Accomplished Professional with extensive experience providing management leadership and support needed to drive the achievement of organizational recruiting and staffing resources. Skilled at building strong relationships with business partners and hiring managers. Having the opportunity to develop and grow a minority owned staffing firm, has allowed me to broaden my options in the search process to hire. Candidates are chosen solely on experience which puts potential hires on an even playing field regardless of their equality background. Being able to proactively identify human resources-related issues and executing solutions. I have proven strengths in delivering talent to align the goals of an organization. Recognized for the ability to deliver exceptional results while leading in a fast-paced, highly regulated business environments. Forward-thinking Senior Manager adept at managing teams of 15 employees to accomplish challenging objectives. Imparts clear vision to guide cohesive, high-performing teams.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager for Healthcare Recruiting & Placement
TEKtalentinc/Pristine College
07.2017 - 04.2024
Responsible for opening a New Start-up Staffing firm in 2017
Managing a staff of 15 out of state recruiters and 2 in-house staff
Identify New Client’s by business development
Interview candidates to place on job orders
Review and analyze resumes, prior to submissions to our clients
Source job search websites for potential candidates and contact them personally as a back-up to the out of state recruiters
Manage the full cycle recruiting processes to me meet the various staffing roles
Regular follow-up with the respective hiring managers and candidates to ensure timeliness of the recruitment process
Develop strong relationships and partner with hiring manager at all levels, business leaders and HR professional
Work with outside MSP/VMS clients to review job orders and submit orders to the recruiters to submit candidates to their clients
Extensive knowledge of applicant tracking software programs
Negotiate bill and pay-rates with all clients and candidates
Strong talent pipeline with an excellent sourcing approach
Work on temp to hire positions as well as Direct-Hire positions
Talent consists of Professional, Manufacturing & Warehouse, Health-Care Placements out of state clients, Clinical & non-Clinical placements
Clerical Administration, Finance & Accounting, and some technical positions
Serves as the Senior adviser to our offshore Corporate Office in payroll, accounts receivable, workers comp and all legal matters that may arise
Effective negotiating skills to grow the business
Experience in HR functions and regulations
High volume recruiting working with over 200 open orders daily with a team of 15 who report directly to me
Successfully built the business in 4 years to over 5 million annually.
Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
Assisted with onboarding and orientation of new hires to expedite acclimatization process.
Advertised job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards.
Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements and expectations.
Enhanced recruitment process for faster hiring by utilizing various sourcing tools such as job boards, social media, and networking events.
Provided exceptional customer service to both candidates and clients, fostering long-term partnerships.
Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
Collaborated with internal teams to continuously improve recruitment processes and execute as efficiently as possible.
Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
Trained junior recruiters on best practices, contributing to overall team success and improved efficiency.
Increased candidate placements by developing and maintaining relationships with clients and candidates.
Streamlined communication between candidates and hiring managers, leading to higher satisfaction on both sides.
Negotiated competitive salary packages with candidates, resulting in successful offers and acceptances.
Implemented innovative sourcing strategies that led to the discovery of top talent in competitive markets.
Conducted comprehensive reference checks to ensure the credibility of potential hires before extending offers.
Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
Corporate Recruiter/Contract
Core-Mark International
05.2017 - 07.2017
Responsible for identification, development, and management of the candidates through the recruitment and selection process
Recruiting mid-career through executive levels, in accounting & finance, transportation and warehouse/distribution industry
Successfully work with hiring managers and HR professionals to understand and fill openings with qualified hires
Articulates the Core Mark employment value proposition
Source active and passive candidates in a creative manner across all channels including social media outlets, phone interview candidates, and prepare offer documents
Experience partnering with and influencing hiring managers to bring searches to close in a timely manner.
Senior Recruiting Branch Manager
Horizon Personnel Services
09.2015 - 08.2016
Directed all operational aspects of the branch to include customer service, human resources administration and sales
Ensured all areas of work performance of the department was properly staffed and directed
Evaluated the branch operations and adherence to company policies, procedures and goals are met consistently
Managed a staff of 6 and (2) onsite locations with total billable hours of 15,000 hours’ weekly
Recruited, and sourced candidates for Permanent and Temporary jobs; clerical, light industrial manufacturing and production
Interviewed, provided training, coaching and conducted the onboarding of all new hires
Oversaw branch financials
Attended client meetings for new sales opportunities
Managed the P&L’s and ageing reports to assure the branch was in good operating standards.
Team Lead/ Senior Recruiting Specialist
Ledgent- Roth Staffing
09.2011 - 09.2015
Manage the process of a full-cycle recruiting desk for Finance & Accounting Professionals, Senior-Level candidates in all areas C-Suite Executives, SVP, EVP’s
Worked with salary ranges of $45k to $200k + bonus incentives
Targeted and filled Finance & Accounting departments Large and Mid-size direct hire and temp to hire business
Accountable to PAR standards weekly
Empower Local Management and Teams: set day-to-day focus on candidates and clients
Created new accounts and held healthy margins of business
Responsible for gross margins and profit dollars
Full- cycle recruiting and interviewing of Senior-Level candidates in all areas of Finance & Accounting
Negotiated salaries and extend offers
Held a strong candidate pipeline.
Branch Manager
Manpower
09.2010 - 09.2011
Direct and manage 3 Staffing Specialists customer development activities, including face-to-face customer contact to create and develop a good business relationship with existing and inactive customers and retain and build additional revenues
Increased revenue by 25% closed 2010 with $1.9 in revenue
Responsible for monitoring activities designed to recruit, train and retain temporary employees needed to fill all available assignments
Select, train, and evaluate Staffing Specialists using guidelines and materials developed by Manpower Corporate Headquarters
Provide overall supervision and currently managing 3 Senior Staffing Specialist
Conduct regular permanent staff meetings each week to ensure good communication within local branches and clients
Inform employees of Manpower's strategies, objectives, and results locally, regionally, and nationally
Review all financial and general management reports/ P&L’s and KPI’s
Implement bill/pay structure to ensure a proper gross profit level
Determined customer credit extensions with assistance from the Corporate Credit Department
Responsible for implementing all corporate collection policies and procedures
Assist my Regional Manager in the annual preparation of a detailed forecast including projected billable hours, sales; gross profit and net profit (manage expenses necessary to achieve the desired net operating profit)
Hours have grown from September from 1100 to 2700 currently.
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Smart-Recruiter, Applicant Stack, Ceipal, Agile1, LinkedIn, Diversity, Bullhorn, Alpha-hire, Fieldglass, Stafferlink, Vizient, Omni, Coupa, Career Staff
Documentation And Reporting
Operations Planning
Talent Development
Budget Oversight
Human Resources Management
Reporting management
Logistics operations management
Team Leadership
Training and Development
Decision-Making
Budget Management
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Computer Skills
Staff Management
Scheduling and Coordinating
Customer Service
Business Development
Goal Setting
MS Office
Professional and Courteous
Onboarding and Orientation
Accomplishments
Ledgent / Elite Producer Award ~ 2012, 2013 & 2014
Lee Hecht Harrison Branch Excellence Award ~ 2009-2010
Branch Office of the Year ~ 2008-2009
Ameritech Mortgage Excellence in Sales Leadership ~ 2006-2007
Adecco Staffing Branch Manager of the year ~ 1994-1999
Timeline
Senior Manager for Healthcare Recruiting & Placement