AMANDA COX
Sugar Land,TX
Summary
Dynamic, results-oriented, and adept at fostering top-tier talent, I am a seasoned professional with a proven track record in recruiting and building high-performing sales teams. With 10 years of experience in the industry, I have honed my skills in sourcing, assessing, and securing top-notch candidates who drive business growth and exceed targets.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recruiting Consultant
OnPoint Roofing
08.2023 - Current
- Managed recruitment process to keep candidates informed about application status and meet organizational recruitment goals.
- Screened and interviewed candidates to evaluate potential employees' qualifications.
- Developed and posted job descriptions to various platforms to communicate open position requirements to potential candidates.
- Conducted background checks, reference checks and other pre-employment screenings, identifying candidates to meet hiring criteria.
- Negotiated offers and closed deals to finalize recruitment process and secure best talent.
- Provided support to hiring managers and HR teams to keep recruitment processes aligned with organizational goals.
- Networked and built relationships with potential candidates and industry professionals to identify potential candidates, stay informed about industry trends and gain insight into skills and qualifications in demand.
- Coordinated and scheduled interviews for candidates and hiring managers to meet in person or online at mutually convenient times.
- Tracked recruitment metrics and reported on progress to evaluate recruitment effort success.
- Created recruitment marketing campaigns to attract and engage potential candidates.
- Maintained company Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to manage and track resumes and information about candidates.
- Reduced time-to-fill rates by implementing innovative sourcing techniques for hard-to-fill positions.
- Participated in networking events and career fairs to strengthen company presence within the industry.
- Conducted thorough market research to stay current on industry trends and remain competitive in attracting top talent.
- Implemented candidate referral programs to incentivize current employees to contribute to the recruitment process, leading to an increase in quality hires.
- Contributed to business growth by identifying new opportunities within existing client accounts, leading to expanded services offerings.
- Developed strong rapport with educational institutions, resulting in a consistent talent pool of fresh graduates for entry-level roles.
Senior Recruiter
PeopleScout
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Full Cycle Recruiting, ATS systems, Scouting/Marketing Branding and Sourcing
- Writing detailed job descriptions and posting them on a range of job boards to attract candidates
- Communicating with the client direct manager and reviewing job descriptions to ensure accurate shortlisting of candidates
- Fostering solid professional relationships with prospective hires
- Following up promptly with prospective hires, Screening candidates and scheduling online interviews
- Writing up questions for interviews when required, Developing new recruitment strategies with the recruitment manager
- Assisting with onboard duties to help new staff during the transition process
- Working directly with Recruiter Coordinator to ensure the applicants/prospects are properly moving down the funnel
- Working with multiple software platforms to ensure efficiency
- Daily meetings with the Client, Hiring Managers, and CDM to ensure success.
HR Director/Client Care Coordinator/Recruiter
Synergy Home Care
11.2011 - 07.2015
- Conducted reference and background checks on all job applicants
- Interviewed, hired, and trained on a weekly basis
- Also backed up for scheduling a 2000+ hour schedule with over 150+ client base
- Completed on call past hours helping with emergency's 24 hours a day
- Managed expense reports and budgeting for yearly events and monthly needs
- Controlled all inventory of office needs
- Developed several creative flyers and certifications for current events and employees
- Help marketed for recruiting purposes
- Analyzed employment-related data and prepared required reports
- Developed creative recruiting strategies that met anticipated staffing needs including team building events, mentoring programs, etc
- Communicated the duties, compensation, benefits and working conditions to all potential candidates
- Managed all phases of recruitment, including defining hiring management needs and posting available positions
- Developed reports on employee headcount, monthly HR reports and quarterly training reports
- Created new employee self-evaluation forms that focused on employee performance, competencies, engagement and development
- Contacted all job applicants to inform them of their application status
- Assisted management with presentations for business review and communications meetings
- Researched and recommended new sources for candidate recruiting
- Drafted internal announcements and sent them in a timely manner
- Employed multiple feedback mechanisms and analysis to continuously improve the recruiting process
- Built social networks to find qualified candidates
- Offered necessary referral support for the Employee Assistance Program
- Thoroughly explained the employee handbook during new employee orientations
- Maintained an accurate candidate tracking system
- Tracked and set up all online training to every new hire and current employee
- Brainstormed ideas to create a program to attract highly sought-after job skills
- Supplied tools, resources and education to company managers to enhance their skills
- Guided candidates through in-house computer testing
- Organized all monthly and quarterly reviews for all associates
- Worked directly with Long Term Care Insurance to verify benefits and collect payments
- Handled collections
- Developed several different relationships with vendors we teamed up with
- Was able to deal with client problems as well as employee problems in a proficient manor.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Saint Thomas
Houston, TX05.2023
Associate of Science -
Lone Star College
Tomball, TX10.2018
Skills
- Training and development
- Networking and collaboration
- Process improvements
- Employee relations
- Data management
- Cost control and budgeting
- Performance evaluations
- Strategic planning
- Job Market Knowledge
- Onboarding Processes
- Employee training and development
- Team building and leadership
- Business marketing
- Negotiate contracts
- Performance assessment
- Staffing optimization
- HR leadership and management
- Skilled Event Coordinator
- Schedule and Office Management
- Report analysis
- Expert in multiple ATS platforms and Job Boards
- Logistics
Certification
Professional In Human Resources
Timeline
Recruiting Consultant
OnPoint Roofing
08.2023 - Current
Senior Recruiter
PeopleScout
06.2021 - 05.2023
HR Director/Client Care Coordinator/Recruiter
Synergy Home Care
11.2011 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Saint Thomas
Associate of Science -
Lone Star College