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Andrea Sorensen

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Dynamic talent acquisition specialist with a proven track record at Urban Air Adventure Park, excelling in relationship building and onboarding coordination. Spearheaded the hiring of 440 staff members through innovative social media recruiting and community engagement. Renowned for interpersonal skills and meticulous attention to detail, significantly enhancing employee retention and recruitment processes. Resourceful and meticulous Recruiter with over 10 years of experience communicating and collaborating effectively with all levels of personnel, agencies, hiring managers and candidates to maximize talent quality. Solutions-oriented relationship builder focused on cultivating and maintaining industry partnerships to maintain consistent candidate pipeline. Successful Talent Acquisition Specialist with 10 years of experience finding, screening and attracting applicants to open positions. Polished in conducting background and reference checks and performing direct or phone interviews with potential employees. Personable and diplomatic professional possessing refined negotiation and communication skills paired with in-depth knowledge of recruitment development.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Recruiter

Urban Air Adventure Park
02.2022 - 03.2024
  • Hired as the company's first Recruiter to partner with owners and leadership to create processes and practices for full recruiting cycle
  • As a result, increased staffing by 75% within the first two quarters
  • Led all organizational components of full cycle employment process; from advertising, community outreach, employee recruitment, interviewing, decision making, onboarding and new hire orientation
  • Staff recruitment; hired/full cycle/ 440 people
  • Tools used: Social media campaigns, press releases/design/ marketing strategies, attending events, and community outreach
  • Established a formal onboarding and Orientation process to maximize onboarding and new hire orientation to maintain benchmark standards and to ensure equal access for staff regardless of level of experience
  • Established and maintained relationships with key public and private school administrators at twenty high schools across the metropolitan area for recruitment and retention
  • Created and implemented an employee referral bonus program incentive
  • Implemented a system to standardize new hire onboarding, initial introduction to the company, management, standard operating practices, and benchmark industry standards to increase employee retention rate.

Contract COVID-19 Case Investigator

Minnesota Department of Health
10.2020 - 01.2022
  • Worked as a Case Investigator providing support to the Minnesota Department of Health in the fight again COVID-19
  • Responsible for contacting people with laboratory-confirmed, probable, and suspected diagnoses of COVID-19 and providing health education and guidance to interrupt ongoing disease transmission
  • Conducted interviews with patients to gather information including symptom history, source of illness, list of close contacts, and activity history while infectious
  • Provided patients with instructions for isolation and made appropriate referrals to testing, clinical services, and other essential support services, as indicated
  • Recognized for developing warm, empathetic rapport with cultural competence, and application of motivational interviewing techniques
  • This position required prioritization, prompt action, and attention to detail in documentation and data management as multiple investigations were conducted simultaneously
  • Complied with policies and procedures provided by the health department regarding confidentiality and data security for the handling of sensitive client information and protected health information.

Search Consultant

GPAC_ Growing People and Companies
02.2018 - 02.2020
  • Responsible for identifying and recruiting prospective candidates using a variety of channels
  • Establishing and maintaining relationships with companies in need of seeking out top talent
  • Securing clients and sourcing candidates to meet an organization's hiring needs
  • Responsible for complete hiring cycle, from identification to first day of employment.

Relationship Manager

Greater Twin Cities United Way
02.2012 - 02.2018
  • Identified as a top performer for building, growing and maintaining mutually prosperous and loyal partnerships with Fortune 500 Corporations through employee giving campaigns, foundation gifts and special imitative grants
  • Established and cultivated relationships with key gatekeepers, influencers, and decision makers to lead fundraising campaigns
  • Created and launched between 75-100 campaigns per year
  • Developed volunteer opportunities for employee groups within organizations and educated employees around the need and opportunities for volunteerism as well as the benefits to the community and employer
  • Provided personal/professional development opportunities year-round to employees
  • And was accountable for the overall success of the customer relationship
  • On average, raised between four to five million dollars per year.

Recruiter / Human Resources

First Financial Merchant Services
10.2000 - 02.2012
  • Developed and executed recruiting plans in a highly competitive market
  • Networked through industry contacts, association memberships, and trade groups
  • Used social and professional networking sites to identify and source candidates
  • Analyzed applicant pool, interviewed candidates, and assigned employees to Regional Managers
  • Recommended and implemented new policies and procedures to increase effective hiring process.

Corporate Partnership Developer

Bethel University College of Adult and Professional Studies / Graduate School
09.2006 - 01.2008
  • Promoted to build and launch a Corporate Partnership Program
  • Responsible for establishing relationships with key Fortune 500 Decision Makers
  • Initiated internal educational marketing programs and on-site recruiting events.

Admissions Advisor

Bethel University College of Adult and Professional Studies / Graduate School
09.1992 - 09.2006
  • Established and maintained long-lasting relationships with businesses to promote Bethel's educational programs through business-to-business networking
  • Recruited adult students utilizing multi-channel strategies: large and small group presentations, job fairs, education fairs, and one-on-one consultative meetings with prospects
  • Provided academic counseling to adult students
  • Launched several new Degree Programs for the University
  • Increased enrollment by 75% to 100% annually
  • Coordinated Public Relation Events for the Admissions Department.

Education

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology

Adler Graduate School
Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Goal Setting
  • Continuous Learning
  • Interviewing Techniques
  • Attention to Detail
  • Passive Candidate Engagement
  • Onboarding Coordination
  • Problem Solving
  • Hiring Metrics Analysis
  • Job Posting Optimization
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Screening Resumes
  • Safety Training
  • Database creation

Volunteer Experience

Marketing Chair, Bloom Early Learning, Plymouth, Minnesota, 01/2020, 12/2023, Developed and implemented comprehensive marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility, increase market share, and grow customer base., Led committee members to develop and execute marketing strategies based on organizational goals and priorities., Implemented social media strategies to integrate with overall marketing tactics., Chaired annual fundraising events raising 30% increase each year., Awarded 2023 Volunteer of the Year.

Timeline

Recruiter

Urban Air Adventure Park
02.2022 - 03.2024

Contract COVID-19 Case Investigator

Minnesota Department of Health
10.2020 - 01.2022

Search Consultant

GPAC_ Growing People and Companies
02.2018 - 02.2020

Relationship Manager

Greater Twin Cities United Way
02.2012 - 02.2018

Corporate Partnership Developer

Bethel University College of Adult and Professional Studies / Graduate School
09.2006 - 01.2008

Recruiter / Human Resources

First Financial Merchant Services
10.2000 - 02.2012

Admissions Advisor

Bethel University College of Adult and Professional Studies / Graduate School
09.1992 - 09.2006

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology

Adler Graduate School

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

Bethel University
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