Amanda Perkins
Recruiter
Knoxville,TN
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Recruiter
Signature Labor Services
Knoxville, TN
02.2023 - Current
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements and expectations.
- Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Operated and maintained candidate management systems.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
Independent Contractor Technical Recruiter
Napakiak Corporation
Oak Ridge, TN
09.2022 - 02.2023
- For 8(a) company, recruiting for positions mainly in the Department of Energy sector
- Post job descriptions to ATS and other platforms; source and cold call/email candidates with matching qualifications
- Recruit for multiple clients at one time, reaching upwards of 30+ open simultaneous positions (Engineers [mechanical, nuclear, electrical], IT field, admin positions, planners, some healthcare)
- Source candidates for quick proposals, successfully submit candidates for review
- Collaborate with partnered companies to find out their hiring needs by planning weekly check-in meetings and staying in contact by frequent email
- Cross-check job requirements and candidates resumes for items such as Security Clearance, correct needed certifications, and degrees
Recruiting Coordinator
Aleut Federal
Knoxville, TN
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Formatted job qualifications, education requirements, and general job information into job descriptions for posting
- Reviewed resumes in the Department of Energy and Department of Defense sectors, among others, and contact for interviews
- Assist with virtual and in-office interviews; give input on candidates post-interview
- Update ATS (NetRecruiter) with new job postings and candidate resumes/information
Business Development Manager, Hiring Manager, Recruiter
Med, Line Express Services
Knoxville, TN
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Held three roles, two in management, over the time of employment
- Experienced full-cycle recruiting process as Recruiter and Hiring Manager
- Daily duties included resume review, scheduling drug screenings, running background checks, submitting new hire paperwork, scheduling new hire training
- Tracked timesheets for accuracy and created weekly payroll spreadsheets
- As Business Development Manager, collaborated with VP of sales to research potential new contracts
- Contact those businesses with information about our services, follow-up with business contact after companies held meetings together
- Created marketing content such as digital pamphlets, PowerPoint presentations, and informational graphics
- Distributed to new contacts and posted online
- General office supervision: write-ups, resolving customer complaints, assigning tasks
Assistant Manager, Training Manager
Plato's Closet
Johnson City, TN
05.2014 - 08.2016
- Assisted with reviewing resumes and interviews, led new hire orientation and training
- Organized and co-led bi-monthly team meetings
- Developed new training strategies to comply with company policies
- General supervisory tasks: prepared bank deposits, resolved customer complaints, scheduling
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English, Psychology
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City 08.2010 - 07.2015
Master of Arts - Human Resource Management *Incomplete Degree
DeVry University
04.2021 - 04.2022
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Writing & Editing
- Life-Cycle Recruiting
- Scheduling
- Taleo, LinkedIn, Dice, ClearanceJobs, Indeed, ZipRecruiter
- Sourcing, Resume Review, & Screening
- Office Supervision
- Background Checks & Drug Screen Scheduling
- Cold Calling
- New Hire Training
- HIPAA Expertise
- Onboarding
- Administrative Support
- Temporary and Seasonal Employees
- In-Person and Telephone Interviewing
Summary
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Timeline
Recruiter
Signature Labor Services
02.2023 - Current
Independent Contractor Technical Recruiter
Napakiak Corporation
09.2022 - 02.2023
Recruiting Coordinator
Aleut Federal
05.2022 - 07.2022
Business Development Manager, Hiring Manager, Recruiter
Med, Line Express Services
05.2021 - 05.2022
Master of Arts - Human Resource Management *Incomplete Degree
DeVry University
04.2021 - 04.2022
Assistant Manager, Training Manager
Plato's Closet
05.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English, Psychology
East Tennessee State University
08.2010 - 07.2015