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Amanda Kaye

Amanda Kaye

Portland

Summary

Professional recruitment expert with keen eye for identifying top talent and optimizing hiring processes. Adept at building strong relationships with clients and candidates, ensuring seamless team collaboration and achieving hiring goals. Skilled in talent acquisition, candidate assessment, and workforce planning. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic environments.

Work History

MBA Applications consultant

INSEAD
01.2005 - 08.2025
  • Screened applications for the MBA programme at the Singapore campus for INSEAD.
  • This involved meeting tight deadlines, analyzing data and recommending candidates for interview or refusal.

Shift Leader

Maine Needs
11.2023 - Current
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment while ensuring all employees adhered to safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, maintaining accurate records and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Collaborated with other shift leaders to maintain consistent standards across all shifts, promoting a cohesive workplace culture.
  • Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
  • Served as a reliable point-of-contact for upper management when needed, effectively communicating any issues or successes from daily operations.

Recruitment Consultant

PSD (formerly Portfolio International)
11.1997 - 07.2000
  • Built strong relationships with clients in the hotel industry through regular communication and understanding their unique needs.
  • Negotiated competitive compensation packages on behalf of clients and candidates to ensure successful placements.
  • Improved client satisfaction by consistently providing high-quality candidates for various positions.
  • Coordinated interviews between clients and candidates to ensure seamless scheduling and communication throughout the process.
  • Provided detailed feedback to both clients and candidates after interviews, facilitating continuous improvement in the recruitment process.
  • Conducted comprehensive candidate screenings to assess skills, experience, and fit for specific roles.
  • Mentored junior recruiters to improve their skills in sourcing, interviewing, and relationship-building techniques.

Front Desk Manager

Browns Hotel
09.1994 - 09.1997
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Trained new staff on correct procedures, compliance requirements, and performance strategies.
  • Mentored and trained new hires, fostering a supportive work environment that facilitated professional growth.
  • Responded to telephone, email and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information and guest concerns.
  • Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, maintaining accurate financial records for the front desk department.
  • Checked guests in out of hotel, made reservations, and processed payments.
  • Managed team schedules, ensuring adequate staffing levels for optimal front desk operations.
  • Carried out Duty Manager duties regularly for the whole hotel.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hotel And Catering Management

University of Surrey
Guildford, UK
06-1993

Skills

  • Client relations
  • Contract negotiation
  • Applicant interviewing
  • Client management
  • Recruitment
  • Relationship building
  • New hire onboarding
  • Training and mentoring
  • Candidate searching
  • Complaint handling

Languages

French
Limited Working
Italian
Elementary

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