At Usg
    Senior Recruiter
    Randstad Sourceright Us At Usg May 2013 - Jun 2014
    Chicago, Il, Us
    Recruiting and Sourcing Specialist within USG Corporate Headquarters Office for various disciplines including Engineering, Human Resources, Accounting, Marketing, Legal and other professionals. For more than 110 years, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative products and systems to build the environments in which we live, work and play. As the inventor of wallboard and mineral wool ceiling tile, USG created North America's building materials industry. USG is North America's leading producer of gypsum wallboard, joint compound and a vast array of related products for the construction and remodeling industries.
  • Randstad Sourceright Us At Honeywell Analytics
    Candidate Engagement Specialist / Sr Recruiter
    Randstad Sourceright Us At Honeywell Analytics Dec 2012 - Mar 2013
    Charlotte, North Carolina, Us
    Recruiting/Sourcing for Honeywell's Performance Materials and Technologies (PMT) manufacturing facility in Metropolis, IL which manufactures Uranium Hexafluride (UF6) for nuclear fuel. Metropolis Works is part of Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologies, a $5.7 billion global leader in technologies and materials for petroleum refining and petrochemical processes, high-performance specialty materials, including fluorine products; specialty films and additives; advanced fibers and composites; chemical intermediates; and electronic materials and chemicals.
  • Wms Gaming
    Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contractor Through Advanced Resources)
    Wms Gaming Mar 2012 - Sep 2012
    Las Vegas, Nv, Us
    Responsible for managing assigned Open Requisitions as far as Recruiting, Sourcing, Screening and Interviewing of potential Candidates for this leading worldwide supplier of innovative Casino Gaming devices and enabling technologies progressive company, WMS Gaming.
  • E.On
    Sr Recruiter (Contractor)
    E.On Jul 2011 - Mar 2012
    Essen, De
    Full-Life Cycle Recruiter for Renewable Energy (Wind). Disciplines recruited include Electrical, Civil, Mechanical and SCADA, I&C Engineers, Turbine Erection Specialist, Wind Farm Analyst & Technicians, Developers, Construction Managers, Project Managers and Operations Professionals.
  • Sakonent (Crm 2.0 Consulting Defined)
    Sr Recruiter (Contractor)
    Sakonent (Crm 2.0 Consulting Defined) Aug 2010 - May 2011
    Denver, Colorado, Us
    Full-Life Cycle Recruiter for this CRM Consultancy firm which include SW Development Professionals in a Cloud Computing Technology environment with Software As A Service (SaaS). CRM disciplines recruited included Business Analyst, Technical Architects, Project Managers and Account/Engagement Managers. CRM SW Development platforms recruited included CRM On Demand, Siebel, Salesforce.com and Blackbaud. Implemented their first ATS (Sendouts); conducted Skype, Phone and Face-to-Face Interviews; posted Open Reqs on various Job Boards, Social Networks and other Media tools; Coordinated all interviews with Hiring Managers as well as negotiated salaries and coordinated On-Boarding of New Hires.
  • Ambitech Engineering Corp
    Corporate Recruiter
    Ambitech Engineering Corp Nov 2006 - Jul 2008
    Downers Grove, Il, Us
    Ambitech is a client-driven, full capability organization providing fast-track, turnkey engineering, design, procurement, construction and project management services. Professional Recruiter in the EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) world. Sourcing, Screening, Interviewing, negotiating of Salaries and vendor/agency relations manager. Campus and Recruiting Expo coordinator; as well as database manager for all Job Boards, Internet and Media postings. Some of the disciplines for which I recruit include Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, Instrumentation & Controls, Construction Engineers & Designers; as well as Piping Designers and Project Controls Technicians & Estimators.
  • Pepsico
    Talent Acquisition Manager
    Pepsico May 2006 - Nov 2006
    Purchase, New York, Us
    * Full Life-Cycle recruiting; staffing for the largest SAP implementation project in the US* Staffing Administrators, Developers, SAP Security Specialist, Logistics professitionals* Recruit for SAP Modules (OTC, SD, FI, HR, CRM, SRM, SCM as well as various functional and technical process areas for Project One Up (DMO, R&T as well as manufacturing professionals)* ATS used was Deploy (custom system)
  • Accenture
    Sr Recruiter
    Accenture 2004 - 2005
    Dublin 2, Ie
    * Responsible for sourcing, screening and interviewing potential New Hires or Candidates for the Technical and Financial Division within the Enterprise Recruiting organization* Worked directly with Stakeholder and/or Hiring Managers on Open Requisitions and hiring professionals with Oracle, DBA, PeopleSoft, Unix, WMS, SW Developers, Technical Architects and QA Talent* Responsible for submitting all new reqs and new hires into our HRIS database* Worked directly with multiple vendors and responsible for negotiations and communications with various third party contract recruiting agencies
  • Chicago Transit Authority
    Recruiter (Contractor)
    Chicago Transit Authority Jun 2001 - Oct 2001
    Chicago, Il, Us
    * Lead recruiter for sourcing, screening and interview for Paralegals, Mechanical Engineers and Bus Drivers* Research and Develop innovative recruiting strategies, ideas and tools for effective recruiting (help implement ATS)* Attend Job Fairs, College Recruiting and Community Events for recruiting purposes
  • Raymond Professional Group (Formerly Doyen & Assoc)
    Hr Recruiter
    Raymond Professional Group (Formerly Doyen & Assoc) 1998 - 2001
    * Responsible for sourcing, screening and interviewing for potential New Hires and Contractors* Disciplines include Civil/Structural Engineers, Mechanical, Electrical, Process, and Environment Engineers; as well as, Waste Management and Architectural Professionals in the AE environment* Responsible for preparing , negotiatiing and extending offers* Handled all posting and placing of ads for Open Reqs on Job Boards, Social Networks, Campuses and other professional publications* Coordinate Career Fairs, Campus Recruiting and other marketing and promotions events in regards to Recruiting

Veronica Southern Education Details

  • Roosevelt University
    Roosevelt University
    Human Resources Management

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Veronica Southern attended Roosevelt University.

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