Amanda Lott
Dallas,TX
Summary
Proven leader in talent acquisition and operational efficiency, with a track record of enhancing recruitment processes and employee retention rates at Randstad and Staffmark. Skilled in candidate screening and fostering team leadership, I've significantly improved partner satisfaction and workplace safety. Leveraging strong problem-solving abilities, I excel in driving projects to successful completion, ensuring quality assurance and client satisfaction. Over 12 years of experience in staffing/recruiting industry working a full cycle desk, onsite and remote.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Manager - Operations & Recruiting
Staffmark
09.2019 - 02.2024
- Recruited, screened, hired, monitored, coached, and supervised teams ranging from 20 employees to 900 during peak seasons.
- Conducted regular site meetings with team members, fostering open communication channels for efficient problem-solving and progress updates.
- Reduced safety incidents by conducting regular site inspections and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication of project updates and prompt resolution of concerns or issues.
- Assumed responsibility for personnel deployed to work site.
- Coordinated training programs for new hires, ensuring all team members were knowledgeable about company policies, safety practices, and job-specific skills.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Partnership Director
Randstad
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Increased mutual success by developing joint go-to-market strategies that optimized resources and maximized sales opportunities.
- Cultivated an environment of continuous learning through regular communication channels, sharing best practices across the partnership network.
- Developed strategic initiatives for long-term growth, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve objectives.
- Delivered outstanding account management support to maintain high levels of partner satisfaction and loyalty over time.
- Fostered trust-based relationships with partners by maintaining transparency in communications throughout all stages of collaboration.
Operations Manager
Randstad
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to meet client expectations/needs.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Closely monitored retention at all clients to avoid being understaffed.
- Achieved higher employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
Senior Recruiter
Randstad
04.2011 - 12.2017
- Enhanced candidate pipeline by utilizing various sourcing strategies, including social media, networking events, and job postings.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and labor market data to inform recruitment strategies accordingly.
- Conducted thorough candidate screenings, resulting in higher quality interviews and placements.
- Assisted hiring managers in creating accurate job descriptions that accurately reflected role requirements and attracted qualified applicants.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Fostered positive candidate experiences through transparent communication throughout the recruiting process.
- Provided exceptional support to candidates throughout the interview process, leading to positive feedback and increased offer acceptance rates.
- Negotiated favorable compensation packages for new hires, ensuring company remained an attractive employer of choice.
- Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events, and job fairs.
- Actively participated in local job fairs to promote company brand among prospective employees while identifying potential talent matches for current vacancies.
- Reduced time-to-fill metrics by implementing efficient applicant tracking systems and prioritizing high-impact roles.
- Leveraged advanced search techniques and Boolean logic to effectively source passive candidates from various online platforms.
- Implemented innovative recruiting techniques to attract top talent in a competitive market.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Sam Houston State University
HuntsvilleSkills
- Candidate Screening
- Recruiting and Sourcing
- Time Management
- Recruitment Process Improvement
- Recruitment Strategies
- Training and Onboarding
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- New hire paperwork processing
- Full cycle recruiting
- Client Relationship Management
- Self-Motivated Work Ethic
- Team Leadership
- Site Inspection and Management
- Quality Assurance
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Site Manager - Operations & Recruiting
Staffmark
09.2019 - 02.2024
Partnership Director
Randstad
06.2018 - 09.2019
Operations Manager
Randstad
12.2017 - 06.2018
Senior Recruiter
Randstad
04.2011 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts -
Sam Houston State University