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Andrea Parrish

Andrea Parrish

Talent Acquisition Manager
Snellville,GA

Summary

Motivated professional offering Bachelor of Arts in Communication. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal, and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines every time. Experienced Talent Acquisition Manager devises strategy and recruitment processes to execute sourcing and recruiting campaigns. Finds and screens candidates and develops corporate policy for talent bench-marking, talent assessment and interviewing policies. Develops and leads strategic initiatives to recruit and select high caliber, professional and diverse workforce that identifies with business culture.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Media Communication

Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL
11.2019 - 02.2022

Timeline

Associate Committee Recruiter

Pearson Education Limited
05.2024 - Current

Recruiting Specialist

Jumpstart for Young Children
02.2023 - 03.2024

Retention Coordinator

Georgia State University
11.2021 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Science - Media Communication

Full Sail University
11.2019 - 02.2022

Career Counselor

United States Army
07.2014 - 06.2020

Human Resources

United States Army
04.2008 - 07.2014

Overview

2
2
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Committee Recruiter

Pearson Education Limited
Atlanta, Georgia
05.2024 - Current
  • Led the logistical and administrative aspects of test development Education
    conferences, ensuring seamless execution and effective collaboration
    among cross-functional teams
  • Conducted targeted outreach to identify and recruit top candidates for
    committee roles, using advanced job boards and recruitment tools
  • Developed online invitation materials through Cvent event management
    software, enhancing candidate engagement and response rates.

Recruiting Specialist

Jumpstart for Young Children
Atlanta, Georgia
02.2023 - 03.2024
  • Directed digital marketing campaigns to attract and recruit top talent, utilizing job boards, social media, and online advertising platforms
  • Applied data-driven insights to streamline recruitment processes, reducing position fill time from 120 to 50 days
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to refine job descriptions and target the right candidates, improving the overall quality of hires.

Retention Coordinator

Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia
11.2021 - 04.2022

● Implemented strategic initiatives to enhance student retention, with a focus on recruitment and retention of at-risk students


● Collaborated with academic departments to create targeted communication campaigns, leading to a 12% increase in student retention

● Provided one-on-one consultations, offering personalized academic and career advice, contributing to students' long-term success.

Career Counselor

United States Army
07.2014 - 06.2020

● Managed comprehensive recruitment and retention programs, achieving
a 25% increase in soldier retention rates
● Developed and delivered retention education programs, significantly
improving soldier commitment and performance
● Led a company of 400+ soldiers, providing career counseling,
professional development, and quarterly training sessions.

Human Resources

United States Army
04.2008 - 07.2014
  • Managed HR operations including personnel administration, leave management, and promotions, ensuring smooth and efficient processes
  • Coordinated logistics and resources for mission-critical operations,
    contributing to overall operational readiness.
  • Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness.

Skills

  • Recruitment strategies
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Talent management
  • Linkedin Recruiting
  • Full cycle recruiting
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Project planning and development
  • Social media coordination
  • Media relations
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Excellent Communication
  • MS Office
  • Advertising expertise
  • Social media campaigns
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Market Analysis

Work Availability

monday
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Affiliations

  • Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.
  • Mu Epsilon Sigma

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

Remote

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureWork from home optionPersonal development programsPaid sick leaveTeam Building / Company Retreats

Quote

I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.
Thomas Edison
Andrea ParrishTalent Acquisition Manager