Dedicated professional eager to create and implement successful strategies to improve organizational efficiency. Adept at utilizing data analysis to provide insights into Talent Acquisition initiatives. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and committed to pursuing best practices related to employee development and retention.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recruiter 2
Coca Cola Bottling Company United
Shreveport, LA
10.2021 - Current
Partners with hiring managers on all job openings taking into account budgeting headcount and vacancy priority
Utilizes Applicant Tracking System for hiring process
Responsible for ensuring all hiring practices are in accordance with federal and local laws
Responsible for accurate maintenance of recruitment documents and activities
Developed effective recruiting strategies for attracting qualified diverse candidates by position/location
Responsible for complete life cycle of recruitment
Develops and maintains strong relationships with local educational institutions, community outreach with vocation schools and partnerships with state/local labor departments
Responsible for UNITED job fairs, career events and for public speaking engagements related to employment
Conducted phone interviews to assess over 50 applicants weekly to identify relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure excellent hiring experiences.
Director of Outreach Admissions & Career Transition
Shreveport Job Corps
Shreveport, LA
01.2020 - 10.2021
Served as primary contact for coordination of application screening and tracking, visit and interview arrangement and marketing communications.
Worked with marketing team to develop recruitment strategies in accordance with organizational goals and within budgetary guidelines.
Advised applicants on prospects for admission and strategies for meeting academic and extracurricular credentials.
Designed effective and user-friendly processes for both admissions and applicant review.
Implemented recruitment methods designed to increase application pool within targeted areas.
Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for 22 staff members.
Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity and increasing placement by 30% in 6 months.
Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served
Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors
Career Transition Specialist
Shreveport Job Corps
Shreveport, LA
09.2018 - 01.2020
Responsible for recruiting new students and developing job placement opportunities
Established 8 new work based learning sites for on the job training of students
Monitored employment trends
Provided ongoing guidance and support to clients throughout job search and onboarding process.
Monitored client progress and adjusted job coaching strategies to meet needs and navigate challenges.
Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to support job coaching.
Kept detailed records of individual histories, scores, and documents.
Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history.
Conducted mock interviews to help clients prepare for interviews with potential employers.
Assisted clients in building successful job search strategies.
Executive Search Recruiter
J Bennett Recruiting
Natchitoches, LA
09.2017 - 09.2018
Worked with recruiting teams and human resources representatives to accomplish hiring objectives.
Negotiated unique compensation packages to attract and close candidates.
Discussed contracts, benefits packages and executive compensation facets with new hires.
Reviewed resumes and applications to screen candidates to fill job positions.
Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events, and job fairs.
Monitored hiring market and potential executive candidates.
Maintained relationships with technical professionals to gain industry knowledge and obtain referrals.
Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
Conducted 25 phone interviews weekly to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
Office Coordinator
University of Phoenix
Bossier City, LA
09.2011 - 03.2016
Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
Worked collaboratively with office staff to maintain smooth operations and team readiness for unexpected demands.
Oversaw accurate and efficient database management and digital file storage to support operational and recordkeeping requirements.
Managed office activities by maintaining communication between clients, tracking records, and filing all documents.
Organized team workload and prioritized tasks to streamline office functions in deadline-driven environment.
Delegated tasks to administrative staff, increasing office productivity and streamlining company operations.
Enhanced office staff customer relations strategies to improve interactions and reduce complaints.
Education
Graduate Human Resources Certificate -
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
AAS - Business Administration
Bossier Parish Community College
Skills
Salesforce Expertise
Employee and Applicant Assessment
Strategic Sourcing
Lead Generation and Prospecting
Talent Acquisition
Candidate Pre-Screening
Human Resource Policies
Behavioral Interviewing
Client Relationship Management
Training and Onboarding
Database Creation
Applicant Tracking Systems
Certification
Certified Diversity Recruiter, ADP - 2023
Timeline
Recruiter 2
Coca Cola Bottling Company United
10.2021 - Current
Director of Outreach Admissions & Career Transition