Andrea Ayres
Westerville,OH
Summary
Dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialist successful at managing full recruitment life cycle. Develops and implements customized strategies to meet specific position requirements and source qualified candidates. Offering 20+ years nationwide full cycle recruiting experience. Excellent at working individually and team player. Looking for an opportunity with growth.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Consultant
The Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Responsible for attracting top talent for Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, Neuroscience, Neuro Institute, Neurological Surgery departments; Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy departments including residents and fellows, Academic Advisors, Clinical Research Specialists and Assistants and other positions as assigned
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results
- Assisted in introduction of DEI initiatives to the talent acquisition team to introduce and promote best practices
- Developed a diverse candidate pipeline to meet the evolving needs of the university
- Post and maintain requisitions load of 80+ with urgency and detail responding to every applicant in a timely manner
- Evaluated resumes, screened applicants, interviewed and presented qualified candidates to hiring Managers, coordinated in person and virtual interviews, worked with international applicants
- Collaborate with HR Consultants and Hiring Managers to evaluate candidate experience to make competitive offers, complete reference checks and schedule pre-employment requirements and orientation
- Roll out Ohio State’s Career Roadmap and educate current and new applicants on this recruitment and retention initiative to make transparent career paths and compensation
- Inspire and help applicants visualize a future withThe Ohio State University by educating them on the outstanding career growth and benefits offered.
Recruiter/Consultant
Everest, Villa Healthcare, Tobin & Associates
Columbus, Ohio
02.2019 - 06.2022
- Contract/Consultant Recruiter for various healthcare companies throughout the US
- Produced candidates through cold calling and sourcing
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes
- Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
Talent Acquisition Recruitment Specialist
Prestige Healthcare Management/MediLodge
Washington, Michigan
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Recruited for 16 MediLodge Skilled Nursing Facilities in Southern MI (Remote)
- Sourced and screened candidates for Area/Regional Management, Department Heads, Nurses and CNA's openings and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers and onboarding
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy
- Leveraged employee referrals, direct sourcing, Internet applications and recruitment agencies to source candidates for positions
- Optimized sourcing networks and used proactive methods to direct source candidates.
Division Recruiter
CommuniCare Health Services
Cincinnati, Ohio
12.2015 - 11.2018
- Acquired talent for 17 skilled nursing facilities in Maryland and 5 in Virginia (Remote)
- Responsible for recruiting Area/Regional Management, Department Heads (Nursing, Dietary, Sales and Marketing), Nurses and CNA's
- Attended job fairs and community events
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes
- Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking system (Workday) and candidate management systems
- Train new hiring managers on use of Workday, establish guidelines and expectations
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network
- Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
National Clinical Recruitment Coordinator
Extendicare Health Services
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
12.2003 - 07.2015
- Recruitment and Human Resource responsibilities nationwide and across time zones (WA, ID, OR, OH, WV, IN, KY, PA)
- Completed facility-based HR Audits, Employee Opinion Surveys, Union Avoidance Training, and regular facility visits
- Nationwide Recruitment for line staff (Nursing Assistants, Nurses, Dietary Aides and Cooks), Nursing Department Heads (Director of Nursing, Assistant DON, Unit Managers, MDS Coordinators and Specialists: all other Department Heads
- In Sales and Marketing, Life Enrichment, Dietary, Social Services, Business Office as well as Area and Reegional Staff
- Screened candidates, scheduled interviews with Hiring Managers, made offers, sent new hire paperwork and ensured file compliance
- Advised, coordinated, and attended facility Recruitment and Retention Committee meetings to measure successes and address concerns
- Attended job fairs, open houses and recruiting events
- Assumed Director of Human Resources when vacant.
Recruiter for Sales and Marketing
Ohio Energy Contractors
Columbus, Ohio
04.2002 - 12.2003
- Recruitment of outside sales and internal marketing staff
- Advertised for vacancies, screen and interview candidates and make recommendations for hire.
Assistant General Manager
Four Points Hotel by Sheraton
Columbus, Ohio
03.1999 - 04.2002
- Sales and marketing for the corporate market to obtain new business for the hotel and banquet department
- Coordinated room blocks and menus for catering events
- Rolled out and maintained outside catering to increase banquet and catering sales
- Assumed Human Resource Manager role, cleaned up employee files and ensured I9 compliance, advertised and filled open positions for the hotel, onsite Bennigan’s restaurant, catering and banquet departments
- Promoted to Assistant General Manager in the absence of the General Manager who resided out of state
- Assumed operations responsibilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
The Ohio State University
12.1998
Skills
- Global Talent Acquisition
- Employee Hiring
- Staffing Strategy
- Pre-Screening and Qualifying
- Recruiting and sourcing Cold Candidates
- Building Partnerships
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Talent Management
- Pipeline Maintenance
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Consultant
The Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center
08.2022 - 04.2023
Talent Acquisition Recruitment Specialist
Prestige Healthcare Management/MediLodge
02.2021 - 03.2022
Recruiter/Consultant
Everest, Villa Healthcare, Tobin & Associates
02.2019 - 06.2022
Division Recruiter
CommuniCare Health Services
12.2015 - 11.2018
National Clinical Recruitment Coordinator
Extendicare Health Services
12.2003 - 07.2015
Recruiter for Sales and Marketing
Ohio Energy Contractors
04.2002 - 12.2003
Assistant General Manager
Four Points Hotel by Sheraton
03.1999 - 04.2002
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
The Ohio State University
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