Andrea Blakeman
Falling Waters,USA
Summary
Results-driven, customer-centered manager with 19 years of retail management and supervisory experience, along with 3 years as a Recruiting Coordinator. Enthusiastic, multi-skilled professional with a passion for excellence and a winning mentality. Quick learner who can absorb innovative ideas and communicate effectively across all levels. Proven recruitment professional with a strong track record in coordinating hiring processes, enhancing strategies, and streamlining operations through teamwork and adaptability. Skilled in candidate assessment and communication.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiting Coordinator
Aptive Resources
01.2022 - 03.2025
- Supported 8-10 recruiters within the Talent Acquisition Team in the full cycle recruitment process
- Drafted over 300 offer letters in 2024 for completeness and accuracy before delivery
- Collaborated with HR Operations for a smooth transition for onboarding
- Supported special programs (VTP, VXC)
- Managed the company’s social media recruitment efforts and within budget (Dice, LinkedIn and Indeed)
- Lead the management and tracking of the Aptive Hot Jobs program with weekly updates
- Worked within the Application tracking system (ICIMS)
- Promptly and effectively communicates with candidates, recruiters, team leads and hiring managers
- Created interview briefs on candidates with assessment scores to assist hiring managers with interviews
- Experience using Jira Service Management and managed “ERIN” the employee referral software
Associate Manager
Aeropostale
03.2008 - 01.2022
- Responsible for providing excellent customer service and driving sales and margin alignment with the financial plan.
- Drive the growth and profitability for the total store within their market
- Controlled and monitored the overall store expenses and ensured that all corporate financial and merchandising standards are maintained and enforced.
- Additional responsibilities include the overall safety, security, supervision, training, mentoring, and scheduling of all assigned personnel.
Assistant Manager
New York & Company
02.2002 - 05.2004
- Managed retail associates and staff scheduling, interviewing, new hires, and training when needed.
- Maintained high monthly metrics goals. Responsible for reaching daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals.
- Keeping the store organized and clean.
- Merchandised product and displays.
- Managed inventory by completing weekly shipment and updating damages.
- Delegate duties to employees to ensure the store is running smoothly each day.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies, Art
Perry High School
01.1998
Skills
- Team management
- Retail management expertise
- Merchandising and inventory management expertise
- Effective multitasking and time management
- Sales culture leadership
- Customer service excellence
- Administrative skills
- Onboarding coordination
- Candidate tracking
- LinkedIn recruiter
- Resume screening
- Email outreach
- Applicant tracking
Timeline
Recruiting Coordinator
Aptive Resources
01.2022 - 03.2025
Associate Manager
Aeropostale
03.2008 - 01.2022
Assistant Manager
New York & Company
02.2002 - 05.2004
High School Diploma - General Studies, Art
Perry High School
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